The real IS
Back in July, I got my hands on the Sega Prize Infinite Stratos Extra Figure. I was surprised to see Houki and Char come alive as figures. If that wasn't enough, I brought them outside to see the real IS.
Right now, we're not going to talk about it. We're going to do it. We visited Lexus Bellevue in order for my dream meet-up between them and the real IS a reality. The only reason why because I want my Houki and Char to see the true "IS".
And this is it! The 2011 Lexus IS F painted in Proud and Loud "Akatsubaki" color, or in Lexus color terminology, Red Mica Crystal Shine.
In case you don't know, that's me on the photo, standing at this proud and loud AKATSUBAKI! If there was a young woman who cosplay as Houki Shinonono from IS, this is what her ride to conventions will look like.
The 2011 Lexus IS-F really does have a LFA-inspired tachometer....
Feeling the shift knob...
Paddle shifters look nice. This one has an 8-speed SPDS (Sport Direct Shift) transmission. Like what Top Gear said, it's too many gears.
Now, it's Houki Shinonono's turn to be inside her Akatsubaki!
I think Houki likes it!
Why not listen to something?
The back view
Perhaps I didn't realize that the S stands for Stratos!
Akatsubaki does had a cool rims! Getting armed with Bridgestone Potenza really does serve the point!
PROUD AND LOUD! Houki Shinonono and her AKATSUBAKI!
This is the Lexus IS250C, a convertible model that was launched in Japan since May 2009.
With the roof closed, it shows its coupe look.
WOW! Orange seats!
Let's take a look, shall we?
One on one with Charlotte Dunois and the Lexus IS C.
Apparently, she loves the IS C's interior.
With the roof open, this is where the real action is...
What would Char think about this kind of IS?
The one it started it all; the Lexus IS250/350
The new Lexus IS250/350 F-Sport
It wore its PROUD and LOUD Blue Tears color!
And now for our Omake! Our figures and a lovely receptionist working at Lexus Bellevue.
Also, be sure to check out the all new Lexus CT200h! The first hybrid 5-door hatchback that changes the way hybrids behave forever. I think it will also be featuring in the upcoming Forza Motorsport 4 this October.
Here's the video of the inside:
Located at: 101 116th Ave SE Bellevue, WA 98004
Awesome ride. I'd get a license just to drive this car.
Nice photos. You work there? :D
I prefer the red version of the IS. For lolz, I'd change the License plate to say "Akatsubaki" XD
The blue one is a nice runner-up
Vanity plate numbers are up to 7 characters. How about "HOUKI"?
Yeah, I'd go with that lol :P
Im not a big fan of Lexus but I am a big fan of houki-chan XD
Would prefer C-class, Audi A4 and BMW 3 series
Fan of Euro cars?
Is this real Carbon Fiber or it's just look-alike decoration?
Thats what i call a car!
BTW: I like my 12 years old Ford Focus :3
Really NICE car! ^^)b
The speedo is much too tiny for my tastes
Gimme the F-Sport IS250, simplicity with a couple tasteful handling upgrades. The IS-F is a joke, I'd have an M3 with a third pedal in a blink of an eye.
So many has touched the screen. XD
Looks like Lexus of Bellevue are nice folks. I guess they'd like the publicity as well.