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Old 06-23-08, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by supaIS350
That's the current european IS. In the U.S., they have to have the amber in the headlight by law.
By law, there must be an amber side maker, it doesn't have to be in the headlight.
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Old 06-23-08, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo_gg
Are there any truly accurate pics of the 09 refresh??
You won't see any "accurate pics" of an 2009 IS because the design is still being finalized.

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Old 06-23-08, 01:11 PM
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Yeah.... Japan is re-tooling the factory as we type in this thread...

Soon enough everyone will see a 2009...

As a matter of fact the lid is soo thight on this one, the jar says:
"Do Not Open till September 2008"

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Old 06-23-08, 01:44 PM
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That's definitely not a 2009 IS, I don't expect too many changes either.
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Old 06-30-08, 01:15 PM
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They didn't really change the 1st gen IS300 during it's full life did they (5 year production run I think)? I am thinking they will do the same with the current gen IS250/350.... Meaning we won't see anything new until the 3rd gen (~2011 model)
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Old 06-30-08, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Technique
They didn't really change the 1st gen IS300 during it's full life did they (5 year production run I think)? I am thinking they will do the same with the current gen IS250/350.... Meaning we won't see anything new until the 3rd gen (~2011 model)
Small things like moldings, tail light finishes, head light finishes, wheel designs & finishes... special versions and special interiors...

Stay tuned for the 2009 my friend....

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Old 06-30-08, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Small things like moldings, tail light finishes, head light finishes, wheel designs & finishes... special versions and special interiors...

Stay tuned for the 2009 my friend....

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Looking forward to it... I can tell you I am still a little pissed at the "coin holder" addition of the 2008 model
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Old 06-30-08, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Technique
Looking forward to it... I can tell you I am still a little pissed at the "coin holder" addition of the 2008 model
Don't forget I got the nice Liquid Graphite wheel finish and the updated front seat backs, for the useless rear leg room...
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Old 06-30-08, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Technique
They didn't really change the 1st gen IS300 during it's full life did they (5 year production run I think)? I am thinking they will do the same with the current gen IS250/350.... Meaning we won't see anything new until the 3rd gen (~2011 model)
You are correct, all body panels remained the same for the 2001-2005 1gen production. The only real exterior changes were the smoked tails and headlights along with a small reflector housing change in the 2002 wich removed that lovely blusih HID hue (bulbs remained 4300k throughout gen 1 production). The L-Tuned package was also later offered and some changes were made in the exterior colors offered (Solar Yellow Dropped after 2002). Interiors also changed with the addition of curtain airbags for 2002 and tube stitching in the seats (with full leather option). The front doors also welcomed a metal speaker grill in 2002 which looked very nice IMO. The grill eblem changed also after 2001 to a more medallion type. I bet the 2gen will take this route as well.
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it looks like the car is like ours with RVINLYS already there!
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Old 06-30-08, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Technique
Looking forward to it... I can tell you I am still a little pissed at the "coin holder" addition of the 2008 model
I hope you are kidding, that coin holder was pure SEX!
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Old 06-30-08, 09:19 PM
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for 09 their gonna drop in a 502 cid chevy BB/6-71 blower/4 webber 48 IDA carbs/TKO II trans/shortened dana 60 rearend with 5:13 gears/15x3 f, 15x15 r centerline drag on Mickey Thompson slicks...
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Hey.
Did ne-one notice the side lights in the front fender.
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
for 09 their gonna drop in a 502 cid chevy BB/6-71 blower/4 webber 48 IDA carbs/TKO II trans/shortened dana 60 rearend with 5:13 gears/15x3 f, 15x15 r centerline drag on Mickey Thompson slicks...
what does that mean?


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Old 07-01-08, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
for 09 their gonna drop in a 502 cid chevy BB/6-71 blower/4 webber 48 IDA carbs/TKO II trans/shortened dana 60 rearend with 5:13 gears/15x3 f, 15x15 r centerline drag on Mickey Thompson slicks...
and its idle would be lumpier than home-made mashed potatoes. /OT

lexus is relatively more conservative with its design; the 2009 model year won't hold much surprise.
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