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Old May 11, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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Trade in a 09' GS460 for a 08' ISF With the addition of $8k... Since a reasonable price for my car here is around $53K. Bare in mind that there are only 3-4 ISF in my country.
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It's a little subjective. If I didn't have kids, yes, I'd go for it. But since I put my kids in my car once in a while, the ISF is too small in the back.
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Old May 11, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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i would say no and i only say no because im very disappointed that this car only comes in automatic. if it were a 6spd, i would say yes without a doubt.
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It all depends on what sort of after sales warranty you are getting. There is a reason why ISF's were not sold here, so please do keep that in mind.

If performance is what you are looking for, then yes I would think being a Lexus lover, you don't have much of a choice.
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There is a reason why ISF's were not sold here, so please do keep that in mind.
Just curious, what is the reason?
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Old May 11, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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We only have 91 Octane fuel with Sulfur contents. Hence why Lexus decided it was not offering warranty on their DFI cars.
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Old May 11, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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Do you guys think its a good deal though, since I see that there is only $1k difference on the lexus website between both cars..
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Ah...makes perfect sense.
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Originally Posted by designo
We only have 91 Octane fuel with Sulfur contents. Hence why Lexus decided it was not offering warranty on their DFI cars.
I think they decided to start offering DFI cars, since the LS600h is sold here, and is a DFI car.
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Yes but hybrid cars do not have extensive use of gasoline power. Especially in Bahrain where its all slow traffic.
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Old May 11, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Rider
Trade in a 09' GS460 for a 08' ISF With the addition of $8k... Since a reasonable price for my car here is around $53K. Bare in mind that there are only 3-4 ISF in my country.
guess u couldnt find the exhaust for ur car yet,,,,it seems u like speed so i will say go for it,,,
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Old May 11, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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I've always wanted an ISF and the 460 was just a compensatory solution ... Oh and this ISF has only 6000 km on the odo
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Screw it Mahmood, GO FOR IT!!!!
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I've always wanted an ISF and the 460 was just a compensatory solution ... Oh and this ISF has only 6000 km on the odo
Well, I think that pretty much sums it up and answers your own question. Go get it! This will obviously make you happy!
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Old May 11, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by designo
Screw it Mahmood, GO FOR IT!!!!
Do you think its a reasonable deal?
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