It might be total coincidence, but both cars were 2002 Lexus IS300s. Additionally, I was unable to find any evidence that the 2002 IS300 had remote start as an

It might be total coincidence, but both cars were 2002 Lexus IS300s. Additionally, I was unable to find any evidence that the 2002 IS300 had remote start as an available option. So I'm wondering if this was an enthusiast and an aftermarket part.