Dealer screw up
07-05-06, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Bichon
Not with traction control, as on the IS. When one wheel slips, the ABS controller will detect it, reduce engine power, and apply the brake ONLY on the wheel that is spinning. In doing so, it is effectively transfering torque to the wheel with traction. It is no where near as unobtrusive as a real limited slip, but it does accomplish the objective.
07-05-06, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Sexi_Lexi
If I were you, I wouldn't take $500 and "settle" for the Lux. The dealer would be getting away with a big screw up if you took the $500 and be done with the deal. Even with $1500, I'd MAYBE think about it. If however, they told you that they'd swap out the suspension, install sport pedals AND give you $500 then ok that sounds like a deal. But if it's just a straight up $500 cash, no way!
07-05-06, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by kensteele
It's not about the dealership....
07-05-06, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Sexi_Lexi
I guess I should clarify and say that it was the SALESMAN that is at fault here. Regardless of what any of us say though, the ultimate decision is up to the thread creator to decide what he should do. It is after all HIS money.
07-05-06, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by javylsu
The "wood" is plastic too, BTW... And for the record, I agree with Philip's approach to this 100%.
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07-05-06, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Bichon
Not true. It may be a paper-thin veneer glued to a plastic substrate, but it's real wood.
07-05-06, 01:53 PM
#39
Originally Posted by reus2000
Point is he is living in "CANADA" and "we" don't!!!! have special order~~~
so ask dealer to find sport package for you!
so ask dealer to find sport package for you!
Originally Posted by c5mtl
Get to the dealer today to pick up my is350 and what do i see to my disbelief....the car i ordered was a 350 with sports option what i see is a 350 with luxo option!!!!!The dealer offers me the same price as the sport....my questions
07-05-06, 05:59 PM
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looks like i'm gonna take it....i'm very handy with modifing cars so swapping the pedals will be easy for me...the only thing really left is if i dont like the ride i will swap to a set of sport springs that i'm sure i'm be able to pick up for super cheap from someone that upgraded...same goes for the metal/plastic painted trim ....lsd.....whatever i'll live without it .....the sunshade is a better go fast item
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07-05-06, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by c5mtl
looks like i'm gonna take it....i'm very handy with modifing cars so swapping the pedals will be easy for me...the only thing really left is if i dont like the ride i will swap to a set of sport springs that i'm sure i'm be able to pick up for super cheap from someone that upgraded...same goes for the metal/plastic painted trim ....lsd.....whatever i'll live without it .....the sunshade is a better go fast item
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