View Poll Results: IS350 ~ 2006 Sport PKG vs. 2008 Luxury PKG
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IS350 ~ which would you choose?
12-15-16, 06:45 PM
#17
I agree newer is better, generally speaking, but I still say a 2006 with 50,000 miles on it is a newer car than a 2008 with 100,000 miles. I'd like to know the actual mileage on the two cars.
As for Luxury vs. Sport, especially on 2006-2010, there's no way I would take the Luxury Package over the Sport Package, but I guess different people like different things.
Jeff
As for Luxury vs. Sport, especially on 2006-2010, there's no way I would take the Luxury Package over the Sport Package, but I guess different people like different things.
Jeff
01-10-17, 09:19 AM
#18
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Sport vs. Luxury Pkg.
Great information...thanks for the insight. Unfortunately, I still have not been able to pull the trigger on an IS350 because the sale of my current car fell through. I hope to be there soon...
It would seem that there is really not much of a difference between the Sport and Luxury Packages. With the Sport Package, I'll miss out on the rear sunshade, woodgrain look, and illuminated scuff plates - while adding the sport suspension, pedals, etc. Seems like it's a toss up with the win going to the stiffer suspension if that's a preference.
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i) Option Packages:
Premium Package: Heated/ventilated seats and woodgrain only.
HOW TO TELL IF CAR HAS IT: If it has ventilated seats and does NOT have memory seats.
Luxury Package: Same as premium PLUS memory seats, rain-sensing wipers, HIDs, power tilt/telescope steering wheel, auto dim/tilt side mirrors, illuminated scuff plates, and power rear sunshade. Usually also comes with 18" wheels but it's possible to get it with 17". Can't be combined with any other package on this list.
HOW TO TELL: If it has memory seats AND woodgrain.
Sport Package: Same as Luxury Package except you do NOT get woodgrain, power rear sunshade, or illuminated scuff plates, but you DO add the sport suspension, sport pedals, and aluminum scuff plates. Always includes the 18" wheels. Can't be combined with any other option package on this list. No longer offered on 2011 and newer models.
HOW TO TELL: If it has memory seats and does NOT have woodgrain.
NOTE: Memory seats are only driver, not passenger, for 2011 and newer models.
F-Sport Package (2011+ Models Only): 18" wheels, sport suspension, heated (NOT ventilated) front seats, microfiber seat inserts, aluminum door-sill plates, sport pedals, front and rear spoiler, grille inserts, F-Sport steering wheel, shift ****, seats, and badge.
HOW TO TELL: Visually obvious with the F-Sport labeled seats/wheel, etc.
X-Package ('07-'10 Models Only): Illuminated scuff plates, sport suspension, sport pedals, front lip spoiler, and special 5-spoke 18" wheels; nothing else from the other packages. This package can not be combined with the Sport or Luxury Packages but can combine with Premium Package.
HOW TO TELL: 5-spoke wheels are the easiest way.
ii) Standalone Options:
These options are unrelated to and independent of what packages the car may otherwise have unless it's part of a package the car already includes.
HIDs: '06 models could only get this as part of the Sport or Luxury Package. For '07+, it's an available standalone option.
HOW TO TELL: Check the multi-switch to the lower left of the steering wheel that looks like <0>; if you have an AFS ON/OFF option you have HIDs.
18" Wheels: Visually obvious
Rear Trunk Lip Spoiler: Visually obvious
Navigation: This includes bluetooth and backup camera.
HOW TO TELL: Navigation screen is visually obvious.
Mark Levinson: This is an upgraded sound system. It can be ordered with or without Navigation, but you only get a DVD-changer if it's with Navigation; comes with CD-changer otherwise)
HOW TO TELL: Mark Levinson logo on the head unit.
Park Assist: Distance sensors on the front and rear of the car.
HOW TO TELL: Little circle dots on front/rear bumpers.
Headlamp Washers: Visually obvious small bulges below headlights.
Pre-Collision System (PCS): Radar cruise control, one of the rarest 2IS options. No longer offered on 2011 and newer models.
HOW TO TELL: Special blackish L logo on front grill.
XM Radio: Satellite radio. Standard on '09+ models.
HOW TO TELL: Hit the AM/SAT button a couple times; if you never get anything but AM it doesn't have it. This is very easy to add later.
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It would seem that there is really not much of a difference between the Sport and Luxury Packages. With the Sport Package, I'll miss out on the rear sunshade, woodgrain look, and illuminated scuff plates - while adding the sport suspension, pedals, etc. Seems like it's a toss up with the win going to the stiffer suspension if that's a preference.
