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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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I like how the new IS convertible looks but I'm for info from people that already own one before I make a decision to buy or not..

Anyone here have one? Or know someone that does?
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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thanks that helps lol
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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some of the bulbs on the isc is not the same as the sedans... found that out... fogs are h11, the vanity mirror lites are festoon... and other little things...

hope that helps you
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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I like the look with the top down and the fact that there is no B pillar. Haven't seen one in person with the top up. For me, I don't like the sun hitting me in the face, so I usually pass on verts.
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Originally Posted by boosted475
I like how the new IS convertible looks but I'm for info from people that already own one before I make a decision to buy or not..

Anyone here have one? Or know someone that does?
Welcome to the Club, Johnny!

I did a review of the car. Check it out.

First Impressions: Lexus IS350 Convertible test drive...

Personally, I like it.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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Seen several, I'll pass.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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dang they do look quite odd. The only thing i liked about them is that it came with that ultrasonic looking blue paint x/. wish they had that for the cool IS x50
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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Saw one in a showroom last week.

I think they look great (top down).
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
some of the bulbs on the isc is not the same as the sedans... found that out... fogs are h11, the vanity mirror lites are festoon... and other little things...

hope that helps you
cool if I do get one I can reuse the HIDs from the fogs in my RL
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by boosted475
I like how the new IS convertible looks but I'm for info from people that already own one before I make a decision to buy or not..

Anyone here have one? Or know someone that does?

I own one, and there is another guy on here who got one also. what do you wanna know?

i didnt have a lexus before so i cannot compare the 4door to mine. I really wanted the 4door but everyone and their grandma has one here in hawaii so when i seen the vert available i copped it.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Welcome to the Club, Johnny!

I did a review of the car. Check it out.

First Impressions: Lexus IS350 Convertible test drive...

Personally, I like it.
Awesome review! Thanks!!
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Watch, once the vert gets a bodykit and people start dropping it on coils and rims...everyone gonna be OMG it looks soo nice
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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^^^ I agree I can't wait to see it with a proper setup
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Hello there, I have one. I love that people feel the need to actually take the time and reply, saying they dont want one or theyll pass....who cares? Its a new member, why not show manners?

Anyways, I had some reservations about the car before I picked it up. It is a little long, and the wheel gap killed me, so i had the car lowered. Even with it lowered, I dont feel as if it handles as well as the sedan, I wanted something different, but I love Lexus products, and I didnt want to lease the same car. Only other option for me was an Audi A5, which I love...but they wanted a kings ransom for it.

Overall, I have loved every minute of this car. There are always going to be small things about cars that people might dislike, but they are trying to market it to billions of people. One day when I win the lotto I will buy my ferrari lol.

If you need anything else let me know, as you can tell there are many members willing to help out.
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