Rob83186

I am looking at a premium package, and was wondering if you can get the ML system with this or if you have to get the UL package to get the ML system. thanks

Ingram4868

The brochure is not real clear but I read it to mean that you get the ML sound system with the Navigation system which is an option for even the Premium package.

PhilipMSPT

iTrader: (5)

You can get it, but it may be hard to find. If you can't find it, you can Special Order it.

amf1932

I was told by the Lexus Corporation(Not a dealer), that the only way you can get the Mark Levinson sound system is to get the ES350 Ultra-Luxury model. In the lesser models you can get navigation with the regular radio.

dshahs420

You are correct!!! only with the UL package can you get ML.

TDS1

I don't know what the correct answer is, but on sites where you can price all the options on the ES350 (not the Lexus site itself), it says Nav/Mark Lev requires Premium, Premium +, or UL. So it SHOULD be possible. As I think others are correct that currently all prepacked ones with ML are the UL package (just like in my region there are no premiums with Navigation), I suspect that you wouldn't have a problem getting one as mentioned above through special order.

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

lexus.com seems to show otherwise, your dealers might be bundling UL packages with Nav/ML packages

Navigation System/Mark Levinson® Surround Sound Package - $4,050 [2]

- Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System [3] with backup camera [4] and Bluetooth® technology [5]
- Mark Levinson [6] 14-speaker 300-watt at 0.1% THD [7] Premium Surround Sound Audio System with 7.1 architecture and in-dash, single-feed, six-disc DVD/CD auto-changer featuring DVD-audio and DVD-video playback

Premium Package - $1,280 [2]

- Leather-trimmed interior
- Lexus Memory System to control power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
- Remote keyless entry-linked memory
- Electrochromic (auto-dimming) outside mirrors with tilt-down in reverse

Premium Plus Package - $2,480 [2]

- Leather-trimmed interior
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Driver's seat power cushion extender
- Lexus Memory System to control power driver's and front passenger's seats (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
- Electrochromic (auto-dimming) outside mirrors with tilt-down in reverse
- Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle
- Remote keyless entry-linked memory

Ultra-Luxury Package - $5,380 [2]

- Semi-aniline leather-trimmed interior
- Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift ****
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Driver's-seat power cushion extender
- Lexus Memory System to control power driver's and front passenger's seats (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
- Rear-seat side airbags (SRS) [8]
- Remote keyless entry-linked memory
- Panorama glass roof
- Power rear sunshade
- High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
- Dual-swivel Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
- Electrochromic (auto-dimming) outside mirrors with tilt-down in reverse
- Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle
- 17 x 7.0-in Graphite-polished alloy wheels [9]
- Full-size spare tire with 17-in alloy wheel [9]

Individual Factory Options
- Lexus Pre-Collision System (PCS) [10] and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control [11] - $2,250 [2]
- Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System [3] with backup camera [4] and Bluetooth® technology [5] - $2,650 [2]
- Intuitive Parking Assist - $500 [2]
- Power rear sunshade - $210 [2]
- Heated and ventilated front seats - $640 [2]
- Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift **** - $330 [2]
- High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps and Dual-swivel Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) - $815 [2]
- Full-size spare tire with 17-in alloy wheel [9] - $205 [2]
- Rear-seat side airbags (SRS) [8] (Available May 2006 with the Premium and Premium Plus Packages) - $250 [2]
- Bluetooth® Audio [5] (Available with the Premium and Premium Plus Packages) - $300 [2]

BobBass

What is a little confusing for me is that I have yet to see a window sticker here in southeastern PA that lists an ULTRA-luxury package.

The upscale models all list just LUXURY with the $5,380 price. And, when you go thru the options included with it on the sticker, they appear to be the same as on the ULTRA-luxury list.

Anybody else notice this or am I missing something (which wouldn't be the first time)?

psp

I agree with Bob Bass. I got all the goodies and the sticker says "luxury" as opposed to "Ultra Luxury". Not an important issue as there is no designation anywhere on the car indicating the option package that the car has. The only way to tell is to note the included options. Otherwise, from a distance on the freeway, the only way to tell might be the wheels. And, with aftermarket wheels there would be virtually no way to tell.

Besides, the real fun of the car is behind the wheel.

amf1932

Here's what my window sticker looked like:

http://members.aol.com/amf1932/LexusWindowSticker.jpg

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

panoramic roof would be somewhat obvious

psp

Mine's black so it kind of blends in. No two tone for me.

Rob83186

thanks for the input, although my question is still not anwsered. Any suggestions you have for me about this car. i have yet to drive it but will be looking to buy within a month. thanks

socalJD

How do you like the Amber pearl ??? I'm thinking of getting my wife the ES350, and she seems to like the Graphite or Amber, 2 extremely different colors, altho the brochure color chits don't do the actual color justice. I read somewhere that Black, Silver & White represent apprx 75% of the cars sold, so either the Graphite or Amber would be less common than the other colors.

amf1932

When I first saw the Amber Pearl in the showroom I immediately fell in love with it. Actually, I bought this car right off the showroom floor. It was in the showroom for about 1 hour!!

I wanted to get away from my silver and black '03ES......I needed a change.