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...e-threads.html
i) Option Packages:
Premium Package: Heated/ventilated seats and woodgrain only.
HOW TO TELL IF CAR HAS IT: If it has ventilated seats and does NOT have memory seats.
Luxury Package: Same as premium PLUS memory seats, rain-sensing wipers, HIDs, power tilt/telescope steering wheel, auto dim/tilt side mirrors, illuminated scuff plates, and power rear sunshade. Usually also comes with 18" wheels but it's possible to get it with 17". Can't be combined with any other package on this list.
HOW TO TELL: If it has memory seats AND woodgrain.
Sport Package: Same as Luxury Package except you do NOT get woodgrain, power rear sunshade, or illuminated scuff plates, but you DO add the sport suspension, sport pedals, and aluminum scuff plates. Always includes the 18" wheels. Can't be combined with any other option package on this list. No longer offered on 2011 and newer models.
HOW TO TELL: If it has memory seats and does NOT have woodgrain.
NOTE: Memory seats are only driver, not passenger, for 2011 and newer models.
F-Sport Package (2011+ Models Only): 18" wheels, sport suspension, heated (NOT ventilated) front seats, microfiber seat inserts, aluminum door-sill plates, sport pedals, front and rear spoiler, grille inserts, F-Sport steering wheel, shift ****, seats, and badge.
HOW TO TELL: Visually obvious with the F-Sport labeled seats/wheel, etc.
X-Package ('07-'10 Models Only): Illuminated scuff plates, sport suspension, sport pedals, front lip spoiler, and special 5-spoke 18" wheels; nothing else from the other packages. This package can not be combined with the Sport or Luxury Packages but can combine with Premium Package.
HOW TO TELL: 5-spoke wheels are the easiest way.
ii) Standalone Options:
These options are unrelated to and independent of what packages the car may otherwise have unless it's part of a package the car already includes.
HIDs: '06 models could only get this as part of the Sport or Luxury Package. For '07+, it's an available standalone option.
HOW TO TELL: Check the multi-switch to the lower left of the steering wheel that looks like <0>; if you have an AFS ON/OFF option you have HIDs.
18" Wheels: Visually obvious
Rear Trunk Lip Spoiler: Visually obvious
Navigation: This includes bluetooth and backup camera.
HOW TO TELL: Navigation screen is visually obvious.
Mark Levinson: This is an upgraded sound system. It can be ordered with or without Navigation, but you only get a DVD-changer if it's with Navigation; comes with CD-changer otherwise)
HOW TO TELL: Mark Levinson logo on the head unit.
Park Assist: Distance sensors on the front and rear of the car.
HOW TO TELL: Little circle dots on front/rear bumpers.
Headlamp Washers: Visually obvious small bulges below headlights.
Pre-Collision System (PCS): Radar cruise control, one of the rarest 2IS options. No longer offered on 2011 and newer models.
HOW TO TELL: Special blackish L logo on front grill.
XM Radio: Satellite radio. Standard on '09+ models.
HOW TO TELL: Hit the AM/SAT button a couple times; if you never get anything but AM it doesn't have it. This is very easy to add later.
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01-15-17, 05:42 AM
#20
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Thread Starter
here it is!
...i picked one up yesterday! i cannot believe how clean this thing is! i could not find a scratch on it.
2007 IS350 with just 38,000 miles!
Black Sapphire Metallic/Black Leather loaded with:
Luxury Pkg
Navigation Pkg
Rear Lip Spoiler
XM Satellite Radio
Preferred Accessory Pkg
Parking Assist
Headlamp Washers
thanks to the Lexus Drivers webpage, i was able to see a solid history of maintenance. i am confident i will enjoy the IS350 trouble free for years to come.
thanks for your input. in the end, i went with "find the cleanest, most well cared example i could find" approach - Luxury or Sport. i have the Sport Pedals and will add 35% tint soon...all good!
2007 IS350 with just 38,000 miles!
Black Sapphire Metallic/Black Leather loaded with:
Luxury Pkg
Navigation Pkg
Rear Lip Spoiler
XM Satellite Radio
Preferred Accessory Pkg
Parking Assist
Headlamp Washers
thanks to the Lexus Drivers webpage, i was able to see a solid history of maintenance. i am confident i will enjoy the IS350 trouble free for years to come.
thanks for your input. in the end, i went with "find the cleanest, most well cared example i could find" approach - Luxury or Sport. i have the Sport Pedals and will add 35% tint soon...all good!
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