alexr

Thanks KAZI.....I shall probably follow your advice..

Have just had a look at the spec of the IS 350 as marketed in the USA. What a fantastic car. Why is it not available here? Any chance it could be available in the future? Is it available in Europe? I know that some may say that it moves into GS ground but I don't buy that argument. The IS250 is also fantastic but it would be great to have the choice of the 3.5 V6 and the AWD versions available in the US. I was thinking about a letter direct to Lexus in Japan to put the question. I wonder if they would do a 'one off'? :P Engine Type 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower 306 @ 6,400 RPM [3] Torque (lb-ft) 277 @ 4,800 RPM [3] Displacement (L /cu in) 3.5 / 210 Valves 24 Cam Type Four cam Electronic Timing Dual continuously Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) Compression Ratio 11.8:1 Emissions Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV II) Electronic Throttle Electronic Throttle Control System with intelligence (ETCS-i) Performance 0 - 60 mph (sec) 5.3 [3] [4] Top Track Speed (mph) 142 (electronically limited) [3] [5] Alex