I did not know that you can use the paddle at will without engaging sports model.
Thinking about it, the system shifts at the optimal level (fully auto mode), if you do it manually wouldn't this be a negative thing interms of optimal gear changes?
It's good to hear you are still looking, but when you said the Z, i'm just gonna not say anything...
If you are a P plater, and want abit of action, R or Golf GTi. Action for less than $60-70K, is best on the light weight cars.
Ok so if the difference is 10K, which sounds ok, but starting from what?
If the base 250 is around 56K, then the base 350 should be 66K as someone already stated. I think if the 350 is going to rival the 335i, it should be alot more expensive (over 100K)...but again to me this is pricey for what most think is still a Toyota?
They will have to adjust the 250 price south, if they are to make the 350 price compatitive. I think anothing over 100K would be too high.
I still can't go passed the claimed 0-100km/hr time of 5.6sec, it's ALOT faster than the 250.
More confirmation. 0-100 in 5.6 sec, that is quick for a luxury prestigue!
http://www.carsales.com.au/news/2010/prestige-and-luxury/lexus/is/is-350-to-debut-later-in-the-year-18374
The centre big piece, has a joint that holds it down. You just need to pull the cover out carefully with abit of force and haste. Usually it comes out on your 2nd or 3rd try. If it's touch first couple of goes, just take you time and pull.
I find the a/c affects more with smaller size cars. Not sure if there is a direct link between a/c and horspower, buti know the car works a little hard when it's turned on.