K3RRYB

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it depends on the dealer. if they have some take-offs laying around then it would be simple for them and should be a-ok, but if its something they dont have in stock and need to order it'll be more difficult. IMO keep the '09 wheels. At first I didn't like them, but they actually are unique and very nice. Down the road if you don't like them you should be able to easily find someone on here to do a straight swap with you.

vboy418

I would try! GL

Kurtz

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The 09 wheels do have one advantage... if you take the car down near the beach the crustaceans won't attack it out of professional courtesy!

ber01

Thanks for all the replies guys!

I have seen them in person and just don't care for them. One thing I don't like is that they have more of an "aftermarket" look. I'm trying to keep more of a clean/professional look since I'm in the business world, which generally means stock with no modifications.

I definitely would not want them to swap them for used wheels off an 08. I guess the main question I have before going in is whether dealers can still order the wheels from past model years, and whether they typically have a few set sitting in stock?

K3RRYB

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Yes, the dealer can order you a new set of past model wheels. Sometimes dealers stock certain wheels, but usually do not keep them as a regular stocking item.

ucla_is25o

no.. at least it doesn't look like it to me. I see what you're saying, but I always found that those '08 rims bling like they're liquid metal chromeish type rims or something. they look like a darker than normal chrome metal, but seem to have similar effects as straight regular chrome rims when direct sunlight hits em. I've just never been a big fan of chrome rims in general.

ber01

ucla - got any pics of your obsidian 09 with the new 18"? never seen the wheels w/ black.

panda327

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i tried asking that ... they wont let me ... but i live in vancouver canada and dealerships here are ******s

speed_Demo

I tried to do the same request last weekend because my gf was trying to get an 09' IS350, the saleman on that day want 1k above invoice. We walk away from him, and then they called 3 days straight to get us back to the dealer.

So now i wont deal with that salesman, but my regular salesman trying to get me back. So they're desperate, it might be possible for you to get that kinda of request.

tex2670

of course they have "access" to them--if someone who owns a 2008 needs a replacement. The questions is whether they will give you the wheels. I doubt it, but bust they stones on it and tell them that you won't do the deal otherwise. See what happens.

Phil888

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Dude if i was around your area, i'll be glad to change your stocks with my 08' wheels.. I only used them for a couple of months and still brand freaking new.. lolz

ber01

Let me know if they end up doing it for her

panda327

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the 09 Wheels are pretty nice in person especially on obsidian.. if they dun let u have 08 .. i'm sure u'll grow in to the 09s

ber01

panda - do you have any pics of yours?

panda327

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