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click on the link http://www.infiniti.com/g_coupe/key_features/technology.html coupe looks like a cross between the best bits of a Lexus sc and a Honda prelude (the mk2)

I think it looks like a cross between a GS and IS, but the new IS needs to have the 3.5 to get a fair comparison. I do like it though!

if you get an chance read Autocar Mag this week it has some very interesting bits on Lexus LS460, Toyota supra and Nissan's infiniti range. in my opinion Lexus may lose some fans as the Infiniti G35 (V6 3.5 from 350Z with handling to match) looks quite good (it will be coming to europe with the coupe coming shortly afterwards) The LS seems to ok and the supra looks like the Lexus V10 super car the LF-A both I think look amazing! IS -F pitched as a equally fast, but refined alternative! what do you think? :duh:

Can anyone tell me what a Error 1 message is please?

I have the error 1 message sometimes, I have tried to clean it using a cd lens cleaner, but it is very irregular any ideas I'm totally lost?!?!?!

I can't get it to work without version 1 please help someone?!?!?!

Could you send it to me via email etc as Windows movie maker didn't work :tsktsk:

thanks I try that!

At the moment I'm studying to complete my access to teaching course. Part of the assignment I'm require to film some of the kids studying so I borrow Sister-in-law's sony DVD Camcorder, but I don't have the software called image maker 1 and can't get this version from the website :duh: they only offer the upgrade, but you can't use it without version 1.0 :tsktsk: so please help!!!

