IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Upgrade or not?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-10-11, 11:30 PM
  #1  
someninja
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
someninja's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: TN
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Upgrade or not?

Hey everyone,

I have a 2007 is250 base model. I am torn right now between picking up a 2011 is250 F-sport, or waiting until the 2012's come out. I'm afraid that 2012 will have a fairly major revision. If the major revision isn't going to come until 2013 I will probably just go ahead and pick up the 2011. Does anyone have any good advice?
Old 01-11-11, 07:07 AM
  #2  
Kurtz
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Kurtz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: NC
Posts: 7,810
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

The expectation is that the 3rd gen IS will be a 2013 model available in fall of 2012.

If you're planning to upgrade why wouldn't you get a 350?
Old 01-11-11, 07:35 AM
  #3  
prankster
Pole Position
iTrader: (3)
 
prankster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: TX
Posts: 217
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

This is a good blog. Especially number 5 or picture #7.

http://jalopnik.com/5724361/ten-auto...tions/gallery/
Old 01-11-11, 11:22 AM
  #4  
kickin8
2IS/2RX/4RX
iTrader: (1)
 
kickin8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 6,851
Received 25 Likes on 20 Posts
Default

wait for 3IS....
Old 01-11-11, 11:24 AM
  #5  
shadowman
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
shadowman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: CA
Posts: 2,258
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I would wait for the 3IS...
Old 01-11-11, 11:32 AM
  #6  
Rash
hmm
iTrader: (1)
 
Rash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: dxb
Posts: 12,126
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Either you get the 2011, or wait.
Old 01-11-11, 11:35 AM
  #7  
ISF4life
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (30)
 
ISF4life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SoCal714
Posts: 6,063
Received 164 Likes on 116 Posts
Default

get a 350 or an F , y would u want to up grade to 250 lolz power wise is the same lolz..
Old 01-11-11, 11:36 AM
  #8  
someninja
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
someninja's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: TN
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'm thinking I might be better off to do both. Pickup the 2011 is250 pay it off quick then in 3 years catch the 2015 350 model.
One of the major reasons I'm wanting to upgrade is to get the navigation system. My windshield mount one is driving me out of my mind.

Last edited by someninja; 01-11-11 at 11:42 AM.
Old 01-11-11, 11:58 AM
  #9  
iboon
Rookie
iTrader: (2)
 
iboon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: CA
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

you can always get flyaudio
Old 01-11-11, 12:02 PM
  #10  
prankster
Pole Position
iTrader: (3)
 
prankster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: TX
Posts: 217
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Hmm... You seem pretty aggressive with your money. Why not create an account at Fidelity and choose aggressive style investment for your portfolio. I think it is far more worthy than making unnecessary car payments. That's what I would do... Just saying.
Old 01-11-11, 12:22 PM
  #11  
unccballa
Driver School Candidate
 
unccballa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: nc
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Don't upgrade for the navigation. It's basically the same car with more payments. I would at least wait for the 3is.
Old 01-11-11, 12:32 PM
  #12  
ximd
Pole Position
iTrader: (6)
 
ximd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Question

Originally Posted by iboon
you can always get flyaudio
I heard flyaudio still have some bugs that haven't been fixed yet. thats what I read. not sure
Old 01-11-11, 12:40 PM
  #13  
meangene
Lead Lap
iTrader: (10)
 
meangene's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: FL
Posts: 667
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Well how many miles do you have on your car? If you don't mind me asking how much do you owe on the car? If you just want to upgrade b/c of the navigation it might not workout for you in the end. You should just wait
Old 01-11-11, 12:43 PM
  #14  
jnemo
Driver
 
jnemo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: WA
Posts: 154
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

It's not really an upgrade, unless you're getting IS350 or IS-F..
If you're just gonna stick to IS250, then I would say just get it now..
Old 01-11-11, 12:45 PM
  #15  
Coconut
Racer
 
Coconut's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: NO
Posts: 1,620
Received 130 Likes on 57 Posts
Default

I would trade it in for a used IS-F. That or save up and wait for the 3IS IS350.


Quick Reply: Upgrade or not?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:03 PM.