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How to tell if 14/15 IS has Mark Levinson

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Old 01-30-16 | 08:41 PM
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Default How to tell if 14/15 IS has Mark Levinson

I am shopping for a 14 or 15 IS 250/350. How can I tell if it has Mark Gevinson. I know on the 2006-2013 the logo was near the CD slot. Can anyone share some insight on this?

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Old 01-30-16 | 08:47 PM
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here ya go http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/imag...d-system_1.jpg

f-sport models don't have mark levinson. bummer.
Old 01-30-16 | 08:55 PM
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My F Sport has Mark Levinson. The easiest way for me to tell if I'm looking online is to look for the white *****, like in the picture.
Old 01-30-16 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RoiteTrom
here ya go http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/imag...d-system_1.jpg

f-sport models don't have mark levinson. bummer.
Huh? I couldn't find an F-Sport without Mark Levinson. All 5 F-Sport IS350s in stock had them so I had to buy it.
Old 01-30-16 | 08:59 PM
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IS350 F Sport w/Mark Levinson here.

It will say on the center console area and at least the rear decklid speaker grill.
Old 01-30-16 | 09:00 PM
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Maybe he meant 250 F Sports. I've noticed in stock 2016 350 F Sports don't seem to have ML like they used to. At least at my local dealer they don't show it online.
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Originally Posted by doodlebug
Maybe he meant 250 F Sports. I've noticed in stock 2016 350 F Sports don't seem to have ML like they used to. At least at my local dealer they don't show it online.

i have a '14 Fsport IS350 with Mark Levinson
Old 01-31-16 | 03:28 AM
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Both IS250 and IS350 in Fsport Package and without Fsport Package can have Mark Levinson. The Package contains ML, 2 Headlights in the front one for normal beam and one for high beam, plus i think some stitching on the driving wheel. (not sure)
and as they said, the ML sign can be seen in the center console
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I have a 2015 IS350 F-Sport without ML!
Old 01-31-16 | 09:30 AM
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Just look for the Mark Levinson sign on the console behind the shifter.
Old 01-31-16 | 09:55 AM
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You can also see ML logo thru rear glass window. It's on speaker behind rear seats headrest. The best way to check the ones on the lot if you don't have access to car interior.
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Old 02-01-16 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by RoiteTrom

f-sport models don't have mark levinson. bummer.
completely false.
Old 02-02-16 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by specONE

BINGO! Red light helps if you happen to be checking out the used car at night. (not recommended) GL!
Old 02-02-16 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by RoiteTrom
here ya go http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/imag...d-system_1.jpg

f-sport models don't have mark levinson. bummer.
this is absolutely not correct.



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