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should i get the 2012 is350 or wait?

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Old 11-28-11, 10:12 AM
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ive ordered my is350, but the dealer said theres a delay of the delivery so the car is not here yet, and i heard there's a remodel of 2013 is350 coming out, i need suggestion of if i should keep the 2012 fsport 350 or wait untill 2013? thanks!!!!
Old 11-28-11, 10:16 AM
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Definitely wait for the refresh model if I were you.. Should be out next year!
Old 11-28-11, 10:27 AM
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Usually first year car is experimental for future improvements, I have the first year (2006) IS350, it had many recalls too (still a great car). Do the research for the future IS, if 2012 is last year for the current model, then it is the best 2nd Gen. Good luck :-)
Old 11-28-11, 10:31 AM
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the dealer said the car will be here today, if its not here today, ill cancel it and get my down payments back!!!! i dont want to wait another year lols, its too hard!
Old 11-28-11, 11:09 AM
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what should i do people?!!?!
Old 11-28-11, 11:12 AM
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Lol! your choice!! But the cycle may repeat itself again, that you may want to wait for the generation after?

You won't regret the 2012.
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go for the 2012.
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get the 2012 then! its a great car nonetheless
Old 11-28-11, 11:33 AM
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I would wait and get the new model.
Old 11-28-11, 11:41 AM
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I just bought a 2012 a few days ago, the thing is clean!
According to the pictures the redesign doesn't look as sharp, get the '12!!
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unless you don't have a choice, meaning don't have a car right now to drive for a year, i would wait for the gen 3 IS. you'll be regret for 6,7 years after you bought the '12 every time you see a gen 3 on the street.
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If you are not in a rush, just wait it out.

If you don't like the next gen of IS (3IS), then buy the 2012 for dirt cheap. They should have some left and it will be alot cheaper since the next gen is out.
Old 11-28-11, 12:05 PM
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im just jealous that you have the ability to get the 2012! lol i like it tho i think you should go for it!
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I would wait . i had placed my order for a 2012 gs350 until i saw the 2013 model i canceled my order and placed it towards the newer gen . like others have posted above you will be good for another 5-7 years with the refresh model .
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The dealer said he would give me some free stuff because of the delay, what do I get as free stuff? What do you guys think?


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