Nunzie

I'm looking at a 03 IS300 on Friday that has the optional "sportdesign" package.

What does this mean / include?

Faymester

I know I have sport package (mine is an 01) ... but I'm not sure what ISN'T standard ... sooo, lemme list some things ive got that might be extra ...::

- 3spoke steering wheel w. 'up' and 'down' e-shift buttons
- e-shift / M-mode
- sport pedals and scuff plates
- rear slip dif
- 17" 5spoke rims
- ski pass thru
- fogs
- seat heaters and power everything
- 6 in dash disk stacker

uhh, other than that I cant imagine what wouldn't be standard ... i'm not even sure if all that stuff was extra lol - hope that kinda helped

SDLexus

Sport package is different from the Sport Design. Sport Design IS300's were first offered in 2003. Things to look for would include 11 spoke wheels, black pearl emblems, smoked tails, headlights and fogs, gray accents and stitching in the interior, sport design grill, sport design badging, and I believe they even had sport design floor mats. Lexus also introduced a very nice color with the sport design, Thunder Cloud Metallic, or TCM.

Nunzie

Paint code TCM. Where is this code located? I only look on the door jam because I was looking to check for LSD. I believe it is this color.

Carbon~IS

TCM color code is (1D2).

Here is a picture of a TCM IS300 for comparison:

(borrowed a pic of lexluger180's sexy car)

Nunzie

Yes, that look like it.
Thanks.

Carbon~IS

No problem. That's one of my most favorite colors eva~

Faymester

ooo TCM is a hot color ... man ... some times i feel screwed having a 2001, i'm definately missing some of the little things ... like a centre arm rest, and leather inside [as opposed to suede] ... guh

btorok

Hey Fay, I think you can get a conversion for the center arm rest at least. I've seen them around somewhere.

SDLexus

There's a center armrest conversion group buy over at my.is here.

nace

yes there is a armrest conversion but its somewhat pricey upwards in the cost of $200+ last i checked...

i actually prefer the suede, it doesn't get cold in the winter and too hot in summer like full leather does...and full leather will harden and start cracking if not properly maintained...

btw, it think the darker headlights and taillights look 100 times better than the chrome...i swapped my tails out last summer and i am seaching for headlights now that wont break the bank, the darker headlights i have seen have been going for $500+ used...if anyone knows a good source...let me know

Nunzie

Thanks for the help.
I'm picking it up tonight.
2003 IS300 TCM SportDesign 46k miles ...some assembly required!

Carbon~IS

some assembly required??? WTH~

Nunzie

The front left was hit and needs a bumper-cover, left front fender and headlight housing.

Soooo it will require some assembly on my part before it hits the road. I'll paint it after it warms up a little.

Carbon~IS

Hmm...

Good luck with everything, and hope you enjoy your IS!!