Cornellian

I just ordered and put down a $500 deposit for the 2007 IS350!!!

Specs:
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-Obsidian
-Black Perforated Leather
-Luxury Package
-NAV
-Rear Spoiler

Also, wanted to thanks all the guys here on CL for providing info about all the stuff!

The SAD part is the wait for 3-4 months.... Hopefully I will be satisfied when it arrives!

1) One question I do have is: I am in Kentucky and I don't know if I should worry about the winter conditions?!?
2) WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK THE SAFE BREAK IN PERIOD IS FOR THE is350?!?

Julez

Hopefully it isn't a true special order, and that they can pick up an allocated one, to shorten the wait time to 1-2 months instead of the 3-4 month wait.

People will tell you different things. I'd take it easy for about 500 miles(to allow the seals to properly settle), I know that might be a lot, but if you are like me, I'll probably get a few hundred in the first few days because I will just want to drive and drive all around town.

TimboIS

Currently all Lux + Nav in the KY region include ML. So if you didn't get ML, it will be a special order (and 3-4 month wait). Personally, I'd get ML too, and you could have your car NOW.

Cornellian

Thanks Guys! I would rather wait for awhile because I don't prefer getting cars that have been on the lot and have been test driven by bunch of people many times. I am REALLY hoping that my car will have as FEW miles on it as possible.... Thanks again!

Julez

If you put a deposit on a car that hasn't arrived at the dealer, they don't let other people test drive it, or the purpose of a deposit would be pointless. Congrats either way.

ABC

Congrats!

I believe the manual states around ~650miles for the break-in period. IMO, go easy for 1k miles and then have fun

OutlawsX

Get the ML and don't have to wait as long... it's worth it anyhows

Cornellian

Yea, ML would be SWEET but trying to stay in budget I think the standard audio system would be pretty satisfying, hopefully.

Technique

Dude, get the ML, it's less than a $1000 and you won't have to wait more than 1 month!!! You'll get your car fresh off the truck, with no miles on it...

socalJD

^^^^ +1. Definitely get the ML. You can play DVD audio/video discs, you get more power & upgraded speakers. If you went aftermarket, you'd spend helluva lot more just to match what ML will give you and still not have a 4yr warranty . . .

Cornellian

Hmmm...reconsidering! Do you guys know if I can play burn CDs on the STANDARD audio system (i.e Audio-CD, MP3 Format)?!?! I have an Ipod, so that should HOPEFULLY work, but I am not sure about BURNED CDs?!?

cmusic

Which dealer did you order from? I'm from eastern KY and I bought from Lexus of Lexington.

Cornellian

I ordered it from RiverCenter Lexus in Covington. Near Cincinnati, pretty much.

Bichon

Yes, I've had no problem with either cd-audio or mp3 collections burned to CD-Rs. I've even had good luck playing collections burned on CD-RW disks.

Redpaste

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Get the ML!! I completely regret not being able to get one, not allocated for the east coast. I-pods and other burned cd's, with folders inside the cd work fine.

Congrats on the purchase. Now all you have to do is stay off this forum, otherwise go broke.