The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance
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10-14-21, 02:58 PM
#1893
Pole Position
Bonuses come out in March so I'm ok waiting too. As long as I can get this car new before Gavin Newsome bans sales of all gasoline cars by 2030, I'm good.
10-14-21, 02:59 PM
#1894
Lead Lap
I hear what you are saying but the regular 2022 IS is equally affected, not just the 500. This issue is affecting everyone and while it sucks, we rode the chip shortage longer than most other brands.
Maybe the delay is because they have someone in the parts room painting all the transmission cooler black lmao
Maybe the delay is because they have someone in the parts room painting all the transmission cooler black lmao
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10-14-21, 03:02 PM
#1895
I agree - it was great to finally be able to watch the video HOWEVER, when he started talking about a limited production of only 500, I was like, dude, we all know about the LE which has 500 to be produced but not the regular version. How can people be in the business of making car videos and not research more about what they are talking about. It would be like me talking about lots of rain with an area of HIGH pressure....Sheesh!
Again it reaffirms what I have been saying all along, you don't watch car reviews to learn about the car, they are clueless....I just like to watch for video and audio effects. Full stop!
Now here is a new update from Jake - At least this guy is from Lexus dealer and credible:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdHJMhJkPlI
Again it reaffirms what I have been saying all along, you don't watch car reviews to learn about the car, they are clueless....I just like to watch for video and audio effects. Full stop!
Now here is a new update from Jake - At least this guy is from Lexus dealer and credible:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdHJMhJkPlI
10-14-21, 03:57 PM
#1896
Intermediate
I think I'll keep my 21 IS350 and go out with a bang and buy an LC500 before it's too late . LOL .
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wthrman2 (10-14-21)
10-14-21, 04:56 PM
#1897
Just got word from my contact from Lexus of Pleasanton today 10/14...
"Unfortunately, no (word on getting the IS500). The IS is currently out of production."
"Unfortunately, no (word on getting the IS500). The IS is currently out of production."
10-14-21, 05:33 PM
#1898
Lead Lap
^^ It is a bit worrisome, not gonna lie!!
10-14-21, 05:47 PM
#1900
Lead Lap
** LMAO ** Well, I would be covered, I have my 2021!! You have to wonder though how bad it will go. I mean we are in mid October and still configurator updated
10-14-21, 07:02 PM
#1901
That, and before gas prices hit $6/gallon or lot, lot more. Slightly off topic here - but there is no investment in oil exploration. International banks are not funding oil projects . All oil and gas supermajors are investing in expensive green technologies, yet demand for oil continues to climb. Demand for soccer mom SUVs and pickups continues to soar. Aviation sector is rebounding strong. Electric cars are still too expensive for the masses. Can probably expect the price of oil to soar in the next 5 years . There is already evidence of an oil shortage and a crisis coming. Great article in the Economist on this . Let's hope this doesn't happen but all indications point this way . And here in Canada our again elected Trudeau is ramping up the carbon taxes. We will be paying a fortune for gas soon.
I think I'll keep my 21 IS350 and go out with a bang and buy an LC500 before it's too late . LOL .
I think I'll keep my 21 IS350 and go out with a bang and buy an LC500 before it's too late . LOL .
10-14-21, 07:53 PM
#1902
Racer
Truthfully what I think is screwing us over big time is that the new NX is also coming out of Tahara Production Line 3. And they are pushing that car hard to bring attention to the brand. I’ve already seen videos of production having started on the new NX. Unfortunately it seems to be screwing over the IS and the RC. If I had to guess, they are probably trying to stockpile a bunch of NX’s before the Canada plant begins making NX, and then they’ll swap over to IS and RC.
10-14-21, 08:12 PM
#1903
Forum Administrator
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Some are starting to wander back into debate and politics content and are about to get booted from this thread. Follow the simple request made to leave this off our forum please, or do not post.
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10-15-21, 03:41 AM
#1904
Racer
https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/co.../36192173.html
Toyota’s November schedule was just released. There are no expected shutdowns for Tahara Line 3. So we are set to get some cars, hopefully. They expect to produce the same amount in November 2021 as in November 2020. So if this holds up, the last day of a shutdown, is today.
Toyota’s November schedule was just released. There are no expected shutdowns for Tahara Line 3. So we are set to get some cars, hopefully. They expect to produce the same amount in November 2021 as in November 2020. So if this holds up, the last day of a shutdown, is today.
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10-15-21, 06:22 AM
#1905
Racer
Small update. Lexus Canada just put up the build configurator for the NX a couple of minutes ago. So I’m feeling optimistic of us getting a building configurator for the IS at least on the Canadian website soon. Fingers crossed.
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