IS 430

[Tom]

What do you guys think? Hit or Miss?

 

[BMWdude]

Is that paint job standard on all IS430? Could look good with a different paint job, and that is serious performance V8 isn't it?

 

[wood_e]

miss...... I hate lexus...

 

[vlad]

I really hate to say it, but it's a !#$%! to tell with that two tone paint job!

The grill kinda reminds me of barb-wire. Get rid of those tail lights and I think it has potential though.

 

[gbf1lm]

well it was a miss before thats why they had to step it up to the 430 form teh 300

 

[Abdoman]

I'd like to drive it, but I would let myself be seen with that paint job!

 

[bahnstormer]

i like the 2 tone paint, brembo's are a plus rims are hot not much
wrong with it, i hope its not fwd nor auto

 

[CosmosBlack]

I hate Lexus, over-priced Toyota's. Even though their cars are good and reliable.
Looks alone...I think that is a miss!

 

[Kirby]

I hate the paint job. Did Bangle get hired by Lexus?

 

[mrferg]

I like how they got rid of the small round lights on the trunk. That's all I like about that car.

 

[codex57]

i like the 2 tone paint, brembo's are a plus rims are hot not much
wrong with it, i hope its not fwd nor auto

Well, since the regular version is RWD, I think it's safe to assume this version will be too. It'll probably come in auto since I don't think they have a manual tranny for the V8 yet. At least, not in the US to my knowledge.

I think it's a hit. Just a single though. Definitely not a homerun. It's a bit too little, too late. Nothing special about it other than Lexus'/Toyota's legendary reliability. Least the Caddy CTS-V has interior room to go with its monster power. Maybe if they keep it under $40,000 it could be a big hit. I mean, regular 330i or V8 IS could become a real dilemna kinda how teh G35 is serious competition due to its power and price advantage.

 

[donmbmw]

God, theres just something about a truly gaudy, ugly, Lexus that warms the cockles of my heart [shake] [joke]

 

[MrElussive]

Aside from the paint job, I think the IS430 is going to kick ass. I think the regular IS300 is a really sharp-looking sport sedan and the IS430 will bring its sportiness to a whole new level.

 

[flashinthepan]

Count me as a pass -

My hands are not soft enough to be a Lexus guy just yet in life.

 

[Tweet227]

Aside from the awful paint job, it's still a miss...I am not a fan of Lexus.

 

[codex57]

Count me as a pass -

My hands are not soft enough to be a Lexus guy just yet in life.

Actually, people say the IS has a stiffer ride than the 3 series. That's one of its negatives, that it doesn't have that perfect ride quality balance that BMW has. I imagine the IS430 will be even stiffer than the regular IS.

 

[nadroj]

i like the old is 300 rear lights

 

[manuel]

id take the mesh out then drive it...

 

[xLibelle]

Well, since the regular version is RWD, I think it's safe to assume this version will be too. It'll probably come in auto since I don't think they have a manual tranny for the V8 yet. At least, not in the US to my knowledge.

I think it's a hit. Just a single though. Definitely not a homerun. It's a bit too little, too late. Nothing special about it other than Lexus'/Toyota's legendary reliability. Least the Caddy CTS-V has interior room to go with its monster power. Maybe if they keep it under $40,000 it could be a big hit. I mean, regular 330i or V8 IS could become a real dilemna kinda how teh G35 is serious competition due to its power and price advantage.

just how i would put it

 

[MrElussive]

The IS430 would be better if it comes out with a face lift that the pictures do not reveal, other than removing the twin inner red lights on the trunk.