The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance
09-23-21 | 12:17 PM
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From: ga
IS 500 Review
So I clicked on the email about the review https://www.clublexus.com/articles/l...mpaign=content
Very underwhelmed.
No self driving software or even provisions for it.
No electric options.
I need to replace my daily driver '07 GS350. Completely unimpressed with Lexus current lineup. My next "luxury sport sedan" is going to be an EV. Toyota / Lexus has spent a ton of money and R&D on Hydrogen Fuel cell vehicle. There is no infrastructure to support this in the U.S. Last time I checked there were about 10 stations, all but one in Cali.
EVs last 2x to 10x IC engine cars. Are much cheaper to maintain / own. Accelerate much faster. Looking for an IC engine vehicle for city driving in 2021 is akin to wanting a faster horse when Henry Ford started making automobiles.
What are options for Lexus EVs in the near future? Do I have to buy a Tesla? thanks.
Very underwhelmed.
No self driving software or even provisions for it.
No electric options.
I need to replace my daily driver '07 GS350. Completely unimpressed with Lexus current lineup. My next "luxury sport sedan" is going to be an EV. Toyota / Lexus has spent a ton of money and R&D on Hydrogen Fuel cell vehicle. There is no infrastructure to support this in the U.S. Last time I checked there were about 10 stations, all but one in Cali.
EVs last 2x to 10x IC engine cars. Are much cheaper to maintain / own. Accelerate much faster. Looking for an IC engine vehicle for city driving in 2021 is akin to wanting a faster horse when Henry Ford started making automobiles.
What are options for Lexus EVs in the near future? Do I have to buy a Tesla? thanks.
09-23-21 | 12:22 PM
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So I clicked on the email about the review https://www.clublexus.com/articles/l...mpaign=content
Very underwhelmed.
No self driving software or even provisions for it.
No electric options.
I need to replace my daily driver '07 GS350. Completely unimpressed with Lexus current lineup. My next "luxury sport sedan" is going to be an EV. Toyota / Lexus has spent a ton of money and R&D on Hydrogen Fuel cell vehicle. There is no infrastructure to support this in the U.S. Last time I checked there were about 10 stations, all but one in Cali.
EVs last 2x to 10x IC engine cars. Are much cheaper to maintain / own. Accelerate much faster. Looking for an IC engine vehicle for city driving in 2021 is akin to wanting a faster horse when Henry Ford started making automobiles.
What are options for Lexus EVs in the near future? Do I have to buy a Tesla? thanks.
Very underwhelmed.
No self driving software or even provisions for it.
No electric options.
I need to replace my daily driver '07 GS350. Completely unimpressed with Lexus current lineup. My next "luxury sport sedan" is going to be an EV. Toyota / Lexus has spent a ton of money and R&D on Hydrogen Fuel cell vehicle. There is no infrastructure to support this in the U.S. Last time I checked there were about 10 stations, all but one in Cali.
EVs last 2x to 10x IC engine cars. Are much cheaper to maintain / own. Accelerate much faster. Looking for an IC engine vehicle for city driving in 2021 is akin to wanting a faster horse when Henry Ford started making automobiles.
What are options for Lexus EVs in the near future? Do I have to buy a Tesla? thanks.
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09-23-21 | 12:37 PM
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So I clicked on the email about the review https://www.clublexus.com/articles/l...mpaign=content
Very underwhelmed.
No self driving software or even provisions for it.
No electric options.
I need to replace my daily driver '07 GS350. Completely unimpressed with Lexus current lineup. My next "luxury sport sedan" is going to be an EV. Toyota / Lexus has spent a ton of money and R&D on Hydrogen Fuel cell vehicle. There is no infrastructure to support this in the U.S. Last time I checked there were about 10 stations, all but one in Cali.
EVs last 2x to 10x IC engine cars. Are much cheaper to maintain / own. Accelerate much faster. Looking for an IC engine vehicle for city driving in 2021 is akin to wanting a faster horse when Henry Ford started making automobiles.
What are options for Lexus EVs in the near future? Do I have to buy a Tesla? thanks.
Very underwhelmed.
No self driving software or even provisions for it.
