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Old 01-03-22, 04:30 PM
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Picked up 298 today! Love how comfortable it is and the stereo is insanely good.
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Old 01-03-22, 04:36 PM
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#62 checking in. I haven't been here on these boards for some time, but this is my fifth V8 Lexus ('99 LS400, then an '04 LS 430, two LS 460s and still have one of them)


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Old 01-03-22, 05:07 PM
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Nice to see more Canadian LE's coming thru!! Reminds me that I don't have a 500 with my name on it yet
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Old 01-03-22, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by lexussingh
I respectfully disagree. At this price i really feel they should have updated the interior. Having said that it still has all the functions i need and of coarse im still buying it. On the exterior i do wish they put a panoromic roof. Turn signal cameras would have been nice although that might affect the mirror shape for the worst. Exhaust should have been valved. Oh well in an ideal world…
I am sorry to say that I am with DLPTony on this one I hear what you are saying that in an ideal world, maybe some interior improvements could have been brought to the 2021+ IS however, change for the sake of change is not always a good thing. I know everyone is drooling over the interior and infotaiment of the new RX but it will be interesting to see how people in northern climate will feel in the winter. Look at how much car reviewers dislike the new VW Golf GTI/R interior. I for one, I am super happy they didn't do any crazy change to the interior. I have had that interior since the 2015 MY and I still love it to this day, very functional and they improved what they needed to improved the most, bringing a touch screen as an additional way to use the information on the screen. Pano roof are also another thing that while nice, I am not sure what is the purpose other than for the back seat passengers. I am just disappointed that Lexus Canada optioned this car without it in our market - Maybe I will be fine once I see it, I just am worried it will look off without the darker roof to break up the white - It is purely cosmetic for me as I don't really use/need the function of the roof.

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This is my mindset, does the layout work? In my opinion it’s quite functional, so there isn’t a need to change it for the sake of change. E.g. So what if the cruise control stock is the same one from 100 years ago, it still works doesn’t it?! 😜
Exactly - My exact same thought but I also respect everyone's preference or wishes but on that one, I am with you.

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All of which would have bumped up the price, and probably meant the car was never made since a refreshed interior would likely only come on the next generation IS.
Another good point...

Originally Posted by NahanB14
yeah! Through the Vw side of things. I Have my name on the list for a premium USB is500, just playing the waiting game for now. Been a good 9-10 months of waiting so far.
I know of a few waiting for their USB IS 500 (DLP Tony) and I know another Canadian got a beautifully spec'd one with a white interior (Too Deep)!

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Nice to see more Canadian LE's coming thru!! Reminds me that I don't have a 500 with my name on it yet
Your day is coming buddy, it has been a bit slow for dealers to get any info with the holiday period, things should start picking up as far as information flowing again. I know you are open to a few color options, is the LE still one you would consider? Have you been able to see any of the one from your dealer so far?
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Old 01-03-22, 05:52 PM
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Getting paint corrected, PPF and ceramic coating tomorrow. Hopefully it will be done Thursday so I can drive it this weekend. I’m almost done with everything I want to do to it lol
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Old 01-03-22, 06:11 PM
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Yeah, Mark Levinson in my '09 LS 460 is still top notch; feels the same in the IS 500.

The Bowers & Wilkins in my wife's '22 V90 Cross Country is pretty damn good as well.
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Old 01-03-22, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by NahanB14
yeah! Through the Vw side of things. I Have my name on the list for a premium USB is500, just playing the waiting game for now. Been a good 9-10 months of waiting so far.
Brothers in waiting!
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Old 01-03-22, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by brunnesa
Getting paint corrected, PPF and ceramic coating tomorrow. Hopefully it will be done Thursday so I can drive it this weekend. I’m almost done with everything I want to do to it lol
Just curious...I get the PPF and ceramic coating, but why would a cherry car need paint correction?
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Originally Posted by psaav
Just curious...I get the PPF and ceramic coating, but why would a cherry car need paint correction?
Although the car is new, the paint is not perfect. It has some very fine imperfections. I have yet to buy a new vehicle where the paint is perfect.
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Old 01-03-22, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by brunnesa
Although the car is new, the paint is not perfect. It has some very fine imperfections. I have yet to buy a new vehicle where the paint is perfect.
I never thought to check so close on a new vehicle. I will need to check more closely next time!
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Old 01-03-22, 06:57 PM
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What are some good mats for the IS500?
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Old 01-03-22, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by psaav
I never thought to check so close on a new vehicle. I will need to check more closely next time!
lol, I’m probably just being too picky but once I see an imperfection, I have to get it fixed.
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Old 01-03-22, 07:15 PM
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I feel our turn will be really soon! Just refinanced our home in Midtown and the investment condo. (Had to take advantage of the interest rates!)

Now that I’ve done the responsible thing, give me my car Lexus. 😜
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