The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance
01-11-22, 10:44 AM
#5356
As of this AM, they're staying firm on the $5k - "last one we're getting" - such BS
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01-11-22, 11:14 AM
#5357
No. That's perfect break-in procedure. Short bursts of power followed by lifting to pull oil up through the rings and clear the debris from wear. This engine will produce good power and last a long time producing good power compared to babying it for 1000 km, never seating the rings and burning oil.
01-11-22, 11:34 AM
#5358
Racer
I can't believe it, but some idiot just bought an IS500 LE from Lexus of Palm Beach at a $20k markup....
Talk about having money to spare
Talk about having money to spare
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01-11-22, 11:40 AM
#5359
I think it really depends on how the market is in the area you live. Like in CA where a house is over a Million dollars a 20K markup might not make much difference. But adding a 20k markup in the boonies of NC would not fly as the money is worth differently there.
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01-11-22, 11:41 AM
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01-11-22, 11:41 AM
#5361
Pole Position
They mightve talked them down. But to what 10k? 5k? Still too much for me. The only way I would buy it under these terms is if starting today Gavin Newsom immediately banned sales of all gasoline cars and started redistributing people's cash LOL. Then yeah I'm buying a IS500 whatever it takes.
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01-11-22, 11:45 AM
#5363
I agree. I realize it's difficult for us to comprehend, but I think some buyers simply don't want/have time to spend searching the country and just want to lock-in the LE purchase.
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01-11-22, 11:47 AM
#5364
Is there a forum member with $ down on an Atomic Silver/Black at Lexus of Highland Park? It arrives at the end of this month. They're reaching out to the person ahead of me to see if still interested.
01-11-22, 11:48 AM
#5365
Pole Position
Well I live in CA and sadly I can't buy a house in my own neighborhood for under $2 million anymore, and let me tell you, a $20k mark up is still a lot for a car for me and most people here. Home value is irrelevant, we're not selling, so owning expensive homes does us no good. It's smart money here. Ironically, poorer neighborhoods is probably where you see people paying for cars they shouldn't own.
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01-11-22, 02:13 PM
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01-11-22, 02:17 PM
#5367
Congrats if you get that. I inquired about that last Friday and was told it was pre-sold, awesome if you are 2nd in line and get it. Let us know how is the mark up if any.
01-11-22, 02:24 PM
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01-11-22, 02:25 PM
#5369
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01-11-22, 02:32 PM
#5370
No. That's perfect break-in procedure. Short bursts of power followed by lifting to pull oil up through the rings and clear the debris from wear. This engine will produce good power and last a long time producing good power compared to babying it for 1000 km, never seating the rings and burning oil.