The dealer told me Lexus discontinued Glacier Frost Mica.

 

Did they say why it was being discontinued? I always thought that GFM was a popular color for the IS.

 

The dealer says because Lexus doesn't charge extra for the colour, it wasn't feasible for them to make it...

I would have assumed so since the three stage paint would usually be an added option for most companies.

 

I wouldn't believe everything the dealer says. They might be just trying to get you to purchase something they have on the lot. You wouldn't believe the fake stories dealers would tell me when I was trying to purchase my specific car.

 

Anyone seen a color list for the 08s? Otherwise, its just dealer trash talk to move what they have at a premium.

 

I hope he did try to BS me... Because our family has been looking into an LS in GFM.

 

A happy day for GFM owners

 

Some dealers said that last year for MY'07, and guess what happened...

 

i wouldnt think its because it's a 3 layer paint... i think most of the lexus paint codes are 3 layer, correct?

 

TOTALLY AGREE!!

 

They shouldve charged for it in the beginning IMO

 

Our dealer (in Canada) confirmed they dropped GFM when we went to order in mid-June (posted about this awhile back.)

 

There are a few 3 stage paint colors for the IS so thats not the reason.

 

Why even talk to a dealer about Lexus specs when they are available straight from the horse's mouth...the Lexus website, which can be printed out and taken to the stonewalling dealer. As others have said, dealers will tell you anything...as long as it is in their interests. It never ceases to amaze me the dependance by some CL members on suspect dealer info, and to some degree other uninformed CL members, when the official info is so readily available. Come on guys, we are all intelligent people, after all we all bought a Lexus product....use those smarts!

 

If true, it could be because Glacier Frost Mica is very hard to color match, not only for body shops, but also for Lexus when cars are damaged before delivery.

Great color, but I wouldn't pay extra for it.

Oh, and I'm shocked with all the cynicism about dealerships.