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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 06:24 AM
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Hi all. Considering getting a IS 350. Was trying to build and IS on the Lexus website and after I put in my zip code I am unable to configure the IS with the sport package which is referenced elsewhere in the website. When I put in an out of state zip code only then can I add the sport package.

Does this mean I cant get the sport package in South FL?

Also, I cant find any reference to cupholders or pictures of any. Does this car have any?
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 06:41 AM
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No, this just means that Lexus is not allocating cars wit the Sport Pack to your area. You can certainly special order one, though.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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Thanks, but that seems kind of ridiculous. Must be all the retirees in the area although the dealership is down the street from Porsche.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 06:57 AM
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Nope, they basically don't send any sport or X to the east coast from what I could tell. If you do a quick search, you'll find that many people forgo the sport package in lieu of the luxury package and some aftermarket suspension tuning.

This is especially nice if you don't want to wait 3-6 months for a car to be special ordered.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 06:59 AM
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Nope, they basically don't send any sport or X to the east coast from what I could tell. If you do a quick search, you'll find that many people forgo the sport package in lieu of the luxury package and some aftermarket suspension tuning.

This is especially nice if you don't want to wait 3-6 months for a car to be special ordered.
I plan on leasing so aftermarket wont be an option for me. No wonder I've never looked at lexus before.
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Also, I cant find any reference to cupholders or pictures of any. Does this car have any?
There are a total of six cupholders in the car.

One is on the center console, and one is inside the center armrest storage area.

In the passenger and driver doors, there are bottle holders in the side compartments.

For the rear passengers, there are two cupholders in the center pull-down armrest.

In this pic, the cupholder is holding an iPod, and you can see the bottle holder on the side door compartment...

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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
There are a total of six cupholders in the car.

One is on the center console, and one is inside the center armrest storage area.

In the passenger and driver doors, there are bottle holders in the side compartments.

For the rear passengers, there are two cupholders in the center pull-down armrest.

In this pic, the cupholder is holding an iPod, and you can see the bottle holder on the side door compartment...


Wow, thanks for the detail. So let me understand, if my wife and I want to have a place for 2 cups of coffee, there is 1 cupholder for me and the other has to go into the open center armrest?
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Wow, thanks for the detail. So let me understand, if my wife and I want to have a place for 2 cups of coffee, there is 1 cupholder for me and the other has to go into the open center armrest?
Yes.

The center armrest console slides back about 3-4 inches (it does not lift up) to fit another cup/bottle.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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Yes.

The center armrest console slides back about 3-4 inches (it does not lift up) to fit another cup/bottle.
Oh, I gotcha. It slides back to reveal the 2nd cupholder. Makes sense. I am checking out the car in person tomorrow.
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Oh, I gotcha. It slides back to reveal the 2nd cupholder. Makes sense. I am checking out the car in person tomorrow.
Cool.

And just in case you want some perspective from a "neutral" car reviewer, MMARSHALL:

IS250 AWD review
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Yes.

The center armrest console slides back about 3-4 inches (it does not lift up) to fit another cup/bottle.
I think you mean it doesn't need to lift up in order to fit a cup. It does actually lift up towards the rear of the sliding motion. (or maybe mine's broken )
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Originally Posted by madlaw1071
Oh, I gotcha. It slides back to reveal the 2nd cupholder. Makes sense. I am checking out the car in person tomorrow.
You will forget all about cupholders once you get in that baby.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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lol, the main cup holder is *in my car* a fone holder
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Originally Posted by FiveOhNine
I think you mean it doesn't need to lift up in order to fit a cup. It does actually lift up towards the rear of the sliding motion. (or maybe mine's broken )
That's what I meant...
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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as long as there is two, I am all good. Now if I can only get one with the sport package...
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