arentz07

I was chatting with a friend who owns an IS F, and he said that the engine oil cooler is probably most important. He said he runs hot sometimes even on spirited back road drives and that he imagines IS 500s get to high oil temps even faster. The trans cooler would be great for track days, he says, but probably not required otherwise.

Aichi

An HUD is something I would like to have if possible so I don’t have to keep on glancing at the speedometer when I’m driving. Helps me maintain safe speed limits too.

Aichi

I’ll just console myself and try not to feel bad when the 2024 MY comes out weeks after I get my 2023 MY. If the upgrade is that big of a difference, I may consider trading my car for that one. 😭

jsch222

my money is on zero changes.

Admonkey

Same. A HUD would require a new dash and glass. There will be a new color for us to ooh and aah over, and that will be that.

Longwaldo

Nothing will change at this point in the life cycle

Aichi

I guess it’s just FOMO at this point in time, but it’s kind of comforting to know that the entire system will stay as reliable and consistent as it always has.

ICEforever

Hey Tipsy or Velo, you guys seem to know what's up the most, any info?

I didn't expect that we'd see the new iPhone 15 before news on the 2024 IS500 😂😂😂

TipsyTonio

Nothing yet sadly. Mike Forsythe knows the special color already though

Bechtold

I would imagine Lexus will make a pr post soon as 2022 and 2023 were both mid September announcements.

ICEforever

Special color you say?

ICEforever

If I don't hear anything by Friday I'm calling security. 🤣

iVtecV8

I was one of the folks earlier who asked similar questions of whether I should wait for the 2024.

Ended up buying a 2023 Is500 at the dealership. It didn’t have the BBS wheels but I like the dark chrome wheels more. It’s more unique I think. It’s the red interior that I like. So why not.

I was going for the 2024 is500 because it would be newer but since 2023 is more expansive than 2022. Waiting longer likely mean I will have to pay more for the 2024 model for the same 2023 thing!!!

Don’t wait for the 2024 unless you don’t mind paying like $1500 more for the similar thing if not 100% the same thing.

If you are thinking about getting a IS500, be prepared to get obliterated at the gas pump. At least that’s how I feel now. It’s extremely thirsty if you only do city driving.

ICEforever

Dang good for you. I am looking for the Enkeis so you scored in my book. What's your color combo?

iVtecV8

Thanks! Dealership had two is500 on their lot. White exterior with red interior and enkeis wheels. White exterior with white interior and bbs wheels.

I’ve sat in both for a while and finally got the white exterior and red interior. The red interior really makes the car look special. Very happy with the purchase so far. Happy to join the club.