MJB

Hi there,

I'm in London, UK, and I have an independently imported Japanese Soarer SC430.

The whole thing is just wonderful, but I have a query on the audio system.

My audio unit is branded 'Soarer' with no trace of a Mark Levinson brand anywhere.

I wondering whether this is because (a) the Levinson system is an optional extra in Japan, and I don't have it or (b) it is a Levinson system but they just don't brand it.

Whatever it is, it sounds fantastic! Anyone know how I can tell what I've got?

Thanks.

Martin

P.S. Is the Levinson unit optional or standard in the USA?

TMitchell

I have a 2001 GS430 and it was an option on it. Just to the right of the casssette slot opening it says Lexus and below that Mark Levenson, below that premium sound system. I looked up the options for a SC430 on www.lexus.com and the only option was a package that included Nav system, rear spoiler and compass in rear view mirror. I had to put in my zip code, so it is possible that certain parts of the USA have different packages. The only other options were 3 minor ones, trunk mat, wheel locks and cargo net. Could you attach a photo of your audio system ?
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MJB

Thanks guys,

That certainly clarifies things as far as the US is concerned. Still leaves me wondering whether I have an ML system or a more 'standard' system in my Japanese import as the system is unbranded.

Ho hum, it sounds fantastic, so maybe I should just leave it at that!

Thanks for your responses.

Best wishes.

Martin

MJB

Thanks for that Genearch.

Goodness knows what I've got then, with just a Soarer logo!

But I seem to have all the elements I would have expected with the ML - 9 speakers; 6 CD autochanger; MiniDisc player etc etc.

All but the logo....

All the best,

Martin

splitfire

iTrader: (6)

yeah, i saw that in japan too

1NICESC430

Hmmmm ... who reversed the Close/Open and Emergency Flasher switches?

MJB

Thanks guys,

On my Japanes import there is only the Soarer logo on the hi-fi.

I found this Japanese Toyota site which says clearly that Levinson is an option

http://www.gazoo.com/eng/auto/frameset.asp

If you look at Standard Features and Available Features you can see clearly that there is a Soarer hi-fi (which must be what I have) and a Levinson option for an additional $1200.

By the way, I can only assume that the switches are reversed because in Japan (and the UK) the cars are right-hand drive, and that those positions are more user-friendly in that context...?

All the best,

Martin