myLexus007

If two pre-owned vehicles with similar mileage and year, does an Inspiration Series commands a lot bigger price premium? Say how much approximately?

Between the structural blue vs the yelllow inspiration, which one is more rare? Which one would you choose?

I'm looking at several.

TIA

Badhobz

i personally take the yellow. if the yellow came with the white interior, thats a no brainer.
The blue is nice, but there are A LOT of blue cars out there (says the guy who's currently wrapping his LC blue).

MLMLC52K18

Any way you look at it, your choice depends on your personal preferences. However, Lexus on average, charged a minimum $4k premium for the Structural Blue paint.
They have yet to make any interior that competes with the Bespoke(white/orange/blue) that complemented the 'OG LC' of 2018. Some would prefer the yellow, because it is rumored to be a much easier repair.

azmojo

Hard to put a dollar figure on it but you have to figure that due to a lower number available, they are sought after and don't last long. so that will result in premiums. Don't forget that IS also come with every option (I believe) like CF roof and performance package. Also realize that dealers probably did not ever discount the IS LCs. You will have to decide how much it is worth to you to have a special LC color and equipment package vs the pedestrian colors. When I saw the yellow in person I was sold and had to have it. I have not seen a blue in person though.

MLMLC52K18

Structural Blue is the ‘OG’ Inspiration Series. It is the only flavor that is issued strictly as an IS. That fact in itself makes it the most exclusive color.
In my 4 plus years of owning this color, I have never seen its twin in the wild.

azmojo

Yeah, but I think with the yellow you at least get the exclusive yellow and white interior.

myLexus007

So I went and test drive the vehicle. Tbh, I felt underwhelming of the structural blue in person. It was priced at $83K for a 42K miles, L/CPO from Lexus. Is that a good deal? It was a lease so I could tell it wasn't taken good care with some stains & scratches in the interior that even Lexus could not get rid off. The smell wasn't good either, obviously was used by someone that didn't care about hygiene.

I'm still debating, but I agreed about yellow/white interior. I love that combo. Orange/blue is also ok, again not my cup of tea. I know it's the OG LC but...

MLMLC52K18

Go with Your Gut! What is it telling ya?
The car ain't worth it, if it's been poorly maintained!

If the exterior/interior ain't talking to ya, then I definitely would not buy it at any price!

coralchpr

Spent about 10k more than what I had budgeted for my purchase, but looking back I'm glad I went for the inspiration series 😊

myLexus007

Love It!!! Can you share interior pics? Did you ever crossed-shop structural blue? I saw it and it was alright, blue/orange/white wasn't as nice as yellow/white interior either IMO lol.

coralchpr

Thanks! Love structural blue but don't love the orange, so it was not one of the choices I considered.

MLMLC52K18

'Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder'. And from where I am sitting, Your IS Yella is a Gorgeous!

coralchpr

Lol.. thank you! Appreciate it... this one is definitely a keeper for me.

Badhobz

I love this color combination, that yellow and white interior is my all time favorite. If i had that option on the vert, i woudlnt even bother wrapping it.

coralchpr

Thanks! Yeah, the yellow and white interior was love at first sight for me too 😊