The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance
10-28-21, 04:51 AM
#2281
Lead Lap
Slightly off topic but I figured some of you might have good answers: I've never had a car that required premium fuel before and I can easily see myself making this mistake at the pump. So, realistically, what happens if I forget to choose premium when I fill up? Any tips/advice on how to remember to select the correct octane before pumping?
As far as the best way to remember, I think it will become engrained in you after a while and be almost second nature. That being said, if you wanna be safe, do a trick like putting a piece of red tape on your gas cap so when you see it, you will be like why do I have a red tape on my gas cap...oh yeah, red tape, red pump....Don't be surprise if people that notice what you do shout "Pump it Brandon" (lol)
10-28-21, 05:02 AM
#2282
Racer
Small update. Lexus USA updated the home page to show a new video of the LX600. Therefore, we know they are at the very least working on the website. I'm inclined to believe that we will see an update either today or tomorrow. Realistically I don't see them waiting until next month.
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10-28-21, 05:04 AM
#2283
Lead Lap
^^ Unless the 2022 IS300/350/500 will only be available to Canadians (lol)
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10-28-21, 05:08 AM
#2284
Racer
10-28-21, 05:44 AM
#2285
drives cars
Reading your posts, I swear I could almost see myself word for word in that post except I bought 2021 IS350 back in May 2020. Luckily for me, I have someone taking over my lease so I will not have any negative equity in it but I agree, it is a tough decision but if you can afford it and such, I doubt you will regret it once you have it. Don't wait for the dealer to call you when they have a red one in the showroom, that will likely never happen. I suspect dealers will either have these sold before they arrive or be custom orders and there will be somewhat limited availability of these in Canada (not just the Launch Edition). In the end, only you can make that decision but life is short and most (if not all) reviewers have said, this is the end of the line for the V8. If you want a practical vehicle (unlike the LC500), be somewhat of a sleeper, yet still performant, I think you will be hard pressed to find a vehicle that will check as many boxes. Sure, they may come out down the road with an IS F but most agree if they do, it would be with the new platform with some sort of turbo so if you want a naturally aspirated V8, this is your time. Either way, you can't go wrong - The 2021 IS350 is a FANTASTIC car and I love mine to death too, and trust me, I get your struggle as I go back and forth almost daily too....Is the 500 worth the extra 20k over the IS350 I have now, butttttttttt that V8 sound!
I'm honestly starting to consider what else would be possible if I skipped the IS 500... saving up for something else, or just getting a similarly-priced car from another brand. Though, the V8 is a unique thing to have in a compact sedan like the IS... so it's hard to say. I have been driving the IS a lot recently and think that honestly, I'd be "happy" with the 350 but who knows what the 500 would be like? FOMO, as they say.
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10-28-21, 05:58 AM
#2286
Intermediate
If I could get someone to take over my lease, it'd be a much easier decision... just sayin'.
I'm honestly starting to consider what else would be possible if I skipped the IS 500... saving up for something else, or just getting a similarly-priced car from another brand. Though, the V8 is a unique thing to have in a compact sedan like the IS... so it's hard to say. I have been driving the IS a lot recently and think that honestly, I'd be "happy" with the 350 but who knows what the 500 would be like? FOMO, as they say.
I'm honestly starting to consider what else would be possible if I skipped the IS 500... saving up for something else, or just getting a similarly-priced car from another brand. Though, the V8 is a unique thing to have in a compact sedan like the IS... so it's hard to say. I have been driving the IS a lot recently and think that honestly, I'd be "happy" with the 350 but who knows what the 500 would be like? FOMO, as they say.
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10-28-21, 06:03 AM
#2287
Racer
If I could get someone to take over my lease, it'd be a much easier decision... just sayin'.
I'm honestly starting to consider what else would be possible if I skipped the IS 500... saving up for something else, or just getting a similarly-priced car from another brand. Though, the V8 is a unique thing to have in a compact sedan like the IS... so it's hard to say. I have been driving the IS a lot recently and think that honestly, I'd be "happy" with the 350 but who knows what the 500 would be like? FOMO, as they say.
I'm honestly starting to consider what else would be possible if I skipped the IS 500... saving up for something else, or just getting a similarly-priced car from another brand. Though, the V8 is a unique thing to have in a compact sedan like the IS... so it's hard to say. I have been driving the IS a lot recently and think that honestly, I'd be "happy" with the 350 but who knows what the 500 would be like? FOMO, as they say.
10-28-21, 06:56 AM
#2289
Lead Lap
I am not sure why there is so much dislike for the Grecian Water blue - I think it looks very nice!
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10-28-21, 07:23 AM
#2291
Los Angeles traffic. I drive it hard but not crazy. Just real life. I don't drive it for an EPA test. Heck my previos 2017 and 2020 IS 300's, with the 2.0 turbo were only averaging 17 to 18 mpg
10-28-21, 07:44 AM
#2292
Reading your posts, I swear I could almost see myself word for word in that post except I bought 2021 IS350 back in May 2020. Luckily for me, I have someone taking over my lease so I will not have any negative equity in it but I agree, it is a tough decision but if you can afford it and such, I doubt you will regret it once you have it. Don't wait for the dealer to call you when they have a red one in the showroom, that will likely never happen. I suspect dealers will either have these sold before they arrive or be custom orders and there will be somewhat limited availability of these in Canada (not just the Launch Edition). In the end, only you can make that decision but life is short and most (if not all) reviewers have said, this is the end of the line for the V8. If you want a practical vehicle (unlike the LC500), be somewhat of a sleeper, yet still performant, I think you will be hard pressed to find a vehicle that will check as many boxes. Sure, they may come out down the road with an IS F but most agree if they do, it would be with the new platform with some sort of turbo so if you want a naturally aspirated V8, this is your time. Either way, you can't go wrong - The 2021 IS350 is a FANTASTIC car and I love mine to death too, and trust me, I get your struggle as I go back and forth almost daily too....Is the 500 worth the extra 20k over the IS350 I have now, butttttttttt that V8 sound!
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10-28-21, 08:27 AM
#2294
Lead Lap
Wait - Isn't Road America the event in which the IS500 was damaged? Is it this vehicle?
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