Nice DS mode feature on Lexus IS

NoWr2Go · 04-07-2009, 12:21 AM

Just drove a Lexus IS250 and was surprised on the feature it had in DS automatic mode. When you slide the transmission to DS mode, it defaults to the 4th gear. This can be changed to 5th or 6th gear. What this means is that in DS mode the transmission will shift up to the gear that you select. I think this is a great feature and maybe BMW will feature something similar sometime soon.

veightkiller · 04-07-2009, 12:24 AM

6-spd is the best imo.

azwillnj · 04-07-2009, 12:47 AM

6spd manual ftw. My mom has an is250, I think its one of the worst cars I've ever driven, its got the worst suspension ever, and no power to speak of.

tekieru · 04-07-2009, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azwillnj

6spd manual ftw. My mom has an is250, I think its one of the worst cars I've ever driven, its got the worst suspension ever, and no power to speak of.

I agree with that!

E90330iS · 04-07-2009, 02:35 AM

lol

lkn · 04-07-2009, 02:54 AM

CaptainDang · 04-07-2009, 03:04 AM

The autotragic in the IS is very slow to respond, the paddle shifter is basically a useless option because of its reponse time.

Should not even be compared to the 6spd Step in our BMWs, the only other automatic that I've sampled that is pretty good is the new G37 7spd with the rev-match feature in DS. Paddle shifts are pretty quick just like the steptronic, it also gives a nice blip of the throttle when downshifting a gear. Very cool indeed.

Richbot · 04-07-2009, 07:45 AM

Steptronic's manual-mode programming is garbage IMO. It responds quickly enough, but downshifts at WOT should not happen unless the driver asks for them. It's extremely frustrating to ask for WOT in a taller gear and get a downshift instead. Lame. Hopefully the DCT won't do this.

MMOTION · 04-07-2009, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azwillnj

6spd manual ftw. My mom has an is250, I think its one of the worst cars I've ever driven, its got the worst suspension ever, and no power to speak of.

I have to agree. However, the IS350 and IS-F are pretty decent cars as i've driven them both.

CrazyJ · 04-07-2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richbot

Steptronic's manual-mode programming is garbage IMO. It responds quickly enough, but downshifts at WOT should not happen unless the driver asks for them. It's extremely frustrating to ask for WOT in a taller gear and get a downshift instead. Lame. Hopefully the DCT won't do this.

I agree...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112733

NoWr2Go · 04-07-2009, 08:08 AM

Agreed. I did not say it is a good shifting transmission at all. The ZF unit on my 335i is unparalleled. It is the best auto/steptronic I have driven. All I'm saying is that the Lexus has a really nice feature. When you put it in DS mode, it allows you to select up to what gear you want the tranny to shit to. For example if you select 4, it will shift from 1,2,3 and 4 and then not go to 5 and 6. If you select 5, it will go 1,2,3,4 and 5, and if you select 6, it will shift up to 6. On my 335, when you chose DS mode, it will shift up to the 5th great and you cannot select the choice that the Lexus offers.

Yes, the Lexus is no where close to the 335i. I was just impressed by this feature that's all.

BK · 04-07-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoWr2Go

When you put it in DS mode, it allows you to select up to what gear you want the tranny to shit to.

And good morning, Dr. Freud!

Richbot · 04-07-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyJ

I agree...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112733

Good idea. After reading the whole thread, I must lack driving talent...lawl.

LuisBoston · 04-07-2009, 11:10 AM

I know Lexus made some improvements to the suspension and steering in the 2008+ IS's. I almost bought a new 2007 IS - I'm glad I didn't, but I still love the styling of the IS. It's much nicer than the 3. (Start flaming me now!) It could also be that there are E90s all over Boston, so I feel less special.

04-07-2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lem144

I know Lexus made some improvements to the suspension and steering in the 2008+ IS's. I almost bought a new 2007 IS - I'm glad I didn't, but I still love the styling of the IS. It's much nicer than the 3. (Start flaming me now!) It could also be that there are E90s all over Boston, so I feel less special.

I know styling is subjective, but do you think the Lexus IS is nicer than the E90 LCI ?

Bunkei · 04-07-2009, 03:54 PM

Now that BMW has dispensed of the 325 line, I'd buy a 328i any day over the IS250. Not only that, I'd probably look at a slightly used IS350 for the money.

