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What is this discussion about? Lexus IS 250, Lexus IS 350, Sedan


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Re: wind noise in IS250 [ajmtbm] by 1der
May 22, 2007 (3:18 am)
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Replying to: ajmtbm (May 14, 2007 4:21 pm)

So did you try it? I understand there will be wind noise, but this sound is almost deafening!! I do plan to talk w/ dealer about it.
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Re: wind noise in IS250 [1der] by ajmtbm
May 22, 2007 (4:22 pm)
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Replying to: 1der (May 22, 2007 3:18 am)

yes, it is very loud and very annoying. open another window even a bit and it will disappear.
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buying tips? by fastgst
May 23, 2007 (7:46 pm)
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I located a car in the color and options I wanted, worked out a price via e-mail. Now I am going to look at it tomorrow but I am going out of town the next day for a week.
 
If I like this car (can't see why not), should I pay a small deposit to have them hold it for a week until I get back? I have a pre-approved loan, but papers are still in the mail, unless lexus finance can match it? Is there anything bad about financing through Lexus vs Capital One?
 
One more question, do they accept downpayment paid with credit card.. or should I go make a cashier check or bring a check?
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Re: buying tips? [fastgst] by loucopits
May 24, 2007 (11:37 am)
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Replying to: fastgst (May 23, 2007 7:46 pm)

Our local dealer was quite willing to put a $1,000 deposit on a credit card, and held the IS250 for us.
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Re: The Next Lexus IS! [drfill] by trackstarr
May 24, 2007 (3:22 pm)
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Replying to: drfill (Apr 06, 2004 9:54 am)

You are correct.
 
I love that Lexus has finally decided to flex their muscles. Why should people only have to settle for M3, RS4's, C-class AMG's???
 
Shouldn't there be a car that is just as quick as those but also provide a reliability record that is impeccable.
 
And for any player-haters....NO the Lexus IS (be it an IS-F, 350, 250, whatever) is no Toyota. There is nothing in the Toyota showroom that is based off of this platform.
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Re: buying tips? [fastgst] by carnaught
May 24, 2007 (5:46 pm)
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Replying to: fastgst (May 23, 2007 7:46 pm)

If I like this car (can't see why not), should I pay a small deposit to have them hold it for a week until I get back? I have a pre-approved loan, but papers are still in the mail, unless lexus finance can match it? Is there anything bad about financing through Lexus vs Capital One?
  
One more question, do they accept downpayment paid with credit card.. or should I go make a cashier check or bring a check?

 
Dealers in general will accept a deposit to hold a car via credit card. If you have a rewards program or other benefit in using your cc, some dealers like mine will allow you up to $5K of payment of your car using the cc.
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Keeping cashmere clean by fastgst
May 24, 2007 (11:27 pm)
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I just got my cashmere interior IS250 today, carpets looks nice but any idea how I can keep the floor mat clean? It's light enough and seems prone to show all kinds of stains.
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Re: Keeping cashmere clean [fastgst] by carnaught
May 25, 2007 (8:34 am)
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Replying to: fastgst (May 24, 2007 11:27 pm)

I just got my cashmere interior IS250 today, carpets looks nice but any idea how I can keep the floor mat clean? It's light enough and seems prone to show all kinds of stains.
 
What I do with light color interior mats is one of a few things. Choice one: I buy small (rear type) clear floor mats and place them under where my feet go. Choice two: buy aftermarket custom fit mats either the color of the exterior (if medium or dark) or a darker color that's in the interior. The third choice is to shampoo your mats every 2-3 months.
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Re: Keeping cashmere clean [carnaught] by fastgst
May 25, 2007 (8:54 am)
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Replying to: carnaught (May 25, 2007 8:34 am)

 
OK I was also thinking of the clear floor mat overlay on top just for the driver side. Would you also put scrotch guard kind of thing on the factory carpets?
 
Any idea how to protect the tan leather.. I heard Lexol is good, I want to apply something now. (didn't buy the dealers expensive plan, want to DIY) I bought the car and alot of it is due to a nice posh interior
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Re: Keeping cashmere clean [fastgst] by carnaught
May 25, 2007 (10:02 am)
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Replying to: fastgst (May 25, 2007 8:54 am)

OK I was also thinking of the clear floor mat overlay on top just for the driver side. Would you also put scrotch guard kind of thing on the factory carpets?
  
Any idea how to protect the tan leather.. I heard Lexol is good, I want to apply something now. (didn't buy the dealers expensive plan, want to DIY) I bought the car and alot of it is due to a nice posh interior

 
I'd put clear mats over both front mats. I find that the front passenger carpets got dirtier than my driver's carpet. For this reason, consider two in the back as well.
 
Factory carpets clean pretty well without guards or protectants placed on them. For that matter, so does the leather.

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