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02-07-22, 03:49 AM

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If it makes you feel better, they built my white on white IS 500, told me they canceled my order and then shipped it to Miami...why Lexus, why?!? Lol

LOL!! It’s not funny, but if you didn’t laugh, you’d cry. Lexus needs to fix that fiasco!

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To be honest, and this is just my opinion, Heat Blue Satin photographs better than it looks in person. When I saw #24 in person I was very underwhelmed. It looked unfinished and it will for sure be a major pain in the butt to keep the paint looking new

I’d definitely want to see it in person. I think if the non-Fuji variant was fully painted, it would read much better.

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The Matte Nebula Gray version also found on the RC F / GS F 10th Anniversary Editions, requires a VERY special handling paint care process…
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Dear God in heaven…nope I’m out. If I get anymore intimate with my car, I’ll need to put a ring on it. 😂

02-07-22, 04:57 AM

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Just in case you follow this guy. Sure he will be posting all about his ownership experience.

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02-07-22, 05:28 AM

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^^ I am surprised as I thought he was getting a Launch Edition as he had apparently ordered one.

02-07-22, 06:15 AM

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^^ I am surprised as I thought he was getting a Launch Edition as he had apparently ordered one.

I thought he was only waiting for the new Tundra.
Don't make me go into a rant on how these are being allocated to some dealers without anyone waiting for one though. 😏

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02-07-22, 06:38 AM

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Just in case you follow this guy. Sure he will be posting all about his ownership experience.
SURPRISE! I BOUGHT THE 2022 LEXUS IS 500! - YouTube

Dude said ‘the color is growing on me’.

Bless it. 😒🙄

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02-07-22, 06:51 AM

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Just in case you follow this guy. Sure he will be posting all about his ownership experience.
SURPRISE! I BOUGHT THE 2022 LEXUS IS 500! - YouTube

I honestly hate how everyone in the comments say this is or is going to be a collectors car. The things that become collectibles are never popular when they first come out, that’s how they become rare. When everybody’s buying it they’re no longer really a collectible, just like beanie babies.

Edit: the LFA is a perfect automotive example

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02-07-22, 07:06 AM

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The Miata is a perfect example of the opposite. First gen Miata prices have skyrocketed in the last few years, and it was wildly popular when it came out.

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02-07-22, 07:12 AM

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When everybody’s buying it they’re no longer really a collectible, just like beanie babies.

LOL!! Who knew you could use beanie babies in a convo about a Lexus. Hilarious. 😜

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02-07-22, 07:47 AM

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Lot of new vids today

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02-07-22, 09:45 AM

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IS 500 at 7:32

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02-07-22, 10:40 AM

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So, if there is a long waiting list and he wasn't on it, how did he get this one? What about everyone on the so called "list"?

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02-07-22, 10:46 AM

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I was waiting for Cloudburst/Red at two dealers but my IR/White became available because the buyer backed out and I had cash in hand. They asked people on their IS 500 wait list list and I responded first. That's probably what happened with David. Lots of people back out of cars.

02-07-22, 10:47 AM

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The Miata is a perfect example of the opposite. First gen Miata prices have skyrocketed in the last few years, and it was wildly popular when it came out.

Yeah, cheap RWD cars like that have just skyrocketed up in value. I bought my AE86 in Japan in 2014 for $5500. You cannot find one now that's not a rust bucket for under $16000. Good ones are getting close to 30k+ Mint condition ones are going for 50-60k..... Now mine falls into that last field.

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02-07-22, 11:21 AM

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IS 500 at 7:32
⚡Lightning Lap 2022 ⚡ | The Ultimate Performance Car Test | Car and Driver - YouTube

Im surprised C&D would get the transmission wrong. (Stated the *10* speed got overheated.)

At any rate, nice vid, love watching the other cars too! Although this confirms my idea of immediately replacing the Bridgestones with a set of Michelin Pilot 4S’.