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Old 01-22-09, 08:54 AM
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Lexus has indicated changes in the suspension and handling of the '09 IS. Anbody driven both and see anything noticeable or is this just a way to pump up advertising on the '09's?
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I owned a 2007 IS 250 and now a 2009 and honestly I can't tell much difference.
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^how come u traded for another 250rwd??
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Originally Posted by wednesday
I owned a 2007 IS 250 and now a 2009 and honestly I can't tell much difference.
Didnt you just get your IS a couple of months ago?? (correct me if I was wrong)lol..
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I heard someone said the 09 handling is MUCH better than the 06-08..but idk I haven't tried it myself..
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Originally Posted by IS350ty
^how come u traded for another 250rwd??
Because some idiot ran a stop side and did 11K in damage to it. Couldn't live with a wrecked car.

To Phil888, Yes I got the 2009 back in October. The 2007 was purchased new in April of 2007.

As far as the handling, I haven't had it out on any twisty open roads so maybe that is why I don't see much difference.
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