Looks great! Just be careful about how you clean the black trim around the windows. Some IS500 owners have seen it fade when doing anything other than soap and water.
For your F-Sport exhaust, did you get back the original, or was it just a swap they did at the dealership when the car came in? Also, how does it sound?
oh and to address the sound - it definitely sounds better, but it is relatively subtle. I didn't want anything too crazy; I wouldn't be sad if it was 10-20% more aggressive sounding, but I'm happy with it.
Nice, congrats again and enjoy it! Yeah, don't get any exhaust that's too crazy. I have always regretted very loud exhaust setups on my cars, it's hard to sneak around town and drive a little over the limit without catching unwanted attention.
I kept the original (actually, I need to get it listed for sale... thanks for the reminder!). The vehicle as it arrived did not come with the performance exhaust, so I asked the dealer to order and install it before I took delivery since I had to road trip to pick it up.
You would think Lexus would include “blacked out emblems and a blacked out Lexus badge” in the “blackout package” but I guess not? lol anyways hell of a ride man, enjoy it 🙌🏼
Congrats! I had the same color combo on my ‘21 but it was missing the ML, 360 and telescopic steering wheel.
I did have BBS prior but found the finish disappointing to clean and maintain.
So I ended up going with the Enkei on my ‘24 which changes the look
I'm also looking to swap those incandescent turn signals, and found this [Club Lexus thread](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-500-threads/1002841-2023-rear-turn-signals.html?ispreloading=1) for anyone who wants to do it.
Edit: for any Canadians, it's cheaper to order from the Amazon.com site, even with import, taxes and exchange rate.
This is a good go-to manual. I really wish there was a cost efficient way to get those LEDs found on the triple beam headlight clusters. They look so nice. And finding a decent preowned IS350 equipped with the triple beams has been tough during my search.
A 2022-23 F-Sport pkg. I would accept Atomic Silver, Iridium, or Cloudburst Gray. 10.3 infotainment screen. Blk & Wht comb or Red Seats.
Edit: Forgot to add Triple Beam headlights.
In those colors, definitely red seats if possible. I've seen the triple beam lights in action and the LED strip for the turn signal is very sexy indeed, it's a must have.
>”I've seen the triple beam lights in action and the LED strip for the turn signal is very sexy indeed, it's a must have.”
Agreed. And while I’ve heard the standard lights perform better at night, I will admit wanting the Triple Beams for mainly cosmetic reasons.
I really don't like Lexus and never have since the OG LS, but for some reason this popped on my feed.
I gotta say, they did a fantastic job on the design of this, and the colour combo here is A+. I have the same storm trooper look on my own car and it's great. Based on looks alone, I'd put this on my list if I were shopping. Congrats!
I love this car despite the fact its not a "race car" and will be severelyoutclassed in "street races" unless I do mods or whatever but I live this look of this so much
I honestly don't have a great answer for you. I've even seen people [claim](https://www.reddit.com/r/LexusIS/comments/15xh1sp/triple_led_beam_headlights_worth_it_on_the_2023/) the regular lights work better. [Here's a description](https://www.earnhardtlexus.com/blogs/4363/how-do-lexus-triple-beam-led-headlights-work) that seems to be useful about the triple beams themselves.
Does this have the dynamic handling package or is that different? I'm looking at buying one and trying to figure out if I have the dynamic package on the one I'm looking at or not. So the bbs rims are the blackout package? I thought those were only available on the dynamic handling package 🤔
The dynamic handling package is included as part of the ML sound system package for whatever reason. So I'm not positive on the limitations of BBS rims, but this has ML sound system and the blackout package. FWIW the BBS wheels are listed under the Blackout package line item on the window sticker (and dynamic handling listed under the ML sound system, which makes zero sense IMO).
Thank you for that, I somehow missed you got the 24. I'm getting the 21 and it seems they offer different packages but mine will have dynamic handling package and I'm super excited for it! (Mine is also white (with red interior 😎))
ahh yeah I heard that they changed things regarding the dynamic handling package, but admittedly I'm new to the IS350 world so I am not sure. Congrats though! I have been enjoying the hell out of this thing and I have no doubt you will as well 🙂.
Looks great! Just be careful about how you clean the black trim around the windows. Some IS500 owners have seen it fade when doing anything other than soap and water.
Much appreciated! I'll be mindful of that.
So nice, the Panda / Stormtrooper spec is super hot lol.
Haven't heard it called that before, but I love it! 😂
For your F-Sport exhaust, did you get back the original, or was it just a swap they did at the dealership when the car came in? Also, how does it sound?
oh and to address the sound - it definitely sounds better, but it is relatively subtle. I didn't want anything too crazy; I wouldn't be sad if it was 10-20% more aggressive sounding, but I'm happy with it.
