Vitveet

Def agree with everyone else! I personally went with the '12 F for the suspension/handling upgrades, ride comfort, thicker steering wheel, upgraded display on dash, Bluetooth/USB/aux, 2012 wheels, and led headlights, lol. Plus, I believe the 08-09's had leaky radiators/water pump issues and foggy headlight issues...but don't quite me on that, just something I've heard other members say.
Mileage depending, you should be able to find a good conditioned '11 or '12 for $35-40k. Of course lower the mileage, you'll be closer the the $40k pricing and higher the mileage closer to the $35k range.
I searched over a year for the perfect F for me...bought it 2 weeks ago and every time I look at it, drive it, think about it, I'm super happy with my purchase/decision! Can be extremely beasty but can also be luxurious and tame. Totally different feel than 99.9% of the GM vehicles out there! Good luck on your search!

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socal3

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I was in the same boat as you but I went with a dealer maintained 1 owner 2008 I believe I got such a good deal I went with it 65k miles for 25,000$. It's allowed me to have a super low payment cause this car loves tires and breaks👍😳

knshro13

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Im also looking for an IS-F but man, they are so rare in California.

Ive began looking out of state but i don't want to waste time flying around to look for "the one".

couple of things that worry me are bent pinch welds (since mechanics are so careless everywhere) and rust. Do you guys have any rust issues outside of say California and Arizona?


(sorry for threadjacking OP)

alkovac

I'm glad to hear that!
How much they asking?The milage is on the high side would love to get something under 50k

Tokenblkgy

Try opening up your search to out of state. I had to get mine in Texas as the ones in Cali were not good examples. Start searching the threads on the things you can do to narrow your search and insure you are not buying a junk car. A pre purchase inspection will catch alot of issues and if you want a body shop to inspect it for repairs you can get that done too.

If you dont want to deal with rust issues stay out of the North East states, especially DC/ NOVA,MD,PA where they use salt on the icy roads. I think in CO they use sand like we use in Tahoe. Stick to the southern states or the NM, AZ, TX, NV.. maybe even SoCal etc..

Vitveet

Def may have to look out of state. I drove 12 hrs to get the perfect F for me. Well worth it. Don't "settle" just because you want to buy instate. Just my opinion!

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SlayaP

+1 for 2011 and up. I have 2012 and love it. ive driven an 08 and would choose the 2012 over it everytime

ISF350

Could some owners verify and add in to the list of some items that is different from 2011 to 2014.
2011 update major to suspension, wheel, tachmeter, Navi. Alca leather.
2012 update minor suspension, wheel.
2013, Navi twist ?
2014, Added rear spoiler, "F" logo headrest. Navi update? is there any change to leather seat material ?

Thanks

MWIS350

2011-2014 are the same.

Onionboyz

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Pretty much that is exactly right on the dot. Best year to buy on a "budget" is 2011 as it is the year with most of the goodies unless you're dying for those 2012 rims which, IMO, is the next best upgrade in terms of 2012-14 MY. Those rims looks clean without too much going on unlike my 2011 web ones and the added width in rears helps so you can fit wider tires!

Right now the prices of 2014 MY is way too expensive for what it has to offer (F logo headrest + OEM carbon fiber spoiler and 2012 rims); unless you're into collector items since this is probably the year with the lowest production #s.

Stereorob

id go with an early one. more crude, rough ride. more connected.. finding one that isn't beat to death may be hard tho

ISF350

^, this is what I have in mind too because I come from the mighty FRS. I test drove an 08 and feel so connected to the road in high speed which make me feel so good. The 11-12's didn't give me that feel except it just as smooth as a luxury sedan like my current 350.

ISFwpg

I am 6'4" and am happy where I sit. My taller friends, 6'7+ don't fit properly though. They had to go with srt. 2011+ is the year to go, the differential change along with tuning made it way better on the track. I also love the tachometer change.