2004 Is300

[Fzara2003]

Does anyone know what new features the new 2004 IS300 will have?

My dealer told me nothing will be changed, and therefore it will be better to get a 2003. Probably just trying to get rid of his inventory.

Thanks

[Bionic1]

I was just @ the Lexus dealer today and there is nothing new about the '04' IS300 except a new color. I don't remember what they called it exactly but it's a blue. Also, the destination and handling charge is about $50 more and the MSRP is the same. I placed an order for a 5-speed in Graphite Gray with all-black leather interior.

[SW03ES]

Here's the changes for 04:

IS 300 (Preliminary)

* 3 New Colors

* Bluestone Metallic (8N6) [9/03 production; replaces Solar Yellow (576)]

* Indigo Ink Pearl (8P4) [8/03 production; replaces Intensa Blue Pearl (8N8)]

* Savannah Metallic (4R4) [8/03 production; replaces Cibola Gold Metallic (585)]

* Driver's Seat Memory

* 2-position seat memory for driver's seat (set w/ optional power seats)

* Controls slide position, front/rear vertical cushion position, and recline angle

* Memory control buttons are located to left of steering wheel (e.g. coin holder area)

* Smoked Gray Lights

* The headlights, fog lights, and taillights are all finished in smoked gray (for both sedan and SportCross)

* Speed-Sensitive and Shift-Linked Automatic Door Lock/Unlock

* New 11-Spoke Wheel

* Optional 11-spoke wheel (from Sport Design) available w/ summer and all-season tires for both sedan and SportCross

* New Mist-Type Front Washer Nozzle

* Shortened spray time and improved visibility during spray

* New Interior Accents

* Bright Silver replaces Dark Silver for:

* Window switch-surround

* Chronograph gauge and instrument cluster background

* Climate control dial rings

* Audio volume/tuning rings

* Steering wheel stitching, logo, and bezel bar

* Black replaces Dark Silver for:

* Audio plate surround

* A/T housing plate surround (soft feel paint)

* New Storage Compartment for non-NAV models

* New storage compartment with spring-loaded retractable lid is located in place of NAV for those models not equipped with NAV

* Audio Changes

* "RDS" and "Type" buttons have been replaced with 2 "Type" buttons to scroll up or down

* "6 DISC CD CHANGER" text has moved from the left of the CD eject button to a larger, more prominent position across the opening cover of the CD slot

* The LCD text display has gone from the use of short bars to smaller dots

* Oil Maintenance Indicator Light

* Blinks upon start-up when mileage interval is between 4500 and 5000 miles

* Stays illuminated when mileage interval exceeds 5000 miles