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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Progressive" data-source="post: 1064059918" data-attributes="member: 1155">1) when you say go for the highest spec? what does the highest spec for UK spec comes with? is it only Mark Levinson sound system or that's plenty more features? sunroof, power side mirror? sorry i'm not very familiar with the carFor UK spec , there are two spec. IS 250 SE and IS 250 SE-L . You can find this tag on the driver B-pillar ( when you open the drivers door ).Mark Levinson c/w Navi System is optional items for both spec. So even basic spec can come with it.IS 250 SE - Basic Spec 1) Leather Ventilated Seat - A/C or Heater. ( No Ventilated seat if is with Alcantara Seat) IS 250 SE-L - Luxury SpecIt has extra thingy like1) AFS ( Auto Headlight Leveling ) - only function when you drive above 60km/h2) HID 3) Head lamp Washer4) Rear windscreen curtain - Auto5) Memory Seat6) Illuminated door sill with 'Lexus Logo'7) Sonar sensor front & back8) Auto cruise with Anti Front Collision System. ( hard to find, only met 1 member with this on a SE-L spec)9) Sunroof ( hard to find too )My advise is to get a basic with ML system is good enuf... unless you like those extra goodies with SE-L package. 2) DVD player, I saw couple of post earlier on the forum..some lexus owner have difficulty playing dvd on their car... is it all depends on luck when you choosing the car? or certain specs dvd cannot be read in our region?Yeah....some Jpn cant read DVD like ED78 system... i am not too sure why...But for Mark Levinson (ML) spec should be able. Its stated DVD Audio/Video on the console. So its playable. Bring a DVD along to test... pirated pasar malam DVD is fine. You can only watch it with your handbrake engaged and not while you are driving. ( safety feature ) But there is a way to Bypass it , by removing the head unit and splicing some wires and reconnect. A great DIY. Then u can watch it while driving. I did mine within 15 mins.... and i enjoyed driving with while watching DVD concert or MTV. But you got to be cautious as it will distract you from focusing on the roads. A new Flyaudio ( Made in China) unit cost about RM5k for it. Its better use that 5k to opt for a ML spec. Which generally cost about 8 -10k more compared to the basic spec. 3) how do i check whether the rust went all the way the chasis and engine compartment like drive pulleys , alternator and other moving parts? do i need to bring a mechanic along to go see the car or its just easy to identified by looking at the engine compartment? sorry really noob in carsYes...You can always/should bring along your trusted mechanic.... remember to remove all the plastic covers covering the engine....its not hard... so you can inspect everything and not having any nasty surprises later on.Before signing the papers for my car. I arranged the dealer to sent the car to Wing Hin -Balakong Toyota Service Center for a full inspection (i,e pluged into thier PC for error code checking, body panels , mountings , suspension and undercarriage). You can always arrange that.... if the SA resist....then just walk away...he is hiding something about the car.ED78 even had his IS 250 DYNOED before paying it....<img src="https://zerotohundred.com/forums/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/adore.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":adore:" title="adore    :adore:" data-shortname=":adore:" /><img src="https://zerotohundred.com/forums/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/adore.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":adore:" title="adore    :adore:" data-shortname=":adore:" />...4)last but not least, i tried an lexus the other day and this is what i realize... when i sit inside the car with the hood close the car seem really quiet but when i open up the hood and stand in front of the car then engine sounds very loud..is this normal or lexus engine originally was quiet even though the hood is open...please advice.Its normal....the hood have a very good and thick insulator... thats what Lexus is known for.The 4GR-FSE engine runs on Direct Injection System....what you heard was the Injection System...sound like a mini machine gun. Dont worry every IS and Mark X will have this sound. The sound is caused by the fuel been highly pressurized and injected into the combustion chamber. Thank you in advance for your advice :)</blockquote>

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