I got feed up of rumours so I tried to some info from the net, anyone know any more? SEARCH CAR REVIEWS: Choose a make...Alfa Romeo Ariel Ascari Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bristol Bugatti Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Citroen Corvette Daihatsu Dodge Ferrari Fiat Ford Honda Hyundai Invicta Jaguar Jeep Kia Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lotus Maserati Maybach Mazda Mercedes-Benz MINI Mitsubishi Morgan Nissan Noble Pagani Perodua Peugeot Porsche Proton Renault Renaultsport Rolls-Royce Saab SEAT Skoda Smart Ssangyong Subaru Suzuki Tata Toyota TVR Vauxhall Volkswagen Volvo Westfield ...and a model LOGIN | REGISTER Unregistered SEARCH Web Auto Express NEWSCAR REVIEWSPRODUCTSVIDEOSBUYINGFORUMSWINGET AUTO EXPRESS Car Reviews: First Drives Lexus IS430 The boys at Lexus are getting serious about performance - and have built this sensational V8-engined IS430 to prove it. By Ian Kuah November 2002 The boys at Lexus are getting serious about performance - and have built this sensational V8-engined IS430 to prove it. Auto Express was first behind the wheel of the muscle car, which is finished in menacing black, and is being presented as a rival to the likes of the BMW M3 and Mercedes AMG C32. Sitting lower than the standard IS, the 430 is further improved with a new front bumper and radiator grille. Inside, the only change is the speed-ometer, which now reads 180mph. Built with the help of Lexus' parent company at Toyota Team Europe, the newcomer taps into experience gained during the firm's first competitive year in Formula One. Fire up the car's 4.3-litre V8 engine and the soundtrack is NASCAR-grade. But perhaps that is little surprise when you consider that the engineer in charge is Gerald Bon-engel, formerly a development engineer at Mercedes tuner Brabus. For reliability, the engine is unmodified, but a new exhaust hikes power from 277bhp to 305bhp. It's enough to thrust the IS430 from 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds and on to 162mph. That potential is realised at the test track as we hit the accelerator and the rear tyres spin furiously before blasting us down the long straight. The gearbox shifts seamlessly and the car feels surprisingly refined. Despite the heavier engine, the IS430 is quick through cor- ners, too. Steering feel is good, there's little body roll and the car turns crisply. Carry too much speed into a bend and there is mild stabilising understeer, but that is easily balanced with the throttle. Big power needs brakes to match. Dinner plate-sized discs, courtesy of Alcon, are clamped by massive cal-ipers front and rear. They haul the relatively light IS430 down from serious speeds with consummate ease. This is only the beginning of the IS430 story, however. Toyota Team Europe has also built a supercharged version of this motor, which produces an M5-rivalling 404bhp with 600Nm of torque. With that sort of power on tap, BMW and Mercedes really had better be on their guard. A closer look at the 2008 Lexus IS 500 By Ed Hellwig, Senior Editor Email | Blog Date posted: 08-17-2006 STORY TOOLS Print this Save this Digg this! Email this Most popular del.icio.us Lexus won't comment on it, but our latest spy footage from Death Valley reveals what looks to be an even higher performance version of the Lexus IS 350 sedan. Rest assured that whichever route Lexus takes, the IS 500 will stand as its most aggressive move yet toward unseating the Germans in the performance sport sedan segment. And if you don't believe that, consider this: the Lexus LS 460 sedan that goes on sale this fall will be the first model in the lineup to allow full disengagement of the traction and stability control systems. Don't be surprised if the IS 500 is the second. Where that power is going to come from is the big question and there are two possible scenarios. The most likely source is a retuned version of the 5.0-liter V8 set to debut next year in the Lexus LS 600h, a hybrid version of the company's flagship sedan. With the help of its electric motors, it rated at more than 430 hp. Our sources in Japan tell us that Yamaha, a corporate partner of Lexus parent Toyota, will retune the V8 for use in the IS 500. Combined with a paddle-shifted version of Lexus' new eight speed automatic transmission, the 400+ horsepower IS 500 is expected to have a zero-to-60 time under five seconds along with a top speed of 155mph. Although the use of a V8 in the IS 500 seems likely given its competition, other reports suggest this may not be the preferred route. A recent article in Automotive News has Lexus executives dismissing the idea of a V8 saying, "it would kill the car's handling." With that mind, Lexus could take a different route — hybrid power. By retuning the current 3.5-liter V6 and adding electric motors, the IS 500 could achieve the necessary horsepower targets without putting all the extra weight up front. It would also give the IS 500 the traction of all-wheel drive like its Audi rival. Lexus has already shown the performance capability of hybrid power in its GS 450h sedan, a car which outruns its V8-powered stablemate by combining a V6 with electric motors. Rest assured that whichever route Lexus takes, the IS 500 will stand as its most aggressive move yet toward unseating the Germans in the performance sport sedan segment. Look for an official debut by the end of the year with sales beginning in 2007 Lexus IS500 PreviewAugust 9, 2006 at 9:59 pm · Filed under Cars, Japanese, Spyshots, Lexus Nihon Car and Bike posted these scans from a Japanese magazine offering a look at how the Lexus IS500 looks like. The Lexus IS500 is Lexus’ opponent for BMW’s M3 and the Mercedes Benz C63 AMG. Quad tailpipes on the rear are a tell tale of the enormous power than lurks under the hood, rumoured to be Toyota’s 2UR-FSE engine - a 5 liter V8 that makes 420hp at 5,800rpm and 550Nm of torque at 3,800rpm. Another front shot after the jump. TOKYO, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp.'s (7203.T: Quote, NEWS , Research) high-end Lexus brand will launch a performance brand late next year to compete with Mercedes-Benz's AMG and BMW's M divisions, industry paper Automotive News reported on Monday. The offensive will start with the IS sedan, which will get a retuned version of the LS600h's hybrid engine, the paper said, citing dealer sources. The car, to be called IS-F, with F standing for "fast", will debut at an auto show next month in Detroit and go on sale in December 2007, the paper said. The 425-horsepower car will be priced in the low $50,000 range, it said. A Toyota spokeswoman declined to comment on the report, saying the company would announce plans for the Detroit auto show in the coming days. Automotive News quoted a dealer as saying Lexus will likely follow the IS-F with a GS-F sedan and IS-F coupe. Reuters Pictures Editors Choice: Best pictures from the last 24 hours. View Slideshow Japan's top auto maker filed a stylised "F" logo on Oct. 9 and a trademark for IS-F on Nov. 8 and with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. M3 and CLK55 AMG fighter At the Geneva Motor Show 2005 Toyota debuted with the replacement for the Lexus IS compact sedan. Now the Japanese car maker is working on a high performance coupe version, according to rumours dubbed IS 500. Most likely it is powered by a 4.3 litre V8 32 valve engine delivery approximately 300 HP. This car is set to become a rival against models like BMW M3 and Mercedes CLK 55 AMG. Toyota sells a huge range of cars in Japan from small economy models to high-end luxury sedans. But only lately has it introduced the Lexus name in the Japanese home market where even luxury cars have previously carried the Toyota name. As part of the new brand’s introduction, the company is coming out with a wide range of new models over the next few years to carry the Lexus name both at home and abroad. Recent new Lexus models have shown the company’s direction towards high performance while still offering high levels of luxury. The test vehicle in the photos is an early prototype built using the production body panels of a current Japanese market model, the Toyota Crown Royal. Note that the car has right-hand drive, typical of vehicles sold in Japan. The Crown Royal makes a perfect mule for development of a high-performance model since it already has a V8 engine and offers a choice of rear or all wheel drive, so all these vital powertrain pieces fit easily. Next the body was shortened, bringing it down to the length of its future coupe configuration. Note the section just behind the car’s B-pillar, in which several inches of length were cut out of the rear doors and the roof. Shortening the car’s platform down to the length of the final car allows high-performance driving tests to be done with the car’s correct wheelbase and weight distribution. Also note the numerous modifications that indicate high-performance nature of the future model, including the quad exhaust pipes, rear deck spoiler and the sporty alloy wheels shod with very low-profile tires. Since a complete real prototype of the new IS 500 Coupe has not yet been photographed, below is a computer generated image suggesting how the new model could look like upon its release latest in two years time from now. Copyright Lehmann Photo-Syndication Lexus IS 500 Coupe Artist Impression Page 1 of 1:

