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Old 09-22-08, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Little E
^^^ Yeah, I know it's disappointing how they re-did the packages for the 09s.
Yeah That's the one thing I like about Scion-- there are no packages (but then there is only one choice for interior too haha) -- Everything for the most part is considered an accessory and can be installed at any time and does not require that you pick a certain color and/or other accessory
Old 09-22-08, 12:58 PM
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saw a few 2k9 2is's @ stevens creek after EOS (they were moving the cars back into the lot). long story short, it doesn't look all that great from the front, the chrome trim on the side mirrors look tacky, and the rims are less than desireable... but the rear bumper w/ the faux diffuser looks kinda cool.

i wonder if it's a straight-up swap?
Old 09-22-08, 02:08 PM
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Can any of you who work for or have connections with dealerships verify that it is not possible to special order a 2009 IS250 manual with luxury package in the ordering system?
Old 09-22-08, 03:13 PM
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I like the new black vents - anyone confirm that they will fit older model?
Old 09-23-08, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by cmai
Can any of you who work for or have connections with dealerships verify that it is not possible to special order a 2009 IS250 manual with luxury package in the ordering system?
hey-- I just checked our ordering system at TMS and for an 09 IS250 Manual Transmission, the luxury package is NOT available. The only packages available are:

Premium Package Includes: Heated and Ventilated Front Seats, Wood Interior Trim, and Perforated Leather Seat Upgrade


'X' Package Includes: 18" Liquid Graphite Finish Alloy Wheels with Summer Tires, Sport Tuned Suspesnion, Alloy Sport Pedals, Illuminated Scuff Plates, Front Lip Spoiler
Old 09-23-08, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by IntegresS
hey-- I just checked our ordering system at TMS and for an 09 IS250 Manual Transmission, the luxury package is NOT available. The only packages available are:

Premium Package Includes: Heated and Ventilated Front Seats, Wood Interior Trim, and Perforated Leather Seat Upgrade


'X' Package Includes: 18" Liquid Graphite Finish Alloy Wheels with Summer Tires, Sport Tuned Suspesnion, Alloy Sport Pedals, Illuminated Scuff Plates, Front Lip Spoiler
Is the luxury package available for order on an IS350? My dealership cannot seem to provide a straight answer on this. Thanks!
Old 09-23-08, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by shawndover
Is the luxury package available for order on an IS350? My dealership cannot seem to provide a straight answer on this. Thanks!
It sure is For the 350, the available Luxury packages are:

Luxury Package (17" RWD) Includes: HID+Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS), Heated & Ventilated Front Seats, Perforated Leather Seat Upgrade, Wood Interior Trim, Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel, Drive & Passenger Memory Seats, Illuminated Scuff Plates, Power Rear Sunshade and Rain-Sensing Wipers


Luxury Package (18" RWD) Includes: 18" Alloy Wheels w/ 225/40R18 Fr + 255/40R18 Rr All-Season Tires, HID+Adaptive Front Lighting (AFS), Heated & Ventilated Front Seats, Perforated Leather Seat Upgrade, Wood Interior Trim, Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel, Driver & Passenger Memory Seats, Illuminated Scuff Plates, Power Rear Sunshade, and Rain-Sensing Wipers
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Thanks for checking for me.
Old 09-23-08, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by IntegresS
hey-- I just checked our ordering system at TMS and for an 09 IS250 Manual Transmission, the luxury package is NOT available. The only packages available are:...
Originally Posted by IntegresS
It sure is For the 350, the available Luxury packages are:...
don't you have work to do? (unless you work in sales) /OT

what about nav? and the mark levinson upgrade sound system?
Old 09-23-08, 10:27 AM
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Are there any confirmations from dealers regarding the availability of the Card Key instead of the Key Fob? There was another thread about it last week, but now that dealers are starting to get information/actual vehicles, can anybody confirm?
Old 09-23-08, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by cmai
Thanks for checking for me.
Anytime In the future, if you have any other questions feel free to PM me!

projectdna: Of course I'm working! Haha I'm just so awesome.com that I can post on here in the few small moments of downtime I get during the day haha

And the Nav/ Mark Levinson is available on all model/color combos.
Old 09-23-08, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Correct... Lexus has started slowly releasing the first batch of 09's this week finally...

Just a bit delayed by a few weeks..

One of our CL members also told me they brought back the NON-HID headlights to keep the MSRP sticker pricing lower ....

Joe Z
They did this for the last batch of 08 IS250's for the Western Region. All the last remaning 08 250's in dealer lots right now have no HID.
Old 09-23-08, 11:56 AM
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yup thats right..a friend of mine just got the 09 with Nav options etc. but without HID lights to my surprise..a bit oddd
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Originally Posted by flipside909
They did this for the last batch of 08 IS250's for the Western Region. All the last remaning 08 250's in dealer lots right now have no HID.
that sucks a lexus with no OEM HID and no AFS??
Old 09-23-08, 01:00 PM
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Comparison Picture, old vs new. The new one is the grey one. Notice more chrome around the grille border, and at the bottom corners there is kind of a 'squiggly' finish at the bottom corners, vs. the sharp corners on the old model. Grille and bottom honeycomb seem to be the same. Foglight size seem to be the same. Bumper is more 'one piece', and the twin separation at the bottom is a bit fatter and rounder. It is harder to notice the bumper change on darker colored cars. Obviously you can notice the chrome from a mile away (it even blinded my camera.. LOL)
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