MadDane

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Hello everyone,

Just bought a 2009 IS350. The car has 18" rims and tires, I was wondering how I can decode whether this is a stock or sports package car? Through the VIN?

Thanks.

modlife

VIN alone won't tell you, but you can call the dealer and ask them to look it up - they did that for me before I bought my 2009 in December.

Gville350

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Do you have aluminum sport pedals and memory seats? Can you list the options you do have?

MyIS350G

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Got this from "Buyer's guide" section

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.

MadDane

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Got it, I have the premium package and the owner must have opted for 18" rims.

Thanks.

mandyfig

It is quite interesting that 17's are standard, neat little trick they play on us. Then comes 2011 where 18’s became standard. That is how they add a little profit, upgrades to the bigger wheel.