IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models
View Poll Results: What Factory Option Do You Regret Not Buying?
AWD
4
0.56%
Upgrade from IS250 to the 350
56
7.83%
Sport Pkg
42
5.87%
Luxury Pkg
54
7.55%
Navigation
97
13.57%
Manual Shift
9
1.26%
ML Package
144
20.14%
Spoiler
39
5.45%
Nothing at all
270
37.76%
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Old 11-20-06 | 11:50 AM
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adding on spoiler soon
Old 11-20-06 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sdpq
Now that you have your IS, what option do you wish most you had gotten now that you look back on it?

Sorry if i left out any options

you forgot radar cruise control. that's the option I wanted, but wasn't available....
Old 11-20-06 | 05:56 PM
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Well it's only been three weeks with my Matador/Cashmere, AWD, Nav, HIDs, Wood Trim and Spoiler - feel pretty good about what I have and don't.

Located the car before it hit port so got didn't get stuck with the locks, trunk mat, cargo net.

Was negotiating a couple deals with different dealers and almost got same car with Luxury Pkg & Pref Acc Pkg. Memory seats would be nice, but not worth the additional $$$.
Old 11-20-06 | 06:47 PM
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Nada!!!!!!! got everything I wanted & than some in my 350, & honestly for everybody who says I dont see the difference between getting the 350 & the 250 stop kiddin ya self, ya feel it when u hit that gas pedal as well as those 4 piston big azz brakes!!! Not being a d*ck just tellin the truth. . Holla!!

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Old 11-21-06 | 10:44 AM
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I really wanted the Nav system, but in Canada it was only available as part of the highest package, and was too expensive. I am trying to see if I can order it through the parts department and then installed.
Old 12-19-06 | 01:18 PM
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Got the car configured exactly as I wanted but the only regret is that I wasn't patient enough to get the car in Smokey Granite color or Black. When I bought my car, it was the only 350 left in the lot w/ ML, Nav, sport and prem. pkg. Either buy that car then or wait 4 months? to special order 350 in the package and color I want. I didn't want to wait so picked up silver instead. Silver is not bad but I got bored with the color since my previous cars (TL and S2000) were silver.
Old 12-19-06 | 08:59 PM
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I thought I got everything I wanted until I backed up for the first time and realized the rear view sucks. So I would've liked the park assist.

I decided not to get the navigation cause I liked my Garmin Nuvi 660 too much. No regrets about that.
Old 01-08-07 | 02:15 PM
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My car didn't come with MEMORY SEATS and I regretted that I didn't wait to find the one with it. Since it's my wife car but I drive it a lot on weekend or when we both go togehter.

Anyway, It's a great car and I will have the first car wash at the dealer today.
Old 01-10-07 | 09:15 AM
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I have a 250 and got a 350 as a loaner. I know it cost more in gas and insurance but that thing was a freakin rocket ship! I love my 250 but.... DAMN... that was fun driving that loaner.
Old 01-10-07 | 04:09 PM
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Since I have to parallel park everyday, I'd have liked auto-tilting side mirrors and/or park assist.
Old 01-10-07 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by crentist
I have a 250 and got a 350 as a loaner. I know it cost more in gas and insurance but that thing was a freakin rocket ship! I love my 250 but.... DAMN... that was fun driving that loaner.
What dealer gave you the loaner? Also, was it just for an oil change?
Old 01-10-07 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by gsrthomas
What dealer gave you the loaner? Also, was it just for an oil change?
Newport Lexus. I've gotten 2 different loaners from them. ES for an oil change (Nice but felt like a granny car) and the IS350 because my brakes were real squeaky. They treat you real nice at Newport.
Old 01-10-07 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by GoHuskers
My car didn't come with MEMORY SEATS and I regretted that I didn't wait to find the one with it. Since it's my wife car but I drive it a lot on weekend or when we both go togehter.

Anyway, It's a great car and I will have the first car wash at the dealer today.
Go Huskers, i can feel you.
I have the same issue with you and really regret didn't get the memory seats.
maybe the next Lexus i will do it.
Old 01-11-07 | 12:47 AM
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humm i got everything i wanted in my car the only 250 x package with everything besides the radar cruise thingy and parking sensors humm i just wonder how those work
Old 01-11-07 | 03:04 AM
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I enjoy the Parking Assist on the GS, forgot to check it off when I special ordered. I was so excited when they opened the 07s for special ordering that I skipped over the well worth it $500 option.


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