04-07-2009, 12:21 AM	#1
NoWr2Go New Member 4 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Nice DS mode feature on Lexus IS Just drove a Lexus IS250 and was surprised on the feature it had in DS automatic mode. When you slide the transmission to DS mode, it defaults to the 4th gear. This can be changed to 5th or 6th gear. What this means is that in DS mode the transmission will shift up to the gear that you select. I think this is a great feature and maybe BMW will feature something similar sometime soon.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

04-07-2009, 12:24 AM	#2
veightkiller Brigadier General 61 Rep 4,150 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver,B.C iTrader: (3)	6-spd is the best imo.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-07-2009, 12:47 AM	#3
azwillnj First Lieutenant 318 Rep 387 Posts Drives: 2023 M340i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	6spd manual ftw. My mom has an is250, I think its one of the worst cars I've ever driven, its got the worst suspension ever, and no power to speak of. __________________ Current: 2023 G20 LCI M340i xDrive History: 2005 E90 325i > 2008 E90 328xi > 2011 E90 LCI 335i xDrive > 2013 F30 328i xDrive > 2016 F30 LCI 340i xDrive > 2020 G20 M340i xDrive WE ARE!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-07-2009, 02:35 AM	#5
E90330iS Major General 143 Rep 6,333 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arcadia, California iTrader: (56) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	lol __________________ 2017 BMW M4 DCT Lease Transfer: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8#post23736398
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-07-2009, 02:54 AM	#6
lkn Lieutenant Colonel 23 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (4)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-07-2009, 03:04 AM	#7
CaptainDang Private First Class 8 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 335i,911,ISF Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (4)	The autotragic in the IS is very slow to respond, the paddle shifter is basically a useless option because of its reponse time. Should not even be compared to the 6spd Step in our BMWs, the only other automatic that I've sampled that is pretty good is the new G37 7spd with the rev-match feature in DS. Paddle shifts are pretty quick just like the steptronic, it also gives a nice blip of the throttle when downshifting a gear. Very cool indeed.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-07-2009, 07:45 AM	#8
Richbot Major General 2759 Rep 5,484 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	Steptronic's manual-mode programming is garbage IMO. It responds quickly enough, but downshifts at WOT should not happen unless the driver asks for them. It's extremely frustrating to ask for WOT in a taller gear and get a downshift instead. Lame. Hopefully the DCT won't do this. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-07-2009, 08:08 AM	#11
NoWr2Go New Member 4 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Agreed. I did not say it is a good shifting transmission at all. The ZF unit on my 335i is unparalleled. It is the best auto/steptronic I have driven. All I'm saying is that the Lexus has a really nice feature. When you put it in DS mode, it allows you to select up to what gear you want the tranny to shit to. For example if you select 4, it will shift from 1,2,3 and 4 and then not go to 5 and 6. If you select 5, it will go 1,2,3,4 and 5, and if you select 6, it will shift up to 6. On my 335, when you chose DS mode, it will shift up to the 5th great and you cannot select the choice that the Lexus offers. Yes, the Lexus is no where close to the 335i. I was just impressed by this feature that's all.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-07-2009, 11:10 AM	#14
LuisBoston Lieutenant Colonel 479 Rep 1,926 Posts Drives: '13 128i, '23 iX M60 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (3) Garage List 2013 BMW 128i [8.83] 2023 BMW iX M60 [9.50] 2007 328xi [8.75]	I know Lexus made some improvements to the suspension and steering in the 2008+ IS's. I almost bought a new 2007 IS - I'm glad I didn't, but I still love the styling of the IS. It's much nicer than the 3. (Start flaming me now!) It could also be that there are E90s all over Boston, so I feel less special. __________________ 2023 BMW iX M60 BSM 2013 BMW 128i 6MT MGM/CR. M-sport/Premium/Cold, HK, Xenons, BMW SSK and PE. ED 7-12-2013 SOLD: '07 E90 6MT BSM/Terra, '18 F31 Sunset/Oyster, '21 Polestar 2 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=897862
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-07-2009, 03:54 PM	#16
Bunkei Anti-Fanboy 68 Rep 572 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M4 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Now that BMW has dispensed of the 325 line, I'd buy a 328i any day over the IS250. Not only that, I'd probably look at a slightly used IS350 for the money.
	Appreciate 0 Quote