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Old 11-01-21, 05:53 AM
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^^ and hopefully someone is manually painting the transmission cooler black in the backroom *lol*
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Old 11-01-21, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
^^ and hopefully someone is manually painting the transmission cooler black in the backroom *lol*
Live look inside Tahara Line 3

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Old 11-01-21, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by macmaster
it’s possible R&D/engineering could also be fixing something specific to the IS500 based on review feedback, like the squishy brakes, quicker transmission software, etc..
Some reviewers said the brakes were pretty good. Didn’t someone on here say a press car was in his shop getting new brakes? I wonder if the folks who mentioned squishy brakes all had that one.

I agree though, take this time to implement minor tweaks!
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Originally Posted by pts
I was completely sold on an is500, but I’ve been hearing things may be pushed back to February. I’m considering other options. Any opinions on how the is500 may compare to something like an Audi rs5? Very different cars but just wondering what you all thought.
I share your sentiment; I had $ down at 2-dealers and was first in line at both. Alas, there's been so much uncertainty and what I characterize as arrogance on Toyota's part, that I opted for an Audi S4. It's definitely not the RS5, but it it's fast, the technology is nice, and the transmission is perfect IMO. I may look into an is500 later, but I'm happy for now.
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Old 11-01-21, 08:49 AM
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For you Canadian peeps. From Kenshaw Lexus via the Advisor Chat function on Lexus.ca

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Originally Posted by TipsyTonio
Live look inside Tahara Line 3
Hmmm that looks a little touched-up.
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For you Canadian peeps. From Kenshaw Lexus via the Advisor Chat function on Lexus.ca
Wait what? I thought your name was Tonio. Are you using a fake name with us or them?
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Originally Posted by macmaster
Hmmm that looks a little touched-up.
Only a little...
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Old 11-01-21, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by macmaster
Wait what? I thought your name was Tonio. Are you using a fake name with us or them?
Them obviously haha. No reason for the Canadians to have my real info
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As long as you didnt use my name, I appreciate the info and investigative reporting lol
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looks like the Lexus booth at SEMA

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Originally Posted by Shoeboy4
Idk. That looks pretty bad to me. But thanks for sharing.
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Originally Posted by macmaster
Idk. That looks pretty bad to me. But thanks for sharing.
I agree 100% first white one we have seen and it’s sadly this one😔
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