I heard a bit about this yesterday when my good friend deepflanger reported deep discounts on certain IS performance parts at dealerships. The reason given was a refresh was on the way, and they need to clear out inventory.
However with a bit more research it appears the Lexus may be refreshing the IS series ahead of schedule, possibly as early as 2009. Check out this post from one of my many Lexus resources about an upcoming Motor Trend article:
"A mid-gen update for the IS 250/ IS 250 AWD/ IS 350 brings a new grille/fascias/taillamps/wheels plus interior cosmetic/functional tweaks. Retuned suspension/steering improves control and response, the paddle - shifting logic has been upgraded, and VDIM stability becomes an IS 250 standard. The hot IS F variant gets minor interior changes."
From the looks of it, Lexus is starting to move very quickly to curb their recent downturn in sales.
Look for shots soon as they become available.
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