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Old Mar 12, 2025 | 02:30 PM
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Only broke 3 laws on the way home.
Old Mar 12, 2025 | 02:33 PM
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Only three laws? That's not too bad. Get those break in miles in! Congratulations.

Post more closeup pictures of the wheels in and out of the shadows if you can.
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Old Mar 12, 2025 | 02:36 PM
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Will post more later but here’s one I have already.
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Old Mar 12, 2025 | 03:09 PM
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Ultracongrats!! I’m never giving up Enkeis, but I do wish my calipers were more visible. I’m digging these wheels.

Car looks awesome!
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Old Mar 12, 2025 | 04:59 PM
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There was a yellow special edition on the lot so I’ll be sharing the road with someone out there.
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Old Mar 12, 2025 | 05:01 PM
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Congrats! You're going to love it!

627 mile break in period, 1K miles first oil change, 5K miles oil change, every 5K after that.
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Old Mar 12, 2025 | 05:26 PM
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6.4 MPG and you aren't even hooning it yet. I guess some people just have the gene. I'm going to have to drive harder!

On a serious note, congratulations and welcome! Looking forward to reading the stories of all the glorious fun you'll be having in and with the car!
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Old Mar 13, 2025 | 07:55 PM
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Thought y’all might appreciate this text from my wife this morning. I had an Audi A8.
Old Mar 19, 2025 | 07:36 PM
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That is great- I just got a 2024 last week, in the same color combo and really like the 2025 BBS wheels you have. Much beefier looking than the BBS on my car.

And your wife's text- so funny! The morning cold start of these cars sounds so nice. My kids can't get over how the car sounds- before I got the car they were wondering why I was buying a Lexus "like grandma and grandpa have", and now they know why and can't get enough of the car. They love the V8 sounds (and power) as much as I do, and want nothing to do with electric cars- ha
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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 07:58 PM
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Guy at the car wash yesterday said “That’s the most exotic Lexus I’ve ever seen”. The wheels are great because the spokes give me room to reach inside and clean the interior drum.
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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Brookspw
Guy at the car wash yesterday said “That’s the most exotic Lexus I’ve ever seen”. The wheels are great because the spokes give me room to reach inside and clean the interior drum.
Yes- that is great!

To me the "optional" BBS wheels should have looked like yours from the start of the IS 500- they do look more special than mine. The 2024 and before BBS are "OK", but look they'd be more like a standard rim vs anything optional
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Old Mar 20, 2025 | 07:57 PM
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It's beautiful, enjoy. Got mine about 2 months ago and I am loving every minute of driving it.
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Old Mar 22, 2025 | 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Andrewis500
My kids can't get over how the car sounds- before I got the car they were wondering why I was buying a Lexus "like grandma and grandpa have", and now they know why and can't get enough of the car. They love the V8 sounds (and power) as much as I do, and want nothing to do with electric cars- ha
LOL!!! Great story! The power of that VeeeEighty goodness. 😎💙
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Old Mar 23, 2025 | 07:13 PM
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Congrats and welcome
beautiful. really liking the 25 wheels
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