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Yep, only the germans have VIN's where the options are decodable.

1. You can get it programmed at an independent. It's an easy process, the dealer/lock smith just hooks up Techstream and adds the fob as a new key via the computer. 2. Yes, you have to bring your car in for a new key to be added. 3. Yes, if you lose all keys then it's a lot harder to reset the system vs. adding in a new key. 4. Yes, just tell them not to delete the old key fob off your system.

What happens if someone buys a car advertised as a Sports Luxury and it's a Prestige/F-Sport (like most are advertised on carsales)? Isn't that false advertising?

Hi Guys, Has anyone replaced the rear yellow indicator bulbs to LED ones? Will it cause hyper-flashing? I was just wondering if I needed to buy an additional resistor to stop this or not. Cheers.

Hi PMD008, It is possible to reprogram a used key although a lot of hassle. If it's a new key, OBDII with Techstream is a piece of cake - you just have to press add a new key and hold it to your button. Used keys are a bit more work. The info's definitely out there, I just can't recall how to do it but more than likely you'd have to go to the dealer for that one (and even then I think most of them wouldn't know how to do it).

Isn't the tick-tick noise the engines direct injection system? Does it sound different from normal?

Thinking of purchasing a 300h, can any IS300h owners comment on real life fuel economy figures here at all?

Bump: anyone have a rough estimate on costs with new parts?

Hey K2sty, I was actually heading in the opposite direction - I was looking to upgrade to a 335i because I wanted to try something new. Would you consider the new F30 335i? Apparently the new N55's are a lot more reliable than what they were? or would you suggest I stay with Lexus?

Is it worth going sports tyres (something like the Advan V105) over normal tyres on an IS250?

Hey Yeah, I assume they're genuine - purchased them from Amazon directly for $$$. I sent Osram some pictures and they said it was all good too. I was just expecting a whiter light. They're slightly whiter than the LED DRL's but the DRL's are kind of yellow when they're on 50% intensity. I was really wanting that new Mercedes LED look with them haha.

How are you finding the CBI's - I installed a set into mine 3 weeks ago and they still seem kind of yellowish.

Yes, prestige optioned with EMV2 had ventilated seats. Woodgrain trim would be the easiest way to tell if it was a Sports Luxury. Haven't driven the 2IS IS350 but had the 3IS IS350 for a day the other day and I noticed that it was noticeably more bumpy over bumps but I still loved the way it drove.

Anyone have any current prices for this service?

I've seen a grey import IS350 on carsales before. You could potentially bumper swap the newer model.