Therealman

Looking to buy a new 2014 lexus is 250 fsport my budget falls right at the price of the is 250 fsport
But had to ask sacrifice the looks of an f sport and go for the bigger engine with a regular is 350 non fsport thoughts?

Glashub

Oh that's a tough one. I don't know the answer.

BLexodus

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For me, I'd get the 350 over the 250 f-sport... the extra HP is worth it to me. I'm actually thinking of going used ISF instead of new 350, but thats just me.

Dont stretch your finances too thin, saving money early can lead to a lifetime of being able to afford nicer cars, while spending too much too soon might end up with you driving a used kia... either way, do it for yourself and not for what anyone else thinks!

kabgolf1

I see it this way, you get a much better overall appearance with the 250 F-Sport package, both interior and exterior. You do lose luxury options and engine power, however, compared to the 350 non F-Sport. For me, it would be a no brainer and go with the 250 F-Sport because of the striking features.
I personally have ordered a 350 F-Sport and am awaiting arrival.

unc879wins

My repo lot is full of budget busters. Be careful.

Therealman

Not saying I'm on a tight buget I just really dont consider my self a racer or anything like that
But power is nice to have dont really see why bother spending extra 6k for 350 fsport trust me my car isn't going to repo yard lol

unc879wins

Then pull the trigger!!!

I think after owning the 250 and knowing you could afford the 350, you may regret it. However, I'm sure there are lots of 250 owners very satisfied with no regrets.

4TehNguyen

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maybe wait a while until the demand settles down and you can get a bigger discount on a 350?

EZZ

I saw an IS250 F sport today...really surprised me in that I thought the F-sport was reserved for the IS350. I have mixed feelings about offering the F-sport for the 250...such a weak hp car. Kinda dilutes the branding of F-sport

blksolara

The F sports are expensive cars. If your on a budget, why not just get the 250.

If you can afford more, get the 350.

If you really want a F sport, get the 250 and add a turbo later on.

Badges from the dealer are a rip. The other thing the F-sport really has going for it is the tachometer. Everything else, you can mod for a cheaper price.

doctorttt

Think about this - one can get a BMW 328i with M-Sport package, and 328i is no where near 335i.

Joeb427

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If you intend to go $44K on a 250,a 350 for another $4K is a much more fun for the extra money and you get a couple things the 250 doesn't have.
One being an eight-speed direct-shift automatic from the IS-F in the RWD.

SW17LS

Have you driven them both?

EZZ

328 with M-sport is a travesty

Seriously...why can't they call it enhanced handling package...the M branding should be for high performance cars only.

XpediencY

One can argue that for the F branding also lol