The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance
10-06-21, 08:28 AM
#1727
Hi,
I am new and just registered. Currently have a $1000 deposit on a IS500 Premium edition in either Cloudburst or Ultra White in VA. I really much prefer the BBS wheels and wish they were standard..... Looking forward to my first Lexus.
Currently own:
1984 Toyota Sprinter Trueno
2011 Highlander AWD Limited
I am new and just registered. Currently have a $1000 deposit on a IS500 Premium edition in either Cloudburst or Ultra White in VA. I really much prefer the BBS wheels and wish they were standard..... Looking forward to my first Lexus.
Currently own:
1984 Toyota Sprinter Trueno
2011 Highlander AWD Limited
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10-06-21, 09:16 AM
#1728
drives cars
At 5 foot 11 inches, my knees will be touching the dashboard of the Rio if my 5-foot-10 wife sits behind me. In the IS I have tons of space in comparison. Of course the Stinger is larger, but I'd say it's more BMW 3-series size. So, not a huge difference.
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10-06-21, 10:03 AM
#1729
Last edited by DaveGS4; 10-06-21 at 11:58 AM.
10-06-21, 11:57 AM
#1731
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Starting to get some debate / politics content back in here, don't want to boot folks from this thread but will if it recurs. This thread is about the IS500 not vaccinations and legislation (posts removed / edited).
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10-06-21, 01:29 PM
#1732
Pole Position
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10-06-21, 01:38 PM
#1733
Pole Position
I think we're all bored and there's nothing left to talk about. Dealers know nothing. We know nothing. Wheel colors, trans cooler color, mark ups, deposits, no deposits. It's the same conversations over and over again.
Last edited by macmaster; 10-06-21 at 01:41 PM.
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10-06-21, 02:09 PM
#1734
drives cars
I could chime in with my very slight disappointment that Lexus didn't do more to the 500 to separate it from the 350 F Sport. For example, it has a different diffuser from the 350 (having more "fins"), but it's almost unnoticeable. I didn't notice till I saw it in person.
That's part of the reason I am not willing to jump on the hype train for the 500. It seems like a great idea, but it would feel like I am jumping into my 350 for the most part... until I turn on the engine obviously.
Just saying, it could have been more special. Maybe they're intentionally leaving something on the table?
That's part of the reason I am not willing to jump on the hype train for the 500. It seems like a great idea, but it would feel like I am jumping into my 350 for the most part... until I turn on the engine obviously.
Just saying, it could have been more special. Maybe they're intentionally leaving something on the table?
Last edited by DaveGS4; 10-06-21 at 03:30 PM. Reason: Remove quoted baiting post
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10-06-21, 02:14 PM
#1735
Lead Lap
That is the appeal to me, the 2021 IS350 is a great looking sedan and having the V8 under the bonnet makes it the perfect car for me. I dont like the latest version of the RC F with it's big wing and carbon bits and such. Sometime, when something tries too hard, it becomes overdone...simple, elegant and powerful, priced right and I am loving it, minus the trans cooler lol
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10-06-21, 05:47 PM
#1736
Intermediate
Hopefully, dealers get their allocations tomorrow as Carolina50's salesman said and we get a little more info. Let the allocation gods shine on all our dealers and we get some solid allocation numbers
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10-06-21, 06:29 PM
#1739
Pole Position
I could chime in with my very slight disappointment that Lexus didn't do more to the 500 to separate it from the 350 F Sport. For example, it has a different diffuser from the 350 (having more "fins"), but it's almost unnoticeable. I didn't notice till I saw it in person.
That's part of the reason I am not willing to jump on the hype train for the 500. It seems like a great idea, but it would feel like I am jumping into my 350 for the most part... until I turn on the engine obviously. Just saying, it could have been more special. Maybe they're intentionally leaving something on the table?
That's part of the reason I am not willing to jump on the hype train for the 500. It seems like a great idea, but it would feel like I am jumping into my 350 for the most part... until I turn on the engine obviously.
Just saying, it could have been more special. Maybe they're intentionally leaving something on the table?
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10-06-21, 07:24 PM
#1740
One of the main reasons I really want this car (besides the awesome V8 and quad tail pipes) is that this car is super stealth. Normal people will just think it's a regular Lexus until they hear the ROAR 
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