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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 06:43 PM
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Cool Just Bought A New IS



I am new to Lexus both in general and as a fan. I always viewed them as a luxury version of Toyotas (which obviously they are) but in a sense of boring and practical (except the LFA of course).

I had a 2013 Camry which I loved and was very practical for my 84 mile daily total commute.

Anyway, after a promotion and trying to get over this chick, I decided to do something big for myself, a new car was much better than renting a Ferrari for a weekend.

Several annoying dealerships later, I ended up at Lexus. Test drove an IS250 F Sport. Fell in love. I wanted that exact one.

3 Hours of annoying paperwork later. I have it !!!!!



I'm very excited and honestly I am surprised with this car, the handling is fantastic, the interior is amazing, I absolutely love it. I am so surprised. My family has had BMWs for a while and I feel my car has higher quality than my fathers 5 series...

Anyway, I need to ask, as a new owner, what should I know or set up with the car?

I've already set up my phone/bluetooth, car now reads text messages, etc. Downloaded the Lexus Enform app, but I don't see how it links to the car?

Added my home address into the nav.. am I missing anything else?
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 06:46 PM
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you are forgetting.... to post up a pic! Lets see it!

congratulations on the new car
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 06:51 PM
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Congrats on the new car... I was in your shoes not even two months ago... brand new IS is amazing! Enjoy it! And as coldsoda said, post some pics!
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 07:00 PM
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Congrats... I got the IS350 Fsport just three days ago. I was reluctant on going to a Lexus dealer but am I glad that I did and drove this car... Absolute blast to drive with the 8spd trans and the handling is very nice....

Enjoy your new ride.. Good choice
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ModehcepeD
Congrats on the new car... I was in your shoes not even two months ago... brand new IS is amazing! Enjoy it! And as coldsoda said, post some pics!

Oh how could I forget. Below is the first picture I took after I test drove it. Pre-Tint. Had the dealership tint the windows for me before leaving.



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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 07:11 PM
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Very nice, good choice on the color!
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 07:25 PM
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Congrats! I recently got my IS as well. I love this car everything about it. The chassis and handling is so well done. I came from a modded evolution 8 with great handling. Definitely two different car but this point in my life the Lexus fits me better. I don't miss the evo one bit! Take care of her!
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Reppic27
Oh how could I forget. Below is the first picture I took after I test drove it. Pre-Tint. Had the dealership tint the windows for me before leaving.



Nice ride congratulations.
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 08:26 PM
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Very nice!

Welcome and congrats!

I have a feeling you'll soon have a few more girls you'll need to get over - haha.
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 03:21 PM
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Welcome, and congrats on your new Lexus! You'll love the drive!
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 05:49 PM
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Congrats! Great looking car.
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Reppic27


I am new to Lexus both in general and as a fan. I always viewed them as a luxury version of Toyotas (which obviously they are) but in a sense of boring and practical (except the LFA of course).

I had a 2013 Camry which I loved and was very practical for my 84 mile daily total commute.

Anyway, after a promotion and trying to get over this chick, I decided to do something big for myself, a new car was much better than renting a Ferrari for a weekend.

Several annoying dealerships later, I ended up at Lexus. Test drove an IS250 F Sport. Fell in love. I wanted that exact one.

3 Hours of annoying paperwork later. I have it !!!!!



I'm very excited and honestly I am surprised with this car, the handling is fantastic, the interior is amazing, I absolutely love it. I am so surprised. My family has had BMWs for a while and I feel my car has higher quality than my fathers 5 series...

Anyway, I need to ask, as a new owner, what should I know or set up with the car?

I've already set up my phone/bluetooth, car now reads text messages, etc. Downloaded the Lexus Enform app, but I don't see how it links to the car?

Added my home address into the nav.. am I missing anything else?
congrats on the new car... I just picked up the same car on 6/30 but the 350 f Sport...

Dealerships tint windows? or was it a special that only your local dealer does?
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Reppic27
Oh how could I forget. Below is the first picture I took after I test drove it. Pre-Tint. Had the dealership tint the windows for me before leaving.



I picked one up a week ago, what dealership is that, kinda looks like JM Lexus, where i went.

the only thing i like on mine better, is the rims. (non fsport) everythng else, you win but the price was right so I had to take it. beautiful car. enjoy.


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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 02:14 PM
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Congrats on the upgrade! Enjoy in good health
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 11:20 AM
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Congrats on your car...
Keep it clean & fresh
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