metal blaze Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hi everyone, I am a newbie to this forum and planning to get a new ride by 2008 summer/fall (yep, '08, not '07) and starting with my homework considering various options. Based on my initial impressions, I am very interested in IS 250 AWD. I know this might be a bit early, but are you aware of any rumors/confirmed reports for a potential IS facelift (either '08 or '09 model)? I am pretty sure that Acura TSX/TL & Audi A4 are going to have a complete re-design for 2009 models, and there are rumors for a BMW 3-series facelift for 2009 model as well. Any news on Lexus IS yet? Thanks in advance for your inputs. Cheers, - M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Condition Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hi everyone,I am a newbie to this forum and planning to get a new ride by 2008 summer/fall (yep, '08, not '07) and starting with my homework considering various options. Based on my initial impressions, I am very interested in IS 250 AWD. I know this might be a bit early, but are you aware of any rumors/confirmed reports for a potential IS facelift (either '08 or '09 model)? I am pretty sure that Acura TSX/TL & Audi A4 are going to have a complete re-design for 2009 models, and there are rumors for a BMW 3-series facelift for 2009 model as well. Any news on Lexus IS yet? Thanks in advance for your inputs. Cheers, - M Personally I doubt it since they just got a redesign for '06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal blaze Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 Personally I doubt it since they just got a redesign for '06. Thanks -- but as far as I know, 2006 BMW 3-series was also a complete re-design and is *almost* certain to get a facelift for the 2009 model. So, I guess I won't be terribly surprised if Lexus follows the same path IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnginePassion Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Lexus does it every 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal blaze Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 Lexus does it every 5 years. I beg to differ -- not sure if your statement holds for *all* the Lexus models, but here is the data on the LS model: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_LS - 1st gen LS was introduced in 1989, and there was a facelift in 1993. - 2nd gen LS was introduced in 1995, and there was a facelift in 1998. - 3rd gen LS was introduced in 2001, and there was a facelift in 2004. - 4th gen LS was introduced in 2007, and not sure (if and) when there will be a facelift. Off course, I did not find any facelift information on the 1st gen IS model: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_IS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOOL IS350 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 It may be little minor changes here and there, but i really doubt any big design changes. Little changes can make a big diffrence in the looks of a car though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 They replace the model every 5 or so years but they do refreshes every 3 or so. Its not outside the realm of possibility 09 would see a minor facelift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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