What IS F sport model and why?

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Oct 5, 2017 | 11:53 AM

isoh619

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What IS F sport model and why?

Out of all the IS 2017 series models, why would you choose a IS Turbo F over any other model like 350 F if Money is not an issue? and why?

(Only including HP and MSRP of the F sports)
- IS Turbo
- IS Turbo F Sport - 241 HP @ $41,370 MSRP
- IS 300
- IS 300 F Sport -255 HP @ $ 43,345 MSRP
- IS 350
- IS 350 F spot - 306 HP @ $44,525 MSRP

I guess I'm confused that there is a Turbo F model but has lower HP compared to the 350 F sport which just costs $4k more. If money wasn't an object I would get the IS 350 F sport because it has more HP. But part of me says get the turbo!

Oct 5, 2017 | 09:34 PM

anthonys2r

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If money is not an issue, IS350 all the way. NA = instant power and no turbo lag (plus more reliability than a forced induction engine).
BTW turbo doesn't always mean faster. The IS200T is 2 liter, 4 cylinders whilst the IS350 is a 3.5 liter, V6.

Also, wrong section.

Oct 6, 2017 | 05:06 AM

Sasnuke

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If money wasn't an issue, 350 for sure. There's no replacement for displacement.
And looking at the price list above, I can't imagine someone not shelling out the extra $1200 to skip the 300 and go straight to the 350.

Oct 6, 2017 | 08:39 PM

jkonquer

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IS250 were so much cheaper than the IS350, roughly $7k difference. I'm surprise that the IS200t is much more expensive vs Is250..

Oct 9, 2017 | 10:38 AM

isoh619

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Thank you all. I am definitely a rookie to this. Sorry for posting in the wrong section.

Oct 21, 2017 | 08:33 PM

wforty94

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anybody considering the 200t Turbo model should definitely test drive an IS300/350 also. I had a IS turbo (200t) as a loaner and the driveability and power was not great and the engine was noisy. If you're performance oriented and money is not a concern then definitely the IS350 by far.