2009 IS facelift (merged threads)
07-15-08, 04:21 PM
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A few days ago someone posted actual scans of the dealer change sheets from a canadian dealer... can't for the life of me find the thread now... but pretty much what was already mentioned.... only color change was they got rid of I think sage and added some other color that sounded brown
Also, credit card smart key-standard on 350, optional on 250.
A few changes in how the 250 packages are optioned, but Canada has different optioning anyway, no new options, just what came in what...
Last thing was new front/rear bumpers which'd go right along with the new grill....
I'd imagine the bumpers and grill would swap pretty easily, and the credit card smartkey has been "optional" for a while if you just bought the LS one...maybe it'll be a little cheaper to buy at least
(and personaly I'm not a fan of the turn-signal-in-side-mirror look so I'm not real upset to have missed that)
Also, credit card smart key-standard on 350, optional on 250.
A few changes in how the 250 packages are optioned, but Canada has different optioning anyway, no new options, just what came in what...
Last thing was new front/rear bumpers which'd go right along with the new grill....
I'd imagine the bumpers and grill would swap pretty easily, and the credit card smartkey has been "optional" for a while if you just bought the LS one...maybe it'll be a little cheaper to buy at least
(and personaly I'm not a fan of the turn-signal-in-side-mirror look so I'm not real upset to have missed that)
07-15-08, 04:29 PM
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hm, no engine upgrades makes me a little upset.. what were these photos though of the IS in alot of camoflouge with that big hood bulge (hanging around with an old supra as well...)??
http://autoindustrie.blogspot.com/20...x-3rd-gen.html
http://autoindustrie.blogspot.com/20...x-3rd-gen.html
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07-15-08, 05:28 PM
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Today I received the latest issue of Lexus magazine in the mail. On page 16 they talk about the 2009 Lexus SC Pebble Beach Edition and then have this to say about the 2009 IS:
"Also arriving soon: updates for the Lexus IS. Think turn signals in the side mirrors, a new front grille, 17- and 18-inch wheels, and fresh color options, plus Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) in the IS 250. Look for the 2009 IS in dealerships this September."
It doesn't say if these are all of the changes for 2009 or just some of them.
"Also arriving soon: updates for the Lexus IS. Think turn signals in the side mirrors, a new front grille, 17- and 18-inch wheels, and fresh color options, plus Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) in the IS 250. Look for the 2009 IS in dealerships this September."
It doesn't say if these are all of the changes for 2009 or just some of them.
07-15-08, 05:35 PM
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I usually get the magazine on the same day as everyone else, maybe the mailman got lazy today. 
Anyways, the new side mirrors are a definite must-buy for me and maybe the JDM-style fogs if it actually happens.
Anyways, the new side mirrors are a definite must-buy for me and maybe the JDM-style fogs if it actually happens.
07-15-08, 05:35 PM
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I've heard from a dealer before I purchased my 350 about a month ago that the 09 update would be getting a bump in HP... don't know if it's true or not, would make sense though as the 250 is a bit underpowered compared to the competition..
