geneva

I just read a post on the LexusF forum that production of the 09' IS-F has been halted. Can anyone confirm and if so is it temporary due to overall weakness in auto sales or something more ominous??

geneva

From what I learned, there was no IS-F production in Jan - Feb. and no update on future status. With only @ 2500 08' cars produced for the U.S. and 09' production appearing to be less, the car will continue to be a very rare commodity!!!

lx470man

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sweet, just the way i like it

BigMikeISF

+1

8speed

+2

But the limited production numbers usually means a weaker aftermarket for performance parts. Not too many companies will step up (Joe Z excluded of course) and spend the cash for R & D.

LexISguy

+3

I agree that the aftermarket will be very limited, also the IS-F will remain even rarer.

lobuxracer

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Toyota is cutting production globally by ~35%. This is no surprise. Whether it enhances the value of the cars remains to be seen. It certainly won't enhance values initially when we're seeing cars selling for far less than invoice. If the IS-F was the star of a newer "Fast n' Furious" then we might see something special, but the likelihood of that happening right now seems remote.

flipside909

Awesome...which makes the 09 IS F even more exclusive.

LEXUSF

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what is the IF-S?

t0e

iTrader: (1)

Is the IS-F selling below invoice?

passnu2

iTrader: (33)

^ I see a long list of IS parts for sale in the near future You know you want to track that car

F BOMB

How's everyone else doing? Some view this kind of thing as a failure, akin to GM shedding product line. How does it look when the new kid in class didn't make it past the first semester?

Exclusive is nice, but extinction is equally undesirable.

VIP_ES300

whats an if s?

i think i like it how theyre making the isf's exclusive though...too bad for the ppl that wanna mod thoughh

geneva

sorry for the typo guys, of coarse IS-F. Tough crowd!!!!! Interesting how these threads can get off thier intended path. Was only an FYI and asking if any furher info. was available regarding the future of our car. Other than facts the rest is just speculation and chatter. Although, since the LF-A (did I spell that right?) and other F spec. cars have been put on hold or canceled it does make for an uncertain future. How's that for speculation & chatter!!!

Civic Si-r

I know of 2 dealerships that have 2009 IS-F. The rest are sitting on a number of 2008 IS-F inventory.

I am very close to securing one, 2 out of the 3 demands have been met, will see about number 3.