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Old 10-25-12, 06:44 PM
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Default IS350 f sport or IS250 f sport

My IS300 was totaled a few weeks ago. Time for a new lex. I'm dead
set on the F sport black on black 2011. I found one in Las Vegas *is350 black on black f sport* for around 34k with 25k miles. Sound like a fair price? I'm about to ****** it up but wanted to know if you it would be worth getting that or the 250. I assum everyone would say 350 all day. Does the ride compare to my is300 at all?
Old 10-25-12, 07:03 PM
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Go with your first feeling (dead set on 350 black on black)! If you go for the 250, and there is nothing wrong with that, you'll be second guessing your decision. Words of wisdom here. They are both fine vehicles, one a tad faster to the next red lite. If mpg's are a concern, go 250.....As for the ride, either one will be a drastic improvement compared to the 300. Thats my opinion!
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is350 your going to regreat the 4cyl power lol no offense
Old 10-25-12, 08:26 PM
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Is350.............
Old 10-25-12, 10:05 PM
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Yup, my 350 is a tad faster to the next light than the 250.....which is EXACTLY why I bought it. I love the power and you will too. "No" I don't street race but if I did............hmmm. Gas mileage? Don't care and you won't either. JMO
Old 10-25-12, 10:16 PM
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Hey...I think I was looking at that same IS350 in vegas. Just FYI...there is like candy stain or something in the cupholder.
Old 10-25-12, 10:31 PM
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Used I would say get the 350. But brand new the whole F sport package is a waste of money imo.
Old 10-25-12, 10:35 PM
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Do you need HP or you just don't care? Is that 250 AWD? do you need AWD? if not get the 350 but then again for 35K I'd rather buy a ISF
Old 10-26-12, 06:38 AM
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envy US car price

anyways...like what everyone else said if speed matters to you

as well gas mileage...since it's f sport then it's probably rwd right?
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Originally Posted by CalitriSC
Used I would say get the 350. But brand new the whole F sport package is a waste of money imo.
I completely disagree, the F-sport package made the difference between getting the IS or not getting an IS, the drive feels very different and not to mention the look of the car is just better...

I test drove the regular IS and did not like it, once I got on the F-Sport I saw the difference from the seats to the steering feel, so it is so worth it.
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^ Same for me. I never really liked the 2IS design because I thought it was too conservative until I saw the F-Sport package. I thought it gave it a more aggressive look straight from the factory. If you do want some more of the luxury features, then perhaps getting a non-F-Sport IS, new or used, would be the way to go.

Regarding IS250 vs. IS350, I would test drive both. I did and I did notice a big difference so I went for the IS350 (and coincidentially mine was from Las Vegas as well!).
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MPG between the IS250 and IS350 is pretty much the same. Both cars are great, but if money isn't a problem get the IS350. It's better to have the added power and not need it, then need it and not have it.
Old 10-26-12, 10:09 AM
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Id say neither go F!!
Old 10-26-12, 10:29 AM
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350 f sport package is worth every penny if not more. I drove a standard IS last week.
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350 all day long and night. Gas mileage? Long hair don't care.


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