Manual Alternatives To New Is

[javadude]

As there's no manual petrol version of the new IS what are the alternatives from other makers that are here now or about to come out? Dare I ask, does the new BMW 3-series have a manual box available?

[Rob]

honda accord, more power than the current standard IS anyway

[Anees]

What?? Really?? No Manual? :( :( (Sorry not been keeping up)

The New 3 series does have a manual - I have driven it too. Nice car - corners very well, but I did find the gearbox abit stiff (maybe because it is still new).

This can't be right!

[src]

6Spd Manual is available for the IS250

[Anees]

6Spd Manual is available for the IS250

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Phew! B) Thought that couldn't be right! :D

[Kazi]

Surely they must be doing a manual?? Oh my word, why bother Lexus?!!

You answer most critics with a diesal but still mess about with lack of transmision choice.

Thankfully The V6 is from what I can make out the only one without a manual gear box, but that puts the final nail in the coffin for the IS in my view. I will not be getting one!!

The idea of a 2.5 sounds great, but not an automatic!!

[RX-Men-8]

Where does it say you HAVE to have the (Sequential) Auto box?

IS220d and IS250 will have a 6 speed manual base model as far as I have read. IS300/350 not sure, but I read somewhere it will be Auto only. Maybe we need to pin the specs and options on LOC soon. :)

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[Monster-Mat]

there will be 6 speed manuals

[roobybaby]

there will be 6 speed manuals

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Not according to my local dealer. Auto only on the IS250.