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#451
Pole Position
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I want to be so rude and ask if the effer read anything before hitting the record button, but so many people get basic crap wrong. I just ignore most of what is said and listen to the engine. Oh…and how hard is it to understand the difference between Sport S and Sport+? Or…that there’s a clear difference between auto-mode paddle shifting vs. manual-mode paddle shifting.
More owners need to submit reviews, that’s the ticket! 😎🤘🏽
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Bechtold (06-22-23)
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#453
Pole Position
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So the youtube algorithm suggested I watch this video from a year ago after watching the previous one. It was much better and provided a palate cleansing.
https://youtu.be/eDhIlgvB1tY
https://youtu.be/eDhIlgvB1tY
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Bechtold (06-22-23)
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So the youtube algorithm strikes again! This time with a positive Canadian driving one in Infrared on Enkei's! Has some Lexus stock footage inserted with the driver in car and exterior views.
#455
Pole Position
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DLPTony (06-22-23)
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The Infrared IS 500 is making the rounds in Canadia. Here is a middle of the road review with the usual complaints and positives. Very mellow review, maybe the guy had his edibles before. ![Sleeping](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/sleep.gif)
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#458
drives cars
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Everyman Driver has an IS 500. Here's a pros and cons video about the entire IS lineup.
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Another Canadian review in USB 2.0 and Enkei's to make the Blue Crew happy. This is Part # 2 and Part #3 of his review started in Post #434 He loves the engine. I'll ignore a few "facts" that were off a little in it but otherwise enjoy. He needs to buy one as I think he was having a "moment" here. ![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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#460
Pole Position
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Another Canadian review in USB 2.0 and Enkei's to make the Blue Crew happy. This is Part # 2 and Part #3 of his review started in Post #434 He loves the engine. I'll ignore a few "facts" that were off a little in it but otherwise enjoy. He needs to buy one as I think he was having a "moment" here. ![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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He reminded me of this guy who also had a ‘moment’. 😂
#461
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I've not watched this yet, but I generally enjoy TopherDrives.
28+ MPG, not bad![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
edit: OK I finished the video. Really interesting how he claims to only have had Apple CarPlay audio issues with the IS. Not just Lexus models or anything like that - only the Lexus IS. Really odd. He claims it can't be his equipment, so it must be this particular model. Anyone else have something like that?
28+ MPG, not bad
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
edit: OK I finished the video. Really interesting how he claims to only have had Apple CarPlay audio issues with the IS. Not just Lexus models or anything like that - only the Lexus IS. Really odd. He claims it can't be his equipment, so it must be this particular model. Anyone else have something like that?
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I've not watched this yet, but I generally enjoy TopherDrives.
https://youtu.be/riovNkR0__c
28+ MPG, not bad![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
edit: OK I finished the video. Really interesting how he claims to only have had Apple CarPlay audio issues with the IS. Not just Lexus models or anything like that - only the Lexus IS. Really odd. He claims it can't be his equipment, so it must be this particular model. Anyone else have something like that?
https://youtu.be/riovNkR0__c
28+ MPG, not bad
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
edit: OK I finished the video. Really interesting how he claims to only have had Apple CarPlay audio issues with the IS. Not just Lexus models or anything like that - only the Lexus IS. Really odd. He claims it can't be his equipment, so it must be this particular model. Anyone else have something like that?
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I had major issues with my Android auto last week, thought it was an update thing which it was not. I switched cables to a thinner, more flexible cable and everything was good again. So yeah if you have trouble with either your Apple or Android I say try the cable first. Same rule applies to HDMI cables.
#464
Intermediate
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I've not watched this yet, but I generally enjoy TopherDrives.
https://youtu.be/riovNkR0__c
28+ MPG, not bad![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
https://youtu.be/riovNkR0__c
28+ MPG, not bad
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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#465
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So much gripe in these videos that the IS500 is "lazy", reluctant to respond etc. unless you go Sport+, full throttle, & redlining all the time. Or as the guy says, the car only likes to be driven in 2 modes: Grandpa mode or full-on nuts mode, and there is nothing in between. I actually really like this "dual personality" of the IS500. I'm not always in the mood to be redlining it from stop sign to stop sign, and I enjoy the "cruiser" nature of the car . Makes it so much easier as a daily driver. But then the fact that you can suddenly flip a switch and go full on aggressive mode, just makes the appeal of the vehicle so much better. Besides, even in Sport mode with just enough throttle to get you in the 3K-4K RPM range you are hustling pretty good.
I think the important thing is he said he "would have one." Ultimately, that is what matters. Are the complaints enough to stop you from wanting one? No? Then there you go.
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I was driving the wife's X3 last night, and while I truly like how it drives, gosh... it just has 0 charisma like our IS 500 does. It's gonna dutifully get us from A to B, and it can be kind of entertaining to hustle it, but it will not put a big grin on my face EVER. The IS 500 does that almost every time I hop in it.
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