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Old 10-12-02, 09:48 PM
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Just wanted to say hello to all...new to the board.....Ordered my 2003 IS300 yesterday......Cant wait to get it!
Old 10-13-02, 07:15 PM
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Hello, congrats on the purchase of your new car and welcome to the club.
Old 10-13-02, 08:30 PM
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did you get the new AWD ?
Old 10-14-02, 12:01 AM
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Hey Guys....The car is loaded except for navigation......I got 17 in' all-season tires....I didnt think there is AWD for it yet.... Is there?
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no awd. he was just being a wise ***.... making reference to some kid on a different message board that was saying AWD was going to be an option for '03. now thats good comedy
Old 10-14-02, 01:40 AM
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JIM BLUE IS300,

Lexus has reported they will be making the IS300 in AWD, coupe, convertible and maybe with a bigger engine option in 2005.

Enjoy your IS.

Ethan
Old 10-14-02, 01:42 AM
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Welcome!!!
Old 10-14-02, 12:06 PM
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Congrats on the new car. Sucks having to wait on it to come in doesn't it??
Old 10-14-02, 10:26 PM
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Ahhh...I see.....I wouldnt want AWD anyway........Actually I really shouldnt complain about the wait because they hope to have it in a week or two...I just cannot wait to get it....I have been driving SUVs for 4 years & Im just ready for something that handles well FINALLY!!! And this car sure does handle!!!!
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Originally posted by JIM BLUE IS300
Im just ready for something that handles well FINALLY!!!
Shouldn't have got the all season tires then
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You think it will make that much of a difference?

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The summer tires are sweet, might wear kinda fast, but they are awesome for stock tires, and I believe a big part in how the car handles. It's kinda like my prelude, the stock re92 tires are crap, throw on some s-04 or something, and it'll be right there is a type-r on a road course, the R has better tires stock, prelude has crappy ones
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I spoke with my dealer today to inquire & she told me right now they are only producing ones with the All Season Tires....So rather then delay it anymore than it already is....I will just stick with what I originally ordered...Maybe after the winter, I will put on After Market Tires......I cannot stand the waiting anymore!!!
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Originally posted by JIM BLUE IS300
I spoke with my dealer today to inquire & she told me right now they are only producing ones with the All Season Tires....So rather then delay it anymore than it already is....I will just stick with what I originally ordered...Maybe after the winter, I will put on After Market Tires......I cannot stand the waiting anymore!!!
dont belive the hype. theyre just trying to make a quick sale.
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Your probably right.............
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