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Old 10-12-08, 11:11 PM
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I just got my IS250 not too long ago. I always feel that my IS250 doesn't look right and I couldn't tell why. Until I realize this. My license plate mount/ holder is wider than the license plate frame. It seems like my license plate is mounting on a thin, wide black color brick in front of my bumper. Do you guys also has the same thing? I was told that IS250s are imported from Canada and Japan. Does the ones from Canada has the same problem?
Old 10-12-08, 11:42 PM
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this should be the dealer's fault. i would go back and tell them to fix it.

got any pics?
Old 10-12-08, 11:45 PM
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We get that in Dubai too, it's slightly wider than the place, but I have a wide license plate too so it's not a problem


you can see the mount in this picture.

Old 10-13-08, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JZA80
I was told that IS250s are imported from Canada and Japan...
One of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard. All 2nd generation IS sedans are manufactured and imported from Japan.

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Old 10-13-08, 09:41 PM
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Here is the image. There's about 2cm wider on the side.

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It looks normal to me...My license plate holder looks the same. All IS I seen the front license plates are like yours.
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lol oh yea, thats suppose to be like that.
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thats like NORMAL?
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cut off the sides

problem solved.....
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Is that normal? Is there an aftermarket one that fits better? I remember seeing some IS in car shows don't have the extra 2cm wide on the side. Hum,..
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i know they make a brakcet that holds full size plates. It screws into the tow hook and is offset.

hate me for the link lol

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1085347

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