I have just acquired an ex dealer demo is300h (UK 2020} in velvet black and I love it to bits. I used to own an IS250 Advance but unfortunately totalled it in a bad accident. I had an Audi A5 for 2 years and I am glad to be back with Lexus again. The Stoke Lexus dealership in my locality gave me a great deal and they have superb customer service, pre and post sale.
However, i miss several of the features that I used to have in my old car, including the reverse camera and keyless entry; in addition, the automatic folding wing mirrors which were on my old IS250 SE-L. My question to members is: does anyone know if it is possible to upgrade the is300h’s “package” after market with official Lexus? E.g. upgrade to the the Comfort Pack or Premier Navigation? I am aware that most vehicles are built to order with these packages, but how difficult is it to alter or change one? Would it be the same price for the pack as though one was configuring a new vehicle?
Unfortunately I never saw the car in the flesh before buying from Lexus, as it was distance selling due to Covid (I only briefly looked at the pictures and spec, as I had confidence in buying from an official dealership) I did not even realise it had boring manual seats. This I guess is not a huge issue as I am the only driver. But sometimes after a car valet or a routine service for example, it can be a pain to find the optimal driving position again.
One thing i would highly recommend is the Gen3 glass coating. It gives the car an immense dealership quality look and pretty much self cleansing. The beading on the ceramic glass coating is brilliant, and it repels most dirt daily grime. If you are buying a new Lexus, this is an option worth considering. Also, does anyone have any experience with using Lexus Smart Insurance? It looks nice and easy on the promotional material, but has anyway had any good or bad experiences with them?
Thanks for reading.
Steven.