The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance. Part 2 2022 Sales & Delivery Discussions
04-09-22, 02:46 PM
#47
Pole Position
So 1900 miles in and I’m still finding differences in this car from my old 2016 IS 350 FSport.
Unless I’m racing someone, I generally stay in Sport S mode. If I want to merge on the highway quickly, I’ll switch into manual. Today I left the car in auto, Sport S, and downshifted to get on the highway. The car was in D3, hit the rev limiter, and the power was cut.
In my old car it would’ve auto-upshifted on its own, even under the hard acceleration. This car didn’t, so I’ll need to keep that in mind so I’m not caught out like that again.
Unless I’m racing someone, I generally stay in Sport S mode. If I want to merge on the highway quickly, I’ll switch into manual. Today I left the car in auto, Sport S, and downshifted to get on the highway. The car was in D3, hit the rev limiter, and the power was cut.
In my old car it would’ve auto-upshifted on its own, even under the hard acceleration. This car didn’t, so I’ll need to keep that in mind so I’m not caught out like that again.
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04-09-22, 05:44 PM
#48
I followed this reviewer when he bought the IS F. He adored this car and lovingly restored it. The process was uber-cool to follow and the next thing I knew, he sold the thing! He sold it for a Porsche, so that was annoying.
The overall review was decent. Was it me or did he misunderstand the ASC?
The overall review was decent. Was it me or did he misunderstand the ASC?
04-09-22, 06:41 PM
#49
Pole Position
04-10-22, 12:13 AM
#50
So 1900 miles in and I’m still finding differences in this car from my old 2016 IS 350 FSport.
Unless I’m racing someone, I generally stay in Sport S mode. If I want to merge on the highway quickly, I’ll switch into manual. Today I left the car in auto, Sport S, and downshifted to get on the highway. The car was in D3, hit the rev limiter, and the power was cut.
In my old car it would’ve auto-upshifted on its own, even under the hard acceleration. This car didn’t, so I’ll need to keep that in mind so I’m not caught out like that again.
Unless I’m racing someone, I generally stay in Sport S mode. If I want to merge on the highway quickly, I’ll switch into manual. Today I left the car in auto, Sport S, and downshifted to get on the highway. The car was in D3, hit the rev limiter, and the power was cut.
In my old car it would’ve auto-upshifted on its own, even under the hard acceleration. This car didn’t, so I’ll need to keep that in mind so I’m not caught out like that again.
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DLPTony (04-10-22)
04-10-22, 03:58 AM
#51
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I need to do a focused test today, all for research of course.
Tony needs different excuses, I mean reasons, to get his butt in the seat. He leaves, come back, and there’s never milk, eggs, bread, or sugar in his hands. 😈
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giS (04-10-22)
04-10-22, 10:31 AM
#52
Premium and Ultrasonic Blue / Black.
Now that my purchase is complete, I can fully recommend JM Lexus in the south Florida area.
They did mark up their LEs but weren't trying to hide it. They are selling everything else at MSRP, no add-ons, hell there isn't even a dealer doc fee or anything. I paid $50 for PDI labor I think.
I paid about $800 to ship the car 800 or so miles.
For anyone on the East Coast / South / Midwest I would seriously consider JM Lexus. You might eat a bit on shipping if you don't want to drive the car home, but it's not $6000 of add ons lol. They are easily a top 5 volume Lexus dealer. Probably top 3 if I had to guess, so they will have a steady stream of 500s. No deposit required, just a reservation list.
I did everything remote. Sales manager even overnighted the contract to me on work travel on the dealer's dime. That's like $200 to save 2 days on the deal, the little things added up when you're used to getting reamed by dealers.
E-mail Bradley Patrick to get on his list, say Zach sent you. I don't get anything, just helping ya'll out. 10/10.
bpatrick@jmlexus.motosnap.com
Now that my purchase is complete, I can fully recommend JM Lexus in the south Florida area.
They did mark up their LEs but weren't trying to hide it. They are selling everything else at MSRP, no add-ons, hell there isn't even a dealer doc fee or anything. I paid $50 for PDI labor I think.
I paid about $800 to ship the car 800 or so miles.
For anyone on the East Coast / South / Midwest I would seriously consider JM Lexus. You might eat a bit on shipping if you don't want to drive the car home, but it's not $6000 of add ons lol. They are easily a top 5 volume Lexus dealer. Probably top 3 if I had to guess, so they will have a steady stream of 500s. No deposit required, just a reservation list.
I did everything remote. Sales manager even overnighted the contract to me on work travel on the dealer's dime. That's like $200 to save 2 days on the deal, the little things added up when you're used to getting reamed by dealers.
E-mail Bradley Patrick to get on his list, say Zach sent you. I don't get anything, just helping ya'll out. 10/10.
bpatrick@jmlexus.motosnap.com
Thanks again Zack (zman21) !!!
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04-10-22, 10:52 AM
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I followed this reviewer when he bought the IS F. He adored this car and lovingly restored it. The process was uber-cool to follow and the next thing I knew, he sold the thing! He sold it for a Porsche, so that was annoying.
The overall review was decent. Was it me or did he misunderstand the ASC?
The overall review was decent. Was it me or did he misunderstand the ASC?
Opening up the manual or at least reading some of the press kit or new car specs would have helped him more with FACTS, like missing the knowledge on the ASC - Active Sound Control.
Doing YouTube car videos or news and/or being a Social Influencer for money has become a thing over the recent years..
Joe Z
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DLPTony (04-10-22)
04-10-22, 10:59 AM
#54
Pole Position
I can attest Bradley did pull through, I emailed Bradley when I saw Zack's post. I was not expecting much but a week later he called me, and he put my name on an incoming car with an eta mid- March. Long story short took delivery one hour ago.
Thanks again Zack (zman21) !!!
Thanks again Zack (zman21) !!!
Congrats! Can’t wait to see pics!
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nmdjr (04-10-22)
04-10-22, 11:01 AM
#55
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I can attest Bradley did pull through, I emailed Bradley when I saw Zack's post. I was not expecting much but a week later he called me, and he put my name on an incoming car with an eta mid- March. Long story short took delivery one hour ago.
Thanks again Zack (zman21) !!!
Thanks again Zack (zman21) !!!
04-10-22, 11:08 AM
#56
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Agreed… Moved to CA to do more car reviews / videos..
Opening up the manual or at least reading some of the press kit or new car specs would have helped him more with FACTS, like missing the knowledge on the ASC - Active Sound Control.
Doing YouTube car videos or news and/or being a Social Influencer for money has become a thing over the recent years..
Joe Z
Opening up the manual or at least reading some of the press kit or new car specs would have helped him more with FACTS, like missing the knowledge on the ASC - Active Sound Control.
Doing YouTube car videos or news and/or being a Social Influencer for money has become a thing over the recent years..
Joe Z
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04-10-22, 02:21 PM
#60
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There seem to be a lot of USBs here but I feel that’s only because USB owners tend to be more enthusiastic about their color and tend to post photos of their cars more. I believe Caviar silver and white are still produced in much higher number.