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Old 10-02-07, 09:58 AM
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Here you go guys. You can probably talk your wife into the is-f now. There's a Niemans edition.

NM(R) 2008 LEXUS(R) IS F SPECIAL BUILD SEDAN The new 2008 Lexus IS F kicks luxury sedans into high performanceheaven. It delivers over 400 horsepower from its 5.0-liter V8 and can gofrom 0 to 60 in under 4.9 seconds. It has the world's first eight-speedSport Direct Shift gearbox and a specially engineered Vehicle DynamicsIntegrated Management (VDIM) system featuring a high-performance sportmode. This IS F "Special Build" features an Obsidian black exterior withperforated black leather trimmed sports seats, white accent stitching,unique steering wheel with white leather accents, front headrests embossedwith F logo, a hand-polished finish on the wheels, numbered Special Buildbadge and a Mark Levinson(R) state-of-the-art CD/DVD Premium Surround SoundAudio System with navigation and Bluetooth.

This special edition includes a half-day of pro-driver training in an IS F, compliments of Skip BarberRacing School, and travel and accommodations.

Available beginning Thursday,October 18, 2007 at 12:00 pm EDT. The number to call and order is1.888.747.4504. Don't be late. This NM edition is limited to only 50 cars. ($68,000; page 104)

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heh wow...68k for the nieman marcus edition...hm...I remember them doing it for the GS450h and I believe the cost was like 10k+ more than the standard one...so will that make the IS-F at 58k fully loaded?
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i wonder what color it will be on the outside

oh its black oops
Old 10-02-07, 10:29 AM
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mid to high 50s...for the isf...thats good news. it is considerably cheaper than its competitors. hopefully that will give it brownie points in comparison tests.
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What's the source that shows the $68k price? The press release on the Lexus site, http://www.lexus.com/isf/isf/isfneimanmarcus.html, does not show a price.
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What's the source that shows the $68k price? The press release on the Lexus site, http://www.lexus.com/isf/isf/isfneimanmarcus.html, does not show a price.

The price includes driving school, travel, and lodging.

"This special edition includes a half-day of pro-driver training in an IS F, compliments of Skip BarberRacing School, and travel and accommodations."

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Default NM® 2008 Lexus® IS F Special Build Sedan


NM® 2008 Lexus® IS F Special Build Sedan

Pure adrenaline, purely defined



Looking at the picture is enough to give you a head rush. The new 2008 Lexus IS F kicks luxury sedans into high performance heaven. It delivers over 400 heart-pounding horsepower and 350 lb-feet of torque from its 5.0-liter V8, and can take you from 0 to 60 in under 4.9 seconds. It has the world's first eight-speed Sport Direct Shift gearbox and a specially engineered Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system featuring a high-performance sport mode. And for 50 lucky customers, it will be yours.

This IS F "Special Build" features an Obsidian black exterior with perforated black leather trimmed sports seats, specially chosen white accent stitching, unique steering wheel with white leather accents, front headrests embossed with F logo, numbered Special Build badge and a Mark Levinson® state-of-the-art CD/DVD Premium Surround Sound Audio System with navigation and Bluetooth.

Of course, all IS F high-performance sedans feature unique quad tailpipes, Brembo brakes with cross-drilled rotors and 6-piston front calipers, and 19" forged alloy wheels, but for this limited edition the wheels have been hand-polished to a high luster. Your new IS F even includes a half-day of pro-driver training in an IS F,compliments of the Skip Barber Racing School and travel and accommodations.

Available beginning Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 12:00 pm EDT. The number to call and order is 1.888.747.4504.
CLICK : http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/si...s&icid=NMCB%5D
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Default PR: I'm Dreaming of a Fast Christmas

I'm Dreaming of a Fast Christmas
Lexus creates the Neiman Marcus IS F Special Build Sedan for Neiman Marcus' 2007 Christmas Book

Torrance CA - October 2, 2007 - The holidays are right around the corner and what better way to ring them in than with the ultimate holiday gift? The Neiman Marcus 2008 Lexus IS F Special Build Sedan debuts as this year's fantasy car in the renowned Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, the upscale retailer's wish book featuring the most luxurious gifts for the holidays.

The IS F is the fastest production car Lexus has ever built...so fast that the Neiman Marcus Special Build Sedan includes a personalized half-day of pro-driver training compliments of the Skip Barber Racing School. Owners will have the chance to take the high-performance vehicle to the limit¾learning real racing skills and experiencing what the IS F can do on and off the road.

Delivering more than 400 horsepower from its 5.0-liter V8, the IS F can go from 0 to 60 in under 4.9 seconds. It has the world's first eight-speed Sport Direct Shift gearbox and a specially engineered Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system featuring a high-performance sport mode. If the heart-pounding power and speed aren't enough, the Mark Levinson® state-of-the-art CD/DVD Premium Surround Sound Audio System with navigation and Bluetooth® technology will surely get the blood pumping.

Only 50 Neiman Marcus IS F special build sedans will be made. These limited edition vehicles will be among the very first IS Fs off the line and have an exclusive interior design of high-style black with white accent stitching. Each will feature a unique steering wheel with white leather accents, front headrests embossed with an F logo, hand-polished finish on the wheels and a sequentially numbered Special Build badge.

To place orders, customers may call toll free 1.888.747.4504, beginning at noon EDT on Oct. 18, 2007. This Neiman Marcus edition is offered exclusively in the Christmas Book and is priced at $68,000.**


About Lexus
Lexus has become synonymous with luxury since its introduction in 1989. By offering some of the finest quality luxury vehicles and providing benchmark customer service, Lexus has remained the top-selling luxury nameplate in the United States for seven years in a row. Lexus and its 223 dealers have repeatedly achieved high honors for both the products they sell and the customer service they provide.

About the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book
For millions, the annual launch of the Christmas Book has become the official start of the holiday season. First published in 1926 as a 16-page booklet, the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book was initially intended as a Christmas card to the store's best customers. Building on tradition through the years, the book has maintained its personal touch while evolving into a legendary source for alluring and mystical gifts.


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Neiman Marcus IS-F is $68K, so a good guess of a loaded "regular" IS-F would be about $65k ?
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Originally Posted by Robarapta
Neiman Marcus IS-F is $68K, so a good guess of a loaded "regular" IS-F would be about $65k ?
naw...the Neiman Marcus version of Lexus cost a whole lot more than a regular one.
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Not bad, NM GS 450h was around that price.

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Originally Posted by CrazyMPG
naw...the Neiman Marcus version of Lexus cost a whole lot more than a regular one.
Neiman Marcus GS450h was $65K, vs. about $61K for a loaded regular GS450h, so not a whole lot ...
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Originally Posted by Robarapta
By paying such a premium over the regular IS-F the buyer isn't even gonna get an exclusive exterior color or wheel style to set it apart? Sorry but I have to call it a ripoff.
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
By paying such a premium over the regular IS-F the buyer isn't even gonna get an exclusive exterior color or wheel style to set it apart? Sorry but I have to call it a ripoff.
maybe they get a ride on the ferris wheel.
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Very nice. I really do like the polished rims a lot more than the graphite wheels that will be stock on the non NM edition cars.


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