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This car being so limited makes me want to sell it. The last time I had a limited run can I got in a minor fender bender and they were talking about totaling it for a $25 bracket that was unavailable.
This car being so limited makes me want to sell it. The last time I had a limited run can I got in a minor fender bender and they were talking about totaling it for a $25 bracket that was unavailable.
ive been tempted too but other than a LC500 or GS F I don’t think there’s anything that would make me as happy. I’ve also thought about selling so I can upgrade to a 2023 which may be improved but i don’t know the improvements. I suppose I can cross that bridge later.
But what always stops me is, despite its few issues, it’s really a fantastic car and so special. Driving it is such a joy...
^^ I would always wanted to own a 2014 ISF but only 86 units were made for USA market. It is even a rare occurrence to see a 2014 with low miles no accidents for sale.
Sorry if it has been asked before, but since production for 2022 is long over and I assume that all new 2022 models are sold, what are the final production numbers or sales numbers for US and Canadian markets?
And when should we hear about 2023 model availability and model changes?
Sorry if it has been asked before, but since production for 2022 is long over and I assume that all new 2022 models are sold, what are the final production numbers or sales numbers for US and Canadian markets?
And when should we hear about 2023 model availability and model changes?
Correct, all of the available models have sold. There are a few stragglers used for display or demo purposes, but the rest have been sold. So that would be roughly 495 Launch Editions and maybe the same or slightly more of the Premiums and no base models. Most dealers got 1 or 2 premiums, with a handful getting more. I know an additional 4 are sitting down in Puerto Rico still for sale.
As far as 2023 goes, there hasn't been any official press about it. With FY2023 two months away, I would expect something before then. Other car companies are shifting to MY2023 (Ford, Hyundai, Dodge, Jeep, some Lexus models), and I thoroughly expect dealers to be in the dark until a good month after info comes out to the public. I would be surprised to see models actually hit the showrooms before 2023.
Also in the market for an IS500 which appears to be sold out until fall or when the 2023s actually surface. For those on the hunt, do I reach out to dealers ahead of time to get on a wait list or what? I’m against paying more than msrp too. Maybe wishful thinking.
Also in the market for an IS500 which appears to be sold out until fall or when the 2023s actually surface. For those on the hunt, do I reach out to dealers ahead of time to get on a wait list or what? I’m against paying more than msrp too. Maybe wishful thinking.
any insight, please share.
thank you,
Get on a list. I'm on three, one of which asked for my Amex to hold for down payment when/if my preference shows up in their allocation. All of these dealers stated they were selling at MSRP.
Also in the market for an IS500 which appears to be sold out until fall or when the 2023s actually surface. For those on the hunt, do I reach out to dealers ahead of time to get on a wait list or what? I’m against paying more than msrp too. Maybe wishful thinking.
any insight, please share.
thank you,
Advice from someone who got screwed over by dealers.
1. Talk to any dealer within a radius that you would deem reasonable. Some folks even flew out to a dealer to get them. Some take deposits, some don't.
2. Dealers will lie. Some will add markups, some won't then will, some will then won't. They likely don't care about you and only want to make money.
3. You can't custom order. It's the luck of the draw when it color combos, so if you have a specific color combo in mind, you better have a large radius.
4. Nobody has any idea on how many will be made. I was "the next allocation" on 4 dealers when everything stopped. As we all know, those cars never came. So if you NEED this car, get on it early.
Good luck to you and hope you get the car you want.
^^ words of wisdom spoken right there!!! Kanpai, I truly hope you will be able to get your hand on one and while there are some "issues" with the car, it doesn't take away the fact that it is an amazing car and such a blast to drive!
^^ words of wisdom spoken right there!!! Kanpai, I truly hope you will be able to get your hand on one and while there are some "issues" with the car, it doesn't take away the fact that it is an amazing car and such a blast to drive!
At this point, I'm just here because I enjoy the punishment
Sorry if it has been asked before, but since production for 2022 is long over and I assume that all new 2022 models are sold, what are the final production numbers or sales numbers for US and Canadian markets?
And when should we hear about 2023 model availability and model changes?
For what its worth, the 2022 IS model year was announced on September 10, 2021. First IS (300 and 350) deliveries started in mid November. First IS500 deliveries (the launch editions) started hitting the shores in early December.
Does anyone know if there's a lock button on the 2021/22 IS trunk on the outside of the trunk (typically located somewhere adjacent to the underside button that opens the trunk) that would lock the trunk & doors? Toyota/Lexus hatchbacks have this button. I would like to lock the car/trunk from the outside without having to dig for my keys or walk back to the front of the car and press the door handle.
I scoured the IS500 manual pages 94+ and there's no mention of this button anywhere, so @TipsyTonio can't rag on me for not reading the manual.
See attachment of CT200h which has a lock button on the "back door:"
07-03-22, 08:53 AM
. Maybe wishful thinking.
