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New '12 Starfire IS250 F-Sport

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Old 05-09-12, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Snow
everyone complains that it lacks power and that IS350 is the way to go. :P
not everyone lol!! Those are coming from drivers who want power/performance may have driven more powerful cars and are used to it.

For most stepping up from lower powered cars, the 250 is a good step for your typical daily driver and getting the fuel economy on it.

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Old 05-09-12, 12:49 AM
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You have done well. VERY well!! The white with F sport is one of the best combinations in my opinion.
Old 05-09-12, 06:18 AM
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Congrats on your new purchase! I like headlights! awesome!
Old 05-09-12, 08:12 AM
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Very nice!!!!
Old 05-09-12, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ohiois350
yeah if you get IS350, you would never miss your G37
Not true for me. I went from a G37S to an IS350 F-Sport and I miss my G every day
Old 05-09-12, 09:53 AM
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Welcome to CL and congrats on the new ride.
Old 05-09-12, 11:38 AM
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looks good, congrats and welcome to CL.
Old 05-09-12, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mjh09e
Not true for me. I went from a G37S to an IS350 F-Sport and I miss my G every day
Then why didn't you keep the G37S or buy another one? If you were really missing the G37S from day one, why get into a different car?
Old 05-09-12, 01:05 PM
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I didn't keep the G37S because it already had 45k miles on it and the buyout was almost 30 grand for a 3 year old car. Fiscally, the IS just made more sense at the time. There are however some things that Lexus has done to make up for the lack of actual sportiness, like add a black headliner and and the grey wheels.
Old 05-09-12, 03:43 PM
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Thanks for the welcome everyone. I am really loving the car. My main reason for getting the IS250 is because I was looking for something with better fuel economy since our other car gets around 13 mpg. I dont really "need" the extra power since the highest spped limit within 200 miles of me is 55 mph . Overall it fits my needs perfectly. Ill post up some better pics when I get a chance. i do plan on doing some mods later on down the line. First will be window tint, probably 15% all around. I also want to replace the fog light bulbs with yellow.

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Old 05-09-12, 03:51 PM
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Congrats! Where in Florida are you located because I regularly drive on 65 or 70 mph roads?
Old 05-09-12, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mjh09e
Congrats! Where in Florida are you located because I regularly drive on 65 or 70 mph roads?
Me too... I haven't been on a double nickel road in a while and i run palm beach down to the keys and occasionally Tampa.
Oh and congrats on the new ride.
Old 05-09-12, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mjh09e
Congrats! Where in Florida are you located because I regularly drive on 65 or 70 mph roads?
I live all the way down in Key West. Highest speed limit in town is 35 and 55 on US1 towards Miami. I usually dont obey those exact speeds though.
Old 05-09-12, 04:28 PM
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Congrats! Best color imo! No pun intended
Old 05-24-12, 07:28 AM
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congrats.. im currently looking at a 2012 starfire pearl f-sport with black interior.. found one and working the deal now....


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