1). tyres sizes front and read ( apart from the base model)

2). sunroof optional extra on all models ( not available on base )

3). keyless entry on all models

4). cruise control all models

5). LED rear lamps & stop lamp

6). knee airbags

7). MP3 compatable CD player

8). front armrest

8). green tinted glass ( rear side and rear screen )

9). temporary spare wheel

10). leather seats on SE and SE-L are heated, ventilated and memory. On sport it's escaine and as above without the vents

11). SE-L and Sport have rain sensing wipers, front and rear parking sensors, HID headlamps, electrically adjustable steering wheel

12). Adaptive cruise control & crash system available as an option on SE-l for £****

13). three colours of fabric and leather

14). choice of 10 external colours all currently avaiolabler on GC, LS or RX apart from Argenta Ice

What about Sat Nav & Mark Levinson - Standard on SE-L?

Any info on pricing yet? Where did you get the above info?

Media pack (SAT Nav etc. ) is option on the SE-L it's quite a bit more, prices are from the horses mouth and are available on GOLD, since they are not in the public domain yet - they are not being published on here. If you have ordered one "IS250 (soon )" I would have thought your UK dealer could give you some unconfirmed prices.

OK thanks I'll speak to the dealer. BTW, does the media pack inc. Mark Levinson, or is the media pack simply Sat Nav + Bluetooth?
Thanks for the info anyway....

Media Pack includes Sat Nav, 7 inch screen,Mark whatsit 14 speaker system, 5,1 surround sound, 6 dvd changer, bluetooth and rear camera so I beleive. But it should do for that money. Not sure if there is the option for screens in the headrests otherwise you will have to park up to watch the DVD according to UK law.

p.s. let me know what the dealer says on prices.

[quote name='Steve ( West Mids )' date='Jul 27 2005, 03:48 PM']Not sure if there is the option for screens in the headrests otherwise you will have to park up to watch the DVD according to UK law.
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And basic common sense, of course.

The most obvious differences between the old IS200 and the new IS250, other than their engine capacities are:

o IL-6 (better ) engine vs the new V-6
IL-6 config is inherently more stable and offers more grunt at higher RPMs.
There is a reason why BMW stuck to IL-6 engines for the longest time.

o Double wishbone suspension setup for front and rear (better ) vs the new
IS-250's rear-only double wishbones, with the front relegated to multi-links.

o Hydraulic power steering (better ) for the IS-200, vs the new electric power steering.