Got my 2018 IS 350 F Sport finally!
12-02-17, 09:47 AM
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Lead Lap
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yup rocker panels are wrapped around the edges and a lot of the other parts as well. Xpel has good precut patterns
12-02-17, 09:52 AM
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Lead Lap
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think I know what you're saying... expand that search to a much higher radius, also include CPO, and previous years. Similarly speaking, even CPO 3rd Generation IS350 FSport with red interiors, or other custom colors, are hard to find, or rare, across all states -- it's almost like you have to purchase brand new, or custom order, or wait for someone to trade theirs in. So if you do have one maybe consider yourself lucky!?
12-02-17, 10:06 AM
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But more importantly consider yourself lucky that you HAVE THE CASH $$$.
Last edited by LaZeR; 12-02-17 at 05:08 PM.
12-02-17, 12:02 PM
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12-02-17, 04:07 PM
#50
That’s the easy part, the dealbreaker is the exchange rate, depending where you get the exchange rate, the deal increases between 11-15%.
12-02-17, 05:04 PM
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The US has such a huge market that EVEN IF the same RWD was sold in Canada it'd probably be more expensive, even after exchange rates, etc. You can also check out auctions, buy CPO, haggle, etc, in order to try and save more moola.
Another idea is to get a friend or relative to buy it in their name, then they give you THEIR pink slip, and for purposes of customs, knock another $7500 off the receipt they also give you, which saves you moola on Duties.
Last edited by LaZeR; 12-02-17 at 06:45 PM.
12-02-17, 06:03 PM
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Another idea is to get a friend or relative to buy it in their name, then they give you THEIR pink slip, and for purposes of customs, knock another $7500 off the receipt they also give you, which saves you moola on Duties.[/QUOTE]
I do like this one ☝🏻, thanks for the info!!
I do like this one ☝🏻, thanks for the info!!
12-02-17, 06:33 PM
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Another idea is to get a friend or relative to buy it in their name, then they give you THEIR pink slip, and for purposes of customs, knock another $7500 off the receipt they also give you, which saves you moola on Duties.
Last edited by LaZeR; 12-06-17 at 12:21 AM.
12-03-17, 12:46 PM
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Guess everyone knows that on the 2018 IS350 FSport the casing for the brake wind tunnels are more pronounced (where fog lights could go), and also your exhaust pipes are squared off like GS models whereas older 3rd gen models are still round. Looks Good!!
12-03-17, 01:15 PM
#56
Awesome. Welcome to the local Lexus scene!
-Josh
-Josh
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12-03-17, 05:22 PM
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What you are describing is also true on the 2017's, no?
12-04-17, 02:11 PM
#58
Starting and revving the motor to about 6000 RPM. Don't worry, motor was already warm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06VN8VFIvVw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06VN8VFIvVw
12-04-17, 02:29 PM
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Lead Lap
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12-04-17, 02:33 PM
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My understanding of the difference is all in the valves. On the 2GR-FSE, both the intake and exhaust valves use VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence). On the FKS, they use VVT-iW (Variable Valve Timing Intelligent Wide) on the intake and VVT-i on the exhaust. VVT-iW is what allows the engine to run in the Atkinson Cycle under low load conditions.