StephG Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Hi guys, time to upgrade me IS350 Is2-2011 SL, i am about 4 weeks from ordering. one of my bug bears is the lack of sunglass hold and towbar option. Do you know if the new model can be ordered with a tow bar? I have asked about the sunglasses holder and i am being told that this isn't an option.....WTF. Who doesn't wear sunnies in Australia? Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacky Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 What do you mean no tow bar option for your 2011? I thought hayman Reese offer one. Or am I missing something here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephG Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 the funny part is you can buy a towbar for the IS250, however the IS350 isn't rated to have a towbar. As a result a number of after market people provide the service however the cost is high and will make you warranty invalid. Go Figure, after all it is the same chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexus Nerd Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 the funny part is you can buy a towbar for the IS250, however the IS350 isn't rated to have a towbar. As a result a number of after market people provide the service however the cost is high and will make you warranty invalid. Go Figure, after all it is the same chassis. That's strange. Doesn't dis-lex-sic have a genuine towbar on his IS 350? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacky Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 the funny part is you can buy a towbar for the IS250, however the IS350 isn't rated to have a towbar. As a result a number of after market people provide the service however the cost is high and will make you warranty invalid. Go Figure, after all it is the same chassis. Same for the ISF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephG Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 the funny part is you can buy a towbar for the IS250, however the IS350 isn't rated to have a towbar. As a result a number of after market people provide the service however the cost is high and will make you warranty invalid. Go Figure, after all it is the same chassis. That's strange. Doesn't dis-lex-sic have a genuine towbar on his IS 350? @Lexus Nerd - do you know if it is available on the current version of the IS350? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephG Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 the funny part is you can buy a towbar for the IS250, however the IS350 isn't rated to have a towbar. As a result a number of after market people provide the service however the cost is high and will make you warranty invalid. Go Figure, after all it is the same chassis. Same for the ISF I know so strange, i just want to fit a bike rack. Oh Well if the new model has that option, I guess I will need to update it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephG Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Ordered a NEW IS350 - EP2. with Towbar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motivetronics Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Hi, You can swap out the overhead console for the US one and that has the sunglass holder. I even installed LEDs in it so it lights up. I can do the custom LED install for you if you source the overhead console. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzle Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 (edited) I checked out my overhead console but where the sunglasses bit goes there is a box of electronics in the way. Prob why none fitted to Oz cars. Ahhh mine is IS2 Edited April 12, 2017 by bazzle IS2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephG Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 On 4/7/2017 at 1:29 PM, bazzle said: I checked out my overhead console but where the sunglasses bit goes there is a box of electronics in the way. Prob why none fitted to Oz cars. thanks for that Bazzle, i ordered a new IS350, while i now have a tow bar, i am still without a standard place for my Sunglasses. I know that a heap of electronic stuff is housed under there, but at the end of the day it seems like poor design and not at all in line with what you would expect from a leading company like Toyota/Lexus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plankton007 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Will you be interested in one of these? It's an OEM part and replaces the stock ash tray compartment up front. I use this as a sunglass compartment in my car. Good place to out your phone and what not too. $100 + shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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