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Old 02-26-22, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
So the suspense is over....It's a GO!!!

I could not believe how much better the car looks in person (red interior and Enkei wheels!) - I still give a nudge to the OEM 350 wheels but as Shoeboy said, these wheels look much better in person. Even my buddy who disliked the pics of the Enkeis had to admit he loved them! The red, like seriously, why does it look SO MUCH better in person than in pics?!?! Regardless, the car is coming home - I am not going to post the details of the deal on the forum however, I am BEYOND floored on what the dealer offered me, like seriously, I am still in disbelief!


Happy for you man! The wait is over!
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Old 02-26-22, 04:17 PM
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Already said it directly over the phone, but again, congrats wthrman2!!
Can't wait to see them both side by side!
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Old 02-26-22, 04:18 PM
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Shoeboy - Thanks buddy!! You have been so helpful too and you were my inspiration from day one. I also appreciate all the photoshop you did for me early one but as you predicted, I do like the OEM Enkei wheels and they'll be staying on the car

Answer - Thanks buddy Yeah, it will be so wicked to have them both out side by side and compare it (the cars that is (lol))

I forgot to add that the dealer had a Cloudburst with red interior in the showroom but while Cloudburst is nice, made me realize how much I love white!
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Old 02-26-22, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
Answer - Thanks buddy Yeah, it will be so wicked to have them both out side by side and compare it (the cars that is (lol))

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Shoeboy - Thanks buddy!! You have been so helpful too and you were my inspiration from day one. I also appreciate all the photoshop you did for me early one but as you predicted, I do like the OEM Enkei wheels and they'll be staying on the car
No problem man. I am happy I could always shop that stuff and share real life pics and info with you!
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Old 02-26-22, 05:13 PM
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^^ I appreciate it and I'll post better pics when it is in my driveway and detailed to my standards and such! I have to say, to anyone on the fence about a color (int/ext) or wheels, do yourself a favor and see the car in the flesh as it truly makes a huge difference. I was so sure the red would be a deal breaker and in person, I loved it!! Even Answer had told me the same and not that I didn't believe him, but taste are so subjective. You can't make a decision solely based on pics.

Also, since you are the king of photoshop, I'll send you one on my pic and see if you can photoshop more hair, that would be appreciated!!
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
So the suspense is over....It's a GO!!!
::sings:: Yaaaay!!!

As you know, I have not seen the circuit red in person, but I’m set on it. I am SOOOOO psyched to see how jazzed you are about it.

I’m really really happy for you.

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O thank god. Congratulations!

Now Tony has the highest post per non-owner score LOL.
LOL!! I’m one of the last kids picked for kickball. C’mon Lexus…gimme my car! 😜
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Old 02-26-22, 05:54 PM
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^^ well, you know how I felt about the red interior and I was blown away by how nice it is and how much I loved it!! TipsyTonio and Answer had told me but I was holding reservation until I saw it in the flesh but man, it looks great! I am still biased towards the LE interior with the 2 tone grey but I am totally on board with the red and I am sure you will too! Your Superman combo will be amazing, just as long as you don't drive in blue spandex and a cape
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Old 02-26-22, 06:08 PM
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^^^ Egads. I promise! 😳😂
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
So the suspense is over....It's a GO!!!

I could not believe how much better the car looks in person (red interior and Enkei wheels!) - I still give a nudge to the OEM 350 wheels but as Shoeboy said, these wheels look much better in person. Even my buddy who disliked the pics of the Enkeis had to admit he loved them! The red, like seriously, why does it look SO MUCH better in person than in pics?!?! Regardless, the car is coming home - I am not going to post the details of the deal on the forum however, I am BEYOND floored on what the dealer offered me, like seriously, I am still in disbelief!


Brand newbie here - first post. I’ve been lurking and watching your story man. Congratulations. I have my name and deposit on a USB on Black that should arrive in 3 weeks. I hope I like it as much as you like yours! I was hoping get more of a sleeper than the big bad blue but based on what I;m seeing here…. how can i pass it up ???


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Brand newbie here - first post. I’ve been lurking and watching your story man. Congratulations. I have my name and deposit on a USB on Black that should arrive in 3 weeks. I hope I like it as much as you like yours! I was hoping get more of a sleeper than the big bad blue but based on what I;m seeing here…. how can i pass it up ???

wow the weatherman has a serious fan. Made an account just to say congrats
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Originally Posted by topdunn
Brand newbie here - first post. I’ve been lurking and watching your story man. Congratulations. I have my name and deposit on a USB on Black that should arrive in 3 weeks. I hope I like it as much as you like yours! I was hoping get more of a sleeper than the big bad blue but based on what I;m seeing here…. how can i pass it up ???

Thanks for the kind words and following my story and posts It is almost impossible that you will not love your IS!! Welcome to the forum and can't wait see how your story evolves

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wow the weatherman has a serious fan. Made an account just to say congrats
If I get this much love over a car pic, imagine how much I'd get over my speedo pics (LMAO) - Carolina would create a fake account just to troll me (LMAO)
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Old 02-26-22, 07:07 PM
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Easy guys… dont get carried away. Lol.

It’s just time to dive in and make some friends. My wife is genuinely tired of hearing about V8 noise and specs. Also wondering if there’s someone on here who is dreaming of a USB but ended up with an atomic silver or an Iridium. May have to meet in the middle and work a a trade.

Meanwhile, good vibes are free to all!

Can anybody offer up a basic comparison between driving a 350 F sport and the IS500? What do I have to look forward to?
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Originally Posted by topdunn
Brand newbie here - first post. I’ve been lurking and watching your story man. Congratulations. I have my name and deposit on a USB on Black that should arrive in 3 weeks. I hope I like it as much as you like yours! I was hoping get more of a sleeper than the big bad blue but based on what I;m seeing here…. how can i pass it up ???
Bless it. Three weeks? Lexus is eff’n with me. 😜

Congrats on your USB, can’t wait to see it!!

Welcome to the forum. #BlueCrew
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