IS500 Specification Datasheet: A Love Story
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Does anyone believe this data informs us any better about the lifespan of the IS 500 as we know it? I've read some people state 2024, 2025. And, some guesses predicated on this being a "parts bin" car for Lexus to run through some things before electrifying the IS. Any thoughts?
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Who knows what's gonna happen next, trend seems to be EV but auto manufacturers including BMW, Toyota/Lexus, Subaru, Mazda, Honda, Hyundai and some other ones that I can't remember still investing a lot in Hydrogen maybe trend will change to Hydrogen once they find ways to make the fuel cheap and better ways of package the tanks in a car.
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Dark grey Enkeis scream “I was a loser that couldn’t get a IS 500 in 2022” while silver Enkeis scream “I was a loser that overpaid for my 2022.” LOL.
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Visually, the Enkeis look better, a lot of people agree. Functionally, the BBS are better. But some people don't care about saving 4lbs per corner for looks, this isn't a Porsche forum.
And I actually paid under MSRP for my 2022 🙃
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Dude based on the comments you make here, have you considered getting another hobby? Like knitting, hiking, or having a girlfriend? Maybe cars just aren't for you.
Visually, the Enkeis look better, a lot of people agree. Functionally, the BBS are better. But some people don't care about saving 4lbs per corner for looks, this isn't a Porsche forum.
And I actually paid under MSRP for my 2022 🙃
Visually, the Enkeis look better, a lot of people agree. Functionally, the BBS are better. But some people don't care about saving 4lbs per corner for looks, this isn't a Porsche forum.
And I actually paid under MSRP for my 2022 🙃
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It will be interesting to see how long the 500 will be available. I wouldnt be surprised if Lexus Canada maybe makes the 2024 the last MY available while Lexus USA to keep it until the last production year which I predict will be 2025 with the 4G IS coming out for the MY 2026. I anticipate 4 cylinder turbos across the board with maybe a more potent version with electric assist and then see a full electric version becoming available at the mmc like 2029 or so...but pure speculation. For the record, Ican barely tell what the weather will be in 3 days so just an entertainment prediction ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Now gotta go pick up some yarn to make fuzzy slippers![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Now gotta go pick up some yarn to make fuzzy slippers
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Silver Enkeis.
MSRP.
So freaking winning…
Carry on. 😉😈
MSRP.
So freaking winning…
Carry on. 😉😈
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If you're just going to act like a ******** on the internet, you can just leave you know. But if not, don't worry, I wrote you a song:
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It's in my garage parked next to the Supra. Definitely winning.
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So I’ve got a deposit on the MOL VIN -3312, and looks like only nine more MOL VIN’s after that—does that mean that only nine more were produced after the one I have a deposit on?
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