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Old 06-08-15, 11:07 AM
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i currently have an is350 in black and added F-Sport Exhaust plus intake. The ride is amazing and no complaints here, but I have this itch to trade up for isF in white😞 Yay or nay?!
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........yes. lol
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No one is going to say no here unless its a financial situation.
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Originally Posted by glm
i currently have an is350 in black and added F-Sport Exhaust plus intake. The ride is amazing and no complaints here, but I have this itch to trade up for isF in white😞 Yay or nay?!
Get off the computer and go do it. You'll never look back.

The car is an absolute animal.
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This isn't even a real question...
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I made a similar move a few months ago. The ISF is a beast and I'm glad that I upgraded. A few things to consider beyond the cost of the car - insurance and gas. I expected both to increase but the bump for insurance from $1800 a year to $3200 a year is no joke. If you can afford it, no reason not to do it.
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Yes IF you can afford the car + maintenance. Things such as tires, brakes/pads, oil changes (yes, nearly 10 qts.), gas, and the such will be vastly more expensive than an IS350. It really depends on what you can afford. I've seen some owners sell their IS F for a 250 or 350 because of financial situations. It's not a downgrade, it just fits their means better.

Best of luck to you either way.
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Absolutely!!! If you have the financial means. This car is nothing short of Amazing.. IMO.. Try to get the newest year you can get your hands on, also.. So that way you get all the updates and goodies!
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No...dont do it....lol...the car is a beast!!!!!.. J/k.
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Yea, don't do it, you'll poke your eye out kid!
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Just go test out one and then decide for yourself, but remember to push on sport button and switch manual mode i'm pretty sure u'll come back with the ISF
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Originally Posted by glm
i currently have an is350 in black and added F-Sport Exhaust plus intake. The ride is amazing and no complaints here, but I have this itch to trade up for isF in white😞 Yay or nay?!
I made the transition from is350 to isf. Not a single day of regret.
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uhhhh yeah! do it!
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I had the same. IS350 Exhaust and Intake. Go for it, especially if you don't have to be concerned about snow days. No question.
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I sold my IS350 a month ago. Been on the hunt for an ISF ever since.


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