User123 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I am looking at several 2008 model IS250's and I am finding it difficult on Carsales to identify which does and doesn't have the upgraded stereo. I understand that the Sport Luxury has it and I was told today that cars built up until early 2008 also should have that systems and that I can identify these (older) models by the position of the front blinker. Blinker on the side panel is the older model. Blinker on the side view mirror is the newer model. I then asked does this also apply to cars without Satnav also (old style stereo) and he wasn't sure and believed that it probably didn't. He thought that the Mark Levinson sound system was only coupled with the sat nav, but again he wasn't sure. Hope someone can help Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut2001 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 He is right, 05-08 nav gets MLno nav no go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyd89 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 It will say Mark Levinson on the disk module, like this picture. If it doesn't have this there, it doesn't have ML. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User123 Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Thanks tony89 & coconut2001 If I find a nice car without, is there a huge difference in the sound quality and is there an affordable upgrade path , e.g add aftermarket amp / speakers? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyd89 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I have an 07 IS250 X and I was considering a Prestige without the ML, and I did notice a difference particularly in the bass. I have since disconnected the stock sub and put in an amped Rockford Fosgate so it probably be similar now. Just make sure you get the nav and camera. As small a feature as it may be, the car feels far less luxurious without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User123 Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Thanks Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 All base model 2006 to 2008 is250 with nav (emv) should have ml 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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