What's changing on IS for '08 (Post news here)
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Just an update:
The stealer confirmed my wife's '08 is being built in August (1st month of '08 production) and will ship to arrive in September (date is flexible depending on actual build date.)
Stealer also confirmed:
GFM is definitely gone for Canada (posted this in another thread) and no new colours.
The Canadian option packages have been cut back to 5 from 6 on the 250RWD. They are ditching the Base Leather w/Moonroof Package and Premium Leather without Moonroof Package to create one Base Leather without Moonroof (but adding 17" wheels.) She opted for this new package. If the rumour of adding heated seats to the base leather is true then that will be a surprise bonus because the stealer doesn't know that detail. He also doesn't know about the rumoured redesign of the front seat backs for more rear leg room (another bonus if it's true.)
The stealer confirmed my wife's '08 is being built in August (1st month of '08 production) and will ship to arrive in September (date is flexible depending on actual build date.)
Stealer also confirmed:
GFM is definitely gone for Canada (posted this in another thread) and no new colours.
The Canadian option packages have been cut back to 5 from 6 on the 250RWD. They are ditching the Base Leather w/Moonroof Package and Premium Leather without Moonroof Package to create one Base Leather without Moonroof (but adding 17" wheels.) She opted for this new package. If the rumour of adding heated seats to the base leather is true then that will be a surprise bonus because the stealer doesn't know that detail. He also doesn't know about the rumoured redesign of the front seat backs for more rear leg room (another bonus if it's true.)
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2008 IS350 Changes - Update
Hi guys & gals... My sales rep at JM Lexus emailed me today with the "official" info regarding MY08 changes. As many have suspected, very few changes. The email read...
"This is what's new for the '08 IS350:
The 2008 IS 250 and 350 features a new finish to its standard 17-inch wheels for a sportier appearance. Additional upgrades include backlighting on the outside power mirror control, white illuminated scuff plates and an additional coin holder."
"This is what's new for the '08 IS350:
The 2008 IS 250 and 350 features a new finish to its standard 17-inch wheels for a sportier appearance. Additional upgrades include backlighting on the outside power mirror control, white illuminated scuff plates and an additional coin holder."
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Hey,
just ordered my 08 Is250 MT today so don't know if it's old news or not, but here is what I have.
X package:
whats new:
heated leather power seats
moonroof
HIDS with adaptive lighting.....
and the rest still there 18inch and sport suspension.
just ordered my 08 Is250 MT today so don't know if it's old news or not, but here is what I have.
X package:
whats new:
heated leather power seats
moonroof
HIDS with adaptive lighting.....
and the rest still there 18inch and sport suspension.
#69
I don't believe the sale of the IS-F will be strong. As much as I love the IS, I just think the IS-F looks ricey. I wouldn't be surprised if they have to start discounting or limiting the production of the IS-F after sales drop below expectations.
I personally believe the price of the IS-F will draw more sales of the IS350 after folks realize that the 350 isn't that bad of a deal.
I personally believe the price of the IS-F will draw more sales of the IS350 after folks realize that the 350 isn't that bad of a deal.
They should have taken a chapter out of the BMW "M" or Mercedes "AMG" book and made the differences subtle (or at least made the add-ons fit the lines of the car) instead of screaming "Lexus can do performance cars too!"
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The opposite could happen provided production stays the same. Buyers that normally would have been looking at an IS350 now have an option for the IS-F which might take buyers away from the IS350. So if those buyers opt for the IS-F, then availability on the IS350 might go up.
The IS-F is not going to steal sales from anybody at those production volumes.
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I agree 100%. My 07 IS350 does not have a moonroof because I did not want one...adds weight and too many reports about sqeaks and rattles.
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The problem with having the option to remove it is that it is a special order item, and you likely won't save any money.
#75
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2008 IS news from TW
Dear All:
I just read about some news about the 2008 Lexus IS will be price up a bit and there will be a new 17inch OEM wheels and new design side mirror plus the side step will be automaticlly illuminant also there will be a coins holder in our IS finally... here is the original link... if you could read chinese...
About the price there will be at less 200$ more in all models...
IS250
MT From $30,455
AT From $31,625
4WD From $34,085
IS350
From $35,905
There still have no hope for MT IS350...
http://auto.msn.com.tw/autonews/indn...sp?newsid=6143
I just read about some news about the 2008 Lexus IS will be price up a bit and there will be a new 17inch OEM wheels and new design side mirror plus the side step will be automaticlly illuminant also there will be a coins holder in our IS finally... here is the original link... if you could read chinese...
About the price there will be at less 200$ more in all models...
IS250
MT From $30,455
AT From $31,625
4WD From $34,085
IS350
From $35,905
There still have no hope for MT IS350...
http://auto.msn.com.tw/autonews/indn...sp?newsid=6143
Last edited by ISbb; 07-31-07 at 03:01 AM.