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More from Canada...another unit I would not buy!! Why would Lexus not provide them a press car.
Was wondering when these guys would get their hands on one of these cars. Was surprised they weren't allowed to get a press car, since they have a pretty sizable following. I didn't watch yet, but knowing their previous videos, I'd assume they had some fun with the car.
Was wondering when these guys would get their hands on one of these cars. Was surprised they weren't allowed to get a press car, since they have a pretty sizable following. I didn't watch yet, but knowing their previous videos, I'd assume they had some fun with the car.
I knew right away that it wasn't a press car when I saw that it was a Launch Edition. Number 331. Hm...
Which means - someone who buys number 331 will have a car that was driven hard by Throttle House.
I knew right away that it wasn't a press car when I saw that it was a Launch Edition. Number 331. Hm...
Which means - someone who buys number 331 will have a car that was driven hard by Throttle House.
As dumb as it sounds, I'd buy a car driven by them before I'd buy the LE driven by the other guy posted on here that caused a stir. Substance over clout.
As dumb as it sounds, I'd buy a car driven by them before I'd buy the LE driven by the other guy posted on here that caused a stir. Substance over clout.
LOL!! Honestly…I’d have to agree. Their knucklehead-ism is seemingly more controlled. 😜
More from Canada...another unit I would not buy!! Why would Lexus not provide them a press car.
It's probably because Lexus Canada's PR team doesn't have it available in their press fleet yet or it's already loaned out to another media group at the time of their filming.
^^ I understand, it is unfortunate however but the good news was that this was the first professional review with a Launch Edition so that is worth something
^^ I understand, it is unfortunate however but the good news was that this was the first professional review with a Launch Edition so that is worth something
It's technically no different than a regular IS 500 F SPORT Performance aside from the special color and trim.
^^ i know that, I was just talking from the cool factor of seeing non-PR videos and footage, and just captured in the raw nature Other than some of the highly criticized videos we saw before
As dumb as it sounds, I'd buy a car driven by them before I'd buy the LE driven by the other guy posted on here that caused a stir. Substance over clout.
Yea my heart sank a little bit when I saw the car only had about 100KM, but I would 100% still buy this car..
So my somewhat local ATL dealer called me today asking if I would be interested in a red on white IS500 on display in their showroom. The sales person told me this color combo was “as rare as hen’s teeth” and that my color choice of USB on Red “may never be produced”. I had put a $1000 deposit down with them back in 11/2021 because they assured me that they only sell at MSRP. Well, I asked him to send me a quote and sure enough it was at MSRP + 699 dealer fees and + $1200 resistall (non negotiable).
I was surprised when he told me that the resistall is mandatory and would be added to my “ordered” car too whenever it came in. I politely declined and asked him to cancel my order and refund the deposit.
I refuse to pay anything above MSRP and for any added fluff. So it seems like I won’t be purchasing the IS500 locally in ATL because all the dealers here are playing the gouging game.
Anyone interested in a red on white IS500 for 699 + 1200 above MSRP then pm me and I’ll get you in touch with the salesperson.
So my somewhat local ATL dealer called me today asking if I would be interested in a red on white IS500 on display in their showroom. The sales person told me this color combo was “as rare as hen’s teeth” and that my color choice of USB on Red “may never be produced”. I had put a $1000 deposit down with them back in 11/2021 because they assured me that they only sell at MSRP. Well, I asked him to send me a quote and sure enough it was at MSRP + 699 dealer fees and + $1200 resistall (non negotiable).
I was surprised when he told me that the resistall is mandatory and would be added to my “ordered” car too whenever it came in. I politely declined and asked him to cancel my order and refund the deposit.
I refuse to pay anything above MSRP and for any added fluff. So it seems like I won’t be purchasing the IS500 locally in ATL because all the dealers here are playing the gouging game.
Anyone interested in a red on white IS500 for 699 + 1200 above MSRP then pm me and I’ll get you in touch with the salesperson.
If Resistall was a ceramic coating I would've said get it, because $1200 is a good price for ceramic. But it doesn't seem so.
My local family of dealerships was the exact same way about the add-ons. Non-negotiable and was going to be added to all IS500s. Except mine was $6200. The only chance you might have to negotiate with ATL is if you have an invoice from another dealership showing the OTD price, not to be confused with the spec sheet.
Not buying locally, eh? I know a thing or two about that...
01-19-22, 05:50 AM
