2011 LEXUS IS facelift
I'm torn about the new front bumper. The lower grille looks like it's missing something - looks like a big gaping hole in those pictures. The area around the fogs is pretty sweet though. I wonder what the front lip looks like.
Last edited by brociouz; Jul 16, 2010 at 02:00 PM.
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Absolutely shocking and disappointing! I can't believe Lexus would take such a risk by NOT brining out the 3IS next. Another facelift, only two years after the last one (unprecedented), is new territory for the company. Now this new update will have to be on sale for two more years, bringing the 3IS no sooner than MY 2013. That makes the 2IS one of the longest running production cars to come around in a long time. All this, from a cutting edge company? Again, very disappointing. I believe this to be a poor decision that will cost them in the longrun as other competitors bring out all-new bodies on a regular schedule. This is a half-assed move and I just lost a little respect for Lexus. Only positive is my car will not be outdated as fast, but that's a poor consolation. 
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i know what you mean. it kinda bugs me too, hopefully toms or vertex can construct something nice to fill it up. yeah the fogs are sick, to bad theres no projectors.
IMO, the ISC has the best front bumper ...
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This is nothing new for the IS line...... Lexus knows exactly what they are doing 
Keep in mind thet kept the SC430 around for 9 years total....
Again, if the keep the 2 Gen IS around for 7 years.. (more than likely)
It will continue to be a SOLID MODEL for the Lexus Brand!!!
Joe Z
Originally Posted by Joe Z
Guys & Gals...
Keep in mind the 1st Gen IS300 had a total 7 year run.. 1999 to 2005
5 years as a Lexus IS300 (2001 to 2005)
&
7 years under the Toyota Altezza Platform in Japan where it all began (1999 to 2005)
Regards,
Joe Z
Keep in mind the 1st Gen IS300 had a total 7 year run.. 1999 to 2005
5 years as a Lexus IS300 (2001 to 2005)
&
7 years under the Toyota Altezza Platform in Japan where it all began
(1999 to 2005)Regards,
Joe Z
Absolutely shocking and disappointing! I can't believe Lexus would take such a risk by NOT brining out the 3IS next. Another facelift, only two years after the last one (unprecedented), is new territory for the company. Now this new update will have to be on sale for two more years, bringing the 3IS no sooner than MY 2013. That makes the 2IS one of the longest running production cars to come around in a long time. All this, from a cutting edge company? Again, very disappointing. I believe this to be a poor decision that will cost them in the longrun as other competitors bring out all-new bodies on a regular schedule. This is a half-assed move and I just lost a little respect for Lexus. Only positive is my car will not be outdated as fast, but that's a poor consolation.
Again, if the keep the 2 Gen IS around for 7 years.. (more than likely)
It will continue to be a SOLID MODEL for the Lexus Brand!!!
Joe Z
My favorite update being IS350AWD is now available!!! 
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