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Old 08-22-23, 11:12 PM
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Oh snap Aimgains is the kit I'm getting for my car. I wonder if they already have it for IS500.

they have it as a product line for the vehicle but unknown about how to get it. Plan is to source through California shops.
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I was driving by a wolfpack of teenagers on their bikes last night and gave them a few full throttle/redline roars and they went nuts!!! They loved it!
LOL! Love this!
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Nice Mike, we bought ours at Butler as well!
Small world!
Old 08-23-23, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by TGPCanada
Don't know how you felt about the 330i, but I find it to be a rock solid car. Feels more compact compared to the IS, corners/handles really well, with less body roll compared to the IS. Great suspension. Now on the other hand, when you fire up the 500, turn the **** to Sport+ and go on throttle, well,.... the dinosaur roars come to life. LOL. I was driving by a wolfpack of teenagers on their bikes last night and gave them a few full throttle/redline roars and they went nuts!!! They loved it!
I liked ours a lot. It feelt zippy, as I like to say. It also got great fuel economy and was overall quieter than the IS 350 was. The ride was a little busy, but it's probably due to having run-flat tires. It was a fantastic vehicle overall.





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Old 08-26-23, 10:42 PM
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Hello,
Coming from a 2020 Lexus NX300h... WOW what a difference in so many ways and of course apples and oranges. The IS500 is actually quieter than the NX, obviously quicker, and really so calm and collected. I got it for $67,800 after delivery fees and so on, my trade-in paid for more than half of the cost. I already have one small problem that I'll post separately... buttons on both key fobs stopped working on day three; door sensors and ignition are normal.


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Old 08-27-23, 12:11 AM
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Hello,
Coming from a 2020 Lexus NX300h... WOW what a difference in so many ways and of course apples and oranges. The IS500 is actually quieter than the NX, obviously quicker, and really so calm and collected. I got it for $67,800 after delivery fees and so on, my trade-in paid for more than half of the cost. I already have one small problem that I'll post separately... buttons on both key fobs stopped working on day three; door sensors and ignition are normal.

I had the same issue!! Apparently the fob buttons can be disabled but the proximity sensor will still work. I took mine back in and they turned the feature on in like 5 minutes. They said it was a mistake on their part for not checking.

congrats on the new car!!

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Originally Posted by Benibiker1558
Hello,
Coming from a 2020 Lexus NX300h... WOW what a difference in so many ways and of course apples and oranges. The IS500 is actually quieter than the NX, obviously quicker, and really so calm and collected. I got it for $67,800 after delivery fees and so on, my trade-in paid for more than half of the cost. I already have one small problem that I'll post separately... buttons on both key fobs stopped working on day three; door sensors and ignition are normal.
Welcome and Congrats!! Beautiful color. 👏🏽
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Originally Posted by Benibiker1558
Hello,
Coming from a 2020 Lexus NX300h... WOW what a difference in so many ways and of course apples and oranges. The IS500 is actually quieter than the NX, obviously quicker, and really so calm and collected. I got it for $67,800 after delivery fees and so on, my trade-in paid for more than half of the cost. I already have one small problem that I'll post separately... buttons on both key fobs stopped working on day three; door sensors and ignition are normal.

I'm staring to think I didn't get that great of a deal on mine. Haha. 67.8k total out the door (including tax title license)?
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Originally Posted by Benibiker1558
Hello,
Coming from a 2020 Lexus NX300h... WOW what a difference in so many ways and of course apples and oranges. The IS500 is actually quieter than the NX, obviously quicker, and really so calm and collected. I got it for $67,800 after delivery fees and so on, my trade-in paid for more than half of the cost. I already have one small problem that I'll post separately... buttons on both key fobs stopped working on day three; door sensors and ignition are normal.

Congrats!! You will enjoy the infrared as well - gives it that extra pop.

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Old 08-27-23, 10:44 AM
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Thanks Pawg, that makes me feel better. Sounds like I'll get a loaner to run some errands and hopefully get my car back quickly.
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Yeah I got close to $1k in discounts on MSRP; half for loyal customer and half just because .
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Originally Posted by Benibiker1558
Yeah I got close to $1k in discounts on MSRP; half for loyal customer and half just because .
What trim and accessories did you get? What was the total cost of just the vehicle/accessories, without trade in or discounts?
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Thanks! I initially test drove an Ultrasonic Blue Mica with BBS wheels but I wanted the Premium package which it didn't have. Just the 10.3" touch screen is worth it, can't stand the track-pad. They should have made them all touch screen, gotten rid of the trackpad, and made room for the brake button and some of those other buttons hidden on the left side.
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I have the Performance Premium with BBS wheels. Sticker after destination charge was $67,380, after taxes it was $68,880 and out the door $67,800, so a little over $1k discount. Only financed about $28k after trade-in and down payment.
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Originally Posted by Benibiker1558
I have the Performance Premium with BBS wheels. Sticker after destination charge was $67,380, after taxes it was $68,880 and out the door $67,800, so a little over $1k discount. Only financed about $28k after trade-in and down payment.
Got it! Okay, so you weren't included title and registration. Well congrats man! I've had mine for about a week now. I love it.


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