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Old 10-12-08, 04:57 AM
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i was wondering, you think Lexus uses the Liquid graphite on the wheels because of the brake dust? Hmmmm
Old 10-12-08, 11:31 AM
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i was wondering, you think Lexus uses the Liquid graphite on the wheels because of the brake dust? Hmmmm
It's merely aesthetics as far as color but yes, it does help with hiding the dust.
Old 10-12-08, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by flipside909
Welcome to CL and congrats on your IS F. $53K....I highly doubt OTD. The big question is, how much was your negotiated price before TTL, down, trade and etc.
yes, $53K was the negotiated price for the car only-excludes TTL.

thanks to all for the welcomes and congrats...however, i have been a CL member for several years. i had an is300 and is250awd previously.

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Old 10-12-08, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by gtkawd
yes, $53K was the negotiated price for the car only-excludes TTL.
Got it. That's still one hell of a deal. Congrats.
Old 10-12-08, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by flipside909
Got it. That's still one hell of a deal. Congrats.
thanks flipside...i remember you when i used to CL browse back in 06.
Old 10-12-08, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by flipside909
Got it. That's still one hell of a deal. Congrats.
Hey Flipside909, still not pulled the trigger on the IS-F ? The deals are not getting much better, but the used market car is getting tougher...
Old 10-12-08, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by timeToy
Hey Flipside909, still not pulled the trigger on the IS-F ? The deals are not getting much better, but the used market car is getting tougher...
i completely agree..when i was shopping, 3 dealers told me that they cannot sell the is-fs and were trying to get them off their lots. this is of course due to the economy, credit tightening, gas prices vs a V8 (although oil is going down), etc. i bought the car but even the lease option wasnt bad-$5K down for $800/month. i am confident you can deal the car down.
Old 10-12-08, 09:39 PM
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shouldn't we wait for the 2nd year of production to buy one?
Old 10-12-08, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by timeToy
Hey Flipside909, still not pulled the trigger on the IS-F ? The deals are not getting much better, but the used market car is getting tougher...
Not yet but soon.

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shouldn't we wait for the 2nd year of production to buy one?
No why would we do that? Lexus doesn't wait 2nd year production to fix things from the first. Their philosophy of Kaizen and continuous improvement eliminates that need. Changes are made even mid year to ensure quality.
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I agree.

I offered 52K OTD for the IS-F (SGM/black leather), they did not want to let it go. Another dealer offered 54K before tax/lic for their demo car with 5k miles SGM/black leather.
Old 10-13-08, 08:06 AM
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I LOOOVE EEET!!!
Old 10-13-08, 08:14 AM
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Very nice Not the color I would choose for the car, but looks like a good deal ! Congratulations
Old 10-13-08, 04:56 PM
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What color do you like on the IS-F? I haven't bought one yet, still waiting..and waiting for the right time. Gotta get rid of my IS350.
Old 10-13-08, 11:04 PM
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WOW that looks goooooood!
Old 10-13-08, 11:57 PM
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You can get a new 08 w/ Nav & ML for their price on the demo here in LA easily.

Originally Posted by surga7
I agree.

I offered 52K OTD for the IS-F (SGM/black leather), they did not want to let it go. Another dealer offered 54K before tax/lic for their demo car with 5k miles SGM/black leather.


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