97+ OEM differences?
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I often see references made to 97+ OEM. Is there a significant difference in this and older models? Do the newer models sit lower with their bumper and side skirts? I am a little confused on this point. I thought there were no cosmetic differences other than the updated taillights?
Can someone shed some light on this?
Can someone shed some light on this?
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97+ have differnt front bumper the small grill below the lexus emblem and taillights and maybe sideskirts. also i didn't know this till i got my 2000 but alot of the interior pieces are different such as radio layout ,cluster.
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97 is not a very different year, 98+ is where the fun begins. 97 is basically the early model with a facelift. 98+ is a dramatically different car that basically has the heart of the SC430/IS300 with the SC430 transmission.
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The big benefit t the 97+ exterior s it's look of a mild and sexy beautiful body kit. Plus the factory daytime running lights...
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How is the 2000 different? I had a totaled 2000 SC300 and other than the gauge cluster showing An extra LED screen and a gated shifter layout, what was different there? In believe the lighting was improved, but the dash component about is identical other than the passenger airbag. How wad the Double Din radio layout different? Parts are literally interchangeable from model to model on a physical basis, not necessarily on an electrical basis.
The big benefit t the 97+ exterior s it's look of a mild and sexy beautiful body kit. Plus the factory daytime running lights...
Ryan
The big benefit t the 97+ exterior s it's look of a mild and sexy beautiful body kit. Plus the factory daytime running lights...
Ryan
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So, are you guys saying that the 97+ OEM bumper, etc. are like doing a body kit upgrade on an older model? Does it sit lower, or look lower than the older models? Does anyone have a side-by-side photo comparison for a visual reference?
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The 99-00 also came with the factory 3 spoke steering wheel and perforated leather.
Only the 99-00 came with factory DRLs in the US. This feature makes it really easy to spot a 99-00 on the street.
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97 had a complete new body kit with new foglights, taillights, and a grille. 98+ came with a VVTi engine and a gated shifter, there's probably more that I left out but it's just significantly an upgrade.
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