2009 IS post-U.S. release discussion thread
09-07-08, 12:06 PM
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Thanks for the picks, Javy. Those help us out tremendously.
The wheels look even worse than I had feared once you get a good look at them.
And suddenly, the side-view mirrors don't look very... OEM. They look more aftermarket than aftermarket ones do for some reason.
Bleah.
The wheels look even worse than I had feared once you get a good look at them.
And suddenly, the side-view mirrors don't look very... OEM. They look more aftermarket than aftermarket ones do for some reason.
Bleah.
09-07-08, 12:23 PM
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Did they go back to the "better" style pockets for the backs of the seats? My 2006 IS has those, but I thought that for 2008, or maybe it was 2007, they changed to cheaper-looking elastic band pockets? Or was that only for the ISF?
09-07-08, 02:55 PM
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but I don't like it lol
09-07-08, 03:42 PM
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So a ho hum front and rear bumper restyle and the addition of lights in the wing mirrors making the already ugly elephant ears even uglier makes for a nearly 50 page thread? oh my.
09-07-08, 03:46 PM
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Anyone know anything about the availability of 18" all-season tires as a new option? They show up in the specifications on the Lexus website as an option along with 18" summer tires. The Luxury Package with 18" wheels doesn't specify which tires come with the package. And my dealer says he has no information about it.
09-07-08, 05:11 PM
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09-07-08, 05:15 PM
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The elastic on the '08 seat backs provide around an extra 1/2" of leg room.
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09-07-08, 05:46 PM
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09-07-08, 05:49 PM
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09-07-08, 06:06 PM
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The upper half of the '08 seat appears to also have more of an indention for extra knee room. Someone will have to step in here to verify.