thinking of trading in my LEXUS IS 350 f sport 2012..
07-06-15, 12:40 AM
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thinking of trading in my LEXUS IS 350 f sport 2012..
hey guys... thinking of trading in my lexus is 350 f sport for the new 2015...thoughts?
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07-06-15, 05:56 AM
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If you like the spindle-grill styling and newer technology available on the 2015 IS350 F-Sport, go for it. Just be aware that a common complaint from owners who transitioned from the 2IS350 to the 3IS350 is the lack of acceleration from the 2014+ model. 0-60 and 1/4 mile times have been noted to differ by as much as half-a-second between the old and new generation.
Since you're also driving a 2IS with the Factory F-Sport suspension, you may find that the difference in handling might be negligible if you trade for the 3IS F-Sport model. Motor Trend provided this interesting comparison between the 2IS F-Sport vs the 3IS F-Sport:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...rt_first_test/
Since you're also driving a 2IS with the Factory F-Sport suspension, you may find that the difference in handling might be negligible if you trade for the 3IS F-Sport model. Motor Trend provided this interesting comparison between the 2IS F-Sport vs the 3IS F-Sport:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...rt_first_test/
Originally Posted by Motortrend
But we were scratching our heads again around the figure eight. The 2014 IS 250 with revised, F Sport-specific suspension could only find 0.85 g to 2011's 0.91 g, despite both cars utilizing Bridgestone Turanza ER33 grand touring summer tires (225/40-18 fronts and 255/40-18 rears). The new one trailed the older car by a hefty 0.9 second on a flying figure-eight lap, implying it's losing precious time in the corners. The root cause is up for debate. Maybe the 2014's 2.7-inch-longer wheelbase or 0.6-inch-wider rear track played a part.
But we were scratching our heads again around the figure eight. The 2014 IS 250 with revised, F Sport-specific suspension could only find 0.85 g to 2011's 0.91 g, despite both cars utilizing Bridgestone Turanza ER33 grand touring summer tires (225/40-18 fronts and 255/40-18 rears). The new one trailed the older car by a hefty 0.9 second on a flying figure-eight lap, implying it's losing precious time in the corners. The root cause is up for debate. Maybe the 2014's 2.7-inch-longer wheelbase or 0.6-inch-wider rear track played a part.
07-06-15, 07:25 AM
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Wow...
Thanks for the details ..I'll read the article!
Thanks for the details ..I'll read the article!
If you like the spindle-grill styling and newer technology available on the 2015 IS350 F-Sport, go for it. Just be aware that a common complaint from owners who transitioned from the 2IS350 to the 3IS350 is the lack of acceleration from the 2014+ model. 0-60 and 1/4 mile times have been noted to differ by as much as half-a-second between the old and new generation.
Since you're also driving a 2IS with the Factory F-Sport suspension, you may find that the difference in handling might be negligible if you trade for the 3IS F-Sport model. Motor Trend provided this interesting comparison between the 2IS F-Sport vs the 3IS F-Sport:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...rt_first_test/
Since you're also driving a 2IS with the Factory F-Sport suspension, you may find that the difference in handling might be negligible if you trade for the 3IS F-Sport model. Motor Trend provided this interesting comparison between the 2IS F-Sport vs the 3IS F-Sport:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...rt_first_test/
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