Fsport2UR

When I was looking, the +11s where $10k more than the 08-09s.
With that said, I would say get the 08-09. With the ~$10k you saved, spend it on a 'better' aftermarket LSD than the +11s OEM LSD, buy LED headlamps, buy KW coilovers. And youll have a ride that is comparable(if not even better) than the +11s plus the wheels you like to boot, and still have money left over.

EyeSF

Thanks. I'm going to buy local. Don't really have time to travel and pick up cars. Don't want to buy cars sight unseen.

fstpassat

I am not saying the newer cars aren't better because obviously they are, but my 08 has been 100% flawless for 77k miles. Sometimes I think of upgrading, but what would be the point? The car is still 95% the same and I would be shelling out thousands for tweaks that aren't worth the price of entry. Love my lowly 08 just as much as the day I bought it. ISF's are all great, dependable performers and you really can't go wrong as long as you get a good example.

1QWKGS4

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I've driven '08 ISF's in Houston, the ride is hard and a bit bouncy on freeway. I also driven a 2011 and 2012 in Houston and the ride is very much improved and able to absorb the bad roads better.. 2011-up is much better car (ride-wise)

I also driven an '08-'09 in Atlanta. The roads are much better and I didn't notice much harshness.. So it depends on the roads really.. But if you live anywhere like Houston, Go newer..

Pie

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I have an 08 and swapped in the 2012 shocks/springs. There is an improvement, but it's not mind blowing. There are additional tweaks to the suspension components in the newer models, but I don't know how much those other tweaks would affect ride quality.

teamcalvin

definitely worth it... wish i went with 11'

ISF350

Good find man. The schematic show the minor improvement difference between the new 2013 vs 2012, but it hard to feel the difference between these already good model years.