Hi All,
so, contrary to the concept of why the website exists, im not a Lexus owner yet, though I am looking to become one. I am looking at the IS 250. It took some time to figure out the differences between the IS models ( SE, SE-I, SE-L, SR) and im not too fussed as long as i get leather interior, sat nav, and the Mark Levinson audio system. I am a newly passed driver, and have felt that Manual cars are generally the norm in UK, but having a look around at the cars Lexus owners have generaly purchased via the Pre-Owned site, I'm seeing that for every one manual car available, there's about 15-20 automatic cars. I am a new driver and I've never driven an automatic, and i really can't decide if i should go for a manual or auto. It's totally winding me up that I can't come to a reasonable decision on my own.
could anyone help me weigh up the pros an cons of this? is there a specific reason as to why so many more automatics are sold in the IS series vs Manual?
i used to feel that manual was the way forward for me, but seeing to many premium and luxury cars sold as automatic just totally confuses me - i had always been under the impression that manual provided more control over the speed of the car, revs - i had though auto provided better fuel economy (the brochure says so atleast) but i've been reading online that it apparently does. please, someone help as i wish to come to a decision soon. i live in London, if that is of any help, and about 95% of my driving will be within London, rather than the M roads outside.
thanks in advance for any input whatsoever
