Fsport appearance $1000 extra worth it ?
05-31-12, 05:56 PM
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F sport worth it?
Well, to me the CT is not a performance car. It's a semi-luxurious gas sipper. I paid for the premium version which I feel was worth it, but to me F sport is sort of like Mazda Speed -- ramping up a Miata with aftermarket parts and getting a Need For Speed look with about a 12% increase in horsepower -- not worth it. If you want performance, save your money and buy a Porsche. Just my opinion though. Get what makes you happy.
05-31-12, 10:44 PM
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06-09-12, 03:41 PM
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Well, to me the CT is not a performance car. It's a semi-luxurious gas sipper. I paid for the premium version which I feel was worth it, but to me F sport is sort of like Mazda Speed -- ramping up a Miata with aftermarket parts and getting a Need For Speed look with about a 12% increase in horsepower -- not worth it. If you want performance, save your money and buy a Porsche. Just my opinion though. Get what makes you happy.
06-11-12, 06:25 AM
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Just my opinion but the springs and sway bar make the ride much more fun and engaging. I was concerned about clearance the first few months but have not bottomed out once on speed bumps or over anything else. I had a CT premium loaner and did not notice any better ride quality (in fact I think my SE is significantly better). You can always put it in Normal mode and soften the ride quality when cruising.
You get 0% horsepower bump with the SE or FSport package but you undoubtedly get better handling which in my opinion reduces driving fatigue and is certainly safer. OBTW, the FSport package does look pretty good.
You get 0% horsepower bump with the SE or FSport package but you undoubtedly get better handling which in my opinion reduces driving fatigue and is certainly safer. OBTW, the FSport package does look pretty good.
06-11-12, 06:40 AM
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Just my opinion but the springs and sway bar make the ride much more fun and engaging. I was concerned about clearance the first few months but have not bottomed out once on speed bumps or over anything else. I had a CT premium loaner and did not notice any better ride quality (in fact I think my SE is significantly better). You can always put it in Normal mode and soften the ride quality when cruising.
You get 0% horsepower bump with the SE or FSport package but you undoubtedly get better handling which in my opinion reduces driving fatigue and is certainly safer. OBTW, the FSport package does look pretty good.
You get 0% horsepower bump with the SE or FSport package but you undoubtedly get better handling which in my opinion reduces driving fatigue and is certainly safer. OBTW, the FSport package does look pretty good.
06-12-12, 04:30 PM
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^ ^ i agree, after test driving a regular ct and then receiving mine...the suspension enhancements allow me to feel more enjoyment and excitement when I'm cornering and turning..i feel more assured going thru em. coming from my highly modified is350 i needed at least something comparable in regards to handling to keep a smile on my face..ive gotten lots of compliments also from passengers who rode along and how great the car handles and still kept the quietness and ride quality of any lexus
06-14-12, 11:40 PM
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^ ^ i agree, after test driving a regular ct and then receiving mine...the suspension enhancements allow me to feel more enjoyment and excitement when I'm cornering and turning..i feel more assured going thru em. coming from my highly modified is350 i needed at least something comparable in regards to handling to keep a smile on my face..ive gotten lots of compliments also from passengers who rode along and how great the car handles and still kept the quietness and ride quality of any lexus
06-15-12, 06:13 AM
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Drive one with and without the FSport package......if you can't tell the difference then don't waste the money. I am confident you will be pleasantly surprised at just how much better the FSport handles and "feels". If you don't agree that it enhances the ride and does nothing to compromise your comfort then your decision will be made. Personally after driving both there was no way I could do without the FSport package....the "fun" factor alone helped to make up for the lack of horsepower since I was used to 300+ hp.
06-20-12, 12:49 PM
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I am not sure exactly what the "sports tuned suspension" in the f-sport package really means. it does not have the f-sport springs / sways like the SE, but has 'tuned' suspension?
Only thing about the f-sport package that appealed to me was the black headliner- didnt really care for 10 spoke graphite rims, badging, pedals, steering wheel or pedals. I opted for non-f sport since f-sport models do not come with real leather interior. Wheels and suspension can always be changed later..
Only thing about the f-sport package that appealed to me was the black headliner- didnt really care for 10 spoke graphite rims, badging, pedals, steering wheel or pedals. I opted for non-f sport since f-sport models do not come with real leather interior. Wheels and suspension can always be changed later..
06-21-12, 06:46 AM
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I didn't realize the FSport package didn't have the same suspension set up as the SE which means my comments should have been comparing the SE and the Premium CT's......I only drove those two and did not drive the Premium Edition with the FSport package.
I truly enjoy driving my SE more and more every day.....it is extremely solid and well balanced. It is the only high mpg vehicle that I have driven that is fun to drive and yet has a majority of the bells and whistles while feeling like a premium vehicle instead of something that will drive like crap after a few years. The looks suit me and I love the versatility of the hatchback which offers me adequate carrying capacity.....I must admit if I was carrying rear seat passengers (even children) on a regular basis that it would probably not be enough room. Fortunately I only need room for the wife and my golf clubs and occasionally the labradoodles.
I truly enjoy driving my SE more and more every day.....it is extremely solid and well balanced. It is the only high mpg vehicle that I have driven that is fun to drive and yet has a majority of the bells and whistles while feeling like a premium vehicle instead of something that will drive like crap after a few years. The looks suit me and I love the versatility of the hatchback which offers me adequate carrying capacity.....I must admit if I was carrying rear seat passengers (even children) on a regular basis that it would probably not be enough room. Fortunately I only need room for the wife and my golf clubs and occasionally the labradoodles.
06-21-12, 02:24 PM
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It was not offered when i was buying - no available models that fit my requirements (leather, prem sound, led headlamps, navi, etc).
Check the Lexus website - their custom build option no longer offer f-sport with leather as well.
Check the Lexus website - their custom build option no longer offer f-sport with leather as well.