I was one of those suckers that put down a deposit on March 1 in hopes of getting one for the first IS350s. Just heard from my salesperson that the car is supposed to hit their showroom on October 16th. Mind you, she has no idea what models/colors/etc are coming in, but some examples are supposed to be here by that date.

 

I was told by a Lexus salesman that it would be available on October 12 officially in Vancouver. I suppose California should get them earlier than that.

The new GS was supposed to be launched officially March 1 earlier this year, but were actually available for sale in mid-February in Ca. So maybe it's possible they will be available surprisingly early again . . .

 

It does depend on your region. I heard thet the South East area will get their IS's late October.

 

Any more information on release dates?

I read on my.is that the IS250 MT is being delayed, but I'm still hoping (planning) on mid October for the IS350 and IS250 AWD.

I can't remember ever looking forward to a car as much as this one (IS350).