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If you are given a second chance, will you still purchase an IS350 Fsport?

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Old 08-04-14, 06:15 AM
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Default If you are given a second chance, will you still purchase an IS350 Fsport?

Hi guys,

With the things that are happening with my car and with the current service of Lexus, i'm starting to think if i did the right decision of buying an IS350 Fsport. Is it just me or do i share the same sentiments with other owners? I'm still positive that my issues will be resolved. The president of Lexus Manila is a really good guy.

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I'd still buy the car again, just from a different dealer.

It was either an F-Sport or a Tundra haha. Two completely different cars for two completely different personalities I have.
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I would but I would buy a 250 F sport instead of a 350 F- sport. Same the extra cash for mods or for boat upgrades.
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Originally Posted by Lextacy03
I would but I would buy a 250 F sport instead of a 350 F- sport. Same the extra cash for mods or for boat upgrades.
you don't think the extra power of the 350 is worth the extra price?
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I know you asked about F Sports specifically, which mine isn't, but I have a 350 AWD and yes, I would buy it again.
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I would probably get it again but I would have leased it for 24 mo instead of 36. I worry I will get sick of it too soon. I'm already eyeing other cars and it's the first year.

I did see some lease specials on the 528i as well as the GS350 that make me question if I might not have paid the same to get one of those would I be happier?

One things for sure is that as time passes there will always be a better deal out there or a newer and possibly car model that will come out (new C-class?, new A4?).

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Originally Posted by bhvrdr
I would probably get it again but I would have leased it for 24 mo instead of 36. I worry I will get sick of it too soon. I'm already eyeing other cars and it's the first year.

I did see some lease specials on the 528i as well as the GS350 that make me question if I might not have paid the same to get one of those would I be happier?

One things for sure is that as time passes there will always be a better deal out there or a newer and possibly car model that will come out (new C-class?, new A4?).

Mike
I fear this as well, but there are options to get out of your lease, such as swapalease.com.

Put your car up there if you're wanting to get into a different car, it might take a few months, but most likely someone will take over your lease and you can go get a new car.
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If I had not bought mine, I would get the RC-F instead. Love my 350 F Sport.
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Originally Posted by sumohax0r
I fear this as well, but there are options to get out of your lease, such as swapalease.com.

Put your car up there if you're wanting to get into a different car, it might take a few months, but most likely someone will take over your lease and you can go get a new car.
Check your lease terms first! Some dealers prohibit lease transfers.
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Definitely...but wouldn't let my wife drive it cause she scratched up my rims.
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I always trade out of my leases early. It's not a big deal. You just need to have a trade in value that is higher than the payoff value, which you can look up on your LFS account page (Payoff Information). If the value is less than the payoff, then you can either wait until that shifts, or pay the difference out of pocket (I've never had to). It's really no different than trading in a financed car which is not yet fully paid off.

The payoff is simply your residual amount plus any remaining payments.
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Originally Posted by mark168
you don't think the extra power of the 350 is worth the extra price?
I don't think it was worth the money. You are limited to a few engine mods.
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Originally Posted by Lextacy03
I would but I would buy a 250 F sport instead of a 350 F- sport. Same the extra cash for mods or for boat upgrades.
im in the opposite boat. got a 250F at the end of june...Wish i had waited 6-8 weeks and got a '14 350 for near the same price OTD as the 250.
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Probably not for me. 3IS is a great car but I'm liking MB 2015 C class more and more...
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I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. My dealer seems to be exceptional thus far.


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