New 2011 IS250 F-Sport or Used 2008 IS350?
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New 2011 IS250 F-Sport or Used 2008 IS350?
Ok. I can get a 2011 IS250 F sport in Red, which is my least favorite color for $36K or a used 2008 IS350 with Luxury and sports package for $30-$33K and has about 18K miles. It is black on black which I like too.
Help me decide. I test drove the 250 and the power is not that bad compared to the 250.
Help me decide. I test drove the 250 and the power is not that bad compared to the 250.
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It's a personal choice pretty much here. If the lack of power doesn't bother you (to some it drives them insane) than just get the 250 for better gas mileage. But, don't buy the 250 in a color you don't like...why buy a car in a color you dont like? 2011's are prety nice, come with some nice little changes (mostly known for LEDs in the headlights) and of course its a new car...(unless you found a used 2011 already).
I would say get a 2011 F Sport, just look for one in a different color.
I would say get a 2011 F Sport, just look for one in a different color.
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That said, if you care about performance at all, get the 350. Then get a nice extended warranty from Jerry Johnson, and a set of F-sport sway bars, and it'll still be cheaper than the new 250 and a lot more fun to drive.
(I also personally think 08 models look a lot better than newer ones, but that's an opinion thing)
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It's a personal choice pretty much here. If the lack of power doesn't bother you (to some it drives them insane) than just get the 250 for better gas mileage. But, don't buy the 250 in a color you don't like...why buy a car in a color you dont like? 2011's are prety nice, come with some nice little changes (mostly known for LEDs in the headlights) and of course its a new car...(unless you found a used 2011 already).
I would say get a 2011 F Sport, just look for one in a different color.
I would say get a 2011 F Sport, just look for one in a different color.
If I could find one locally for that price I would!
No you can't... the sport and luxury packages are mutually exclusive. If you have a couple of pics (interior especially) we can probably tell you what's actually on the car, not what the misinformed individual who wrote the ad thinks is on it
That said, if you care about performance at all, get the 350. Then get a nice extended warranty from Jerry Johnson, and a set of F-sport sway bars, and it'll still be cheaper than the new 250 and a lot more fun to drive.
(I also personally think 08 models look a lot better than newer ones, but that's an opinion thing)
That said, if you care about performance at all, get the 350. Then get a nice extended warranty from Jerry Johnson, and a set of F-sport sway bars, and it'll still be cheaper than the new 250 and a lot more fun to drive.
(I also personally think 08 models look a lot better than newer ones, but that's an opinion thing)
Also All I drive is highway to work, so gas mileage I imagine will be very close between the 2.
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The 350 for sure. It'll hold it's value better since a new car depreciates a lot faster. I think the red looks great on the IS but personally, I think it's a chic color. Not to mention it says "pull me over" to every cop you drive past.
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ive never even seen the red f-sport, but i think the color is nice....but why cant yu get the f-sport in another color? i would get a 2011 250 f-sport over a used 350, the f-sport is definately worth it and the small features are very nice..the seats, nav, wheels, suspension, led headlights, black headliner, pedals, steering wheel..jus to name a few...