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Old 01-11-23, 11:34 AM
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https://www.lexusofseattle.com/inven...p1d21p5002451/
WOW.. hidden mark up fees. lol
Old 01-11-23, 11:38 AM
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I would most definitely do a purple Lexus. I’m sure it would behave like the old midnight blue, where it changed hues depending on the light.
There's a purple ISF currently for sale if you do a nationwide search on cars.com
Old 01-11-23, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by LA20671
$68,545 is not bad at all compared to when they were jacking things $10K+. Of course, I'd still be asking about the $1,885 in "dealer accessories" LOL
Old 01-11-23, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by melbitoast
$68,545 is not bad at all compared to when they were jacking things $10K+. Of course, I'd still be asking about the $1,885 in "dealer accessories" LOL
True. With this dealer they stated "Premium Package with Bamboo wood interior trim" Lol I don't they even come with bamboo wood interior trims. I guess that is their hidden mark up fee which is not so bad, but for me I would want that out.
Old 01-11-23, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by LA20671
True. With this dealer they stated "Premium Package with Bamboo wood interior trim" Lol I don't they even come with bamboo wood interior trims. I guess that is their hidden mark up fee which is not so bad, but for me I would want that out.
The 2023 Premium comes with the bamboo interior. That's the way mine is supposed to be coming. The only mark-up I saw was the "dealer accessories", but you can't see the details on that. It could be some of the extra ***** they force you to buy, like the cargo mats or trunk net, etc. if it's already been ordered for that dealership prior to you trying to custom build one.
Old 01-11-23, 12:12 PM
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It aint bamboo.
Old 01-11-23, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by macmaster
It aint bamboo.
We've been bamboozled
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Old 01-11-23, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by macmaster
It aint bamboo.
Well the order sheet doesn't say "faux bamboo" or "bamboo like" wood trim, so I'm going to assume they stole it from some hungry panda until proven otherwise!
Old 01-11-23, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by melbitoast
$68,545 is not bad at all compared to when they were jacking things $10K+. Of course, I'd still be asking about the $1,885 in "dealer accessories" LOL
Seems to be an entry error. Click the window sticker link. Only options are the SAP and all weather floor mats. $66,600 MSRP per the window sticker. No bamboo whatever line item.
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Originally Posted by MoltenDebt
Seems to be an entry error. Click the window sticker link. Only options are the SAP and all weather floor mats. $66,600 MSRP per the window sticker. No bamboo whatever line item.
This is what I'm seeing. Edit: I just saw something very interesting on the link page. --> TRANSMISSION: 6 Speed Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence
That doesn't seem right LOL
Old 01-11-23, 12:37 PM
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MSRP should be easy if you go on a waitlist.
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Originally Posted by melbitoast
This is what I'm seeing. Edit: I just saw something very interesting on the link page. --> TRANSMISSION: 6 Speed Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence
That doesn't seem right LOL
Believe people who actually own the car. Not whatever some corporate guy typed. Remember, they aint enthusiasts over there.
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A majority of the 2023's were listed with Bamboo wood trim on most of the Dealership websites for the IS500 specifications, including mine. Most likely an error from the manufacture. There have been no 2023 IS500s in N. America that come with Bamboo wood trim. I believe this is an option in Asian markets. Waiting for my buddy in Japan to confirm.

Dealerships hardly ever post actual Monroney details on their websites. More or less just a generic manufacture spec list.
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Old 01-11-23, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by macmaster
Believe people who actually own the car. Not whatever some corporate guy typed. Remember, they aint enthusiasts over there.
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Originally Posted by Highgrade
A majority of the 2023's were listed with Bamboo wood trim on most of the Dealership websites for the IS500 specifications, including mine. Most likely an error from the manufacture. There have been no 2023 IS500s in N. America that come with Bamboo wood trim. I believe this is an option in Asian markets. Waiting for my buddy in Japan to confirm.

Dealerships hardly ever post actual Monroney details on their websites. More or less just a generic manufacture spec list.
I definitely appreciate the heads up! I would have been a little upset to open her up and not see any bamboo trim in there. Would've been a huge WTF moment for sure.
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