No electric options.
I need to replace my daily driver '07 GS350. Completely unimpressed with Lexus current lineup. My next "luxury sport sedan" is going to be an EV. Toyota / Lexus has spent a ton of money and R&D on Hydrogen Fuel cell vehicle. There is no infrastructure to support this in the U.S. Last time I checked there were about 10 stations, all but one in Cali.
EVs last 2x to 10x IC engine cars. Are much cheaper to maintain / own. Accelerate much faster. Looking for an IC engine vehicle for city driving in 2021 is akin to wanting a faster horse when Henry Ford started making automobiles.
What are options for Lexus EVs in the near future? Do I have to buy a Tesla? thanks.
09-23-21 | 01:03 PM
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Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 2
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From: CA
Greetings, where are you in socal? I'm in Orange and looking for options, my local dealer is Tustin and they seem clueless. Any help is much appreciated. thanks
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09-23-21 | 01:32 PM
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So I clicked on the email about the review https://www.clublexus.com/articles/l...mpaign=content
Very underwhelmed.
No self driving software or even provisions for it.
No electric options.
I need to replace my daily driver '07 GS350. Completely unimpressed with Lexus current lineup. My next "luxury sport sedan" is going to be an EV. Toyota / Lexus has spent a ton of money and R&D on Hydrogen Fuel cell vehicle. There is no infrastructure to support this in the U.S. Last time I checked there were about 10 stations, all but one in Cali.
EVs last 2x to 10x IC engine cars. Are much cheaper to maintain / own. Accelerate much faster. Looking for an IC engine vehicle for city driving in 2021 is akin to wanting a faster horse when Henry Ford started making automobiles.
What are options for Lexus EVs in the near future? Do I have to buy a Tesla? thanks.
Very underwhelmed.
No self driving software or even provisions for it.
No electric options.
I need to replace my daily driver '07 GS350. Completely unimpressed with Lexus current lineup. My next "luxury sport sedan" is going to be an EV. Toyota / Lexus has spent a ton of money and R&D on Hydrogen Fuel cell vehicle. There is no infrastructure to support this in the U.S. Last time I checked there were about 10 stations, all but one in Cali.
EVs last 2x to 10x IC engine cars. Are much cheaper to maintain / own. Accelerate much faster. Looking for an IC engine vehicle for city driving in 2021 is akin to wanting a faster horse when Henry Ford started making automobiles.
What are options for Lexus EVs in the near future? Do I have to buy a Tesla? thanks.
Edit: I removed the YouTube link. Not trying to get off topic in here.
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09-23-21 | 01:44 PM
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Joined: Sep 2021
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From: CA
So I clicked on the email about the review https://www.clublexus.com/articles/l...mpaign=content
Very underwhelmed.
No self driving software or even provisions for it.
No electric options.
I need to replace my daily driver '07 GS350. Completely unimpressed with Lexus current lineup. My next "luxury sport sedan" is going to be an EV. Toyota / Lexus has spent a ton of money and R&D on Hydrogen Fuel cell vehicle. There is no infrastructure to support this in the U.S. Last time I checked there were about 10 stations, all but one in Cali.
EVs last 2x to 10x IC engine cars. Are much cheaper to maintain / own. Accelerate much faster. Looking for an IC engine vehicle for city driving in 2021 is akin to wanting a faster horse when Henry Ford started making automobiles.
What are options for Lexus EVs in the near future? Do I have to buy a Tesla? thanks.
Very underwhelmed.
No self driving software or even provisions for it.
No electric options.
I need to replace my daily driver '07 GS350. Completely unimpressed with Lexus current lineup. My next "luxury sport sedan" is going to be an EV. Toyota / Lexus has spent a ton of money and R&D on Hydrogen Fuel cell vehicle. There is no infrastructure to support this in the U.S. Last time I checked there were about 10 stations, all but one in Cali.
EVs last 2x to 10x IC engine cars. Are much cheaper to maintain / own. Accelerate much faster. Looking for an IC engine vehicle for city driving in 2021 is akin to wanting a faster horse when Henry Ford started making automobiles.
What are options for Lexus EVs in the near future? Do I have to buy a Tesla? thanks.
