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2008 IS-F w/ low miles or high mileage 2011 IS-F?

Old 09-11-14, 05:22 PM
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2011 any day over 08, Sure 08 has lower miles but 2011 with LSD, newer gen nav, bluetooth audio Streaming, LED DRLs, forgiving ride on uneven surfaces would make the overall experience much more enjoyable.

I had an 08, 11 & 12 (12 being the best)
Old 09-11-14, 06:29 PM
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I always look for a LOW mileage car personally no matter the age, for example when I went searching for my F (white being one of my fav's) I had the choice of a few out there but had narrowed it down to mine or a 2012 grey CPO at a Lexus dealer w 26k miles for $7k more. I ended up with what you see in my sig with 17k miles & 1 owner car.
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I recently bought my 2011 with 50k one owner emaculate SFP orange and black int and absolutely loveit!!!!!
Old 09-11-14, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RMA
I always look for a LOW mileage car personally no matter the age, for example when I went searching for my F (white being one of my fav's) I had the choice of a few out there but had narrowed it down to mine or a 2012 grey CPO at a Lexus dealer w 26k miles for $7k more. I ended up with what you see in my sig with 17k miles & 1 owner car.
i would have gone for the 2012 if i were in your shoes. 9k mile difference is nothing, especially on these cars.
Old 09-19-14, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by IS350239
Keep searching my friend I just picked up my 2010 ISF 1 owner with 17000 miles for $38000 plus tax tile and fees cant forget about those... I am extremely happy with my new Toy
That's a steal!!! Murphy sold his 2011 with 50+k miles for 37k just a month ago too
Old 09-19-14, 12:25 PM
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I think ill be buying another F next year, these cars are depreciating quickly.
Old 09-19-14, 01:30 PM
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^ yea mine had 46K miles on it and $37K but now is at riverside lexus for sale for $49K lol

You can find a good deal if you are patient otherwise you can get ripped off from the dealer and buy my old car for $49K!
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Originally Posted by 786
i would have gone for the 2012 if i were in your shoes. 9k mile difference is nothing, especially on these cars.
True but it was the matter of under $40k vs $47k plus the tax diiferences & I really dig the white vs the dark grey the other dealer had. I could have dropped extra $$ but I did not want to go over $40k personaly. When you have another expensive hobby (not car related) you have to sacrifice some I guess
Old 09-19-14, 05:48 PM
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no worries at all brother, you have a fantastic F from the sound of it. enjoy in the best of health!
Old 09-21-14, 11:07 PM
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i was in your shoes few years ago when i bought my isf i had a choice of a 2011
with high miles or a 08 with low miles i went with the 08 and i dont regret it
Old 10-03-14, 01:43 PM
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I've talked with 3 mechanics about which to choose and they all said - lower mileage vehicle is the way to go everytime....unless you are really hooked on having a perfect ride then go with the '11. But to be honest I like my 08 ISF with the KW3, FIGS, MEGAN it has on it. Ride is amazingly smooth compared to stock 08 - except steering feels not as solid as a stock 2011.
Old 10-03-14, 07:38 PM
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i think mileage isn't as much a factor as maintenance. id rather a higher mile car with all service records than a low mile car with no history that has just been sitting. cars need to be driven and maintained.
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