johndeuce4

I bought a 1997 LS 400 with silver emblems. Later decided to have the dealer install the gold package. I thought at that time this would add to the resale value. Few months later I realized other models had their gold packages including the antennae aerial. Apparently that's how you can tell if gold pkg is factory or after-market. This may not be true, I never asked, but should have. Now I'm asking. While I'm asking, may as well ask if you think it adds to the resale value or not?

Sc0pe

iTrader: (1)

Personally, I see it as more of an exterior modification than a value booster. Not saying that it's a bad thing because I, personally, love gold trim but it can only be pulled off with certain colors before looking gaudy.

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

doesn't add anything to the value. at all.

takes away from it depending on the buyer.

Kansas

There was never a factory "gold package" although the same aftermarket options and accessories were commonly sold by Lexus dealers.

Pinstripes are another example - never an official option but the same stick-on vinyl pinstripes were sold by most Lexus dealers.

UNCNOR

iTrader: (1)

My 97LS has the gold package with the rare gold cladding.Just out of curiosity,anyone else have the gold cladding?

Kansas

"rare gold cladding"? Of course it's rare since it was never an option. Was the dealer that sold your car when new Lexus of Palm Beach? If so and if you are "lucky", you also have their rare vinyl roof "option".

timmy0tool

iTrader: (7)

the mid 90s was a time when the gold package was being used by dealerships as a $300 option, or more, to appeal to the buyers at that time. it was not limited to the lexus brand. honda, toyota, and the like all had this.

i personally think it dates the car. my 97 had it (i believe it is even stated on the window sticker), and i recently replaced all of it back to silver (not cheap at $20 each, where "LS" and "400" are separate ). yes even the antenna bezel was gold!

and where is this vinyl roof options you speak of jim?

RA40

iTrader: (6)

Jim's joking. A Mary Kay option would be amusing though.

While the car may have had an up-charge for gold when new, resale value will not have an impact based on emblem color. One of the other 80's-90's trends was the wine/burgundy interiors.

UNCNOR

iTrader: (1)

According to the original owners son,the Gold Package was installed by Lexus of Tampa Bay.It included the gold cladding and DID NOT include a vinyl roof treatment.Any more gold cladding packages out there?Thanks.

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

sadly, he isn't.

timmy0tool

iTrader: (7)

oh my

UNCNOR

iTrader: (1)

The photo shows the standard silver cladding.I'm really happy my 97LS does not have the vinyl top!!!

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

uhh that fender chrome is anything but standard...

UNCNOR

iTrader: (1)

Can any of you graphics guys turn the black pillars white?Might be a great look.Thanks.