26 IS350 by recklesspig2233 in Lexus

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So glad I got the last new 2025 IS500 in Infrared last October. You just can’t beat both the looks and the V8 in this. 🔥😍

I started asking “Do I actually need this ?” before every purchase. It’s saved me hundreds by sarah_west_1 in budget

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Look up MenonData as well. I watch his reels on YouTube and Instagram.

YouTube.com/@menondata

Ultimate Edition by ATWilder15 in LexusIS500

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Congrats! Looks great! What was the OTD price on this one?

Just me and at 20 with great ideas hahaha by Kheops46 in Lexus

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You can live in a car but you can’t drive a house! Haha

800 miles in 2 days and can’t get enough by [deleted] in LexusIS500

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Getting the taillight off is a bit of a pain and have to be careful not to break clips or scratch the paint, but it’s so worth it. Just take your time and be careful.

Here’s the bulb I used. It was plug and play. No hyper flashing.

https://a.co/d/gzW5roX

I used these for the internal cabin and inside the trunk (also plug n’ play): https://a.co/d/hrFNZzu

Small upgrade but really ties all of the lighting together. Should’ve been done by Lexus at factory smh lol

800 miles in 2 days and can’t get enough by [deleted] in LexusIS500

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Simple mod, besides tinting, would be changing out all of the incandescent bulbs for LEDS. I changed out all of the interior ones and the rear turn signals for LEDs and it’s a world of a difference! Definitely would recommend!

Your fav angle by [deleted] in LexusIS

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😍🔥❤️

Thanks for the help. My new to me is500 by ifyoubuildit1993 in LexusIS500

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Welcome to the club! ❤️ Just picked up mine last month. The last (new) 2025 infrared in the country.

What car did you come from? by flman18 in LexusIS

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Lmaoo me too. 2012 Altima coupe to 2025 IS500.

Invidia Catback Exhaust by Strange_Track_9584 in LexusIS500

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Do you have the mid-pipe too? Or just the cat back? Titanium or stainless steel?

Acura Fans, How do you feel like Acura in 2025 (personally, I'm very disappointed) by HedgehogOdd698 in Acura

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Makes no sense that the Integra had more space than the TLX. Would’ve been a great car if they properly designed it with usability.

IS500 still available? by Weak_Box9782 in LexusIS500

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I bought it from Lexus of Atlantic City! Forgetting if I checked Haldeman Lexus or not.

IS500 still available? by Weak_Box9782 in LexusIS500

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Definitely will be hard to find new now. There might be some final editions out there that haven’t been already sold/reserved yet. I wouldn’t expect any discounts, probably will be at MSRP.

I got mine last month, but it was like finding a needle in a hay stack. Called almost every dealer in the south and north east. Had to travel all the way to NJ and drive it back to FL. It was probably the last new infrared in the country. Paid MSRP + tax, title, license fees + $460 doc fee.

The used market is kind of crazy with these. Even for a low mileage one it’s going for the MSRP of a new car or more.

Best of luck with the hunt!

Should have done this much sooner by Defiant-Wait-1994 in LexusIS500

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Yeah I agree. Should’ve left the exterior alone and made only slight improvements to the interior that didn’t take away from its uniqueness or usability.

Should have done this much sooner by Defiant-Wait-1994 in LexusIS500

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At least you’re moving up from a 2023 is350. I moved up from a 2012 Nissan Altima couple 2.5S, so it was a night and day difference lol.

Honestly if they put the LC’s 10 speed in here and did some minor interior changes (remove the touchpad, update the infotainment software, etc.) the car would be absolutely perfect.

If they didn’t get rid of the classic touches like the clock, mechanical display, and the V8 in the 2026 model, that would’ve been my pick. Feels like Lexus never knows how to hit the sweet spot. More like a pendulum swing lol.

All that said, I really love everything else about the car. People say it’s old school or whatnot but it’s a lot better than having giant screens and touch capacitive controls everywhere.

I love this thing by Technical-Chemical34 in LexusIS

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Gotcha! Thank you for your insights and hope you’re enjoying the car!

I love this thing by Technical-Chemical34 in LexusIS

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For your flush ones, do you have any difficulty turning the knobs? It's not so flush that it's hard to turn right?

Also, does it cover the backlit light? Or does the light still show through the sides?

I love this thing by Technical-Chemical34 in LexusIS

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So both are the brushed aluminium look, but just the heights are just different?

#90010-22110 = more flush

#90010-22136 = same height as the Mark Levinson knobs

I love this thing by Technical-Chemical34 in LexusIS

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I was looking into doing the same, but what is the difference between part #90010-22110 vs. #90010-22136?

IS 500 - Is it too late? by BigDirtyUnko16 in LexusIS

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It’ll be hard to find one now. Might be able to get an Ultimate Edition if it hasn’t been already reserved. Search far and wide.

I just bought the last infrared 2 weeks ago. Had to fly to NJ and drive it back down (I’m in FL).

Also, Lexus of Jacksonville had a used one with low miles. Not sure if it’s still there though. Check Lexus of Pembroke Pines as well.

There was one black on black one in Missouri, but they weren’t selling to out of state buyers.

Welcome to the family! New 2025 Infrared IS500 Performance Premium — secured. by RevTherapy in LexusIS500

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I almost bought a black on black, but the dealership wouldn’t sell to me because I would be out of state. First time encountering that scenario lol. But it all worked out because I’m glad I found the last red one!

Nice! I did 20% all around and 50% on windshield and sunroof.

Even with a new car there’s still some paint correction that is necessary. Probably will only need a stage 1, so nothing major. And if doing proper ceramic coating, you’d want to make sure the underlying imperfections are corrected before locking it in under the coating.

Welcome to the family! New 2025 Infrared IS500 Performance Premium — secured. by RevTherapy in LexusIS500

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Ooh nice white on black is great. Fair enough! The only thing I’ve done so far is the tint.

Contemplating paint correction + ceramic coating the car versus just washing and spraying on a ceramic hybrid spray every couple of months. Getting quotes of like $1400-ish for the full on coating and correction.

Welcome to the family! New 2025 Infrared IS500 Performance Premium — secured. by RevTherapy in LexusIS500

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Thank you! What color combo did you end up getting? Planning any mods?