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07-16-08, 02:59 AM

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How about confirming with your uncle if/when the coupe/convertible will be released?

I can try dude but won't be speaking to him anytime soon though, probably in 2-3 weeks!

07-16-08, 04:08 AM

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If the new front bumper fits my 07, then i'm going to switch up to get the projector fogs. they should have come that way from the beginning, imo.

oh and that'll get rid of my nasty license plate holes

07-16-08, 06:34 AM

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Dammit its coming in Truffle Mica! I'm so pist right now!

07-16-08, 06:58 AM

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Hmmmmm.............. 16" wheels now standard on the IS250? Maybe Lexus got tired of complaints about the stiff ride? Or maybe they'll just never be seen in the US (like the 17" wheels on RWD models)!

07-16-08, 06:59 AM

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A quick google image search finds these for Lexus truffle mica and lexus ecru leather-

http://www.tuningnews.net/news/08020...tion-hr-02.jpg

http://www.familycar.com/roadtests/L...tSeats2-md.jpg

07-16-08, 07:00 AM

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Hmmmmm.............. 16" wheels now standard on the IS250? Maybe Lexus got tired of complaints about the stiff ride? Or maybe they'll just never be seen in the US (like the 17" wheels on RWD models)!

That's the Canadian change list, don't count on some things being the same for the US.... (the moonroof is a lot more optional in Canada for example- something I _wish_ were true in the US...same with the 16' wheels and some other optioning)

07-16-08, 07:46 AM

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... a new design is expected in 2 years, in 2010 as a 2011 model...

Thanks for sharing the info!

Sounds like the 2IS will last as long as the 1st gen.

07-16-08, 08:21 AM

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Is it just me or does that spec sheet really say 26 MPG CTY / 37 MPG HWY for the 2009 IS350 gas mileage? That's a crazy improvement if that holds true

07-16-08, 08:27 AM

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Is it just me or does that spec sheet really say 26 MPG CTY / 37 MPG HWY for the 2009 IS350 gas mileage? That's a crazy improvement if that holds true

yea I just saw that too....but the gas tank is smaller. it says its gonna be a 14 gallon as opposed to the current 17 gallon tank.

07-16-08, 08:31 AM

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Woah!
26mpg City / 37mpg HWY for the 09 IS350

Sold!

07-16-08, 08:55 AM

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Yeah, gotta be something weird there... can't see how they manage a 20-30% mileage improvement when no other spec on the engine or transmission changed at all.. I'm guessing some kinda typo or possibly this is more canadian info.

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07-16-08, 09:04 AM

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Is it just me or does that spec sheet really say 26 MPG CTY / 37 MPG HWY for the 2009 IS350 gas mileage? That's a crazy improvement if that holds true

Those are in Imperial gallon, not US gallon.