09-23-21 | 02:32 PM
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From: SoCal
So I clicked on the email about the review https://www.clublexus.com/articles/l...mpaign=content
Very underwhelmed.
No self driving software or even provisions for it.
No electric options.
I need to replace my daily driver '07 GS350. Completely unimpressed with Lexus current lineup. My next "luxury sport sedan" is going to be an EV. Toyota / Lexus has spent a ton of money and R&D on Hydrogen Fuel cell vehicle. There is no infrastructure to support this in the U.S. Last time I checked there were about 10 stations, all but one in Cali.
EVs last 2x to 10x IC engine cars. Are much cheaper to maintain / own. Accelerate much faster. Looking for an IC engine vehicle for city driving in 2021 is akin to wanting a faster horse when Henry Ford started making automobiles.
What are options for Lexus EVs in the near future? Do I have to buy a Tesla? thanks.
Very underwhelmed.
No self driving software or even provisions for it.
No electric options.
I need to replace my daily driver '07 GS350. Completely unimpressed with Lexus current lineup. My next "luxury sport sedan" is going to be an EV. Toyota / Lexus has spent a ton of money and R&D on Hydrogen Fuel cell vehicle. There is no infrastructure to support this in the U.S. Last time I checked there were about 10 stations, all but one in Cali.
EVs last 2x to 10x IC engine cars. Are much cheaper to maintain / own. Accelerate much faster. Looking for an IC engine vehicle for city driving in 2021 is akin to wanting a faster horse when Henry Ford started making automobiles.
What are options for Lexus EVs in the near future? Do I have to buy a Tesla? thanks.
09-23-21 | 03:10 PM
#1528
to all the newcomers, if you hit a roadblock w/ a clueless dealer or one that doesn't seem to want your business, keep calling and emailing other dealers. that's how most of us have built a rapport w/ different sales people and/or GMs, some placing deposits, over the course of the last 6 to 7 months. in terms of production, you'll get different answers/speculation depending on the dealer. (Dec to Feb?) as most of us are gunning for a limited production car, many might not be so open about tips on which dealers you should or should not call, which intend or do not intend to mark up their cars. you just have to do your due diligence. not trying to be a jerk but just telling it from my perspective. good luck to everyone!
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09-23-21 | 05:32 PM
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to all the newcomers, if you hit a roadblock w/ a clueless dealer or one that doesn't seem to want your business, keep calling and emailing other dealers. that's how most of us have built a rapport w/ different sales people and/or GMs, some placing deposits, over the course of the last 6 to 7 months. in terms of production, you'll get different answers/speculation depending on the dealer. (Dec to Feb?) as most of us are gunning for a limited production car, many might not be so open about tips on which dealers you should or should not call, which intend or do not intend to mark up their cars. you just have to do your due diligence. not trying to be a jerk but just telling it from my perspective. good luck to everyone!
If I recall that’s exactly what happened with the Jeep Gladiator. They had a special edition first model but it ended up being delayed so other owners got their cars before the people who paid the premium for the first editions. Naturally they were pissed.
FYI - this information below is pretty spot on
Unless something has changed, the allocations should start showing up in the dealer systems by October and predict 1st deliveries by early November
Originally Posted by Joe Z
The Launch Edition will be arriving in dealerships later this Fall alongside the IS 500 F SPORT Performance models.
2022 IS Production was tentative to start September 6th, 2021
Joe Z
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09-23-21 | 07:32 PM
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I talked to my dealer today, and he tells me that only 160 LE will be produced, about half going to "corporations and sponsors".
And there is no news of when the regular models might come in. In fact, the way he stated it, it sounds like they might be canceling them prematurely.
This is a major dealer who I left a 1k deposit with, so I don't see a reason for them to lie.
I take that back, it's a car salesman.
Guys and gals, let us know if you hear any news.
And there is no news of when the regular models might come in. In fact, the way he stated it, it sounds like they might be canceling them prematurely.
This is a major dealer who I left a 1k deposit with, so I don't see a reason for them to lie.
I take that back, it's a car salesman.
Guys and gals, let us know if you hear any news.
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