The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance
01-30-22, 07:32 PM
#6422
Driver School Candidate
Just a little narrower somehow which might mean removing the stagger. But maybe it doesn't make any difference since the car is so low. Narrower winter tires do better in snow but this low car won't be going anywhere it is too deep anyway. So maybe there would be an advantage of keeping the same OEM width to increase surface area of the tires to help with ice braking.
01-30-22, 08:04 PM
#6423
I was in Lexus of North Miami yesterday. They have 5 LE's. Not sure how a single dealership gets up to 5, but I saw each of them. Of course they are marking up. The sales agent wouldn't say exactly how much since I said I wasn't interested in an LE nor was I interested in purchasing a premium right away, but at some point while talking about the mark-up on the premium, he said it was much better than the 10k that's being asked for the LE.
I'd wager that all these mark-ups will be gone by end of February if they still have any of these vehicles on the lot.
I'd wager that all these mark-ups will be gone by end of February if they still have any of these vehicles on the lot.
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01-30-22, 08:09 PM
#6424
Intermediate
I was in Lexus of North Miami yesterday. They have 5 LE's. Not sure how a single dealership gets up to 5, but I saw each of them. Of course they are marking up. The sales agent wouldn't say exactly how much since I said I wasn't interested in an LE nor was I interested in purchasing a premium right away, but at some point while talking about the mark-up on the premium, he said it was much better than the 10k that's being asked for the LE.
I'd wager that all these mark-ups will be gone by end of February if they still have any of these vehicles on the lot.
I'd wager that all these mark-ups will be gone by end of February if they still have any of these vehicles on the lot.
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01-30-22, 08:22 PM
#6425
Pole Position
I had to go to my local Lexus dealership today to take care of some business. Took the IS500 and parked in the very front of the glass building. Salesmen seemed to take turns to go outside and check out my car. First time that's ever happened to me, thought it was interesting...
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01-30-22, 08:33 PM
#6426
Instructor
Just a little narrower somehow which might mean removing the stagger. But maybe it doesn't make any difference since the car is so low. Narrower winter tires do better in snow but this low car won't be going anywhere it is too deep anyway. So maybe there would be an advantage of keeping the same OEM width to increase surface area of the tires to help with ice braking.
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redhunter (01-31-22)
01-30-22, 08:33 PM
#6427
I had to go to my local Lexus dealership today to take care of some business. Took the IS500 and parked in the very front of the glass building. Salesmen seemed to take turns to go outside and check out my car. First time that's ever happened to me, thought it was interesting...
01-30-22, 11:15 PM
#6428
Driver School Candidate
I was in Lexus of North Miami yesterday. They have 5 LE's. Not sure how a single dealership gets up to 5, but I saw each of them. Of course they are marking up. The sales agent wouldn't say exactly how much since I said I wasn't interested in an LE nor was I interested in purchasing a premium right away, but at some point while talking about the mark-up on the premium, he said it was much better than the 10k that's being asked for the LE.
I'd wager that all these mark-ups will be gone by end of February if they still have any of these vehicles on the lot.
I'd wager that all these mark-ups will be gone by end of February if they still have any of these vehicles on the lot.
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01-30-22, 11:34 PM
#6429
Driver School Candidate
01-31-22, 01:03 AM
#6431
Intermediate
01-31-22, 02:48 AM
#6432
Pole Position
I had to go to my local Lexus dealership today to take care of some business. Took the IS500 and parked in the very front of the glass building. Salesmen seemed to take turns to go outside and check out my car. First time that's ever happened to me, thought it was interesting...
I get compliments on mine nearly every time it’s taken out. (Helps that I keep it extra clean at all times.)
::heehee:: 😈
01-31-22, 05:27 AM
#6433
Racer
I won’t share the photo, but it appears indeed the 2022 IS 500 top speed now tops out at only approx 150 mph..
Car & Driver listed their test speed limited at 149 mph.
None of which matters unless you’re on a track
Anyone have the confirmed top speed for the 2021 IS 350 F SPORT w/ DHP ? or 2022 for that matter…
Joe Z
Car & Driver listed their test speed limited at 149 mph.
None of which matters unless you’re on a track
Anyone have the confirmed top speed for the 2021 IS 350 F SPORT w/ DHP ? or 2022 for that matter…
Joe Z
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giS (01-31-22)
01-31-22, 05:42 AM
#6434
01-31-22, 06:47 AM
#6435
Lead Lap
