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LEAST favorite feature of the 2is

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Old 04-13-18, 09:59 AM
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I also use the ash tray to put stuff too.

Originally Posted by Mysta
I dunno if they added this in later years but in my 2007. fold down seats would be heavenly
I have the 2011 IS and it still only has the ski pass through; the rear seats don't fold down.
The current generation IS has fold down rear seats.
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Originally Posted by Wunko
I also use the ash tray to put stuff too.



I have the 2011 IS and it still only has the ski pass through; the rear seats don't fold down.
The current generation IS has fold down rear seats.

Ditto. Tray and lighter are gone. Its a wallet, phone, and sometimes key holder. That said the EMI from a USB charger in the lighter socket can and does create "fob not detected" messages if keys are too close.

Wunko, does your 2011 have USB and Bluetooth?
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Originally Posted by 2013FSport
Does your 2011 have USB and Bluetooth?
2006-2009 ISx50 don't have Bluetooth or USB.
2006-2009 ISx50 (with Navigation) have Bluetooth phone, no USB.
2010-2013 ISx50 (with or without Nav) have Bluetooth phone, Bluetooth Audio and USB.

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Old 04-13-18, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Lange
2006-2009 ISx50 don't have Bluetooth or USB.
2006-2009 ISx50 (with Navigation) have Bluetooth phone, no USB.
2010-2013 ISx50 (with or without Nav) have Bluetooth phone, Bluetooth Audio and USB.

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Thanks Jeff.
O/T but what gives with rear deck lid badging, mine and others but not all have no Lexus emblem on the left. Is that an F-Sport thing or some factor regarding the OEM thin film protector on the bumper as it has Lexus printed in it. Or is mine missing an F-Sport rear emblem? I think not on the last two items...
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Lexus dropped the "Lexus" nameplate from the trunk in 2011 for North America. No models after that have it.

The F-Sport nameplate was added to the trunk for the 2015 model year of the 3IS.

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Old 04-14-18, 09:00 AM
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for my 2006
- No BT audio or usb
- No LSD
- No Manual for 350
Old 04-14-18, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Buddiiee
5. I can't run my fog lights by themselves. Isn't that the ENTIRE POINT of fog lights????? lol. If it's really foggy out, and my headlights HAVE to be on, I can't see CRAP. I mean NOTHING. Fog lights on or off, if the head lights are on I can't see crap. Totally worthless.
Please tell me of one car built in the last 20 years that you can activate the fogs independently from the low's (without some modification).
Old 04-15-18, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ed21x
really heavy trunk lid
expensive to maintain- costs 3-10x more per part than a typical toyota
navigation could've been 3d even in 2006
interface is dated
the sun visor on the ISC does not extend
massive fender gap on the front wheel at stock
bass extension isn't very low on the stock speakers
drivers side kick panel does not extend low enough- exposed circuitry down there
tpms overly sensitive, and does not indicate which specific tire is low on air

but overall, i absolutely love the car
'Really Heavy Trunk Lid' I felt mine was 'Heavy' when I first got it ( at 10 years old) it would slam down hard ( very un-Lexus like) if let go from about 1/3 to 1/2 open posistion.
Turns out the two hydraulic struts were worn and now replaced ( with aftermarket ones) it is very civilised.
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Originally Posted by Texas149


'Really Heavy Trunk Lid' I felt mine was 'Heavy' when I first got it ( at 10 years old) it would slam down hard ( very un-Lexus like) if let go from about 1/3 to 1/2 open posistion.
Turns out the two hydraulic struts were worn and now replaced ( with aftermarket ones) it is very civilised.
paul m.

Ridiculously heavy. Changed struts and still was heavy enough that it shook my spoiler loose and had to get it re-glued to the trunk. Mind you the IS-F trunk isn't much lighter at all either.
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Originally Posted by ed21x
really heavy trunk lid
expensive to maintain- costs 3-10x more per part than a typical toyota

tpms overly sensitive, and does not indicate which specific tire is low on air

but overall, i absolutely love the car
Yes! I may never buy another Lexus just because of the trunk and the tire sensors alone. If my hands are full I seriously cannot close the trunk lid.
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-only one “useable” cup holder (yes I know there are others)

-when you put transmission in S, it goes to 4
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How are you guys removing the ashtray and lighter ?

Just St tried on my 2012 ISC and couldn’t

don’t want to break anything
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The Ash Tray just lifts out for dumping. The lighter socket does not come out. It ia limited space but something...
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