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Leasing a 200T F-Sport vs. 350 F-Sport

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Old 11-10-15, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dendenyc
surprised nobody mentioned the 2016 IS300 F-Sport, that would be a happy compromise, you get the V6 with better mileage than the 350?
The 300 and 350 have the same mileage unfortunately. Its the same engine, just detuned to lower hp and torque.
Old 11-10-15, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JDR76
The 300 AWD and the 350 AWD get the same mileage (19/26/21).
The 350 RWD gets better than the IS300 (19/28)
Old 11-10-15, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by EZZ
The 350 RWD gets better than the IS300 (19/28)
Indeed. That's why I was careful to quantify that I was discussing the AWD models, as the 300 only comes in AWD.
Old 11-10-15, 02:39 PM
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On a side note, the Lexus site states that the 350 AWD gets 19/26/21, but the 350 AWD F Sport gets 19/28/21. A few months back I called Lexus and asked if those numbers were correct. I was told that no, the web site is wrong - both the F Sport and non F Sport 350 AWD get 19/26/21. The representative said that they'd get the site corrected right away. Months later, still no correction...
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Here it is!

2016 IS350 F-Sport. Needless to say... I am in love.







Old 11-11-15, 06:49 PM
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Congrats man! Looks great
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Congrats looks great
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I had a 2016 is 350 f sport as a loner today. Great fun little car to drive, even tho the car is so much smaller than my GS it's quite comfortable.
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Thank you! The thing is FAST. It is a blast to drive.
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I looked into a (Lexus) lease as opposed to purchase...(200T)
first, yes, ALE81, you are on the hook for insurance
3 reasons why I preferred the purchase
1. no worries on accumulated miles
2. didn't want to lock to Lexus
3. may want to move to another car before 2 years is up
YMMV
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Originally Posted by JDR76
On a side note, the Lexus site states that the 350 AWD gets 19/26/21, but the 350 AWD F Sport gets 19/28/21. A few months back I called Lexus and asked if those numbers were correct. I was told that no, the web site is wrong - both the F Sport and non F Sport 350 AWD get 19/26/21. The representative said that they'd get the site corrected right away. Months later, still no correction...
6-speed vs 8-speed is my guess. 3RX and 3RX F-Sport similar difference...

Originally Posted by SK0077
Here it is!

2016 IS350 F-Sport. Needless to say... I am in love.

Great deal and smart move. I would have done the same in getting the 350. Congrats!
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The is350 is a completely different car. I have a is250 2015 and it drives different from the is350 I own now.
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While I've driven the 250 and the 200t I haven't "experienced" the 350. I was initially looking at the 200t for the gas mileage as I commute 50 miles one way to work but am now having second thoughts and may look to test drive a 350 this week to try and finalize my decision.
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Originally Posted by corradoMR2
6-speed vs 8-speed is my guess. 3RX and 3RX F-Sport similar difference...
Nah, they're both the 6 speed (all AWD 350s come with the 6 speed, whether F Sport or not). As I said, the rep told me the site was wrong and they will fix it, but they still haven't.
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congrats on the car!! If you don't mind, I'm curious as to what the lease deal you got was? Because I'm looking for the same car, just in white with red interior. Thanks!


Originally Posted by SK0077
Here it is!

2016 IS350 F-Sport. Needless to say... I am in love.









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