Has anyone seen the Intensa Blue in person?? I am a huge SBM fan how well does it compare??? I just finished looking at a red 02 , very nice but my current ride is the exact same color. I am torn between the red and the new blue which looks good in pics but I heard earlier that it looks like a washed out denim which sounds too light.
The dealer I test drove the 02 manual at had several Intensa Blue Pearl IS300's and they look pretty much like SBP but better. The Intensa blue is the same shade but it has more pearl in it. Definitely sparkles more than the SBP and looks nicer imo.
Thanks. I think I am leaning more towards the new blue rather than red for a little change of pace. I remember when the sportcross was in the auto shows the people on here said the new blue was fugly. Now people seem to like it so maybe its the sunlight that makes it look better, or is it just that its on the sedan now??
Anyway Not having seen the IBP in person I guess itll be a gamble for me if I go with it but atleast itll be the first one around here
lex, are there any pics of the IBP IS anywhere on the net? I'm considering that color too. I am also thinking about the red as well. I saw the red at the car show and that $h!T was hot!!!!
The SBM is a darker shade than the new blue. I also dont understand why the old color is called Spectra Blue Metalic as when I look up the paint code it is actually called Blue Pearl Metalic. HMMMMM?????
Hey Devius I have seen a few pics of the new blue on here alot on wieck.com search for sportcross. (Still havent found a pic of the sedan in blue) The weird thing is that the blue in the pics of the world debut looks alot lighter than the rest of the pics. The rest of the pics look almost like SBM. I wonder which pic really shows the IBP. Anyone else with pics please post
I have seen the IBP in person and it is a little lighter than the SBM. Not light like the pictures though. It also has heavy amounts of pearl in the clear, almost looks like a metal-flake paint job in the bright sunlight. The color is killer! I am buying that color and like it more than the SBm and I really liked the SBM!
Thanks lex. I have seen plenty of pics of the sportcross though. I guess I'm just dying to see it on the sedan. But if its as hot as aust says it is, I guess I'm gonna have to get down with the IBP!!! I was real big on the SBM too and was pretty upset when I heard they was done with it.
Originally posted by lexluger: Hey Devius I have seen a few pics of the new blue on here alot on wieck.com search for sportcross. (Still havent found a pic of the sedan in blue) The weird thing is that the blue in the pics of the world debut looks alot lighter than the rest of the pics. The rest of the pics look almost like SBM. I wonder which pic really shows the IBP. Anyone else with pics please post
i'll post pics of my car after i pick it up tomorrow.
Originally posted by lexluger: Has anyone seen the Intensa Blue in person?? I am a huge SBM fan how well does it compare??? I just finished looking at a red 02 , very nice but my current ride is the exact same color. I am torn between the red and the new blue which looks good in pics but I heard earlier that it looks like a washed out denim which sounds too light.
Originally posted by Devius: Thanks lex. I have seen plenty of pics of the sportcross though. I guess I'm just dying to see it on the sedan. But if its as hot as aust says it is, I guess I'm gonna have to get down with the IBP!!! I was real big on the SBM too and was pretty upset when I heard they was done with it.
i am with you Devius. I thought I might have to go with Black when I heard they discontinued the SBM. But the IBP is excellent. It doesn't have the purple overtones the SBM did but I think the Pearl in the clearcoat more than makes up for it. It is a VERY cool color.
Sounds like someone else was down at Mission Viejo looking at the new cars on the College parking lot.
Hey aust, make them take you up on the roof at Tustin. Oh man....is300's as far as the eye can see. Blue, red (the new red is SWEET) yellow, black, graphite, white, tons of 'em with different options). They had EXACTLY what i wanted...IBP w/escaine, moonroof, upgraded wheels, auto. Too bad I'm not quite ready to buy.
As for Mission Viejo, they moved the cars from Saddleback to the back of the Lexus lot (unless there are MORE i dont know of). Personally i felt as though i was treated like dirt at MV, and I will NEVER even consider them for anything. Nobody wanted to help me, and the one person i asked seemed as though he was doing me a favor by answering my questions. #1 I was dressede nice and #2 I'm sure im not the FIRST 23 year old to walk into that place inquiring about the IS. But whatever...
Originally posted by MrCynical: Hey aust, make them take you up on the roof at Tustin. Oh man....is300's as far as the eye can see. Blue, red (the new red is SWEET) yellow, black, graphite, white, tons of 'em with different options). They had EXACTLY what i wanted...IBP w/escaine, moonroof, upgraded wheels, auto. Too bad I'm not quite ready to buy.
As for Mission Viejo, they moved the cars from Saddleback to the back of the Lexus lot (unless there are MORE i dont know of). Personally i felt as though i was treated like dirt at MV, and I will NEVER even consider them for anything. Nobody wanted to help me, and the one person i asked seemed as though he was doing me a favor by answering my questions. #1 I was dressede nice and #2 I'm sure im not the FIRST 23 year old to walk into that place inquiring about the IS. But whatever...
I'll stop at Tustin tonight. Cars on the roof, huh? Interesting. Did you see a loaded Blue? Just wanted to see if you might have noticed one on the lot. I got treated like gold at MV but I am 37. I wonder if it is an age thing? Probably the case. Too bad, cause the IS is a car that is going to sell to people from about 22-38. they need to realize that.
Originally posted by aust182: I'll stop at Tustin tonight. Cars on the roof, huh? Interesting. Did you see a loaded Blue? Just wanted to see if you might have noticed one on the lot. I got treated like gold at MV but I am 37. I wonder if it is an age thing? Probably the case. Too bad, cause the IS is a car that is going to sell to people from about 22-38. they need to realize that.
Anyone have any experience with an aftermarket OE replacement oil pan? Mine is dented from the PO and since I have to pull it to address the gasket leak i was going to replace it.
The aftermarket ones are WAY cheaper than OE. But I am curious about the manufacture quality. Doesn't seem like...
Hey guys and gals,
I was wondering if it would worth my time and money to invest in my 2004 is 300? Nothing too crazy, just add some better rims, better brake kit (slotted, drilled, or blank?), maybe lowering springs, and possibly an exhaust. now i know most of this maybe a must while others...
Long story short i hopped a curb going about 45 degrees into it at maybe about 20 mph passenger tire first.... i put all new lower control arms on it. I got everythin to bolt up pretty nicely except the drivers side i had to basicly force the camber adjustment bolt into place, So it sits ever...
Ok guys I just got the work I wanted done for my 1JZGTE swapped IS300 with a w55. I haven't gotten it tuned just yet but I have about $2,000 left on my budget. Not quiet enough I know but I am close. I'm probably going to be pushing 400hp which I know can be dangerous for the current...
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I'm having an issue with my gearbox and wondering if someone could help.
After about 40 mins of normal driving gear changes become difficult sometimes so difficult i can't even get into first or reverse...
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