IS_Willie

You probably found those here: Halos for ISxxx I was just looking at that yesterday. It's kinda cool, but aside from what Gaugster said about the copy factor, it doesn't make sense to me to risk permanent damage on lights that are so expensive to replace.

Thanks very much for the extremely thorough explanation! The last line really summed it up for me, but I learned a bit about DI that I didn't know before.

I have a two week-old 250 that does the same thing. It sounds more like a valve train noise to me, and makes it sound like an old Toyota Corolla with 200k+ miles! I am put off by the noise, and was about to take it back to the dealer to inquire. Can anyone tell me how the Direct Injection makes a ticking noise like a sticky lifter? It is pretty pronounced with the hood down. I'll bet that it is really loud with the hood up! BTW... thanks for the original post bbruins2. The search button is the greatest!

Hey jules... so sorry to hear about your car! Mine is only two weeks old, and I know how I would feel. I can't help you with the body shops, but IMO, since your car is new, and I assume that the repairs will be covered by insurance, I would say take it to the dealer and get it done right. Good luck!

She's a beauty! The longer I have my 250, the more I appreciate the Lexus marque, as well as the amazing lines on the car and the level of comfort and enjoyment while driving. Welcome fellow Newb!

From everything I have heard, ceramic based tints are the way to go.

I can relate! It wasn't until after I posted that I realized just how little difference there is between the car in the article, and the IS I already own, aside from the REDICULOUS price!

I'm not sure about others, but my dealer said that they farm it out to an outside company.

Anyone seen this?? Extras only for the UK :o Why does the US always get stuff last?

Now, there's someone who has thought it through. Great suggestion! Would the calipers get too hot for applied stickers though?

Scorpio... welcome fellow newbie! That's a beautiful color. I especially like the fin on the back. I considered an immaculate '07 that very color before going with my '08 Black Sapphire. IMHO, it is easy to achieve a ricer look if you aren't careful when painting the calipers. I haven't looked closely at mine, but is there a Lexus name or logo on them? If so, I think that painting them gloss black, with just red lettering would look superb. That would make them pop, without looking over the top. Just my .02 Good luck with the choice, and be sure to post the 'after' pics!

You got that right. taking two spaces in SoCal is likely to get your car keyed.

Thanks Gaugster... I guess you are talking about the little tray thing that is just to the left of the steering wheel on the dash. I can't imagine that it would hold coins for too long under hard acceleration or cornering. The mileage I am very happy about. I gave up 100 horses going from my G35 to the IS, but it has been worth it for me. I am certainly going to look into the clear bra. My G had MANY stone hits in the front end.

Ya beat me to it!! Lots of people swear by Zainos. I use the wash, and a couple of their polishes, as well as the quick detailer. It has always served me well. It doesn't hurt that Lexus has some of the finest finishes in the industry tho! for tire dressing I use a gel made by Pinnacle, and for the leather I use Leatherique.

Yeah...I was in the finance office to sign the papers, and of course he was trying to get me to tack on all kinds of extras, some of which would have added another $200 to my payment! I declined all of those, and was just about to sign, when he turned his computer monitor toward me and said, "Well, how about for another $12/month we give you all PM included?". It took me about a nano-second to agree. I wanted to take it to the dealer for all the PMs, but I always balk at their prices. $12 for the term of the financing seemed a small price to pay. I am diligent about PM anyway, but this will help it not sting so much! ;)

My dealer experience at Lexus was a bit mixed. The guy I bought from was really green, and very nice, but not too sophisticated. I got there at 6pm, and didn't get home till almost 11pm. During the time I was there, it took till almost 8pm before there was any offer of refreshment. I will say though that the actual deal was very smooth. Their second offer, after my counter, was a really good one. They actually gave me a thousand more for my trade than I even asked for. (The car was pristine, and well maintained), however, I never was given a single business card, by anyone. My experience at the Infiniti dealer two years ago was so good that, for PM, I traveled the nearly 40 miles because they were so professional and accommodating. The GM wrote me after the sale, to congratulate me on the purchase, as did the guy I bought from, who also called after a few days to make sure that everything was going well with the car, and even sent me a Christmas card that year! I've heard from no one at Lexus yet... not even the guy I bought from, and he assured me that he was going to check in with me to make sure that everything was ok. We'll see what happens when I go in for my first PM on the Lexus. Keep in mind that the Infiniti I bought was two years pre-owned. The Lexus is brand new.

Hey mg... I can't speak to numbers 2 and 3, but I just bought my car, and in the process I asked what the rule was about service, because I have a great independent that I go to here in SoCal. The dealer said basically that as long as you have records to back up your periodic service, your warranty is good. That being said, I did add an additional $12/month to my payments, for which the dealer does all my PM with no further charge.

Thanks mucho! Thanks! I can imagine that the Matador Red with Cashmere would look outstanding!

Thanks for the greetings, and the tip BaddBoi. I guess I got lucky... the "Lexus" clear bra on the rear bumper came with the car! As for the carpet, I agree on the color. I can keep the Cashmere leather clean, but to have light carpeting would have been trouble.

That was the same issue for me... no rear shade. There were a couple of other colors that had the nav and the shade, but I opted for the color over the options.

Leatherique here. It is amazing stuff! Leatherique cleaners and conditioners No affiliation to the company... I just love the way it works. ;)

Thanks yellow! The push button is indeed very cool! I love not having to mess with a key for anything! As to mods... I may look into the clear bra. I tried to get the dealer to do it when I got the car, but he said that they farm it out to a contractor, and they were looking into a new company to do that. I'm just gonna drive her and enjoy for right now. I have been hearing that Cali is about to start clamping down on tinted windows again, and I don't want to risk the ticket right now. B)

Hello all... just wanted to introduce myself. On April 30, I traded my '04 Infiniti G35 in on a 2008 IS 250, and am I ever :D !! This is my first Lexus, new or otherwise. It is Black Sapphire Pearl, with Cashmere leather. (What an amazing combo!) Here's a couple of pics, cause I know I'll be asked! As you can see, no NAV, but it was between that and the color, and I chose the color.... (besides, I don't get lost too often! ;) ) Bill