TipsyTonio

Refresh. It is working for me. Here is the brochure: https://www.lexus.com/content/dam/le...S-Brochure.pdf
It's crazy how us 2022 peeps had to wait almost 3 months for a configurator and the 2023 peeps got it in 3 hours lol

lear31A

I know right….Kinda sucks that there’s no option for the transmission cooler

lear31A

USA IS 500s are getting moonroofs

macmaster

They always had them, unless you're talking about the base trim having it.

lear31A

I think i was getting confused about something else.

lear31A

Exhaust system is now an accessory. I wonder how much better it is over stock in terms of sound.

TipsyTonio

Now that the configurator is live, these are all the changes I am noting across the IS lineup:

• F Sport Design is basically an F Sport exterior with an IS300 interior. For the extra $1000 you should absolutely get the regular F Sport.
• Dynamic Handling Package has been renamed to F Sport Handling Package. Having said that, it is missing a bunch of things now and it brings with it a price reduction.
  • Ash trim on steering wheel and door panels is no longer offered on ANY IS.
  • BBS Wheels are now a standalone option
  • Carbon Fiber Spoiler is no longer a part of this package nor is it an accessory.
  • The bottom of the side mirrors is now body colored instead of gloss black as before.
  • If you were to add the new handling package and the BBS wheels as an option, the price of these options would amount to more than those of who paid $4200 for the Dynamic Handling Package that also brought the aforementioned extras.
• Black trim is now standard on the 350 F Sport (Not the F Sport Design). Lowkey jealous about that ngl.
• Accessories such as the performance exhaust and all weather mats went up in price, in some case substantially.
• BBS Wheels can now be optioned on the IS500 as a standalone option.
• There is a new badge for the F Sport Design trim which is silver with gray rather than silver with white as is the case on the full fledged F Sport.
• Black Enkeis as standard as we had expected
• No black clock trim as we saw on the JDM model.
• Satin Chrome trim on the IS500.
• The F Sport Design despite having the same wheel design as the regular F Sport, does not have a staggered set up. Good for those that want more tire life.
• IS500 Special Appearance Package costs $3570
• IS350 Special Appearance Package (gross) costs $1500
• F Sport Design does not get Active Sound Control, Cold Air Intake, or F Sport Exhaust despite having the same 3.5L V6 as the regular IS350

TipsyTonio

They still haven't fixed this for the 2023MY. That listing is incorrect and does not apply to the IS500. It is an IS350 accessory only.

wthrman2

I think I would love getting this new orange color but not sure how I would feel with it after 5 years - I was planning on keeping the IS 500 as my long term retirement car and already getting the itch to trade - darn it!!! I am not sure how many will be available in Canada but worth calling my dealer tomorrow

That being said, I think that color looks amazing on the RC (being a coupe) - Not sure it suits the sedan as much, and the other drawback for me would mean likely an all black interior which I am not sure I want....I guess will sleep on this one.

lear31A

I’ve noticed a lot of people wanting to trade their IS500s after less than a year. With your situation, is it that the car feels boring after a while? not sporty enough?

I’m a pending IS500 owner so I’d like to know what sparks this in current IS500 owners

wthrman2

OMG - Don't read my desire to trade as a lack of interest in the car, IF I trade, it would be for a 2023 IS 500!!! I think that color would be cool and in Canada, our 2022 didn't come with a sunroof but is now standard on the 2023. TBH, the sunroof is really a non issue for me now as I enjoy the greater headroom and I am used to it now, but always loved that Orange color.

I can say, without hesitation that for me, the IS 500 is the best I ever owned and whether I trade for a 2023 or not, the IS will be in my garage for a long while....As long as you understand what you are getting (not a sport car, it is an IS 350 with the DHP and a bigger engine), then there is no way you can be disappointed with this car. Sure, initially there was the CEL issue that we don't hear anymore and never affected me, and the on-going front apron situation but that Lexus is aware and working to resolve. If you can find one, you will not regret it at all, again, as long as you go in as an informed consumer

TipsyTonio

You gotta be quicker than that! I already called my dealer today. Waiting to hear more from tomorrow lol. But I agree, the black interior has me iffy. I’m lowkey hoping that the orange wood trim is present on this one because it would suit it really well, but I see no mention of it at all which leads me to believe it’s not the case. They haven’t shown the interior for this special edition so I guess they can still do it? Worst comes to worst I suppose you could order the pieces from Japan though that may not be entirely possible due to the JDM version having the big window switches in the right versus on the left for us.

jmull3r

iTrader: (1)

now that i can get the BBS wheels on a USB IS500 im considering trading in my 2017 350 for it… but i’m so torn because i also love my 350 so much ugh decisions decisions

Moonman89

No special editions just

• F Sport Performance
• F Sport Performance Premium

Assuming 2023 is the last year of the IS500 with the 2UR-GSE it would be cool if there was a "Final Edition"

macmaster

I think the black interior with molten Pearl for those of you dreading black interior would be fine because you’ll get bright orange carpets. That’s pretty cool.