2023 IS 500 build
09-16-22, 07:36 AM
#1
Pit Crew
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2023 IS 500 build
I took my turn at building my flavor IS 500 on the Lexus website and sending to one of my local Atlanta dealers yesterday and within an hour I received a call about my submission.
The sales rep believed they would only be allocated TWO 2023 IS 500 models and that they already had a deposit for the first person in line. I responded that I had no problem giving a $500 deposit as long as it was unconditionally refundable. I was told they had no control over the specifics of their IS 500 allocations and asked if I was flexible on color combinations.
I told him choice #1 was Grecian Water blue on black and choice #2 was Cloudburst gray on black, but before I would give them a deposit I wanted to have them find out if the performance exhaust option was really available for the IS 500 and not just an error on their build options. He's to check with his inventory manager and get back with me.
The sales rep believed they would only be allocated TWO 2023 IS 500 models and that they already had a deposit for the first person in line. I responded that I had no problem giving a $500 deposit as long as it was unconditionally refundable. I was told they had no control over the specifics of their IS 500 allocations and asked if I was flexible on color combinations.
I told him choice #1 was Grecian Water blue on black and choice #2 was Cloudburst gray on black, but before I would give them a deposit I wanted to have them find out if the performance exhaust option was really available for the IS 500 and not just an error on their build options. He's to check with his inventory manager and get back with me.
09-16-22, 07:41 AM
#2
Pole Position
I took my turn at building my flavor IS 500 on the Lexus website and sending to one of my local Atlanta dealers yesterday and within an hour I received a call about my submission.
The sales rep believed they would only be allocated TWO 2023 IS 500 models and that they already had a deposit for the first person in line. I responded that I had no problem giving a $500 deposit as long as it was unconditionally refundable. I was told they had no control over the specifics of their IS 500 allocations and asked if I was flexible on color combinations.
I told him choice #1 was Grecian Water blue on black and choice #2 was Cloudburst gray on black, but before I would give them a deposit I wanted to have them find out if the performance exhaust option was really available for the IS 500 and not just an error on their build options. He's to check with his inventory manager and get back with me.
The sales rep believed they would only be allocated TWO 2023 IS 500 models and that they already had a deposit for the first person in line. I responded that I had no problem giving a $500 deposit as long as it was unconditionally refundable. I was told they had no control over the specifics of their IS 500 allocations and asked if I was flexible on color combinations.
I told him choice #1 was Grecian Water blue on black and choice #2 was Cloudburst gray on black, but before I would give them a deposit I wanted to have them find out if the performance exhaust option was really available for the IS 500 and not just an error on their build options. He's to check with his inventory manager and get back with me.
Also use credit card for the deposit in the rare instance they don’t refund you you can do a chargeback. You’ll also get 1% cash back or whatever your cc offers if they need to refund you with a check (lol!)
Lastly I’d repeat what you did at a couple other dealerships at least. Grecian water is gonna be rare.
09-16-22, 07:42 AM
#3
Racer
I took my turn at building my flavor IS 500 on the Lexus website and sending to one of my local Atlanta dealers yesterday and within an hour I received a call about my submission.
The sales rep believed they would only be allocated TWO 2023 IS 500 models and that they already had a deposit for the first person in line. I responded that I had no problem giving a $500 deposit as long as it was unconditionally refundable. I was told they had no control over the specifics of their IS 500 allocations and asked if I was flexible on color combinations.
I told him choice #1 was Grecian Water blue on black and choice #2 was Cloudburst gray on black, but before I would give them a deposit I wanted to have them find out if the performance exhaust option was really available for the IS 500 and not just an error on their build options. He's to check with his inventory manager and get back with me.
The sales rep believed they would only be allocated TWO 2023 IS 500 models and that they already had a deposit for the first person in line. I responded that I had no problem giving a $500 deposit as long as it was unconditionally refundable. I was told they had no control over the specifics of their IS 500 allocations and asked if I was flexible on color combinations.
I told him choice #1 was Grecian Water blue on black and choice #2 was Cloudburst gray on black, but before I would give them a deposit I wanted to have them find out if the performance exhaust option was really available for the IS 500 and not just an error on their build options. He's to check with his inventory manager and get back with me.
09-16-22, 07:50 AM
#4
I took my turn at building my flavor IS 500 on the Lexus website and sending to one of my local Atlanta dealers yesterday and within an hour I received a call about my submission.
The sales rep believed they would only be allocated TWO 2023 IS 500 models and that they already had a deposit for the first person in line. I responded that I had no problem giving a $500 deposit as long as it was unconditionally refundable. I was told they had no control over the specifics of their IS 500 allocations and asked if I was flexible on color combinations.
I told him choice #1 was Grecian Water blue on black and choice #2 was Cloudburst gray on black, but before I would give them a deposit I wanted to have them find out if the performance exhaust option was really available for the IS 500 and not just an error on their build options. He's to check with his inventory manager and get back with me.
The sales rep believed they would only be allocated TWO 2023 IS 500 models and that they already had a deposit for the first person in line. I responded that I had no problem giving a $500 deposit as long as it was unconditionally refundable. I was told they had no control over the specifics of their IS 500 allocations and asked if I was flexible on color combinations.
I told him choice #1 was Grecian Water blue on black and choice #2 was Cloudburst gray on black, but before I would give them a deposit I wanted to have them find out if the performance exhaust option was really available for the IS 500 and not just an error on their build options. He's to check with his inventory manager and get back with me.
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09-16-22, 02:20 PM
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09-16-22, 02:35 PM
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Might as well throw out as many deposits with as many dealers as possible if the deposits are refundable. Pretty much every 2022 owner can tell you that specific dealers have no control over which color combo they get, but a good dealer will let you know what color combo they have for you prior to the ship leaving Japan, which should give you plenty of time for the other regional dealers to similarly let you know.
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09-17-22, 05:10 PM
#9
Racer
Might as well throw out as many deposits with as many dealers as possible if the deposits are refundable. Pretty much every 2022 owner can tell you that specific dealers have no control over which color combo they get, but a good dealer will let you know what color combo they have for you prior to the ship leaving Japan, which should give you plenty of time for the other regional dealers to similarly let you know.
09-19-22, 08:46 AM
#13
Placed a deposit on an IS 500 Premium. Dealer in North Canton OH said that I'm number two on the list. The first person has been waiting since April. Happy about the darker wheels on the 2023 build. I told her that my first preference is the Infrared with Black interior. Second is the Cloudburst Gray with Red interior. Not considering the Molten Pearl because I want that "sleeper" look. Anyone has any dealer info as to how long the wait would take?
09-19-22, 08:59 AM
#14
Pole Position
Placed a deposit on an IS 500 Premium. Dealer in North Canton OH said that I'm number two on the list. The first person has been waiting since April. Happy about the darker wheels on the 2023 build. I told her that my first preference is the Infrared with Black interior. Second is the Cloudburst Gray with Red interior. Not considering the Molten Pearl because I want that "sleeper" look. Anyone has any dealer info as to how long the wait would take?
I don't know how long your wait will be but I suggest putting deposits down at a couple more dealerships if you're choosing a particular color.
09-19-22, 09:03 AM
#15
Placed a deposit on an IS 500 Premium. Dealer in North Canton OH said that I'm number two on the list. The first person has been waiting since April. Happy about the darker wheels on the 2023 build. I told her that my first preference is the Infrared with Black interior. Second is the Cloudburst Gray with Red interior. Not considering the Molten Pearl because I want that "sleeper" look. Anyone has any dealer info as to how long the wait would take?