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Old 10-27-12, 07:23 PM
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Default IS 250 Limited Edition

Was browsing on the Lexus.com and saw this.

Did a search and didn't see any information on here about this.

http://www.lexus.com/models/IS/limit...ion/index.html
Old 10-27-12, 07:32 PM
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Interesting. I wonder why they would limit this to the 250 only though The two tone leather is not really doin it for me though. Is there no cd changer on this model?
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"Double-stitched, two-tone Black semi-aniline leather interior with Saddle trim; heated and ventilated front seats; a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift ****; and black metallic finish accents throughout the cabin combine high quality with high style—in a unique IS 250 Limited Edition color combination."

Saddle trim sounds like the only difference.
Old 10-27-12, 07:36 PM
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I'm personally not a fan of the Saddle trim at all. Reminds me of the Hyundai Genesis coupe trim level that only comes with the brown leather.
Old 10-27-12, 07:43 PM
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Are you serious...this doesn't seem that appealing at all, 17in rims and the awkward two tone.....
Old 10-27-12, 09:48 PM
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so basically a few extra unibodies lying around. To help wind down production they'll offer a "special" IS. Maybe help bring in a few extra sales sooner than if they were just "regular" IS's.
Old 10-27-12, 10:17 PM
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All that and no wood trim or larger wheels? Unless it can be combined with another package, it sounds like it's less, not more. Different leather and wheel colors do not make for "greater."
Old 10-27-12, 10:56 PM
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lmao, so not worth it.
That 2 tone looks so damn ugly.. does not match the car at all...
Old 10-27-12, 11:23 PM
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Limited Edition or not, 2.5L in IS is underpowered in most cases.
Old 10-28-12, 12:19 PM
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Limited edition IS? Never heard of one.
Old 10-28-12, 01:34 PM
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i believe it has sport suspension aswell
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I would have to see some pictures to make a complete decision but just based on the description not feeling it.
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Originally Posted by jbjones85
I would have to see some pictures to make a complete decision but just based on the description not feeling it.
Click on the Picture Gallery, lol.

The only thing I might be interested in is the wheels. I really like this design, but I'd like darker than what came on my 2011. Might be interesting. Still would rather have 18's though I think.

Looks like the Canadian package also includes a rear spoiler, and is only available on the AWD.

Jeff

Last edited by Jeff Lange; 10-28-12 at 01:56 PM.
Old 10-28-12, 01:59 PM
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LAME! i wouldn't but this over my 250
Old 10-28-12, 02:22 PM
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thank god its limited and not full production !


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