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Goodbye UW/RR and hello USB/RR

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Old 10-13-15, 06:27 PM
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Default Goodbye UW/RR and hello USB/RR

Yesterday i went out and turned in my Ultra White 2014 IS350 F-Sport and leased a 2016 IS350 in USB with Rioja Red interior.




















Really love the USB color, absolutely beautiful, got a lot of looks today!

Changes from 2014 i noticed,

- Heated seats are better....the heat seems to be warmer than the '14 model.
- I used the Ventilated seats today for the first time, its nice but i'll really test it out next summer when i'll probably need it more.
- The software is a lot faster, smoother, less laggy than the '14 model which i updated once during the 5k service.
- The center console is not that glossy finish like in the '14. This is more of a matte finish and i think its less prone to fine scratches. But i personally like the look of the older model with the pearls in that gloss black.
- Heated steering wheel is gonna be helpful as i do keep one hand at the 3 o clock position.


Overall, I am very pleased with the color as that's the main difference. If any one has any questions, feel free to ask or PM me.
Old 10-13-15, 06:36 PM
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Now this is the best color combo Congrats
Old 10-13-15, 06:40 PM
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beautiful. best color out there. wished it was around back in 2014
Old 10-13-15, 06:40 PM
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Gorgeous color I've only seen 1 with this color combination in my area - CT/NYC/NJ/MA
Old 10-13-15, 09:19 PM
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Nice choice. Definitely wished that color was available for 2014 as well
Old 10-14-15, 07:59 AM
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man...I WISH!!! i love that color! congrats...if i could, i would get one w/ grey guts.
Old 10-14-15, 09:16 AM
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Was it the dealership or you that put the front plate bracket upside down!!

The car looks amazing, gosh I love that color combo.
Old 10-14-15, 09:20 AM
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Looking to do the same! Looks amazing!! Congrats!!!
Old 10-14-15, 09:59 AM
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Wow congrats! Was your '14 IS also leased?
Old 10-14-15, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by CCM03
Was it the dealership or you that put the front plate bracket upside down!!

The car looks amazing, gosh I love that color combo.
Definitely the dealer, plate has been removed as soon as I got home.


Thanks all for the compliments!!
Old 10-14-15, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Rebirthing
Wow congrats! Was your '14 IS also leased?
Yes it was.
Old 10-14-15, 02:34 PM
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Based on your description, I think it's basically unchanged from the 2015 model. I really wish that USB is available when I bought mine. Really nice color.
Old 10-14-15, 04:17 PM
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Well-done sir! USB looks great and I'm glad it's available here now. More pictures in the coming weeks please
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Nice! I most likely will be doing the same thing next year when the 2 year lease is up on my 2015. I definitely want black interior this time around though. I've had my fun w/ the white/red combo. Crossing my fingers the 2017 is a 300t too!
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I saw this car at the same dealership a few weeks ago, loved USB. Congrats.


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