Howiefied

Hi mate, i had a similar dilemma this year when our 09 IS250 was written off.  After test driving the RC350F, IS350, and ISF.  I ended up going the ISF, whilst the layout of the interior is the same as my old IS250, the red leather seats, carbon bits, and that amazing cluster truly makes it something special.  It was miles ahead on the RC350/IS350 in driving pleasure, and that sound.  Being a daily it's a bit thirsty but not as thirsty as my old RX350 in city traffic, and to be honest it's 100% worth it.  If you haven't taken one for a test drive I suggest you do so.

Starfire pearl is notoriously difficult to colour match, and it looks different on plastic/fg/metal.

As for BT, if it's a MY2013 you'll have it that's correct.

3 hours ago, Sciflyer said:

Your car is actually a MY2013, the changeover date was August 2012 :)

http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/catalog/LEXUS__IS_F/#8/2012

 

MY2012 cars (ie, built from Aug.2011 - July 2012) do not have the HDD nav or BT streaming

Correct, I was just referring to your original post that 2012 cars do not have bt streaming.  As you pointed out its just MY2012 which do not, but 2012 MY2013's do.

Mines a September build and I can confirm it definitely has bt streaming with the hdd nav.

10/2012 build isf do have bt streaming.

I did something similar, that is go from a my09 is250 to my13 ISF after evaluating all the variations of rc350/3is.  You won't regret it, I love the rarity and how familiar yet different it was to my old IS.  I've described it to my friends as driving a very pissed off version of my old is, the thing just wants to launch and pin you back.  I've owned a lot of fast cars but the isf is something completely unexpected from a Lexus.

Back to your post though, sounds like you already know the differences, I would look for a 2012+ ISF with BBS's unless you have plans to change rims (in which case a 2011 would be just as good minus the Bluetooth streaming).

Yes, hold lock button down for a few seconds and keep it down until all windows and sunroof is closed.  Works for is250 and the isf alike.

If money no issue then blackvue, it's pencil thin, loaded with features but quite pricey for what it is.

G1WC - capacitor model.

We had our lex written off by a taxi a couple weeks ago: footage was extremely clear as evidenced here 

Also set of factory hid bulbs (just the bulbs)... $10

and oil filter elements for 08 RX350 $5 each.

Hey guys,

Some stock items for sale.  Factory Aircleaner box and filter (had replaced with a takeda intake).  And set of factory IS250 X rims (18" - average condition, tyres are bald).

pickup only (Adelaide).

looking for $200 for rims, $50 for air cleaner box.

cheers

howie

Sounds about right, 34gtr wheels were around 7k each. I bought an immaculate dealer take off set for around 2k the total.

lol .. ct200h not really an inspiring drive even though it's well put together :D

Lol Kris, alrighty then, y u no say earlier? Haha

Btw picking up a new daily today, little ralliart colt, miss boost.

Definately mate, awesome that you and james came all the way from nsw!

I might head over to sydney for wtac later in the year, but i'm sure we'll bump into each other soon enough.

Clip of the lfa leaving is awesome

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZxYNR7981Zo&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Ffeature%3Dplayer_embedded%26v%3DZxYNR7981Zo

Heya guys, thought i'd post some pics from All Japan Day in Adelaide yesterday. Was an awesome turnout, and finally we represented Lexus with an is200, is250, is350, isf, and of course the lfa. Some other great cars there too with tons of classics.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151568180552193.1073741825.709842192&type=1&l=5fa2d82006

Cheers

throw me an offer.. :) gotta move these.

Each that is, normally $30 each at lexus.

For sale,

3x Brand New Genuine Toyota Oil Filters (04152-YZZA1). Suit 3.5l 2GRFE RX350, Kluger or Rav4.

$20 each shipped firm.

Say MR2QIK do you have a link to one on yahoo japan? I did a search earlier but ended up with heaps of related items to the IS250 but no used lights. If I could type japanese I guess it'd be easier :S

Good point steve still haven't had a chance to upload onto pc yet but i was able to through ebay app on my phone.

Lots of pics there

http://bit.ly/Z1EnMh

I'm opticoating at the moment, one panel a day so its slow progress :) Thats what holidays are for i guess.

Even better thanks for the info mate.

If you're not going the sewell kit then you'll need to swap the green wire for the led, thats about it. Sewell pre wire theirs so all you need is the indicator relay. But yeah you can get any 2011-12 lights and retrofit them.

I might have a set soon, fingers crossed.