Delivery issue with my 2014 IS350 FSPORT
04-02-14, 11:52 AM
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Same here. 8 years running on my current car w/o front plates. Been pulled over a few times for other infractions but rarely do cops go check the front plates. They've docked me for tinted windows and such. *knock on wood* as well. lol.
The only thing is this car attracts attention towards the front grill so a cop may more likely notice your missing plates.
04-02-14, 05:42 PM
#18
Hi all,
This is my first time writing in any forum actually. I was hoping to get your opinion on something. I just picked up my is350 fsport yesterday. And before delivery I specified that i did not want drill holes in the grill as i was going to mount it on the side of the car. The GM of lexus downtown agreed it was done. However when I picked up the car I should have checked but in all the excitement I simply drove it home. I come home and find out there are drill holes in the front.
Now what do you guys think I should do? I called the dealership and let the secretary know about my issue, she said shell let the GM know and call me back. Is there any way i can fill it in? I know its a minor issue but its really bothering me.
Thanks
This is my first time writing in any forum actually. I was hoping to get your opinion on something. I just picked up my is350 fsport yesterday. And before delivery I specified that i did not want drill holes in the grill as i was going to mount it on the side of the car. The GM of lexus downtown agreed it was done. However when I picked up the car I should have checked but in all the excitement I simply drove it home. I come home and find out there are drill holes in the front.
Now what do you guys think I should do? I called the dealership and let the secretary know about my issue, she said shell let the GM know and call me back. Is there any way i can fill it in? I know its a minor issue but its really bothering me.Thanks
04-02-14, 06:52 PM
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Hey guys I appreciate all your advice. I spoke to the dealership and they were very accommodating. I received a call back within 2 hours and the person I spoke with informed me that they will swap my grill with a new car upon my second delivery date. Not once did they try denying it or getting out of it. This is my first time buying a lexus and i am very satisfied with the customer service. However, in the future i will make sure i have some sort of written document.
Thanks guys, And i will post pictures very soon in the Intro thread.
Thanks guys, And i will post pictures very soon in the Intro thread.
Aside from this botched delivery, how did you find your eexperience at Lexus DT? That's where I picked up mine.
04-02-14, 07:06 PM
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Do not potentially invite "the man" into your life if your state requires a front plate. Mount it with a tow hook kit or just use the holes and move on with your life.
Reality is not having a plate on the front if it is required just gives the police a reason to pull you over if they are in a bad mood. Not worth the hassle.
Reality is not having a plate on the front if it is required just gives the police a reason to pull you over if they are in a bad mood. Not worth the hassle.
04-03-14, 05:31 AM
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Why would it be wrong? They are going to install the license bracket on the grill with the holes drilled and put it on another car. The buyer of that car will see the bracket and buy the car.
The dealer will lose no money on this.
Glad it is working out for the OP.
The dealer will lose no money on this.
Glad it is working out for the OP.
I see this as pure torture for such a nice grill!
04-03-14, 01:41 PM
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I may be in the minority, but I actually don't mind having the plate on the front. It helps break up the grill. Even if Ontario didn't forcibly require front plates, I would have considered putting on a JDM plate haha.
Aside from this botched delivery, how did you find your eexperience at Lexus DT? That's where I picked up mine.
Aside from this botched delivery, how did you find your eexperience at Lexus DT? That's where I picked up mine.
04-03-14, 01:51 PM
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Do not potentially invite "the man" into your life if your state requires a front plate. Mount it with a tow hook kit or just use the holes and move on with your life.
Reality is not having a plate on the front if it is required just gives the police a reason to pull you over if they are in a bad mood. Not worth the hassle.
Reality is not having a plate on the front if it is required just gives the police a reason to pull you over if they are in a bad mood. Not worth the hassle.
04-03-14, 09:30 PM
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When I bought my IS, the salesman told me the front plate was not required in Nevada, so I looked up the information on the DMV website , printed it out and put it with my registration and proof of insurance. Haven't needed it yet.
I had something else I wanted to mount on the front of the grill, so I used the butterfly type hollow wall fasteners. No drilling, just slip through the grill openings.
I had something else I wanted to mount on the front of the grill, so I used the butterfly type hollow wall fasteners. No drilling, just slip through the grill openings.
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