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Old 01-14-22, 05:01 AM
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^^ I don't plan on using any special spot to take my car other than to just make sure I use premium gas. For what it's worth, I have been using Costco gas for the last 10 years on all my cars and never had any issues. I am not sure how things work in the States but we have 1 refinery where I live and it pretty much supplies the gas for all the various stations around anyway, including Costco, so when you fill up around here, you are mostly going to the station that offers the reward program or discounted price that tickles your fancy....
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Originally Posted by Apv
Lexus of Wesley Chapel has an LE on their site. Don't know if it's spoken for or the number. I don't think so since they try to get em out asap. They have a required ceramic for 5k. Otherwise MSRP. Ceramic is for outside and inside (they say) and is fully covered for damage. Interior is covered too for any stains, tears, scratches etc. They said even if your dog scratches it up or anything, seats too. If you're local, as long as you do all recommended maintenance there, oil changes are always free there. If you can't go drive it there, they'll send someone with a loaner to pick your car up and drop off your loaner. Tho I dunno how they are with that but apparently they've gone as far as Tallahassee to pick a car up for maintenance

Forrest Browne there is great. 4135191044

Side note, they have number 48 for the RCF Fuji there


Edit: Florida sucks with dealer fees btw if yall didn't know. Theirs is 995
You can always negotiate the removal of dealer fees. I got Lexus of Palm Beach to remove their dealer fee, so all I paid was MSRP+tax+tag.
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That's a good question, I'd like to know the answer too. On a related note, I'm looking at pre-PDI photos of a car a dealer sent me and it has no center caps on the wheels. Would they seriously not add the "L" center caps?
They are in a bag in the truck. FYI, if you arrive to see your car before its PDI'ed a bunch of crap is in the trunk but they have the trunk button disabled from transit. If the car is unlocked, open the glove box, and press the switch on the left to activate the trunk switch. Then go to your trunk, open it, and enjoy all the goodies. Theres even some underside aero pieces that get installed during PDI.
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Question, what brand of premium gas do you guys recommend for at least the first few tanks? Like, can I take it to Costco or any mom and pop station, or does it need something fancier like Shell or Chevron.
I stick with anything that is Top Tier. Costco is the only wholesale club that has Top Tier gasoline so you are fine there. When I fill up, if I'm not near a Costco, I fill up at Exxon/Mobil stations. I've heard Shell is good, but for some reason the ones we have here think they are selling liquid gold and their $1 more on average per gallon versus the other top brands. By all means avoid Wawa if you have one near you. For a little bit I was using it on my Corolla because it was the newest gas station in town, and I ended up having to have my throttlebody cleaned twice.
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Old 01-14-22, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by DLPTony
Warranty - I 100% agree! Sock it away somewhere to collect interest until it’s needed.

Crazy Dude - LOL!! Yeah if I stepped foot into that place, I’ll never be heard from again. 😂
Kris Koo is gonna go Coo Coo for CoCo Puffs if he sees you there...
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Old 01-14-22, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by macmaster
Question, what brand of premium gas do you guys recommend for at least the first few tanks? Like, can I take it to Costco or any mom and pop station, or does it need something fancier like Shell or Chevron.
Its probably all in my head, but anything other than Shell/BP or Amoco/Citgo (in that order), will return an even worse gas mileage and less giddy-up. My parents drive a fleet of Hellcats (Chargers, TRX, Durango, etc) and swear by Racetrack and Costco.

I just can’t do it. 😂
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Originally Posted by DLPTony
Its probably all in my head, but anything other than Shell/BP or Amoco/Citgo (in that order), will return an even worse gas mileage and less giddy-up. My parents drive a fleet of Hellcats (Chargers, TRX, Durango, etc) and swear by Racetrack and Costco.

I just can’t do it. 😂
RACETRACK?!?!?! Mannnnnn take those Hellcats away from them. Tsk tsk
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Old 01-14-22, 05:18 AM
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Costco gas will do less damage than some of the treatments some of the IS 500 are getting before being delivered (lol)
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Originally Posted by TipsyTonio
Kris Koo is gonna go Coo Coo for CoCo Puffs if he sees you there...
LOLOL!! Yup. I was by far the nicest commenter, but I’m the one who opened the gate and sicced the hellhounds on him! 😂😎
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Originally Posted by TipsyTonio
RACETRACK?!?!?! Mannnnnn take those Hellcats away from them. Tsk tsk
Right! Oh…and whatever gas is pumped at those Love’s rest stops along I-95. I think they love that place the most.
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
Costco gas will do less damage than some of the treatments some of the IS 500 are getting before being delivered (lol)
Lmfao thats for sure. Costco gas will not result in you hitting a railcar or going over 100 in your break in period
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Originally Posted by DLPTony
Its probably all in my head, but anything other than Shell/BP or Amoco/Citgo (in that order), will return an even worse gas mileage and less giddy-up. My parents drive a fleet of Hellcats (Chargers, TRX, Durango, etc) and swear by Racetrack and Costco.

I just can’t do it. 😂
Racetrack!!!!!
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Originally Posted by DLPTony
Right! Oh…and whatever gas is pumped at those Love’s rest stops along I-95. I think they love that place the most.

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Originally Posted by macmaster
Question, what brand of premium gas do you guys recommend for at least the first few tanks? Like, can I take it to Costco or any mom and pop station, or does it need something fancier like Shell or Chevron.
I use Phillips 66 premium no ethanol gas here in Oklahoma. I always use 100% gasoline in all my vehicles.
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LOL @ @Carolina50 and @TipsyTonio .

Since I’m the only non-MOPAR in the family, they’ll say I’m stuck up. My consistent response is, nope…y’all are just stupid.

Then again, they think the interiors are just as lux as Lexus. That’s all you need to know… Very well-to-do people do not necessarily mean smart in every aspect.
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Originally Posted by DLPTony
LOL @ @Carolina50 and @TipsyTonio .

Since I’m the only non-MOPAR in the family, they’ll say I’m stuck up. My consistent response is, nope…y’all are just stupid.

Then again, they think the interiors are just as lux as Lexus. That’s all you need to know… Very well-to-do people do not necessarily mean smart in every aspect.
Trust me I have those same family members. I have a cousin that ordered a Challenger (big heavy boat) in Oct.....and guess what? He picks it up on Saturday.
They laugh....And me........I wait
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Old 01-14-22, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Haku415
I think what Lexus should've done, is if any dealer decides to mark up their vehicles, they would lose allocation to the car. Just like Ford, with the F150 lightning.
Ford is not doing that
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