Ordered myself a black on black 2011 Lexus IS250 6MT. Should arrive in town in a couple of weeks, I'm quite excited.
Goodbye XRS, farewell sweet prince.
Jeff
Goodbye XRS, farewell sweet prince.
Jeff
Ordered a New Daily Driver (2011 IS250 6MT)
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IBoughtASupra;1643546 said:2J Swap Soon After Warranty Is Finished?
Despite that being a long time from now, probably not, haha.
Jeff
IS350 only comes with an auto transmission. While it is quite a bit faster, and that's obviously very nice, I'd rather have a manual transmission. The price difference doesn't hurt either, haha. But even if I was getting a used one, I'd have to get the manual, I dunno I just really need to be able to have complete transmission control. I find autos to be both boring and annoying to drive on a regular basis.
People complain about odd clutch noises and so on with the IS250 tranny setup, but perhaps they're just used to Lexus vehicles? I dunno, but I can live with some noise and get used to a different clutch feel. I could probably get used an auto transmission too, but I don't have to, so why would I? Haha.
Jeff
People complain about odd clutch noises and so on with the IS250 tranny setup, but perhaps they're just used to Lexus vehicles? I dunno, but I can live with some noise and get used to a different clutch feel. I could probably get used an auto transmission too, but I don't have to, so why would I? Haha.
Jeff
Yeah I end up playing with the shifter, shifting it down and up, in and out of sequential, doing stuff at lights, blah blah. Haha, just doesn't suit me I guess.
Jeff
Jeff
Lol that's what I do in my LS400, I'm always fiddling with the shifter, but that was before they had the slapstick so its not as much fun.
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Congrats man, you're one of two whole people I know with an XRS. Nice cars, I gotta admit, for a Corolla, riding in my friend's car always felt a lot more luxurious than my Supra, but the FWD thing just feels wrong to me.
You gonna post up some pics on here? I'm sure I could just Google them, but it's not *your* car, you know?
You gonna post up some pics on here? I'm sure I could just Google them, but it's not *your* car, you know?
Haha, my personal favorite is when I do get in an auto car, as I'm coming to a stop I reach for the clutch with my foot, and have to fight off the urge to slide the car into park, thinking it'll be first gear.
shaeff;1644679 said:
I used to do that in my Chevelle, and accidentally turn on the hi beams.
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whats even worse is getting off long days driving forklifts hitting the blinkers when trying to go in reverse and drive( if uv ever drivin a forklift you'll know what im talkin bout) but congratz on the car will be an awesome dd
I do know what you are talking about, that would be quite lolz-worthy. I've never done it (don't drive forklifts enough, I guess), but I could see it happening.
Jeff
Jeff