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Old 06-23-15, 09:48 AM
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Drove this car back home on April 4th from Sewell after checking out Mercedes next door.. Never owned a Lexus in my life until I saw this beauty and certainly impressed with Sewell's customer service.
Really happy about the purchase, and I look forward to seeing more Lexus friends on the road here in Dallas!


Old 06-23-15, 10:55 AM
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congrats! im still not used to the black door handles but shes a beauty. u got any mods planned?
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Originally Posted by lexaz24
congrats! im still not used to the black door handles but shes a beauty. u got any mods planned?
Thanks! The Crafted line sure does have the love or hate situation here. lol
As for now, the only mod on this car is the Pinnacle ceramic 30% tint all around. Next mods will be black out the emblems on the back and center grille..

Just received the 3M 1080 black gloss Vinyl from eBay a couple days ago..Do I have to have the knifeless tape for that job?
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Originally Posted by Crafted4GS
Thanks! The Crafted line sure does have the love or hate situation here. lol
As for now, the only mod on this car is the Pinnacle ceramic 30% tint all around. Next mods will be black out the emblems on the back and center grille..

Just received the 3M 1080 black gloss Vinyl from eBay a couple days ago..Do I have to have the knifeless tape for that job?
Yes, the knifeless tape will keep you from cutting into the Clear Coat.

Post pics when you're done!
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How much did you end up getting the car for....I think I was right around 51k
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How much did you end up getting the car for....I think I was right around 51k
I think my number was around 52k, it has a few things I didn't really care( illuminated door sills, cargo nets, rear bumper appliqué etc).. I used Costco program, so I didn't get much more off that price.
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Beauty car and sweet deal - base models go for more than that up here.
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Originally Posted by Crafted4GS
I think my number was around 52k, it has a few things I didn't really care( illuminated door sills, cargo nets, rear bumper appliqué etc).. I used Costco program, so I didn't get much more off that price.
I took off the rear bumper clear bra piece....looks better without it
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^ I agree with you that the bumper sticker is ugly but I find it very useful. I always thought about taking it off until one day people were grabbing luggage from the trunk and didnt carry it out of the trunk but slid it out, scratching the bumper sticker. So from then on I decided to keep it. Also at my school, I got backed into very slightly, left a mark on my diffuser and the bumper sticker.. Hopefully didn't go through, it doesn't seem like it..

-Josh (jlee@modinjapan.com)
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Congratulations! My wife has an Infiniti we bought from Sewell, but I bought my GS from Park Place. Sewell is a great dealership, known for their customer service. Be sure to check for the warm cookies in the afternoon after you pick up your car for service. The Sewell salesman told me that Sewell was the dealership that started the free car washes for life. Not sure if that is true, but a nice perk. Park Place offers that as well. Enjoy your new ride!
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Congratulations! My wife has an Infiniti we bought from Sewell, but I bought my GS from Park Place. Sewell is a great dealership, known for their customer service. Be sure to check for the warm cookies in the afternoon after you pick up your car for service. The Sewell salesman told me that Sewell was the dealership that started the free car washes for life. Not sure if that is true, but a nice perk. Park Place offers that as well. Enjoy your new ride!
Thanks man! For the kind tips.
I absolutely love their free car wash. I'm close to willow bend so I normally go to the Sewell MINI for mine.
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I am staying away from the car washes...the risk of maring is enough for me...and my friend got his rim scratched
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Originally Posted by vinnier6
I am staying away from the car washes...the risk of maring is enough for me...and my friend got his rim scratched
Lots of construction on I-35 so I added Lexus Tire and Wheel Protection. My salesperson told me these rims are pretty costy and 80% people found it was worth getting..
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Default Farewell my beauty

Got into an accident and my car is now totaled (Not at fault).
Selling almost new OEM floor mats and cargo mat & net. Pictures will be posted soon.
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Sux to hear that... Hope you doing well! Are you going to get another GS or something else?


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