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Got my 2018 IS 350 F Sport finally!

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Old 12-15-17, 07:36 AM
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What's everyone's opinion on the park assist option? Worth it to have those dots all over the bumpers or not?
Old 12-15-17, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jcphc8
What's everyone's opinion on the park assist option? Worth it to have those dots all over the bumpers or not?
I would put that in the category of "nice to have but not a must-have option".

I did not have it on my IS and was fine with that. It's not a big car and it's not hard to learn where the corners and ends of the car are. I have it on my GS, and with the larger size of the GS it's a bit more handy but even then I'd be fine without it. I had it on my RX and on my current Highlander and I find it to be much more beneficial on a car of that size.
Old 12-15-17, 08:14 AM
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I have it on my IS and I couldn't live without them. I seriously have no idea how I drove before them. Granted, I haven't been driving for a terribly long time.
Old 12-15-17, 09:04 AM
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Do the new 2018 models come with adaptive front lighting or do you have to add that option?
Old 12-15-17, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jcphc8
Do the new 2018 models come with adaptive front lighting or do you have to add that option?
It's listed in the 2018 press release as being an option.

http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...duct++info.htm
Old 12-15-17, 10:10 AM
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The one i got is stainless steel frame and the only CF is located where the F Sport logo is...
Old 12-16-17, 10:04 AM
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Nice ride, in the best color
Old 12-23-17, 07:47 PM
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Since yours is a 2018 is350, it should be equipped with an LSD right? Do you notice any difference in handling compared to the 2017 you test drove?
Old 12-24-17, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jche12
Since yours is a 2018 is350, it should be equipped with an LSD right? Do you notice any difference in handling compared to the 2017 you test drove?
I didn't notice a difference since it was at least 1 month between my test drive and the purchase of my new car. Plus I didn't push the car too hard on the corners since I had a pretty sales woman sitting next to me.
Old 12-25-17, 08:04 AM
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Such a beautiful car. Hey skiracer, if you get the chance, can you post a picture of the tail lights while illuminated at night? I have yet to see a 2018 model on the street here in Chicago. I want to see if the tail lights look any different from the 2014-16 models. Thanks and congrats
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here they are at night^^ on my 2017 model but it’s the same as the 2018
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Man those tail lights are so sexy. Thanks for the pic man
Old 12-25-17, 02:39 PM
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.... and its the bestest colour too....ultrasonic
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Originally Posted by AWD4Mo
.... and its the bestest colour too....ultrasonic
i know! the colors my favorite part
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