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Is250, is350, isf

Old 10-22-11, 09:30 AM
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Proud owner of 11 F-Sport IS350 AWD. Just had the opportunity to drive an 08 ISF. WOW! Kicked the back end out 2x within the first couple of miles. A pure sports car. 36k miles for list of 46k... Tempting to swap but would be in jail, hospital or morgue driving that thing around! Clear differences between 250, 350 and ISF. Lexus has done a nice job - with "stepping up" power. If you own a 250 you must try 350 and ISF, 350 you must try an ISF.
Old 10-22-11, 09:35 AM
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I may buy a used IS-F one day. its not so much better IMO that makes me wanna spend the extra for one. I looked at one before i got 350. Hope your not having buyers remorse
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What's an IS350 AWD F-Sport? Only the RWD has the F-Sport package, or do you just have some F-Sport accessories?

Either way, you are correct. The IS F is a fun car.

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F-Sport stuff. Wheels, CAI, Exhaust . I added them after, however they do come as a package on the 11 AWD I believe.
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I've driven both as well. There's no doubt the IS-F has some *** kicking power in it. I honestly wanted a 350 even, but i knew i would get myself into trouble and that my gas mileage would suck if i bought a 350 because my right foot would not be able to resist lol. IS-F will be my next Lexus though, but just not practical for me right now doing nearly 30,000 miles a year for work

It's soo much fun to drive the IS-F tho
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Originally Posted by yoegster
Proud owner of 11 F-Sport IS350 AWD. Just had the opportunity to drive an 08 ISF. WOW! Kicked the back end out 2x within the first couple of miles. A pure sports car. 36k miles for list of 46k... Tempting to swap but would be in jail, hospital or morgue driving that thing around! Clear differences between 250, 350 and ISF. Lexus has done a nice job - with "stepping up" power. If you own a 250 you must try 350 and ISF, 350 you must try an ISF.
I have tried the 350 and the F,( I LOVED the F!) but at this point in my life my budget is for the 250 and it is adequate. When I graduate and find a good engineering job I will definitely step up at least to the 350.
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I drove the IS F for about 2 miles....I told the salesman....thanks but NO thanks! I'll want to race everyone!!!
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^^ I drove one for a few miles as well.... That's when I decided to trade my 08' IS350 to an 08' ISF...

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I have reframe myself from driving an IS-F. Owning my is350 makes it extremely unsatisfying for me every time i drive my friend's is250.

Ignorance is bliss.
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