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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Slick85
Can someone explain to me, I see there is one cup holder in the middle of the console of the IS....where is the 2nd front cup holder locateD?
The arm rest slides back, and you can put another cup there.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by A.C Milan
seems I'm the only one who cares about the new 17".




here you go, GFM too they look smaller

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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz




here you go, GFM too they look smaller
The spokes seem slightly rounder (nicer) that's about only difference I see on the 17's. Thanks for clearing it up with the pic.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz




here you go, GFM too they look smaller

YAY for GFM!!!!!!! I am so glad they kept it Thanks for posting this!
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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The rear bumper now looks like the new MB C300's and C350's. The taillights make the car kind of look like an ES.. lika momma car.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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Did The Key Fob Change For 2009??
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Did The Key Fob Change For 2009??
Only for the IS350, which gets "The Card"...
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BounceNY
The arm rest slides back, and you can put another cup there.
Ahh, thanks! I wonder why they didnt just do a conventional cup holder configuration.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 02:36 AM
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the rims dun look that ugly wen its paired with black which is what i ordered

and with a spoiler.... and wen its lowered... with gfx kit it matches pretty well
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by panda327

the rims dun look that ugly wen its paired with black which is what i ordered

and with a spoiler.... and wen its lowered... with gfx kit it matches pretty well
I agree. The black does add a different touch to the new style and looks better than previously posted white color.

Although I would still prefer the previous style with gun metal.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 07:23 AM
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If you ordered black make sure you take the car as is when it comes, before they do any prep work, unless you want them to add complimentary swirl marks on your brand new black paint lol
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by panda327

the rims dun look that ugly wen its paired with black which is what i ordered

and with a spoiler.... and wen its lowered... with gfx kit it matches pretty well


I would argue that it's just the angle of that photo that makes the wheels look better. Because there are some other photos out there of SGM for 2009, and the wheels still look absolutely hideous. Now granted SGM isn't black, but it's close enough to give you an idea.

I do agree, however, that the spoiler makes it look better in the rear. I never liked the OEM spoiler much, but for 2009, it seems to balance out the tail lights better. Without it, the tail lights look ridiculous.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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I wish we'd get some type of confirmation about revised suspension/steering. Here's another comment about it, direct from Lexus (Toyota) on their own blog. Yet no confirmation of it from people who drove cars at Taste of Lexus or elsewhere...

I'm beginning to think even Toyota is putting out false info...

scroll to the bottom of the entry...
http://blog.toyota.com/2008/09/a-peek-at-2009.html
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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hmmm i wonder if those side mirrors are the same size as the F's
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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i saw a Nissan Rogue earlier today and the wheels reminded me of the 09s .. Suddenly i'm having thoughts of getting the 08s instead





VS...

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