The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance
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12-29-21, 02:45 PM
#4757
Liquid Bra Champion
I consider the nardo gray trend as one of the biggest absurdities in modern auto history. A true matte finish (like what you see with wraps) done as a paint job is extremely expensive and difficult, so the next closest thing car mfrs could do to emulate matte was to use a flat primer color with a gloss clear coat. Voila. Millions of people duped. Well maybe not, but some still buy it. Why anyone would choose this color over a beautiful Lexus metallic finish I’ll never understand. It’s not that it’s not just a bad color, but it represents a few things I personally could never support 1) failure to succeed (in creating a matte paint), 2) conformity (to a trend people don’t understand the history behind), 3) greed of auto companies (I’ll bet you anything this paint costs less to manufacture than other paints)
12-29-21, 03:24 PM
#4758
Racer
Is it just my luck these days are has communicating with dealerships become weird? Last week I was chatting and texting with a dealership about a premium IS 500. The sales person was very friendly and responsive and all. It was Xmas eve so I said let’s follow up the day after Xmas. They agreed and I did just that. Followed up the following day via email and txt. Crickets. Nothing. Left s
VM too. I had even confirmed they were working that day too. Just seems like several sales people have been dropping the ball with my inquiries. Wondering if anyone else has run into this recently?
VM too. I had even confirmed they were working that day too. Just seems like several sales people have been dropping the ball with my inquiries. Wondering if anyone else has run into this recently?
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12-29-21, 03:50 PM
#4759
Driver School Candidate
I consider the nardo gray trend as one of the biggest absurdities in modern auto history. A true matte finish (like what you see with wraps) done as a paint job is extremely expensive and difficult, so the next closest thing car mfrs could do to emulate matte was to use a flat primer color with a gloss clear coat. Voila. Millions of people duped. Well maybe not, but some still buy it. Why anyone would choose this color over a beautiful Lexus metallic finish I’ll never understand. It’s not that it’s not just a bad color, but it represents a few things I personally could never support 1) failure to succeed (in creating a matte paint), 2) conformity (to a trend people don’t understand the history behind), 3) greed of auto companies (I’ll bet you anything this paint costs less to manufacture than other paints)
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12-29-21, 03:53 PM
#4760
Pole Position
12-29-21, 04:14 PM
#4761
Liquid Bra Champion
looks like satin PPF to me. My next Lamborghini will be matte, but I’m not paying the $14K+ for matte paint only to cover it in PPF and ruin the effect. I’ll get shiny paint then apply matte or satin PPF.
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12-29-21, 04:31 PM
#4762
super excited
All good! Just excited to go for a little spin and then garage that puppy New Years Eve.....it's been a long journey! Almost coming to an awesome end.....
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12-29-21, 04:41 PM
#4763
After going through the ringer trying to acquire my Kia Telluride for over a year and a half, I can tell you the reason why this is happening: It is because there are very few cars available, and when they finally do come in, the regular salespeople won't get the opportunity to sell them. The sales manager and financial dudes will be carefully plotting on how to sell these cars to the highest bidder. So unless you walk into the dealership with diamonds falling out of your butt, it is going to be hard to get their attention
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12-29-21, 04:41 PM
#4764
Here's another one for us unfortunates who are still waiting.
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12-29-21, 05:21 PM
#4765
Lead Lap
Yes. I was a thorn in about 3 dealerships' side till an allocation and have been tracking it on my own since it left Japan. I have to poke and prod for any updates but I try to schedule them around windows of when there should be an update; like when they are telling me processing should be complete. Day after that date, I will reach out and poke and prod till I get somebody and take it up to the GSM if needed. Crying baby gets the milk in this game it seems, unfortunately. It has been tiring.
uh, I guess… but then why even bother being so friendly and responsive from the get go just to go quiet. Seems super weird to me. They even emailed the spec sheets of two incoming premium editions. The industry is just really weird and I hope it simmers down to some kind of normalcy sooner than later.
I would never bash people's color preference because quite honestly, we are all different and all have reasons why we like what like (not just with car colors). To all the LE owners in this tread, and god knows there are a few now, just enjoy your Incognito as with everyone who prefers other colors!! In the end, the color is the most insignificant part of this car, it's what under the hood that counts!! Also, it leaves more white cars available for guys like myself, IssaV8, Shoeboy, Answer and jororo (lol)
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12-29-21, 06:36 PM
#4766
Lead Lap
I think this is you @flighthalo !
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12-29-21, 06:37 PM
#4767
Racer
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12-29-21, 07:28 PM
#4768
Pole Position
My main salesman called just to wish me a Happy New Year and that he had no news.
My response: “Dude, you are seriously killing me.” 😭
Said two LEs are set to arrive soon and he hopes the flood gates will open afterwards.
Hopefully the rest of us can join the IS 500 club early next year!
My response: “Dude, you are seriously killing me.” 😭
Said two LEs are set to arrive soon and he hopes the flood gates will open afterwards.
Hopefully the rest of us can join the IS 500 club early next year!
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12-29-21, 07:40 PM
#4769
Intermediate
My main salesman called just to wish me a Happy New Year and that he had no news.
My response: “Dude, you’re seriously kill’n me.” 😭
Said two LEs are set to arrive soon and he hopes the flood gates will open afterwards.
Hopefully the rest of us can join the IS 500 club early next year!
My response: “Dude, you’re seriously kill’n me.” 😭
Said two LEs are set to arrive soon and he hopes the flood gates will open afterwards.
Hopefully the rest of us can join the IS 500 club early next year!
12-29-21, 07:57 PM
#4770
So, I am 66 VIN's short of 500 for the LE's on the spreadsheet. I don't have access to the Canada cars, AK, HI, or the US territories. I am guessing that's where the remaining are.
Going to go out on a limb here and say but I more than likely wrong. But these 2 went to Toyota HQ.
#1 is JTHUP1D21N5001116
#500 is JTHUP1D25N5001118
Going to go out on a limb here and say but I more than likely wrong. But these 2 went to Toyota HQ.
#1 is JTHUP1D21N5001116
#500 is JTHUP1D25N5001118
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