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Regret of NOT having the F-Sport package?

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Old 08-18-13, 06:08 PM
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F-Sport for me since I like the more aggressive front end and slightly sportier interior. Also don't care too much for leather and cooled seats which are only avail on non F. However, l do like the non F wheels and as AndyL states, the regular gauges might be easier on the eyes.
Old 08-18-13, 10:56 PM
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yup.

i think in terms of looks, i'd say the F sport front grilles are really awesome..

but, i personally prefer the Luxury spec rims. they look seriously bad ***.

but overall, both are really good looking cars. (in the flesh, as this car is seriously not-photogenic)
Old 08-19-13, 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jennypenny
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but overall, both are really good looking cars. (in the flesh, as this car is seriously not-photogenic)
Agreed!! They are realy hard to photograph.
Old 08-19-13, 07:12 AM
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There are a lot of good things about the non Fsport but in the end I felt like the design language just screams for the Fsport grill. I couldn't warm up to the wood (which is mandatory to get a few of the tech extras) with that design. That said -- any 3IS is a winner imo.
Old 08-19-13, 07:22 AM
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that atomic silver is beautiful... and the wheels are a + also.
Old 08-19-13, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by flippd
Drove both and didn't really feel the difference handling wise between the F and non-F sport in everyday driving. However, I did prefer the look of the F-sport, but the lack of heated seats and memory seats was a deal-breaker. Hopefully in 2 years this will be corrected and I can get an IS with the F sport looks and heated/memory seats. If I had to get one today, I would've gone with the non-F-sport with Luxury.
The F-Sport does get heated seats in the US, but no memory. The lack of memory seats and rain-sensing wipers were the two things I gave up when I got my F-Sport, but the comfort of the seats, the adjustable suspension, and the LFA Gauges made of for that.
Old 08-19-13, 08:54 PM
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Do what my girl did. Order a non f-sport and mate an f-sport bumper and side sills to the non f sport. Best of both worlds.
She wanted cooled seats.
Old 08-19-13, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by CCJ22
Do what my girl did. Order a non f-sport and mate an f-sport bumper and side sills to the non f sport. Best of both worlds.
She wanted cooled seats.
how much was the f sport bumper? should cost a bomb?
Old 08-19-13, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by CCJ22
Do what my girl did. Order a non f-sport and mate an f-sport bumper and side sills to the non f sport. Best of both worlds.
She wanted cooled seats.
i do not understand why there is no cooled seats in the US while there is for some other regions. the car i test drove (350 F Sport) had cooled seats and i ordered one, i would've ordered non F otherwise.
Old 08-20-13, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 3is
i do not understand why there is no cooled seats in the US while there is for some other regions. the car i test drove (350 F Sport) had cooled seats and i ordered one, i would've ordered non F otherwise.
there is no leather in F-Sport in USA and cooled seats only come with leather.
Old 08-20-13, 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
there is no leather in F-Sport in USA and cooled seats only come with leather.
looking at the pictures i thought the seats for F Sport are same everywhere, same color same style not sure about material not an expert
Old 08-21-13, 05:00 PM
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I would never get the IS without fsport. The exterior looks very sexy
Old 08-21-13, 07:39 PM
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I see these cars all day at work and I couldn't own one unless it's the F-Sport front. But I would order the fogs from Japan.
I also would have to get the IS350 as anything with the power of the IS250 just doesn't seem right with the F badge. That's like putting an M badge on a 328 BMW.

I'm not criticizing others for their choices just saying how I feel and what I would do.
I sell people IS250's all the time and I feel no negativity for their selection.
Old 08-21-13, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JLex23
I'm pretty fond of my non F and think its just as nice!!!
And it is beautiful! Atomic Silver is the best color!
Old 08-22-13, 01:59 PM
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I purchased the F Sport for it's exterior and the 8 speed transmission. But much love to the non F Sports - still way nicer than a Bimmer in my opinion
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