Oh, no no-- what I meant is that you can order the ML package on an IS with the F-Sport package- the two packages do not conflict.

However, if you want ML, it is not a standalone option. In order to get ML, you must also get Navigation.

 

I think they mean that you can add the ML package to a F-Sport package car, but it will also force you to add the NAV package. So you could chose F-Sport, F-Sport with Nav, or F-Sport with NAV and ML.

 

But if the past is any indication, if you find an f sport or even a non f sport the dealers lot with Nav 9 times out of 10 if will not have ML

 

I specified to the dealer that I wanted an F-sport with NAV and even then he said an ML may not be possible, kind of BS IMO.

 

ML is listed as an individual option on the current IS and GS, doesnt require navigation. My 06 IS350 has sport package + ML, no nav, wasnt a special order

 

That I don't know about, sorry-- it may be an allocation thing where the dealers in your area do not have high demand for ML and therefore do not order many with it?

I am positive that ML is available on the IS when you take F Sport package.

The 2014 IS has an all new multimedia/audio system. The ML option is no longer a standalone option and is available with Navigation only.

 

This is what my dealer told me:

Standard F-Sport:
F-Sport wheels, badging, steering wheel, adaptive variable suspension, aluminum scuff plates, the basics

Premium Package:
All of the above plus heated steering wheel, heated/cooled seats, navigation with backup camera and power moonroof.

Executive Package:
All of the above plus Mark Levinson, Pre-Collision System, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic alert, Dynamic Cruise and Power Rear Window Shade.

I didn't find out about standard IS models, as I am only ordering the F-Sport. This is for Alberta, Canada btw. Dealer had no pricing.

 

Just FYI I heard the Martin Logan on a 14' IS350 F-Sport.. First of all I noticed that the mouse thing and screen interface was very laggy, I was trying to set all the tone controls to (0) center and pressed the buttons once, nothing happened so I kept pressing, then it "came out from its sleep" and started changing the settings and wouldn't stop! lol

I have heard the stereo on a Subaru BRZ which pretty much has the same front speaker location as the new IS and I was VERY impressed after playing with the EQ on the factory radio. I was expecting the same on the new IS but what I got was.. Disappointment. Listening to a familiar CD I had, the highs were scratchy and dirty. The higher mids were tinny and cold-sounding, and the bass I don't really remember but I think not much of an improvement from the old IS ML system. Honestly, I think I prefer the old system more. This is from a very short test so I didn't have more time to tinker but... I really think it's not worth it this time around

 

Mark Levinson, but thanks for the laugh

 

Right right, sorry!
It also seems like staging and imaging got WORSE somehow... I don't get it, the speakers in that location should sound much better... Someone in Socal with a new IS with the ML upgrade needs to meet up with me so we can compare the old MARK LEVINSON with the new Martin Logan haha

 

Too busy to meet up with you but I think the ML sounds stunning. I had Lexicon for 2 years in the car I just sold and 7 years of ELS in Acuras. I'd take the ML over those 2 any day

 

I second this, ML sounds amazing bass is deep and the treble is crisp! Clean sound IMO. By far a better setup than the premium Logic 7 sound system that are in the BMW 3 series.