Style Kits

[Steve]

I see lexus are doing Style kits as an option with the cars now

http://www.lexus.co.uk/gallery/is200styler.html

[andyhart21]

I just placed my order this afternoon! :P:P:P

I have decided to go for the IS200 Sport, with styling kit, in strathcaron blue and black leather.

I was going to have an SE but after seeing this baby in Lexus Sheffield's showroom last week, I just had to have it!

Here are two pics of the IS (300) with the styling kit.

Front

[andyhart21]

and back

[Steve]

drooling now!

[andyhart21]

I take delivery on 27th May (My 24th birthday if anyone wants to send me a present ) It seems like it is taking an eternity already! Any tips on how to make the wait go faster guys??

[Richie]

That looks great!!!!!

[Steve]

you dont need a present from us.. nothing could beat a Lexus :smilegrin:

[andyhart21]

LOL. But seriously, if you guys want to buy me a present my address is.....:smilegrin:

[Steve]

should buy the admin a nice present for such a wonderfull guy i am :P:tumble::tumble::tumble:

[lil IS 300]

I don't see what the big deal is...

That's just the TTE Kit. It's been out for at least 6 months now. www.tte.de or CECwheels.com

That's the kit i'mm planning on getting when I get my '

03 IS3.

[andyhart21]

Its not been available as a factory fitted option for long though has it? Being factory fitted has a big advantage for me - insurance. It does not make the car modified so I can get away with £1200 insurance instead of £2000 if I mod it

[Leexus]

well lil IS300, that's the difference between Europe and the states...Lexus Europe didn't

offer this option in the past...:smug: and it's not so easy to get some aftermarket stuff

in Europe...:(

[Edited on 5-4-2002 by Leexus]

[Stitcher]

AndyHart21 , thanks for the photos of the new kit. I currently have a 2000 W IS200 SE in Sapphire with full TRD Kit but have just ordered a new 200 Sport with the new Styling Kit and 18"Wheels. I was starting to have 2nd thoughts but after seeing your photos I can't wait now. I managed to get a Plat Ice one from Stock so it arrives next week, only a 2 week wait from Lexus Aberdeen !

PS : My first post as a club virgin, great site !

[Monster-Mat]

lil IS300,the big deal is this TTE kit is fitted by the factory on this car,your TTE kit your having to pay to get shipped from TTE and then get fitted on your car.............his is standered............yours is aftermarket:D

n another point went to my dealers today i can get a is300 with full kit for the same price as a fully loaded UK Tax paid is200 sport with nav/and full body kit..............

he he he tax free is ace:D:D:D:D:D

[andyhart21]

I hate you!:smilegrin:

Iam going to become a tax free gipsy

[Monster-Mat]

yours is still a wonderfull car though,Andy

check your U2U

[andyhart21]

AndyHart21 , thanks for the photos of the new kit. I currently have a 2000 W IS200 SE in Sapphire with full TRD Kit but have just ordered a new 200 Sport with the new Styling Kit and 18"Wheels. I was starting to have 2nd thoughts but after seeing your photos I can't wait now. I managed to get a Plat Ice one from Stock so it arrives next week, only a 2 week wait from Lexus Aberdeen !

PS : My first post as a club virgin, great site !

No problem Stitcher - it looks good doesn't it! I could have got mine late next week, but I have to wait for a three year finance deal to end on my current Ci**oen S*xo, thats why I have to wait untill May 27th:(

[Stitcher]

I'm thinking of putting TRD Side Skirts onto the new car when it arrives with the new Sport Styling Kit. Lexus Aberdeen think another £500 will cover it. Does anyone think the car needs it ( see Andys photos), I would appreciate anyones thoughts on this. I just think it seems to be lacking something from the side view. I've been advised that TTE don't do side skirts as part of this kit.

[Monster-Mat]

get them,they finish of the package perfect:cool:

[andyhart21]

I'm thinking of putting TRD Side Skirts onto the new car when it arrives with the new Sport Styling Kit. Lexus Aberdeen think another £500 will cover it. Does anyone think the car needs it ( see Andys photos), I would appreciate anyones thoughts on this. I just think it seems to be lacking something from the side view. I've been advised that TTE don't do side skirts as part of this kit.

I have been and ordered some sideskirts this morning from Lexus Sheffield and I cannot understand why they have charged me a diffferent price to Stitcher. I think Stitcher said the side skirts cost him over £500 fitted and painted, but mine only cost £432 all-in. Could this be down to different Lexus dealers using different bodyshops?

The lex should be looking cool for JAE now! :cool:

[brn7y]

Stitcher is up here inAberdeenshire, Aberdeeen is an expensive city and the hourly rate is considerably high, the body shop they use specialise in Lexus, Porche and Mercedes and charge even more!!

:(

[andyhart21]

I bet they get away with charging high prices due to all the rich oil barons with Porches:(

[Stitcher]

Just read your post Andy and Graemes reply. As the TRD kit is dealer fitted I wonder what the price difference is for the whole kit. I'm sure Lexus Aberdeen said I would have been £2000 for the TRD kit fitted and sprayed if I had opted for it. Obviously this would be much less if fitted down South.

[GCHQAgent]

It's really annoying, price differences aren't just for the TRD kit, they apply to other things too. Lexus Stockport said £350 (inc. vat and fitting) for 4 reverse parking sensors, Lexus Guildford said £500 (inc. vat and fitting).... I just don't understand it

[brn7y]

Yes your right, £2000 for the TRD kit fitted.