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Just a quick update, not the best quality pic but I just wanted to show a small change I did inside - I never liked the ML ***** as I don't like that "whitish" finish given that the gear shifter **** has that "brushed metal" look as with the drive selector mode, and if you look on Page 2, even our window and door lock section area doesn't have the black geometric trim but again, that brushed metal look (I know, it's not metal). In fact, it even blends better with the little ring around the air vent and such, so this pull and push modification was worth the extra 50$ Cdn I paid for both. I know I am OCD and could have used that 50$ on a few box of donuts like DLPTony posted but I will manage to keep my svelte figure while Tony is sweating to the oldies to burn his calories to try and look like me (lol)
Also, I know the color of the red didn't come out right, it was the setting on my phone I think but just posted for the showing the **** which are basically the OEM ***** from the non-ML system
Last edited by wthrman2; 04-14-22 at 09:57 AM.
Reason: Edited the pic to remove the flashlight in the pic :)
Just a quick update, not the best quality pic but I just wanted to show a small change I did inside - I never liked the ML ***** as I don't like that "whitish" finish given that the gear shifter **** has that "brushed metal" look as with the drive selector mode, and if you look on Page 2, even our window and door lock section area doesn't have the black geometric trim but again, that brushed metal look (I know, it's not metal). In fact, it even blends better with the little ring around the air vent and such, so this pull and push modification was worth the extra 50$ Cdn I paid for both. I know I am OCD and could have used that 50$ on a few box of donuts like DLPTony posted but I will manage to keep my svelte figure while Tony is sweating to the oldies to burn his calories to try and look like me (lol)
Also, I know the color of the red didn't come out right, it was the setting on my phone I think but just posted for the showing the **** which are basically the OEM ***** from the non-ML system
whats the grey **** thing on the passenger side in front of seat?
^^ I was going to edit the image to cut that out but it is not car related, it is simply a "flashlight" that I had on the floor on the car (lol) - Sorry for confusion
^^ I was going to edit the image to cut that out but it is not car related, it is simply a "flashlight" that I had on the floor on the car (lol) - Sorry for confusion
(note to self...don't leave my dirty underwear on the car floor) - Funny that after you said it and I looked at the pic, I could see how it appeared as if it was integrated on the side of the dash/console.
On a semi related note, I forgot to mention that with the volume/tuning ****, I had also received my LCA bushings that I will have installed in a few weeks once the dealer has the software installed for the IS 500 on their alignment machne (It is a Toyota Dealer so they didn't have it yet) and the exhaust gaskets IN CASE the CEL codes pop up. Funny how something so innocent has caused so much grief to so many
I know I am OCD and could have used that 50$ on a few box of donuts like DLPTony posted but I will manage to keep my svelte figure while Tony is sweating to the oldies to burn his calories to try and look like me (lol)
LOL!! Whatever it takes to achieve my goal!
One correction, it’s books on tape, not music. I don’t want to be there to begin with, so my mind has to be transported elsewhere until I’m done. 😜
I don’t know how I missed this thread either, but I was super excited to read through the Weatherman Chronicles and get caught up! So glad you had more devils than angels in your ear and got this car. 😈
Hey everyone, a quick update on my IS 500. As of today, I am at 780 km so I am getting closer to the break in period and pretty excited to get to that milestone although I don't expect I will be reckless and flock the throttle unless my cane gets wedged in there or my hip locks up (lol)
I am still loving this car so much and can't get over how a car with that much power can also act as such a comfortable daily driver - It really says a lot about Lexus engineering and how they worked hard to offer us the best of both world. I will say that our 2017 Elantra needed to be changed this year, we bought it in May 2016 so it was actually 6 years old this spring and didn't want to push my luck as so far, we haven't put anything on the car except a set of front brake pads back in February of this year. I was really debating getting a new Elantra but the divider handle between the driver seat and passenger seat was a deal breaker for the gf. We had decided to go with an Forte as it was a more conventional design and a gorgeous interior for the price point. Just out of nowhere, she ended up expressing an interest in a "nice weather car" for herself too and decided she would spend a bit more to get a car she really liked (design) which is the 2022 Corolla SE with teh upgraded package that gives us lots of goodies in Canada - She didn't want the digital cluster so this worked out perfectly. Upon inspecting the car while detailing it last night and this morning, the extra cost for a Corolla certainly was warranted in the quality of the material and how well built this car is. Keep in mind, she doesn't want a fast car, she wanted something reliable, stylish and still somewhat fun to drive and boy did Toyota deliver.
On a side note, seeing her wheels on hers made me realize that I prefer my OEM wheels from my 350 so I will order myself a set next week. My dealer is giving me a good deal so I decided to change it up. Too bad they don't offer a trade-in program but I might put an add in Kijiji and see if anyone wants to buy them but if not, I'll just hold on to them.
Yeah, was debating on whether to swap the wheels or the GF, after a cost analysis, decided to go with the wheels (LMAO)
BWAHAHAHA!! Hateful to the core. 🤣
ULTRA-congrats to the GF! I personally think the Corolla was the better choice. Between the build quality, a better dealer network experience, and its looks…you can’t go wrong. Great job. 👍🏽
EDIT: Forgot to add a note about the IS 500. I have no words for how much I love this car. It’s just right.
I prefer my OEM wheels from my 350 so I will order myself a set next week. My dealer is giving me a good deal so I decided to change it up. Too bad they don't offer a trade-in program but I might put an add in Kijiji and see if anyone wants to buy them but if not, I'll just hold on to them.
I am a newbie here. Do you still have the stock wheels laying around? My IS 500 arrives in December hopefully, and will have the flat black upgraded wheels and I prefer the 2022 stock wheels like yours. Thank you just the same.
^^ I do, I was going to hold on to them in case but seriously considering letting them go. There are a few interested but if they turn them down, should I decide to let them go, i will let you know for sure...
04-02-22, 07:25 AM
