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Old Jan 6, 2023 | 06:44 AM
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Question Standard vs Premium: what's the difference?

I'm getting the itch to sell my ISF and jump into a 500, so I'm hoping someone could run down the differences b/t the trim levels. Thanks!
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Old Jan 6, 2023 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by melbitoast
I'm getting the itch to sell my ISF and jump into a 500, so I'm hoping someone could run down the differences b/t the trim levels. Thanks!
Premium gets:
Triple beam LED headlights
10.3 in multimedia display
Mark Levinson sound system
Machined aluminum control *****
Dynamic Voice Command
Lexus Enform Dynamic Navigation
Lexus Enform Destination Assist.
Panoramic View Monitor, Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking, Rear Cross-Traffic Braking

I think that's all
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Old Jan 6, 2023 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Carolina50
Premium gets:
Triple beam LED headlights
10.3 in multimedia display
Mark Levinson sound system
Machined aluminum control *****
Dynamic Voice Command
Lexus Enform Dynamic Navigation
Lexus Enform Destination Assist.
Panoramic View Monitor, Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking, Rear Cross-Traffic Braking

I think that's all
Okay, so all interior functionality essentially except the headlights. Thanks! I thought the ML sound system was standard at this point. LOL It's been in every Lexus I bought, including my little '08 IS 250.
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Old Jan 6, 2023 | 07:42 AM
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The premium also includes the rear sunshade.
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Old Jan 6, 2023 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by melbitoast
Okay, so all interior functionality essentially except the headlights. Thanks! I thought the ML sound system was standard at this point. LOL It's been in every Lexus I bought, including my little '08 IS 250.
IMO, worth springing for the Mark Levinson. I think it is better in the newer IS models compared to the RC.
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Old Jan 6, 2023 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by arentz07
IMO, worth springing for the Mark Levinson. I think it is better in the newer IS models compared to the RC.
Good to know b/c I officially put the only one headed to Austin on hold today :-) 4-6 weeks for delivery
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Old Jan 6, 2023 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by melbitoast
Good to know b/c I officially put the only one headed to Austin on hold today :-) 4-6 weeks for delivery
Congratulations!! What color and interior? Enkei or BBS wheels? IS500 minds want to know!
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Old Jan 7, 2023 | 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by MYIS500
Congratulations!! What color and interior? Enkei or BBS wheels? IS500 minds want to know!
LOL! Right!
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Old Jan 8, 2023 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MYIS500
Congratulations!! What color and interior? Enkei or BBS wheels? IS500 minds want to know!
Thanks! White exterior, black interior, black wheels. I’ve always been a USB fan, but I think the 500 looks best in white or red, personally. Something about the lines and accents. Anyway, gonna have the darkest legal tint done upon arrival (not limo dark though), and then start looking at vroom vroom stuff. Perused through the exhaust page for ideas, but haven’t really seen anything on headers. Would the same stuff from our ISFs work?

Anyone wanna save me the trouble and tell me which set up gets us the most bang for the buck?
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Old Jan 8, 2023 | 06:44 PM
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^^ You and I will get along just fine - I like my white IS 500 a lot!!
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Old Jan 9, 2023 | 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by melbitoast
Thanks! White exterior, black interior, black wheels.
Woot! Woot! Can’t wait to see it. Congrats!
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Old Jan 9, 2023 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by melbitoast
Thanks! White exterior, black interior, black wheels. I’ve always been a USB fan, but I think the 500 looks best in white or red, personally. Something about the lines and accents. Anyway, gonna have the darkest legal tint done upon arrival (not limo dark though), and then start looking at vroom vroom stuff. Perused through the exhaust page for ideas, but haven’t really seen anything on headers. Would the same stuff from our ISFs work?

Anyone wanna save me the trouble and tell me which set up gets us the most bang for the buck?
RR Racing has IS 500 headers on their page.
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Old Jan 9, 2023 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by melbitoast
Thanks! White exterior, black interior, black wheels. I’ve always been a USB fan, but I think the 500 looks best in white or red, personally. Something about the lines and accents. Anyway, gonna have the darkest legal tint done upon arrival (not limo dark though), and then start looking at vroom vroom stuff. Perused through the exhaust page for ideas, but haven’t really seen anything on headers. Would the same stuff from our ISFs work?

Anyone wanna save me the trouble and tell me which set up gets us the most bang for the buck?
Given the inability to tune the engine, without going back to an older setup or standalone, I don't think there are any big gains to be had yet.
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