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I have been looking at getting an 04 since they seem to be closer to my price range of around 25k.
But I just happened to do a search of 05s on autotrader, and there seem to be a ton for sale, almost double the amount in my area of 500 miles around my zip code, basically so cal.
I am wondering if I should consider paying up for an 05? Maybe a better deal could be had?
But I just happened to do a search of 05s on autotrader, and there seem to be a ton for sale, almost double the amount in my area of 500 miles around my zip code, basically so cal.
I am wondering if I should consider paying up for an 05? Maybe a better deal could be had?
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what are the changes 04 vs 05.
Also I would like a sport, and I don't think they put the "sport sticker" on the side of the 05s, I could be wrong.
How do I tell if an 05 has sport?
Also I would like a sport, and I don't think they put the "sport sticker" on the side of the 05s, I could be wrong.
How do I tell if an 05 has sport?
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BNR34, I cannot seem to find a "sport" sticker on any 05 LS for sale. I tried searching for keyword "sport" and I am thinking that the cars with 17inch rims have the sport package, but no sticker.
IS this a sport?
http://www.cars.com/go/search/emailT...paId=268424162
IS this a sport?
http://www.cars.com/go/search/emailT...paId=268424162
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BNR34, I cannot seem to find a "sport" sticker on any 05 LS for sale. I tried searching for keyword "sport" and I am thinking that the cars with 17inch rims have the sport package, but no sticker.
IS this a sport?
http://www.cars.com/go/search/emailT...paId=268424162
IS this a sport?
http://www.cars.com/go/search/emailT...paId=268424162
A few rule of thumbs that can help you, all 04'+ sport have that 18" wheels, they all got the sport sticker, and they all have Nav and mark levinson.
But having 18s don't mean it is a sport, non sport car come with 18s also.
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All Lexus salesman I talked to don't know the option package "sport" and "ultra luxury", they told me they are all the same, just pick the color
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Just look for the sticker.
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my buddy has an 01 thats a "sport" edition with 17's that came with it...so im thinking since from 01-03 sport had the 17's and 04-06 sports came with 18's
you dont have to really buy a "sport" package...it has a bigger rear sway, and different struts (im guessing more performance oriented kind), when looking to replace the struts the OEM made 2 different variants for the LS, non-air that is...so if you want a so-called sportier ride you can buy a non-sport and buy the other OEM struts, and sway bar.
L3000-298824
KYB (OEM)
Strut Assembly GR2; Front; Mark: 48510-50140; Excluding sports package
w/o Air Suspension For models with production year from 7/2003 to 7/2006. $143.60
Note: Marked as 48510-50140
L3000-298824
KYB (OEM)
Strut Assembly GR2; Front; Mark: 48510-50200; Excluding sports package
w/o Air Suspension For models with production year from 7/2003 to 7/200$143.60
Note: Mark: 48510-50200
L3000-298824
KYB (OEM)
Strut Assembly GR2; Front; Sports package only; Mark: 48510-50130/1
w/o Air Suspension For models with production year from 8/2000 to 6/2003.$143.60
Note: Sports Package
you dont have to really buy a "sport" package...it has a bigger rear sway, and different struts (im guessing more performance oriented kind), when looking to replace the struts the OEM made 2 different variants for the LS, non-air that is...so if you want a so-called sportier ride you can buy a non-sport and buy the other OEM struts, and sway bar.
L3000-298824
KYB (OEM)
Strut Assembly GR2; Front; Mark: 48510-50140; Excluding sports package
w/o Air Suspension For models with production year from 7/2003 to 7/2006. $143.60
Note: Marked as 48510-50140
L3000-298824
KYB (OEM)
Strut Assembly GR2; Front; Mark: 48510-50200; Excluding sports package
w/o Air Suspension For models with production year from 7/2003 to 7/200$143.60
Note: Mark: 48510-50200
L3000-298824
KYB (OEM)
Strut Assembly GR2; Front; Sports package only; Mark: 48510-50130/1
w/o Air Suspension For models with production year from 8/2000 to 6/2003.$143.60
Note: Sports Package
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my buddy has an 01 thats a "sport" edition with 17's that came with it...so im thinking since from 01-03 sport had the 17's and 04-06 sports came with 18's
you dont have to really buy a "sport" package...it has a bigger rear sway, and different struts (im guessing more performance oriented kind), when looking to replace the struts the OEM made 2 different variants for the LS, non-air that is...so if you want a so-called sportier ride you can buy a non-sport and buy the other OEM struts, and sway bar.
you dont have to really buy a "sport" package...it has a bigger rear sway, and different struts (im guessing more performance oriented kind), when looking to replace the struts the OEM made 2 different variants for the LS, non-air that is...so if you want a so-called sportier ride you can buy a non-sport and buy the other OEM struts, and sway bar.
Sure you can always buy a non sport and put the OEM sport suspension on it, but buying a sport is cheaper then do it yourself since the sport model don't worth any more then a regular car.
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BNR34, thanks for pointing those out. I was looking on cars.com, and I couldn't seem to find any. I agree it is definetly tedious to look for since dealers don't know what they are talking about, but that will present a deal.
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