The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance

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04-02-22, 04:07 PM

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^^ At least Olivia was polite and give you some Congrats

I like her already (lol)

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04-02-22, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nvicta

I’m hesitant to buy any aftermarket exhaust augmentations. It would be great to sample any of the aftermarket versions in person but with the numbers of these cars in circulation, that will be a rare chance.

I love the tone but fear anything added or swapped will vastly alter the personality. I don’t want to sound like a young kid’s car.. just a tad more volume of exactly what it has would be nice. Too bad there isn’t an active valve.

I really hope Lexus offers an optional or improved exhaust in subsequent model years making it possible to order and install a factory designed part. If they don't my first choice would be to just swap the mid pipe leaving the factory axle back. BUT, I gotta find a car first!

04-02-22, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wthrman2

^^ At least Olivia was polite and give you some Congrats

I like her already (lol)

::heehee:: There’s that…

04-03-22, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DLPTony

Thought you guys would find this funny…

I actually called about this car lol. I got the infrared that came in right behind it. Also nice that all(2) dealerships in Oklahoma sell at MSRP.

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04-03-22, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DLPTony

Thought you guys would find this funny…

Petty/10, love it.

My local dealer was trying to put me in a car that was being used as a display car at an event (not even my color choices), still at above MSRP. Would likely be $1/butt that isn't mine as a markup.

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04-03-22, 08:57 AM

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My local dealer was trying to put me in a car that was being used as a display car at an event (not even my color choices), still at above MSRP. Would likely be $1/butt that isn't mine as a markup.

Yea pretty bleak around here. A used black/black 500 showed up at Lexus of Willow Grove for 80k lol. It's the one that Cherry Hill had about 2 months ago. I thought a guy in this megathread bought it and had the CEL come on.

The Tahara plant looks to have normal production for April.

04-03-22, 09:04 AM

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I actually spoke to the guy who bought it to find out the price he got out the door. I would wonder why someone would sell, but I see all the Broncos for sale on Cars & Bids and know why at this point.

04-03-22, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BitterJoke

I actually called about this car lol. I got the infrared that came in right behind it. Also nice that all(2) dealerships in Oklahoma sell at MSRP.

LOL! Stable brothers!

Several dudes called about the car, but the keys were missing until we were picked up at the airport. 😈😎

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04-03-22, 11:57 AM

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I was holding out so long for USB on black, but today I jumped on an Infrared on black! The infrared looks so much better in person. Now the 1000 mile engine break-in begins!

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04-03-22, 12:30 PM

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^ Congrats!!

Rejoice yourself, break-in is 1000 kilometers or 621 miles, so you just gained 379 free miles right here! lol!

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04-03-22, 12:42 PM

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^ Congrats!!

Rejoice yourself, break-in is 1000 kilometers or 621 miles, so you just gained 379 free miles right here! lol!

thanks! Lol nice and my drive home is 300 miles.

04-03-22, 12:53 PM

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I was holding out so long for USB on black, but today I jumped on an Infrared on black! The infrared looks so much better in person. Now the 1000 mile engine break-in begins!

WhooHoo!!! Congrats on your find, it’s hot! Can’t wait to hear your driving impressions.

Agreed…it’s just 621 miles.

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04-03-22, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoFSPORT

I was holding out so long for USB on black, but today I jumped on an Infrared on black! The infrared looks so much better in person. Now the 1000 mile engine break-in begins!

Congrats!!!!!