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Should i trade in for a 2014 IS350 f-sport?

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Old 07-06-13, 04:11 PM
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Default Should i trade in for a 2014 IS350 f-sport?

I need some input. For those that has a 2008 ISF, would you consider trading it in for the 2014 IS350 F-sport? I just love the new gauge cluster and the new styling.
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No.

Looks like a TSX from the rear quarter.
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Is this a serious post?
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hell no!! lol
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I'm far more interested in the Fs engine than a new gauge cluster and new styling. I've spent some time, energy and money making this car mine. A new body style ISF would be nice, but a new IS350 F Sport - NOT A CHANCE I'd miss the power, handling and the panache. The ISF is a very special vehicle, IMHO And, few other cars measure up to it.

Lou
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honestly that would be a downgrade in my opinion...
Old 07-06-13, 04:26 PM
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Thanks Lou, thats all i needed to hear. I too would miss the power.
Old 07-06-13, 04:28 PM
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LOL.........or get a Camry with a sport package.

ISF is the only (exl. LFA) Lexus car to consider.
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only car I would trade in is for the GS F if they actually make one...IS 350 FSport would be considered a downgrade by many who owns an ISF. sure it has the new gadgets but the v8 rumble will be missed.
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While the 350 F-sport is a great car in its own right, I'm spoiled with the IS F. It might not have the cool LFA inspired cluster, the spindle grille, new headlamp assembly, but it does still have such a powerful engine and that unknown factor that still intrigues people. When people see a 350, they think the higher performing version of the 250. When they see an F, they still don't know anything about it. Once you get WOT, then they know.
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Newer cars are always going to have updated electronics and amenities. But consider the overall functionality of the F versus the 3rd generation IS. There isn't much of a difference worth upgrading to in my opinion.... it's mainly aesthetics and fine tuning to stay competitive. I wouldn't want to lose all the power and driver confidence that comes built into the F's racing purposed drivetrain, chassis, suspension, brakes, and wheels just for a revised digital instrument cluster. Having said that, I really like the new styling of the IS and can't wait to see how it translates to the 2nd generation F.

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Originally Posted by vbb
Is this a serious post?
hahaha
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Hahahaha. Nope. It would be a downgrade performance wise.

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No way brother. While new cars are always fun, and I do like some aspects of the new ones, can't trade new for the power!!!!!!
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Unless you bought the F for the gauge cluster and body style only then yes. If you bought the F for its performance factor then no.


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