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Dec 29, 2004

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RL/TSX eaters have arrived

Basically, to summarize the article:

"The all new GS will feature an all new direct injection, dual VVT-i 3.0L V6 as well as a V8 model and the powerful 4.3L VVT-I V8, with a 6 speed sequential sport shift transmission. The GS300 will offer an all new All Wheel Drive model as well as the standard RWD setup.''

"The next IS will feature two new models, IS250 powered by a 2.5L Direct Injection, Dual VVT-i V6 which will be offered in a standard RWD and an all new AWD configuration. The IS350 will be the powerhouse which is scheduled to offer 300+ HP from the 3.5L Direct Injection Dual VVT-I V6 that is scheduled to have a 6 speed manual transmission variant"

Yes, it says DUAL vvti.

GS/IS/rH article

Dec 29, 2004

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damn so they did come out with a more powerful IS. AWD is a hot feature for both models.

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Dec 29, 2004

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i dunno looks kinda like the maxima or the galant from the side

Dec 29, 2004

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seems honda is gonna get smashed if they don't re evaluate their market

Dec 29, 2004

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Impressive, but dam toyota.. why not put LIFT on the is350, that would be ****in SICK! I might just have to trade up for it.

Dec 29, 2004

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impressive... but not surprising since Toyota can pull it off.

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Originally Posted by Drakkar

seems honda is gonna get smashed if they don't re evaluate their market

Exactly, I think Honda needs to come up with a bigger engine to compete with that monsterous 4.3L.

Honda was ahead of the game, making those awesome and powerful engines, now Toyota has turned it up a notch and Honda seems to be the one who is falling behind, in terms of performance that is.

Dec 29, 2004

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Uh what happened to the IS430?

Dec 29, 2004

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That 3.5L engine could really put Honda's RL on guard... especially if it offers more than 300hp.

Dec 30, 2004

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Is it just me or did i think honda owned acura

the RL is an amazing car it has like every lil feature

Dec 30, 2004

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yes honda owns acura, thus the honda integra in japan.

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that **** is sick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CiViCLiZeD714

damn so they did come out with a more power IS. AWD is a hot feature for both models.

yupppp

Dec 30, 2004

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i think their aim was at nissan and not honda. anyone read the article about honda changing their sites to more of an environment friendly vehicle? its posted back somewhere.

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front end reminds me of a saab, i don't know. i guess its nice..

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damn

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The front does look like the Saab 9-3.....It still looks pretty good IMO

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seems honda is gonna get smashed if they don't re evaluate their market

actually in comparrison the lexus' cost more then acuras so they somewhat target diffrent people

Dec 30, 2004

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Looks like a damn Saab...

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we just got ****ed

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actually in comparrison the lexus' cost more then acuras so they somewhat target diffrent people

Whew... That's good to hear, Honda would be in big trouble if they lost the "value" factor that keeps them hot.

Dec 30, 2004

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that dash is nice.

i never liked the styling of the fronts of the GS...still nice cars though, just not my cup of tea

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Impressive, but dam toyota.. why not put LIFT on the is350, that would be ****in SICK! I might just have to trade up for it.

IS350?

The IS300 is a car.

Lifting it?

You don't lift cars, unless you're a retard, which I doubt you are.

And sorry, I'm not into lux. cars but isnt the GS a lot more expensive then the RL?

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IS350?

The IS300 is a car.

Lifting it?

You don't lift cars, unless you're a retard, which I doubt you are.

And sorry, I'm not into lux. cars but isnt the GS a lot more expensive then the RL?

He means lift with respect the the VVTL-i system on the Toyotas. Variable valve -lift- and timing. I don't think he wants to jack it up like a 4x4.

Dec 31, 2004

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damn that lexus looks like the new Buick Lacrosse haha

http://www.buick.com/lacrosse/photogallery/

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nice lexus cars =), those GS specs are better than the RL. but then again those are only specs. i wonder how the GS and RL will compare in real life driving and on the track?