I live in Blue Ash (Cincinnati) and got my 2001 SBM from Performance February 28th. At the time, I was 2 years into my 3 year lease on my 98 Civic EX. I had been wanting an IS since the summer of 2000 and finally gave in. I had to pay about 3 grand out of pocket to get out of the lease (difference from what Lexus gave me and lease payoff, plus mileage I went over). I feel it was totally worth it, though.
The salesman I dealt with was very straightforward, and I had a large advtantage to get the price and payment I wanted. I went in on the 27th, and discussed things with him.. at the time he was running late for an appointment and we continued to talk numbers and such. By the time he was ready to go I had him very close to the payment I wanted (already had determined the price). I got the advtantage when he said he had to leave and he would have the car sent to the detail shop in the morning, so I said I would contact him tomorrow. Since they have already dropped money into the car I haven't got yet, my advantage came in. I called Jed the next day and told him my final price and if he could give it to me I'd be there in an hour to sign the papers.
Well.. an hour later I was there looking at my freshly detailed SBM with 2 miles on it and signed the papers.
Ended up getting it for around $31,5000 after taxes, title, etc etc.
All in all I'm very happy with the car and haven't had any of the problems people have complained about. Then again, its August and I only have 3900 miles on the car.
I went to Lake Cumberland last week and that was my longest drive so far with the car (4 hours). Felt perfect and smmoth, especially in the twisties once I was there.
But, back to topic.. I had no problems with Performance Lexus. I plan to stop up there once they have a 2002 to take a nice look at them, and to also ask them how soon I can get a set of tinted taillights.
Since I've got the car in February I've seen very few IS's around Cincinnati. I work with someone who has a black IS, and on the road I've seen 1 black, 2 GGP's, 2 SBM's (one with 16" wheels) and 1 yellow.
I didn't realize anyone else from Cincinnati was on here, I don't post much, just browse the board every now and then.
We should set up some type of meet sometime..