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Old 08-29-23, 04:45 PM
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IMO the only downgrade was performance (HP), everything else was an upgrade.
The 8 speed auto is great!! a little soft but still good. it s no PDK.

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Old 09-05-23, 07:54 AM
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Hey, after a year of ownership i finally managed to sign up

Got myself a 2015 200t F-Sport in Ultra White (which in germany is called Fuji White Glassflake) with black interior in August 2022. Was the only 200t available in germany during that time so didnt have much of a choice, but quite happy with it. The 3IS generally is quite a rarity here
Not a top spec since it doesnt have a sunroof or the ML system, but its got premium audio with nav, LED headlights and foglights, heated seats etc... which is absolutely fine for me considering my newest car before that was a mk1 audi TT, hehe

So far i got a few modifications done which include : KW V3 coilovers, a custom exhaust, a JB4 and 20mm spacers all around. more things will follow next year.

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Old 09-05-23, 08:32 AM
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Old 10-08-23, 08:39 PM
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Longtime car guy, owned and driven many different automobiles, sold Lexus when it launched in North America in 1989. Actually have never owned one until now. Just replaced my 2022 Mercedes CLS 450 4matic for hopefully a more reliable daily driver/work car - a beautiful 2023 IS 350 F Sport in Incognito paint. I had zero expectations of buying a Lexus, I went into the dealership to basically eliminate it from consideration and to solidify my decision for the Acura TLX Type S. Never underestimate the power of the test drive, as I'm now an owner. This is a supremely impressive automobile, and stands up well to anything made by the Germans.


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Old 10-09-23, 02:43 AM
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Welcome. Glad to hear your story. I also came from a long list of German cars and was feeling maybe I went backwards. But the German cars are a lot to maintain and "worry" about. Hoping this keeps me satisfied . Almost went back to a 911 but it was a least twice the price lately.
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Originally Posted by Incognito23
Longtime car guy, owned and driven many different automobiles, sold Lexus when it launched in North America in 1989. Actually have never owned one until now. Just replaced my 2022 Mercedes CLS 450 4matic for hopefully a more reliable daily driver/work car - a beautiful 2023 IS 350 F Sport in Incognito paint. I had zero expectations of buying a Lexus, I went into the dealership to basically eliminate it from consideration and to solidify my decision for the Acura TLX Type S. Never underestimate the power of the test drive, as I'm now an owner. This is a supremely impressive automobile, and stands up well to anything made by the Germans.
Welcome aboard - beautiful car!

I too recently bought a Special Appearance Package exactly like yours coming from a long line of American V8s.

Enjoy your ride and let me know how to keep that Obsidian Black hood clean and free of micro-scratches cause I've given up lol
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Old 10-10-23, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by cerbois
Welcome. Glad to hear your story. I also came from a long list of German cars and was feeling maybe I went backwards. But the German cars are a lot to maintain and "worry" about. Hoping this keeps me satisfied . Almost went back to a 911 but it was a least twice the price lately.
A 991.2 Targa remains my aspirational vehicle. It's a worthy target. I have a 2014 Boxster base 6sp. for ****s and giggles.
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Originally Posted by AkioToyoda4Ever
Welcome aboard - beautiful car!

I too recently bought a Special Appearance Package exactly like yours coming from a long line of American V8s.

Enjoy your ride and let me know how to keep that Obsidian Black hood clean and free of micro-scratches cause I've given up lol
So I'm starting that process today...going in for a full front PPF. Once that's finished, I'll do a one step paint correction/polish on the rest of the car and ceramic coat the entire car. After that, just keep it clean and don't worry about it
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Old 10-17-23, 08:23 AM
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Here is my 2015 Lexus IS350 AWD non F- Sport Lux. Bought with 35k miles in Jan 2022 and now at 55k miles as of Oct 2023. Nebula Grey Paint and the car came with full beige guts but that got swapped to Chateu seats and door cards with black alcantara headliner. Came from a lifted 4th Gen 4Runner, and before that was an 07 Corolla 5 speed.


First day next to my brothers Ultra White

Where we're at now (with diff wheels)

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Old 10-29-23, 12:20 PM
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[QUOTE]​​​​Rob G here posting up my 2014 Lexus IS250 F Sport with custom 19 inch Niche wheels, custom exhaust, throttle controller, RR racing intake, and blacked out badges with chrome delete.
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Recently bought a 2016 Nebula gray Is350 f-sport RWD black interior with 54k miles. Done a little to it so far. Splitter, diffuser, Q300 axle back, Takeda stage 2 intake (for a RC/GS 350), 20mm wheel spacers, and it came with a pedal commander already installed. Loving it so far. I'm in North Texas.

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Old 11-02-23, 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Jkole
Recently bought a 2016 Nebula gray Is350 f-sport RWD black interior with 54k miles. Done a little to it so far. Splitter, diffuser, Q300 axle back, Takeda stage 2 intake (for a RC/GS 350), 20mm wheel spacers, and it came with a pedal commander already installed. Loving it so far. I'm in North Texas.
I d like to see how the 20mm spacers look.
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Old 11-03-23, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cerbois
I d like to see how the 20mm spacers look.
Hopefully these images do the spacers some justice.
I think it looks way better then stock.




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Old 12-01-23, 02:18 PM
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Hi friends. I got hella lucky finding this gem in my town with only 11k miles. Feels great not seeing my car everyday like i did with my white 350 is fsport. I love how this car handles. Its even better than my lexus awd is 350 fsport.
stock right now. I want at least a cat back to bring out the v8 sound more without sounding like a stang or scat.





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Old 12-02-23, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by yuH8m8
Hi friends. I got hella lucky finding this gem in my town with only 11k miles. Feels great not seeing my car everyday like i did with my white 350 is fsport. I love how this car handles. Its even better than my lexus awd is 350 fsport.
stock right now. I want at least a cat back to bring out the v8 sound more without sounding like a stang or scat.





Original owner probably has a red one now for Christmas.


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