[Flipside909]

That gap at the top of the vents are common with all 2nd generation IS models since 2006. It's more of a dash mold issue more than anything. The issue is less apparent with 2009 model 2IS.

 

[Flipside909]

Here are a few pics of my 09 and a few 08 pre production IS F's i've driven in the past. Notice the gap in the 09 is a lot tighter...

Here is my 09:

09 w/Terra Cotta Interior - Pre Production:

Here is an 08:

Here's another 08 but a pre production IS F w/Mark Levinson but NO nav: