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Old 03-01-14, 04:00 PM
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Hello, new to this forum, and right now I am interested in purchasing my first lexus, which is the is350 awd f sport, and I was wondering if I should buy the 2014 model which I can get it a bit cheaper or just flat out wait for the 2015 model?
The car needs to be purchased end of april and I was wondering if that is when the new model comes out since the 2014 is came out last year april?

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Old 03-01-14, 04:02 PM
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at this point might as well wait unless you get a smoking deal. Best thing to do would wait until they announce 2015 changes a month or two before release and see if you want those. If not then you can look for a 2014
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
at this point might as well wait unless you get a smoking deal. Best thing to do would wait until they announce 2015 changes a month or two before release and see if you want those. If not then you can look for a 2014
Do you happen to know when the 2015 will be available to purchase or arrive on showroom floors?
Or an estimate? thanks!
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End of August, first part of sept
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I'm in the exact same position as you. I'm waiting for the official 2015 announcements to see whether I go for 2014 or wait for the 2015 model...




Or even wait for the C-Class.
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If you can, wait for the 2015's. First year cars are usually problematic, and the 3IS is no exception (seriously flawed nav/radio system, with no cure in sight).
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For what it's worth, I doubt there will be a new Nav unit for 2015. A new firmware, yes. It will be part of a mid cycle update. A lot of testing will have to go into testing and changing up the assembly line. It's a logistic nightmare.

A better bet will be changes to the packaging and colors. Optional features will be added as standard equipments and prices will raise slightly.
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if a nav update is all that's changing i'd take the savings on a 2014 that would be offered when they try to clear the lots for 2015 models. Or as Areomotive said wait for the C-class, was my 2nd choice
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With today's official CarPlay announcement and Toyota on the second rollout it's very likely there will be a new nav and entertainment system across the board in the mid-life refresh.
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