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Old 12-07-15, 12:06 AM
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Hey guys,

I don't know if this have been already talked about, I tried searching but no luck.

What do you guys think I should opt for?

2016 is200T Fsport+Navi+Blindspot = MSRP 44k w/o TTD (Not yet discounted)
2015 is350 Fsport+Navi w/ML+Blindspot = MSRP 44k w/o TTD (Already discounted from 49K, for being 2015 model)

To me.. both vehicles are more or less the same, except for the HP and the ML sound system. (Standard system sounds pretty good already). Plus, I heard that the is350 is horrible with fuel economy, which is making rethink the idea of considering it...


In terms of value and price. I think I could get the is200t OTD for 42-43k.. the is350 I don't know if the dealer would go lower since its already $5000 off MSRP.


Any inputs or opinions will be greatly appreciated. This will be my very first purchase, I want it to be perfect.
Old 12-07-15, 02:10 AM
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They're both good, but in different ways.
For outright acceleration, go 350.
For economy, go 200t.
For engine smoothness, quietness, go 350.
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Originally Posted by nathantse
Hey guys,

I don't know if this have been already talked about, I tried searching but no luck.

What do you guys think I should opt for?

2016 is200T Fsport+Navi+Blindspot = MSRP 44k w/o TTD (Not yet discounted)
2015 is350 Fsport+Navi w/ML+Blindspot = MSRP 44k w/o TTD (Already discounted from 49K, for being 2015 model)

To me.. both vehicles are more or less the same, except for the HP and the ML sound system. (Standard system sounds pretty good already). Plus, I heard that the is350 is horrible with fuel economy, which is making rethink the idea of considering it...


In terms of value and price. I think I could get the is200t OTD for 42-43k.. the is350 I don't know if the dealer would go lower since its already $5000 off MSRP.


Any inputs or opinions will be greatly appreciated. This will be my very first purchase, I want it to be perfect.
Let me know if you can get the is200t for 42-43 otd. The lowest I can get so far is 44.8 otd.
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42.3 otd for 200t 2016 for my first offer. but really dislike color
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Originally Posted by dleex84
42.3 otd for 200t 2016 for my first offer. but really dislike color

Thats a pretty good price. Is it the one with Navi? if so, you saved 6k with that offer.
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Originally Posted by peteharvey
They're both good, but in different ways.
For outright acceleration, go 350.
For economy, go 200t.
For engine smoothness, quietness, go 350.
Yeah, the 350 is more powerful. But I never plan to go to the track or anything. I mainly commute from school/work/home/etc.

When you say the 350 is more quite... does that mean the 200t is loud? Is it during idle or when acceleration?
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Originally Posted by nathantse
Thats a pretty good price. Is it the one with Navi? if so, you saved 6k with that offer.
yes its under 6k according to sales manager.
msrp is $44913 is 200t but exterior color i hate. interior is red which is fine .
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Originally Posted by dleex84
yes its under 6k according to sales manager.
msrp is $44913 is 200t but exterior color i hate. interior is red which is fine .
Lol what color was the exterior? I am looking into silver lining metallic, or the ultra white.

Interior: Im good with either depending on the price they will give me. But black would be my first choice.
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Originally Posted by nathantse
Lol what color was the exterior? I am looking into silver lining metallic, or the ultra white.

Interior: Im good with either depending on the price they will give me. But black would be my first choice.
silver lining metallic...lol. pm me if u want the info (near so cal). its because my 2 previous cars were almost identical in color.
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Originally Posted by dleex84
silver lining metallic...lol. pm me if u want the info (near so cal). its because my 2 previous cars were almost identical in color.
Woow.. I would have totally signed that ... and Im all the way up in Norcal..

How did you negotiate for that price? Did you visit multiple dealers?
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Originally Posted by nathantse
Woow.. I would have totally signed that ... and Im all the way up in Norcal..

How did you negotiate for that price? Did you visit multiple dealers?
it was an intial offer from a fleet manager. my other closer dealer said they cant go below 39.9k plus fees. i have to try Longo as a last resort (closest to me but they only give prices via face to face).
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Originally Posted by dleex84
it was an intial offer from a fleet manager. my other closer dealer said they cant go below 39.9k plus fees. i have to try Longo as a last resort (closest to me but they only give prices via face to face).
Ahh the dealer I went to only gave me $3000 off MSRP of 42k, no Navi, and 44K OTD.

Seems like a ripoff to me so I left. They didnt even call me back lol
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Originally Posted by dleex84
it was an intial offer from a fleet manager. my other closer dealer said they cant go below 39.9k plus fees. i have to try Longo as a last resort (closest to me but they only give prices via face to face).
anyone please help. is this a good deal for 350is 2016?
43,138.00 before tax and fees. MSRP is 48,965.00.

With 10k down @ 5 years = 693

Lease 1k down 36 months and 12k per year= 425.00 plus tax = 464.00 all in monthly.
i like that it has everything but the is200t is so efficient and cheaper
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Have you driven them yet?
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Have you driven them yet?
no i have not unfortunately. i only watched review videos on youtube.


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