2023 bamboo interior trim?
#46
That's what I was saying in another thread. Today taking it to get lunch I even tried to reproduce it and couldn't. So either it's now fully broken in, or subconsciously I just drive it in a way that it doesn't occur now.
#47
For what it's worth, I had a few Lexus IS and RC (2015-2021) all with the 6 speed transmission and I recall when I got my IS 500, I was like OMG, this transmission feels very clunky and so out of place but in no time, I got used to it, so either it got smoother or I am just so used to it now that it doesn't bother me at all, and this, from a guy who is super OCD so give it a bit of time and enjoy your new car
I’m at 8700 miles and I see it as just the nature of the car, an analog-ish wanna be manual. It disturbed me in the beginning, now it’s the character along with the amount heat he generates from all that low end rumbling. 😎
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wthrman2 (10-28-22)
#48
For what it's worth, I had a few Lexus IS and RC (2015-2021) all with the 6 speed transmission and I recall when I got my IS 500, I was like OMG, this transmission feels very clunky and so out of place but in no time, I got used to it, so either it got smoother or I am just so used to it now that it doesn't bother me at all, and this, from a guy who is super OCD so give it a bit of time and enjoy your new car
https://motorfrontier.com/aisin-long...sion-analysis/
Downshifting from 8th, 7th, 6th gear to 4th, 3th, 2nd has to be implemented as 2 separate shifts behind the scene but in disguise as one shift.
#49
@rdsterdave Let’s see some more photos of your ‘23 !!! Congrats !!!!
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wthrman2 (10-29-22)
#50
I haven't really taken any pictures of it yet for some reason. Even the one I posted was actually taken by my ride to the dealership. But I'll try to snap some worthwhile ones over the next week. I wasn't able to find too many atomic silver pics when I was trying to decide on a color so hopefully I can help others get a feel for the color on the 500.
#51
I got this same option listed on my print out. White due in port in 2 weeks.
Hi everyone, first post here. I have a incoming allocation with one of the dealers I have a deposit with and they sent me the spec sheet. Not thrilled about paying for the BBS wheels but otherwise the build is pretty much exactly what I wanted. However, I just noticed that it lists a bamboo wood interior trim as a no cost option. First time hearing anything about this with all the recent 2023 news and Japan model info. Does anyone have anymore info on this?
#52
I just got word from my Dealer that my IS500 Premium is coming in next month. Cloud Burst Grey with black interior plus a ton of extras. 3 month wait, not too shabby. I too, got the mysterious "Premium Package with Bamboo wood interior trim" on my build sheet and inquired with my sales guy just now.
After I emailed him, I did a Google search, and sure enough, this thread popped up. Glad I'm not the only one scratching his ***** wondering what the hell that meant.
Thanks for letting us know. I despise wood interior trim. It belongs on something super luxurious like the LS500, not something as sporty as this beast.
Congrats on your beauty! Enjoy in good health.
After I emailed him, I did a Google search, and sure enough, this thread popped up. Glad I'm not the only one scratching his ***** wondering what the hell that meant.
Congrats on your beauty! Enjoy in good health.
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