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Old 11-07-10 | 08:15 PM
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I just went to the dealer to check out the F. I do not want the mark levinson package for an extra 2 grand. the salesman said they all come with it. If you want one without, is that special order? Is it possible for one on the lot to be without it?

Any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks.
Old 11-07-10 | 08:25 PM
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An F without ML or Nav is a very rare animal indeed. I have never seen one in the flesh, and I have only heard of three without that option package. All three were east coast cars. So yes, your dealer is correct, they all (almost all anyway) come that way from the factory.

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Old 11-07-10 | 09:38 PM
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When I got mine back in June 2008 the local Lexus dealer had 2 ISFs only, both of them fully loaded. I didn't want to pay the extra $$$ for navigation and ML, so I was told that I'd have to custom order it and wait about 2 months or more to get it... needless to say I got my ISF that same day with all the options.
Old 11-07-10 | 10:29 PM
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i've never seen an F without the ML or nav system. i know it's customizable, just like the sunroof delete. the ones ive saw when i was checking out the inventory when i first got mine ALL had ML + nav, as if it was the norm.
Old 11-08-10 | 02:39 AM
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yes you can get a ISF without the ML and nav but you will have to special order it. A ISF sitting on the dealers lot without ML or nav is rare because Lexus research shows that most people want those options and Lexus makes more money on selling options.
Old 11-08-10 | 03:47 AM
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I was told by my dealer that ML comes standard, so it's a delete option only, as with the sunroof.

I think it's fairly obvious that a special order with delete would cost more than the discount you'd be able to get on a ML-equipped F sitting on the lot.

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Old 11-08-10 | 06:28 AM
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I was told by my dealer that ML comes standard, so it's a delete option only, as with the sunroof.
What your dealer told you is wrong. The sunroof is a delete option. But, the ML/Nav package is an option that carries a price tag of $3,925 and, and almost all Fs come equipped that way.

Look at this page:

http://www.lexus.com/models/ISF/features/pricing.html

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my f is from cali, it has no ml and no sunroof!
Old 11-08-10 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by sweetbird
my f is from cali, it has no ml and no sunroof!
And more than likely no nav... right??


That means it was ordered that way...

Or you may have bought a previously owned Lexus / Toyota Corp. owned IS-F...

Sometimes they order / make base trim models for Corporate Employee's to drive for a while..


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Old 11-09-10 | 07:14 AM
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i have nav, heated and cooled seats, evey option but the ml and roof.
Old 11-09-10 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by sweetbird
i have nav, heated and cooled seats, evey option but the ml and roof.
How do you have cooled seats? I was told the fan wouldn't fit under our seats?
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^^^ He probably drives an IS250 badged as an ISF and he hasn't noticed!!! LOL
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I can't imagine not having my ML and nav....

Sunroof, though, I can do without that extra 60 pounds of stuff I'll never use.
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Originally Posted by infinus
How do you have cooled seats? I was told the fan wouldn't fit under our seats?
Sorry ment just heated.
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Originally Posted by Juanca
^^^ He probably drives an IS250 badged as an ISF and he hasn't noticed!!! LOL
Lol you r correct! Pimpin the is250f!



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