2009 IS facelift (merged threads)
07-15-08, 07:36 PM
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Turn signals in the side mirrors??? ROFL... they gonna be soooo CHEEP NOW and COMMON 
good thing i waited to buy them 
SUCKAAASSSS!!!
good thing i waited to buy them SUCKAAASSSS!!!
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07-15-08, 08:15 PM
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Today I received the latest issue of Lexus magazine in the mail. On page 16 they talk about the 2009 Lexus SC Pebble Beach Edition and then have this to say about the 2009 IS:
"Also arriving soon: updates for the Lexus IS. Think turn signals in the side mirrors, a new front grille, 17- and 18-inch wheels, and fresh color options, plus Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) in the IS 250. Look for the 2009 IS in dealerships this September."
It doesn't say if these are all of the changes for 2009 or just some of them.
"Also arriving soon: updates for the Lexus IS. Think turn signals in the side mirrors, a new front grille, 17- and 18-inch wheels, and fresh color options, plus Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) in the IS 250. Look for the 2009 IS in dealerships this September."
It doesn't say if these are all of the changes for 2009 or just some of them.
I'm from Japan originally but was born and raised in the US and my uncle has been working for lexus from 1992 in Japan. He works in the senior level management and interacts a lot with the IS's chief Engineer. I just spoke with him on phone a few days back and according to him a new design is expected in 2 years, in 2010 as a 2011 model (I shouldn't be saying this here, but can't control myself!). He said the current IS is more like an experimental car and now Lexus has learned like crazy from this car. The next generation car is gonna be THE CAR, based on what he said and will also have improved interior space and steering feel. He didn't tell me anything more, I guess he's not sure if I'll go spreading stuff..LOL.. I can't wait now!!!! I own a IS300, will trade in when the next gen is out...guess it'll be worth 1K by then!
07-15-08, 08:21 PM
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He said the current IS is more like an experimental car and now Lexus has learned like crazy from this car. The next generation car is gonna be THE CAR, based on what he said and will also have improved interior space and steering feel. I can't wait now!!!! I own a IS300, will trade in when the next gen is out...guess it'll be worth 1K by then!
Now you got my hope way up there so you better be right, if not I swear...
We'll see, I am planning on trading in my '06 2IS for a second-year 3IS anyways (learned my lesson about not to get the first year model) so I am crossing my fingers.
07-15-08, 09:17 PM
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Found the changes for the 09 guys.. it was posted here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=366068&page=2
. I can't wait to see it (To bad I'll have to wait 2-3 years!).
07-15-08, 11:08 PM
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this is a very good sign, looks like the complete new redesign is going to be out in couple of years. I don't need to read a magazine to find that kind of detail I'm from Japan originally but was born and raised in the US and my uncle has been working for lexus from 1992 in Japan. He works in the senior level management and interacts a lot with the IS's chief Engineer. I just spoke with him on phone a few days back and according to him a new design is expected in 2 years, in 2010 as a 2011 model (I shouldn't be saying this here, but can't control myself!). He said the current IS is more like an experimental car and now Lexus has learned like crazy from this car. The next generation car is gonna be THE CAR, based on what he said and will also have improved interior space and steering feel. He didn't tell me anything more, I guess he's not sure if I'll go spreading stuff..LOL.. I can't wait now!!!! I own a IS300, will trade in when the next gen is out...guess it'll be worth 1K by then!
I'm from Japan originally but was born and raised in the US and my uncle has been working for lexus from 1992 in Japan. He works in the senior level management and interacts a lot with the IS's chief Engineer. I just spoke with him on phone a few days back and according to him a new design is expected in 2 years, in 2010 as a 2011 model (I shouldn't be saying this here, but can't control myself!). He said the current IS is more like an experimental car and now Lexus has learned like crazy from this car. The next generation car is gonna be THE CAR, based on what he said and will also have improved interior space and steering feel. He didn't tell me anything more, I guess he's not sure if I'll go spreading stuff..LOL.. I can't wait now!!!! I own a IS300, will trade in when the next gen is out...guess it'll be worth 1K by then!
07-16-08, 02:35 AM
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this is a very good sign, looks like the complete new redesign is going to be out in couple of years. I don't need to read a magazine to find that kind of detail I'm from Japan originally but was born and raised in the US and my uncle has been working for lexus from 1992 in Japan. He works in the senior level management and interacts a lot with the IS's chief Engineer. I just spoke with him on phone a few days back and according to him a new design is expected in 2 years, in 2010 as a 2011 model (I shouldn't be saying this here, but can't control myself!). He said the current IS is more like an experimental car and now Lexus has learned like crazy from this car. The next generation car is gonna be THE CAR, based on what he said and will also have improved interior space and steering feel. He didn't tell me anything more, I guess he's not sure if I'll go spreading stuff..LOL.. I can't wait now!!!! I own a IS300, will trade in when the next gen is out...guess it'll be worth 1K by then!
I'm from Japan originally but was born and raised in the US and my uncle has been working for lexus from 1992 in Japan. He works in the senior level management and interacts a lot with the IS's chief Engineer. I just spoke with him on phone a few days back and according to him a new design is expected in 2 years, in 2010 as a 2011 model (I shouldn't be saying this here, but can't control myself!). He said the current IS is more like an experimental car and now Lexus has learned like crazy from this car. The next generation car is gonna be THE CAR, based on what he said and will also have improved interior space and steering feel. He didn't tell me anything more, I guess he's not sure if I'll go spreading stuff..LOL.. I can't wait now!!!! I own a IS300, will trade in when the next gen is out...guess it'll be worth 1K by then!
07-16-08, 02:56 AM
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Sorry, not buying that at all. EVERY car maker and engineer says the exact same thing about their next model. This is standard business talk. They all have high hopes to make their next one "the best," but whether it actually comes to fruition or not is a whole other story. Again, every car maker talks high and makes it sound like the next one will be the one. They have to pump up the press and everyone else. History proves this. For example, they said the exact same thing about this IS... "the first one was the learning experience." It's all hype. Best to reserve judgement much closer to 2010 when details start leaking out.
My car is really dated big time, I have an IS300.