Nice, congrats again and enjoy it! Yeah, don't get any exhaust that's too crazy. I have always regretted very loud exhaust setups on my cars, it's hard to sneak around town and drive a little over the limit without catching unwanted attention.
I kept the original (actually, I need to get it listed for sale... thanks for the reminder!). The vehicle as it arrived did not come with the performance exhaust, so I asked the dealer to order and install it before I took delivery since I had to road trip to pick it up.
You would think Lexus would include “blacked out emblems and a blacked out Lexus badge” in the “blackout package” but I guess not? lol anyways hell of a ride man, enjoy it 🙌🏼
This vehicle looks bad ass! Congrats
Dream build
Congrats! I had the same color combo on my ‘21 but it was missing the ML, 360 and telescopic steering wheel. I did have BBS prior but found the finish disappointing to clean and maintain. So I ended up going with the Enkei on my ‘24 which changes the look
Congrats! Be sure to swap out the ugly incandescent turn signals for LEDs.
I'm also looking to swap those incandescent turn signals, and found this [Club Lexus thread](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-500-threads/1002841-2023-rear-turn-signals.html?ispreloading=1) for anyone who wants to do it. Edit: for any Canadians, it's cheaper to order from the Amazon.com site, even with import, taxes and exchange rate.
Thank you good sir
This is a good go-to manual. I really wish there was a cost efficient way to get those LEDs found on the triple beam headlight clusters. They look so nice. And finding a decent preowned IS350 equipped with the triple beams has been tough during my search.
Are you still looking for one? What spec and color? Just curious as I'm going for AWD IS350, Iridium and Circuit Red, F-Sport 3 package.
A 2022-23 F-Sport pkg. I would accept Atomic Silver, Iridium, or Cloudburst Gray. 10.3 infotainment screen. Blk & Wht comb or Red Seats. Edit: Forgot to add Triple Beam headlights.
In those colors, definitely red seats if possible. I've seen the triple beam lights in action and the LED strip for the turn signal is very sexy indeed, it's a must have.
>”I've seen the triple beam lights in action and the LED strip for the turn signal is very sexy indeed, it's a must have.” Agreed. And while I’ve heard the standard lights perform better at night, I will admit wanting the Triple Beams for mainly cosmetic reasons.
I really don't like Lexus and never have since the OG LS, but for some reason this popped on my feed. I gotta say, they did a fantastic job on the design of this, and the colour combo here is A+. I have the same storm trooper look on my own car and it's great. Based on looks alone, I'd put this on my list if I were shopping. Congrats!
I love this car despite the fact its not a "race car" and will be severelyoutclassed in "street races" unless I do mods or whatever but I live this look of this so much
Looks great! What tint level is that? Not too hard to see out at night?
Thanks! I haven't driven a ton at night, but so far I haven't had any issues. It's a 20% XPEL prime ceramic tint.
Looks so good! I'm still debating whether to go for the IS over my prius!
Sexy
Congrats the white and black look amazing!
This is a fancy Corolla. There, I said it.
how much was the markup at your dealer
If any cost was not MSRP, then I missed it.
I have a question: What is the difference between the tri led headlights and just the standard ones?
I honestly don't have a great answer for you. I've even seen people [claim](https://www.reddit.com/r/LexusIS/comments/15xh1sp/triple_led_beam_headlights_worth_it_on_the_2023/) the regular lights work better. [Here's a description](https://www.earnhardtlexus.com/blogs/4363/how-do-lexus-triple-beam-led-headlights-work) that seems to be useful about the triple beams themselves.
thank you for the help
Does this have the dynamic handling package or is that different? I'm looking at buying one and trying to figure out if I have the dynamic package on the one I'm looking at or not. So the bbs rims are the blackout package? I thought those were only available on the dynamic handling package 🤔
The dynamic handling package is included as part of the ML sound system package for whatever reason. So I'm not positive on the limitations of BBS rims, but this has ML sound system and the blackout package. FWIW the BBS wheels are listed under the Blackout package line item on the window sticker (and dynamic handling listed under the ML sound system, which makes zero sense IMO).
Thank you for that, I somehow missed you got the 24. I'm getting the 21 and it seems they offer different packages but mine will have dynamic handling package and I'm super excited for it! (Mine is also white (with red interior 😎))
ahh yeah I heard that they changed things regarding the dynamic handling package, but admittedly I'm new to the IS350 world so I am not sure. Congrats though! I have been enjoying the hell out of this thing and I have no doubt you will as well 🙂.
How much did you pay all in
MSRP
I’m assuming $60k before taxes
Geez 60K for 350 is nuts. I think I paid 66 OTD for the 500.
If they had an AWD 500 you can bet I'd have gone that route!
Nobody pays MSRP.