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Old 10-24-13, 10:25 AM
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Got my Lexus IS 350 F Sport
Silver Lining Metallic
Navigation and Mark Levinson
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Date of Purchase: 09/01/204

Absolutely love the car.
Old 10-24-13, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by villefln
unfortunately woke up to this
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With the F-Sport, I assume you had wheel locks. Does this mean wheel locks are useless?
Old 10-24-13, 10:51 AM
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no locks first time parked on street
Old 10-24-13, 11:11 AM
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ouch, sorry to see that villefln. hopefully your insurance deductible isn't too high.
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Originally Posted by AndyL
Thanks for your compliment.

I used Iron X (for decontamination) followed by various products mainly from Zymol. In addition, some stuff were from Meguairs, Autogylm and Jeff Werkstatt.

The ramp setup was actually not for detailing but for clear bra installation and fog light bulb changeover. :P
nice.. you install clear bra yourself? :thumb up:

I thought you just display your car on ramps for the heck of it.. if I had open space in my garage, i'd do that as well
Old 10-24-13, 11:39 AM
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@alexlude thanks man, deductible 1k
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Do you remember any significant markings/placement of wheel weights (i know probably doubtful?) but check craigslist or similar sites to see if anyone is selling a set of IS F sport wheels... then show up with the cops! haha
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thanks again i'm on it that what the cops suggested also
Old 10-24-13, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by villefln
hi everyone...

2014 is350 f-sport
mat red mica


unfortunately woke up to this
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Damn, sorry to hear! Low lifes are everywhere! I will definitely make sure to get wheel locks once I take ownership of mine.
Old 10-24-13, 03:28 PM
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villefln, SORRY about your loss. Unreal how strategic these thieves can be - the minute you put your guard down... I hope it works out ok for you and the loss is at a minimum.
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Originally Posted by enoren
With the F-Sport, I assume you had wheel locks. Does this mean wheel locks are useless?
Wheel locks are largely useless anyway. The thief teams usually have tools that make short work of the locks.
Old 10-24-13, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by villefln
no locks first time parked on street
were they factory wheels?
Old 10-25-13, 07:11 AM
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@istasy yea definitely get your locks these thieves are no joke
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@bass mech yup OEM
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Hello all. Bought a 2014 IS350 F-sport i in August and am really enjoying it. The 8-speed auto is flawless. I don't think this car gets fuel mileage as good as the '07 335i which we traded on it, but it's ok. Frankly do not notice the VGR steering, but I suppose this is good...

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Matador Red
F-Sport
Nav w/Mark Levinson
Parking Assist
Variable gear ratio steering


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