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Originally Posted by Anaxilus
Easy. Don't want the ugly limited wing, don't want the mouthpiece grill, prefer contrasted tach, leather seats, heated or not mean nothing to me, got tired of the boomerang halo lights and foglight cluster.
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As a 10 series owner, I have no problem with this. There are still only 2500 silver ignitions in the world and will be, plus I got my car a lot earlier to use and enjoy. Honestly all the current paint options don't speak to me at all. Ultramarine's flake is too large and overpowering in person, white is nice but the 86 white seems to go yellow waaay too soon for my comfort. Already have black, PITA color to maintain. No way I'd get argento of silver ignition. Don't do red or orange cars. I'm glad others who didn't like silver ignition now have options.
I'm pretty sure I won't be sad either once pricing is released compared to the 10 series. I also have a feeling the strength of demand of us 10 series buyers helped greenlight Toyota's decision to offer this Monogram option.
The only thing that will make me regret getting a 10 series is if Toyota comes out w/ a KERS Hybrid FRS w/ 2.5L at the same weight at the current car.
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Quick, someone start a Monogram Series Registry.
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Anaxilus, that's what I was going to say. I'm happy about this for several reasons:
--Toyota stuck to their word and kept 10 Series Silver Ignition exclusive and limited production, then hopefully retired it. It's not my favorite color (that would be 202 Black), but everyone who has seen it live comments favorably. Conceivably, there will be fewer Monograms built of any color compared to the 2,500 10 Series, but it appears they won't be a limited run.
--Improvements are limited to non-performance features. I'd be steamed if they created another IS300 with the L-Tuned spec stiffer springs, anti-roll bars, bigger wheels and tires.
--Price. Given the option load and $ vs. ¥ forecasts, expect another $2K+ above 10 Series pricing.
I'm happy they're offering this choice while keeping the base car with all of the same performance attributes available to a wider audience.