The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance
08-18-21, 07:33 PM
#1006
Pole Position
08-19-21, 03:33 AM
#1008
Lead Lap
I'm really partial to those BBS wheels so I called my local dealer and the parts dept. said that Lexus will have to run the VIN on the particular vehicle that comes with the BBS wheels for them to release the part number to even order them. he said Lexus does this on purpose to limit certain parts. I was hoping to either swap out the Enkei wheels for the BBS's, plus pay extra $$$ for that option (within reason), or in the worst case, see how much they cost off the shelf and maybe purchase them separately but looks like that won't be possible. anyone have any info on this?
sw2oboy - that would actually be a GREAT news for me to be honest - I am hoping to not get my 500 too soon as the person taking over my lease wants it in the March timeframe and I don't want to have my new car delivered/driven in the winter....So having a delay in production would be fantastic for me. I have asked my dealer to investigate if my allocated vehicle could be produced with a later run to try and not get it too soon and he was going to check if there is one production window (early fall) or if there will be a couple and could be placed with the one that will be the latest as possible. Time will tell.....
Last edited by wthrman2; 08-19-21 at 03:41 AM.
08-19-21, 05:05 AM
#1009
Intermediate
Last edited by TGPCanada; 08-19-21 at 05:11 AM.
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wthrman2 (08-19-21)
08-19-21, 05:10 AM
#1010
Lead Lap
^^ Not to mention they are going to be a b#tch to clean!! Is your name on one of them? What color combo are you going with?
08-19-21, 10:37 AM
#1011
Pole Position
I know what youre saying but I haven't heard of this happening. That's a pretty bad issue for a $50000 car.
08-19-21, 02:34 PM
#1012
I also have some unfortunate news, lexus is slowing production (not only because of chips, but shortage in other parts) will affect inventory in the coming months, not sure how it will affect the is5 towards the end of the year but its definitely a blow to my hopes of getting a good deal on a Lexus at the end of the year.
Could be a difficult car to get the first year or two.
Last edited by LH1; 08-19-21 at 02:38 PM.
08-19-21, 03:36 PM
#1014
i know chip shortage hit north america hard all around will be two years or so to catch up, but didnt hit lexus too hard. With factories shutting down overseas, its now hurting even more. I sold my the m340 and is350 now driving around in a dam bucket. Was holding out for the is5 or lc. From what I was told a good batch of cars wont make it. There is to tbd atm till the factories open back up. IS5 isnt even in production yet so dono if its affected, but i hope once pricing and such is fully released and productions begins again, they put prioritize the is5 and nx (the new models)
08-19-21, 05:47 PM
#1015
Lead Lap
^^ No No Lexus - Its OK, don't rush until Nov/Dec to start building the 500 (lmao)
08-19-21, 07:14 PM
#1016
Intermediate
08-20-21, 12:56 AM
#1017
Yea that's not how it works.. 
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DLPTony (08-20-21)
08-20-21, 06:45 AM
#1018
Lexus Connoisseur
I'm not a fan of Roman, but I do like Nathan. I met them both ironically almost 5 years ago in New Orleans at the 2015 RC F Short Lead Press event. Time flies!
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DLPTony (08-20-21)
08-20-21, 06:47 AM
#1019
Lexus Connoisseur
I'm really partial to those BBS wheels so I called my local dealer and the parts dept. said that Lexus will have to run the VIN on the particular vehicle that comes with the BBS wheels for them to release the part number to even order them. he said Lexus does this on purpose to limit certain parts. I was hoping to either swap out the Enkei wheels for the BBS's, plus pay extra $$$ for that option (within reason), or in the worst case, see how much they cost off the shelf and maybe purchase them separately but looks like that won't be possible. anyone have any info on this?
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cremaster (08-20-21)
08-20-21, 10:15 AM
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Driver
