The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance
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Thank you. I did some digging and yes I see it's a 10 speaker Pioneer. No specs on wattage and what it consists of however. Wasn't exactly floored by the previous ML systems I've experienced and I don't exactly feel the need for 18 speakers, want LED lights or navigation if the base setup has android Auto. I'll probably just option the car the way I want it.
I don't think the blue cars I've seen were USB, I was a bit worried, I found a USB 2021 IS350, so once again it'll be the color for me like my old IS-F.
I hope tuners can figure something out. At least the Toyota ecu's aren't 2048 bit encrypted like the newest BMW'S, C8 etc. That has a lot to do with over the air updating and autonomous driving, neither of which I see Toyota doing much with.
Fingers crossed for certain.
Thank you
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Admittedly, I find Doug entertaining most of the time. There are certain makes and models where his bias can't help but shine through, and in those cases I tend to take his opinions with a grain of salt.
Joe never seem to know what to say about any car, so he pretty much says the same thing for every single car he "reviews". Still, his videos get decent views. More power to him. Lol
Joe never seem to know what to say about any car, so he pretty much says the same thing for every single car he "reviews". Still, his videos get decent views. More power to him. Lol
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Being completely unbiased is impossible - Any of you watching media and covering political parties makes that obvious. That is why I always take car reviews (and the news) with a grain of salt and more for entertainment factor only - I will often pay attention to their critiques and take notes so that when I go for a test drive myself, I watch for those thing or see if they truly bother me as it does them. Like I seriously don't get the issue with the infotainment, it has a touch screen now what is the big fuss?!? Some complain about the dated interior, and I am like WTF, that is what I love the most. The friend who is taking over my IS wanted to make sure I had a CD player in it because he has a lot of music on disc and was hoping it had it, so see, everyone is different
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Being completely unbiased is impossible - Any of you watching media and covering political parties makes that obvious. That is why I always take car reviews (and the news) with a grain of salt and more for entertainment factor only - I will often pay attention to their critiques and take notes so that when I go for a test drive myself, I watch for those thing or see if they truly bother me as it does them. Like I seriously don't get the issue with the infotainment, it has a touch screen now what is the big fuss?!? Some complain about the dated interior, and I am like WTF, that is what I love the most. The friend who is taking over my IS wanted to make sure I had a CD player in it because he has a lot of music on disc and was hoping it had it, so see, everyone is different ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Being completely unbiased is impossible - Any of you watching media and covering political parties makes that obvious. That is why I always take car reviews (and the news) with a grain of salt and more for entertainment factor only - I will often pay attention to their critiques and take notes so that when I go for a test drive myself, I watch for those thing or see if they truly bother me as it does them. Like I seriously don't get the issue with the infotainment, it has a touch screen now what is the big fuss?!? Some complain about the dated interior, and I am like WTF, that is what I love the most. The friend who is taking over my IS wanted to make sure I had a CD player in it because he has a lot of music on disc and was hoping it had it, so see, everyone is different ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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The only thing that makes me disappointed so far is the lack of a HUD. It is one of my favorite features. I think I can retrain myself to look at the speedometer, but I rarely look down now since the HUD is in my line of sight. I may get busted speeding in this car lol.
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Like I seriously don't get the issue with the infotainment, it has a touch screen now what is the big fuss?!? Some complain about the dated interior, and I am like WTF, that is what I love the most. The friend who is taking over my IS wanted to make sure I had a CD player in it because he has a lot of music on disc and was hoping it had it, so see, everyone is different ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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I couldn't get through Doug's video. He's just too annoying. Same thing with that Raiti guy. The bald guy from Everyday Driver is the worst though.
Has everyone noticed how lackluster these reviews are? Meaning a lot of reviewers got basic stuff wrong. The touchscreen, ASC, trans cooler etc. I know there's more but that's off the top of my head.
For example I do like Matt Farah and think he does a good job, but I felt like he had somewhere else to go while he was reviewing it.
Has everyone noticed how lackluster these reviews are? Meaning a lot of reviewers got basic stuff wrong. The touchscreen, ASC, trans cooler etc. I know there's more but that's off the top of my head.
For example I do like Matt Farah and think he does a good job, but I felt like he had somewhere else to go while he was reviewing it.
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Wondering what all of you think about Scotty Kilmer's new video today vis-à-vis the IS500:
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Wondering what all of you think about Scotty Kilmer's new video today vis-à-vis the IS500:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXpfipXdlsY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXpfipXdlsY
1) I generally like Scotty and agree with him on his love for Lexus/Toyota products, although I've stopped watching his videos because he likes to clickbait about quitting YouTube or getting canceled far too often, hahahaha.
2) Much of my enthusiasm comes from a) getting to drive many new Lexus models since starting to write for ClubLexus' front page and b) my WWII vet grandfather switching to Toyota products in the last decade of his life after becoming tired with '80s GM malaise-era junkers.
3) Based on what I've seen, again anecdotally speaking, the Lexus IS is one of the all-time best used cars on the market despite melting dashes and -- as with any vehicle -- if you buy one that was trashed, buyer beware.
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Just saw that vid. Lexus just put it up on the IS500 page! I wonder how they were picked.. definitely jealous of the winners!
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First thing/mod everyone plans on doing? For me, it would be:
1. Front PPF, whole car ceramic coated
2. Ceramic tint, 70 front, 50 all around
3. Install my Thinkware U1000 dashcam and Uniden R7 Radar Detector :P
4. Black-out the side mirror silver trim
In the future I would want to possibly do some performance mods:
1. Some aftermarket intake that's louder than stock
2. Valved, aftermarket exhaust (Valvetronic, etc). I like having control of how loud I want to be
3. Maybe wider rear tires after wearing through the stock ones (Michelins PS4S ftw)
What does everyone else have planned?
1. Front PPF, whole car ceramic coated
2. Ceramic tint, 70 front, 50 all around
3. Install my Thinkware U1000 dashcam and Uniden R7 Radar Detector :P
4. Black-out the side mirror silver trim
In the future I would want to possibly do some performance mods:
1. Some aftermarket intake that's louder than stock
2. Valved, aftermarket exhaust (Valvetronic, etc). I like having control of how loud I want to be
3. Maybe wider rear tires after wearing through the stock ones (Michelins PS4S ftw)
What does everyone else have planned?
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