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All, Just out of interest, does anyone notice a difference to the noise if the stereo is off or on? Noticed our car had a very slight noise when the stereo was on the other day and I just put it down to bad suppression. I will check with the stereo off and when cold or warm next time I get the car to myself. The missus nicks it most of the time as I get the train to work. Cheers

Leon, I have just bought a brand new Genuine Lexus chrome one off eBay for my Sport. Unfortunately, I didn't realise that the auto knob had a smaller thread aperture and as such it will not fit my manual sport. Cost me £29.00 + £2.50 p&p and would be happy to let you have it for the same so I can hunt down the correct one. By all means check out the Dealers first to see if you can get it cheaper but if not then let me know as will be putting back on ebay soon. Cheers, Tony

I was hopin for a little more input on this enquiry but perhaps I have not posted in the correct location? Apologies if I am not following the rules and willing to take advice from the experts. Just discovered that there were in fact 3 different types of light combinations, std old style chrome, satin and anthracite (I think). Can anyone put me straight on why my car is denoted as an AERO 2 LA and what on earth is the 'LA'? Come on folks, I'm sure you are all a nice bunch of guys and girls who could help me out.

Thanks for your input Bobski but I have already done some considerable trawling both Google and in these forums. I had uncovered the changes you mention in the IS200 lifecycle but did not realise that the Ltd Edt Yellow cars were only a run of 50, so that's something new I have learned. What interests me more is how the special models were specified? What comprises the Styling Pack? What comprises an Aero (1) package? How does it differ from an Aero 2? What bodykit/wheels did the LE have? What wheels/kits were fitted to all the special models? Were these options so you could mix & match from new? Is there a higher boot spoiler originally available from Lexus (not aftermarket). As far as I can make out through research, my Aero 2 comprises a TRD bodykit but with a standard Sport boot spolier. I have since found both 9 spoke and 11 spoke wheels (mine are 11 spoke) and the 9 spoke ones are 18'' by TTE (I think)? Finally, although a facelift might be too strong a description, I can tell you that the front and rear lights are distinctly different on a 2004 model as opposed to the earlier ones. Mine have a dark plastic inside the lens and it changes the appearance somewhat. Finally, I still need to know what the LA might be on the description of my car? I originally thought a spelling mistake and maybe it should read LE but mine does not have HID lights so I guess not! Sorry if I am being a complete anorak but I do like to know as much as possible about the cars I drive and regularly bore my missus silly with these pointless car facts that I seem to accumulate. Still at least it's a harmless vice, at least until she gets out the frying pan and tells me to shut up. Cheers, Tony

Hello All, I have been trawling through the many posts on the many variants of IS200 and was just wondering if anyone has posted a definitive list of all 'official' variants ? Before I chose the IS200 I recently purchased, I thought it was a no brainer as there was an 'S' 'SE' or 'SPORT'. Seeing as I wanted tinted rear windows (better for the kids in summer), a 6 speed manual and an LSD it was definitely going to be a Sport. But then I realised there was also a multitude of variants available with different body kits, wheels and trims. I have uncovered references and pictures of what I think are the Styling Kit, Aero, Aero 2 and Limited Edition. These appear to come with 17" 5 spokes, 17" Multi spokes in both Silver and Anthracite or 18" flat 6 spoke alloys. Do these alloys have any particular names or references? There also appears to be a facelift after a certain year (2003/4 ?) with subtle changes such as darker tinted lights but I don't know what else? Not sure if any of the above were from an options list which obviously would mean there could be a wealth of cars out there in different specs from the factory and this would make listing all the model variants impossible. However, I would guess that there was a standard offering for each variant (i.e. Styling has xx body kit with xx rear spoiler and xx wheels). What would really be useful is a list (preferably with pics) of all the variants so they can be easily identified. I will be trawling the gallery shortly so this may point me in the right direction (sorry if I have jumped the gun). My new toy is a IS200 Sport 2004 (54) plater in Granite Sky with a bodykit comprising front spolier, rear apron, side skirts, std Sport lip spoiler on the boot, 17" multi spoke alloys in silver, facelift darker tinted lights and a full black leather interior. A work sheet in the Lexus history indicates it is an IS200 Sport AERO 2 LA but I have no idea what LA means, it's a mystery ? Sorry for waffling on a bit but just wanted to get to the bottom of it all and the owners clubs forums are always host to the most knowledgeable people. Many thanks in advance, Tony