I was about to pay for updated info for my Tom Tom about speed camaras, but will it detect all types?

One of the best ways to get your car driving proper is to make the visit to man in Watford, he has totally transformed my car to one that steers and rides better and reduces tyre wear! So if you haven't then please do because it makes the world of difference! tel 01923234666 and make the appointment!

I'm not due to change my IS 200 SE auto for sometime, but there seems to be a few people moving on to other products, so it got me thinking what I'd replace it with, so here it goes: for the lux & comfort driving Imported IS350 :D CLK 230k A4 S4 BMW 320D BMW 535D Volvo C70 Honda Accord for sporty edge Honda S2000 Tyre R civic New Golf GTI Mazda 6 2.3MPS Honda Accord type R old skool flavour (for the mild moddifactions) VW Carrado BMW 325 touring Toyota Corolla gti Nissian almera GTI

My Warranty on my IS200 SE 52 plate auto is about to expire it will cost £610 do you think it's worth it ? This is from Lexus in woodford and this is were i bought the car and service it. I'm still paying for it and I've had an issue with squeaking brakes in the past, but the issue has reoccurred again :tsktsk: should I spend the money on aftermarket performance brake discs and pads or should I renew

My wife suppose to upgrade from a yaris to a Rav4 anyone know anything to watch out for ?

It's smoother, quieter, and the front and back just grip, the steering is sharper as well! All Hale Dr Bones

The best thing I can say to all those who haven't Been to the Wizz of WIM, is to book up now. The man knowledge is amazing, my Car is transformed and although I spend a bit on tyres (i needed four :duh: ) it was worth every penny, so please do the right thing(especially those of you who are new to lexus onwership), get the Wizzard of WIM to check your car first you will not be disappointed :D He's based in STS Watford, make an appointment now guys, you'll be so happy (the journey home was soooo smmooottthh and comfy) Marx

Mr Bones (WIM)are you out there? if so PM please regarding the possiabilty of coming up tomorrow

cheers

Is he open on sundays, what time, what sort of prices?

Just went to check my tyre pressure at the local petrol station and noticed the inside of the passager side front tyre really badly worn out and the outer edge of the driver side tyre slightly worn, could anyone recommend where I could get the tracking done and get some tyres?

Look for a Jap car, they are very reliable and cheap to buy, Seat is a good car, the rest overpriced, 147 looks great, customer service :tsktsk:

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Parked my car (IS200 SE AUTO) in Hackney, East London today and when I got back found a deep scratch near drivers door handle :tsktsk: , plus I had some minor car park damage before ( some :tsktsk: clown in my Local tesco, of course they didn't leave their details), any idea of a any companies in Walthamstow/London area who'd do a good job?

Anyone know of a good Escrima (martial arts which use sticks ) class near E17 ?