missing options on F Sport
07-02-13, 02:40 PM
#18
The problem lies in that none of the items mentioned are an "OPTION" (on the F-Sport). As a buyer we should have the option not some specific package forced down our throats. If the buyer (me) wants to spend the extra money well then Lexus needs to take that money and get me what I want. BMW and Porsche will gladly make a vehicle with nearly any option available on the car if the buyer wants it.
As a owner of a USB model you should know what I'm talking about 
Not wanted by who? People that they polled what feature content should be in the F-Sport? (doubtful). You don't think people in hot states want ventilated seats on their sporty car when they can't stomach the look of a lux/base model IS? No no that's just an excuse. If leather is an option on luxury then it needs to be an option on F-Sport.
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Not wanted by who? People that they polled what feature content should be in the F-Sport? (doubtful). You don't think people in hot states want ventilated seats on their sporty car when they can't stomach the look of a lux/base model IS? No no that's just an excuse. If leather is an option on luxury then it needs to be an option on F-Sport.
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07-02-13, 02:59 PM
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07-02-13, 03:06 PM
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Acura killed the RL by delivering everything it had in the TL at almost the same price -- just a few thousand less than the base RL. I'd wager that the option list is limited because they don't want to do what Acura did -- blur the line between the GS and the IS. IS has to stay at a price/option point so the GS can remain the next tier to aspire towards.
The GS is a bigger car than the IS. The line is already blurred. We're just asking for options. The price difference between an IS F-Sport and GS-F-Sport is roughly $9K. There is plenty of wiggle room to add some of the aforementioned items.
07-02-13, 03:19 PM
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- No leather option
- No power tilt and telescoping steering wheel
- No memory seats
- No USB
- No sport dead pedal (GS gets it..)
- No HUD option
Lexus stop packaging things so poorly and stop being cheap. You're supposed to be tier 1. Don't make me choose a cake and not be able to eat it too..
- No power tilt and telescoping steering wheel
- No memory seats
- No USB
- No sport dead pedal (GS gets it..)
- No HUD option
Lexus stop packaging things so poorly and stop being cheap. You're supposed to be tier 1. Don't make me choose a cake and not be able to eat it too..
What bothers me is the seat ventilation and no leather for standard option for the F-sport. C'mon ppl, you are paying between $40-55K for this car and some of you are ok with it??? I know there are a few items that are improved for the 3IS but these the above are no brainers.
07-02-13, 03:23 PM
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Acura killed the RL by delivering everything it had in the TL at almost the same price -- just a few thousand less than the base RL. I'd wager that the option list is limited because they don't want to do what Acura did -- blur the line between the GS and the IS. IS has to stay at a price/option point so the GS can remain the next tier to aspire towards.
07-02-13, 03:23 PM
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07-02-13, 03:42 PM
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Speaking of Acura TL, my buddy has the 3G TL and whenever he puts his gear in reverse for parallel parking the right hand mirror would aim down so you can see how close you are parked by the curb preventing your from scratching your wheels. This function is so cool and especially helpful for the guys that have agressive wheel set ups here
All the more reason they SHOULD be OPTIONS on American Spec IS's. Makes no sense. It can be done.
07-02-13, 03:52 PM
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I think its perfectly reasonable. Audi charge for these things and I dont see why Lexus should include it as standard either. BTW we get all this in the UK apart from the leather and HUD but nuluxe is just as good if not better than leather in some ways. IMHO, the IS is priced very competitively. Its cheaper than a similiar specified Golf GTI and the c class, a4 and 3 series will be priced much higher with the same options so to be honest, i think its unfair how you can complain about these little things.
Its not a damn honda! Its a Lexus!
Its not a damn honda! Its a Lexus!
07-02-13, 04:37 PM
#28
You guys are too much. You're obviously smart -- you can afford a Lexus but you don't get marketing and economics. I am okay with the IS as it is. I think it's an outstanding car as it is. I would like to have been able to add a luxury package but that would've put the car at about 53K -- GS territory. Forums are a blessing until I buy something but not after because the malcontents shout so loudly. I've owned a lot of cars -- the IS F-sport is superb -- as it is.
I anyone read my posts you'd know I owned a feature rich car named the Genesis which retailed for 47K and you'd know that I experienced 1st hand where they cut corners. People don't want to have a discussion or they'd read the posts of others. Instead it seems imo that most come with a set agenda which is counter to discussion and edification.
I anyone read my posts you'd know I owned a feature rich car named the Genesis which retailed for 47K and you'd know that I experienced 1st hand where they cut corners. People don't want to have a discussion or they'd read the posts of others. Instead it seems imo that most come with a set agenda which is counter to discussion and edification.
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07-02-13, 04:49 PM
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You guys are too much. You're obviously smart -- you can afford a Lexus but you don't get marketing and economics. I am okay with the IS as it is. I think it's an outstanding car as it is. I would like to have been able to add a luxury package but that would've put the car at about 53K -- GS territory. Forums are a blessing until I buy something but not after because the malcontents shout so loudly. I've owned a lot of cars -- the IS F-sport is superb -- as it is.
Where the IS ends the GS begins. Here's your magic number which is essentially where the GS starts as base. F-Sport is typically $57K and Lux is $58K. There's still wiggle room.
07-02-13, 04:56 PM
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I anyone read my posts you'd know I owned a feature rich car named the Genesis which retailed for 47K and you'd know that I experienced 1st hand where they cut corners. People don't want to have a discussion or they'd read the posts of others. Instead it seems imo that most come with a set agenda which is counter to discussion and edification.