Question for the 2011 f sport owners
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Question for the 2011 f sport owners
In particular those of you that came from another 2IS. How is the ride quality compared to the basic IS? It looks like I will probably be getting one next week but my dealer is about 2 1/2 hours away so there will be no test drive until we get there to make the deal. Is there anything else I should know that could potentially change my mind? I know there are no cooled seats and that is the main thing I am disappointed about.
Also to the Ultrasonic Blue owners how easy is this paint to maintain and does it show blemishes easy? I have GFM now and I love it so much that I am leery about trading to a different color.
Also to the Ultrasonic Blue owners how easy is this paint to maintain and does it show blemishes easy? I have GFM now and I love it so much that I am leery about trading to a different color.
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Well you can ask anyone with the sport package as that suspension is exactly the same as the 2011 F Sports. I have a 2008 IS350 with the sport package and I came from a 2008 IS250awd and a 2006 IS350 luxury package. I can tell you that the ride is more harsh with the sport suspension but I appreciate it because it handles better and you have more road feel. Is it still a smooth ride? Yes, but you will feel more bumps in the road. I have the F sport springs now and it rides slightly harder than the sport suspension. If you're expecting a smooth bump free lexus ride then you may not like it.
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Well you can ask anyone with the sport package as that suspension is exactly the same as the 2011 F Sports. I have a 2008 IS350 with the sport package and I came from a 2008 IS250awd and a 2006 IS350 luxury package. I can tell you that the ride is more harsh with the sport suspension but I appreciate it because it handles better and you have more road feel. Is it still a smooth ride? Yes, but you will feel more bumps in the road. I have the F sport springs now and it rides slightly harder than the sport suspension. If you're expecting a smooth bump free lexus ride then you may not like it.
Since I had H&R springs installed it is even more stiff.
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The ride was definitely stiffer feeling, but I've since swapped out the springs to Teins =]
The one thing I notice about mine is that it seems like the cabin noise is louder in my 11 FSport than it was in my 08 IS...I'm not sure if it's just the tires causing the noise or...what it is really. But sometimes I feel like I have the moonroof tilted or a window cracked because of the noise inside, and in reality, the moonroof and all windows are shut tight.
The one thing I notice about mine is that it seems like the cabin noise is louder in my 11 FSport than it was in my 08 IS...I'm not sure if it's just the tires causing the noise or...what it is really. But sometimes I feel like I have the moonroof tilted or a window cracked because of the noise inside, and in reality, the moonroof and all windows are shut tight.
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I don't mind a being able to feel the road, I just want it to be comfortable on long interstate travel. Sounds like it will be fine.
As much as I would love a 350, the price difference is too much and for the driving I typically do it isn't necessary. When I get a 3IS I should be in a position to upgrade to the 350 or it's equivalent.
I am trading because my lease is up I could extend it but they are making me a good offer that I think I should take.
Living in Florida, my ventilated seats stay on so I know I will miss them and my light colored interior.
As much as I would love a 350, the price difference is too much and for the driving I typically do it isn't necessary. When I get a 3IS I should be in a position to upgrade to the 350 or it's equivalent.
I am trading because my lease is up I could extend it but they are making me a good offer that I think I should take.
Living in Florida, my ventilated seats stay on so I know I will miss them and my light colored interior.
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The ride was definitely stiffer feeling, but I've since swapped out the springs to Teins =]
The one thing I notice about mine is that it seems like the cabin noise is louder in my 11 FSport than it was in my 08 IS...I'm not sure if it's just the tires causing the noise or...what it is really. But sometimes I feel like I have the moonroof tilted or a window cracked because of the noise inside, and in reality, the moonroof and all windows are shut tight.
The one thing I notice about mine is that it seems like the cabin noise is louder in my 11 FSport than it was in my 08 IS...I'm not sure if it's just the tires causing the noise or...what it is really. But sometimes I feel like I have the moonroof tilted or a window cracked because of the noise inside, and in reality, the moonroof and all windows are shut tight.
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I don't mind a being able to feel the road, I just want it to be comfortable on long interstate travel. Sounds like it will be fine.
As much as I would love a 350, the price difference is too much and for the driving I typically do it isn't necessary. When I get a 3IS I should be in a position to upgrade to the 350 or it's equivalent.
I am trading because my lease is up I could extend it but they are making me a good offer that I think I should take.
Living in Florida, my ventilated seats stay on so I know I will miss them and my light colored interior.
As much as I would love a 350, the price difference is too much and for the driving I typically do it isn't necessary. When I get a 3IS I should be in a position to upgrade to the 350 or it's equivalent.
I am trading because my lease is up I could extend it but they are making me a good offer that I think I should take.
Living in Florida, my ventilated seats stay on so I know I will miss them and my light colored interior.
Your dealer is letting you lease an f sport?
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I am glad to hear that you like it, I hope I do too. I keep forgetting to ask about keeping the interior clean, I am worried about the cloth part of the seat, is lint/pet hair a problem?