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I am in the process of buying an IS200 sport. When I was looking around I asked about the spoiler and the armrest. Every Lexus garage I asked in the North West would not add the arm rest - It was not an option. They would all fit a spoiler - £450 (aprox). They would all do this at any time - I could go in there in 6 months time and they would still fit one then. B
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Ok - it is done. I have taken note of many of the tips and info given so far and went to the garage to order an IS 200 SE in Siver (sorry - Platinum Ice). The choice was between Blue and Silver and the silver won. However........ I got to the showroom (again) and sitting there in the showroom was a Sport version in Granite Sky (Met Grey). So there you go weeks of planning out the window and I chose a sport in Granite Sky. The order time is only 1 week and it could be quicker if I am lucky - I thought it would be 5 or 6 weeks. Thanks again for all the help. B
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I have to confess to it being a couple of past ownerships and 1 current one. Not wanting to get on this groups black list already - but...I must admit it has been a very hard decision to let my BM go. This group certainly has been more than helpful so far - thanks all !! B PS - decision day is Friday !!!
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Tony Thanks - good explanation. Now that you have explained it I understand. I have heard about the technology before - I just didn't know it was called "Limited Slip Diff". Thanks B
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Steve B - My choice of colour is probably down to 2 - Silver or Blue. If I go for the SE rather than the sport the spoiler can be added for about £400. I have already decided that this is a must !! So I really need to decide if the other options are worth the £600 difference. Tony - "Limited Slip Diff" - I have to confess to not knowing what this is and what it will do for me - I will go off and do a bit of reading on it- feel free to educate me if you have a nice easy explanation. re the insurance group - mine is currently group 16 or 17 - 12 or 13 will both be better. Thanks B
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Good point about the stone chips. I have read a few posts about the high number of stone chips the 200 appears to attract. I have until Friday to decide between the SE and the sport and which colour. Not to mention the interior colour - too many decisions !! Good forum - look forward to contributing in the future. B
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I am looking to buy a new one. Also stuck on the colour - not sure if to go for silver, blue or black. Keep changing from one to the other. B
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This is my first post in this group - so go easy. I also own one of those other cars that you do not like (The BM ones !!) - thinking very seriosly of swapping it for the IS 200 in the next week. My question is:- Do you think the IS200 Sport is worth £1000 more than the SE? I have looked at the list of differences - darkened rear windows, rear spoiler etc but I am not sure if they are worth the difference. Any thoughts? Also need to know - does the sport version have the windscreen de-icer? The SE version lists this but the Sport doesn't. Thanks B