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Why is IS350 AWD so rare?

Old 06-29-14, 04:02 PM
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Default Why is IS350 AWD so rare?

Hey guys,

I have been looking for a 2nd gen is350 AWD for awhile now and it just seems impossible to find. I live in Colorado so we do see a lot of snow so AWD is a must.

All the inventory I have been seeing is RWD or IS250 AWD. Does it seem like they made more 250s then 350s or what? I really want the 350 because it has 100 more hp
Old 06-29-14, 04:21 PM
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If I recall correctly, AWD on the IS350 was not even offered until many years into production.
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They started offering them in 2011.
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The IS250 came with AWD ever since they first came out. The IS350 didn't come with AWD until 2011 so they have only been out for less than 3 years. Maybe some will be available when they come off their leases. However, here in Chicago where I live, there's lots of AWD IS350s.
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b/c it's new, try wait for end of year, there may be more available.
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You may want to extend your search area. They are pretty common here in Chicago. I love mine and the AWD REALLY comes in handy during our winters.
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