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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 04:34 AM
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Does anyone know if the MY15 is 350 have any changes ? Any new colors ? And so When will it arrive ?

I think 2014 came out in April ? If so it is couple months away ?

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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 09:07 AM
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No, 2014 came out in July.
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 09:11 AM
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No, 2014 came out in July.
Thank you, so there is like 5 more months before 2015 release. I don't know if they have any new color for the MY 15.

I called Lexus, and they said scheduled for July to August arrival, usually around Fall....
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 10:54 AM
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I know I'm currently in the same boat.. long story short Lexus is agreeing to buy back my car & I'm not sure if I should just buy another 2014 IS F SPORT or wait until june july and get the 2015 Model I just really hope that the 2015 will have that new remote touch thing!
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Originally Posted by Whitigir
Does anyone know if the MY15 is 350 have any changes ? Any new colors ? And so When will it arrive ?

I think 2014 came out in April ? If so it is couple months away ?

Thank you
Originally Posted by dojoman
No, 2014 came out in July.
Reviews from journalists and my own static review came out in April of 2013 when I visited Torrance/Irvine.

A handful were actually sold in June including my own dealer, but yes the majority began in July

Originally Posted by Whitigir
Thank you, so there is like 5 more months before 2015 release. I don't know if they have any new color for the MY 15.

I called Lexus, and they said scheduled for July to August arrival, usually around Fall....
Eh we usually just call it Third Quater in this case

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And for the record I've been fighting for those memories seats on the F-Sport. While not confirmed, when asked this last time, I was given a smile
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 01:10 PM
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Arrow For F Sport USA spec..

Ultrasonic Blue Mica should make it back into the color pallet for F Sport

Pretty sure I lost the Fog Light battle (again)

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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Reviews from journalists and my own static review came out in April of 2013 when I visited Torrance/Irvine.

A handful were actually sold in June including my own dealer, but yes the majority began in July



Eh we usually just call it Third Quater in this case

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And for the record I've been fighting for those memories seats on the F-Sport. While not confirmed, when asked this last time, I was given a smile
Awesome, that would be the correct thing to have, as adjusting one sitting and mirrors are a PITA...Almost went with Q50 when I heard of the lack of this feature. Then I told myself, have I gotten lazier as I was spoiled with the RX lol......

Also, I would love to hear News about the MY15 on April.....would be shocked with a review hah. Thanks for the info.

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Ultrasonic Blue Mica should make it back into the color pallet for F Sport

Pretty sure I lost the Fog Light battle (again)

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That will be Sweet, I love that Blue, and the Ultra White..but that blue does it better everywhere.
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Whitigir
Awesome, that would be the correct thing to have, as adjusting one sitting and mirrors are a PITA...Almost went with Q50 when I heard of the lack of this feature. Then I told myself, have I gotten lazier as I was spoiled with the RX lol......

Also, I would love to hear News about the MY15 on April.....would be shocked with a review hah. Thanks for the info.

That will be Sweet, I love that Blue, and the Ultra White..but that blue does it better everywhere.
Your telling me. I regret not getting memory seats on my 2IS every day. I had the perfect driving position, let someone drive the car a few years ago, and to this day I have not found it again - drives me crazy. Next car I get HAS TO have memory.
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Production of the 3IS started early for the 2014 model year in March of 2013, they didn't start showing up at dealerships until early May I believe.

I expect the model year 2014's to have a longer than typical production run, with 2015 production starting at the more typical August changeover. I wouldn't expect to see any 2015's hitting dealership lots until mid-September at the earliest.

Don't quote me on that.

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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Lange
Production of the 3IS started early for the 2014 model year in March of 2013, they didn't start showing up at dealerships until early May I believe.

I expect the model year 2014's to have a longer than typical production run, with 2015 production starting at the more typical August changeover. I wouldn't expect to see any 2015's hitting dealership lots until mid-September at the earliest.

Don't quote me on that.

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Agreed: Typical Lexus factory turnover has always been August.. With new MY arriving by end of Sept.

Only time this didn't happen recently, was with the 2013 GS.. Launched Feb 2012.
Which sold for a whopping 20+ months as a MY13 here in the USA / Canada regions.
Finally, the MY14's started showing up this past Sept./Oct.

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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Quoted for truth... Agreed: Typical Lexus factory turnover has always been August.. With new MY arriving by end of Sept. Only time this didn't happen recently, was with the 2013 GS.. Launched Feb 2012. Which sold for a whopping 20+ months as a MY13 here in the USA / Canada regions. Finally, the MY14's started showing up this past Sept./Oct. ~ Joe Z
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When should we expect official info about MY15? I'm currently torn between ordering now to get the car in June or wait for the official announcements and order the 2015 for fall... Anyone?

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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Ultrasonic Blue Mica should make it back into the color pallet for F Sport

Pretty sure I lost the Fog Light battle (again)

~ Joe Z
This is pretty great news, now I just have to work out how I will do this with my lease ending in late July. I really don't want to extend my lease so I may go without a car for a month or two (entirely doable for me.)
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 12:33 PM
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How about F-Sport WITH REAL LEATHER and not that Nu-Luxe crap.

This is what I am waiting for....
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Aeromotive
When should we expect official info about MY15? I'm currently torn between ordering now to get the car in June or wait for the official announcements and order the 2015 for fall... Anyone?
I would estimate that we'll get information about the 2015 model in June. This is assuming that the 2015 model gets released in July similar to the 2014 model (as mentioned by dojoman above).

It's really a personal decision on your part. Are you satisfied with everything offered on the 2014 model or are you looking for some particular improvements, variations, etc. for the 2015 model?

Are you willing to wait roughly 3 months (April, May, June) to feed your curious mind about the changes for the 2015 model?

Lastly, you have to consider which is financially better for you or within your budget range. If the changes don't appeal to you, maybe you'll be able to pick up a 2014 model at a better price closer to the launch of the 2015 model.

My recommendation would be to wait, especially since we are only a few months away, but if you're getting some amazing deal right now.. jump aboard my friend! No harm in that.

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