2014 IS250 w/ F-Sport package or Base IS350
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I'm coming from a 385hp V-8 Genesis and before that 3 307 hp V-Tech Acura's. -- I don't feel underserved by the IS350. I did feel underserved by the 250. Just my .02 and a little bit about the engines I'm accustomed to.
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The thing is, the 350 doesn't feel that much more powerful under 4500 rpm, where it hits peak torque. I think that's what disappointed me most about the 350 engine. I don't want to be revving the snot out of it to feel the power. V6's are supposed to feel more torquey than that...
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Just came back from the dealership with some positive news. Bad news is all the White/red combo 350F sport are claimed and will need to wait for new shipments. Good news is that I was told if I were to show up after Thanksgiving, the discounts can range from $2k-4k for the base model. The salesman was reluctant to mention anything about the Fsport package incentives, mumbling that the larger discounts will be for the standard 350s. Anyways, I made the choice to wait it out until then, which should allow me some time to save up for it.
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Just came back from the dealership with some positive news. Bad news is all the White/red combo 350F sport are claimed and will need to wait for new shipments. Good news is that I was told if I were to show up after Thanksgiving, the discounts can range from $2k-4k for the base model. The salesman was reluctant to mention anything about the Fsport package incentives, mumbling that the larger discounts will be for the standard 350s. Anyways, I made the choice to wait it out until then, which should allow me some time to save up for it.
I definitely think you made the right move 
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and before you know it, you'll be driving around in the hottest new car out there and will be exactly what you really want!
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Just came back from the dealership with some positive news. Bad news is all the White/red combo 350F sport are claimed and will need to wait for new shipments. Good news is that I was told if I were to show up after Thanksgiving, the discounts can range from $2k-4k for the base model. The salesman was reluctant to mention anything about the Fsport package incentives, mumbling that the larger discounts will be for the standard 350s. Anyways, I made the choice to wait it out until then, which should allow me some time to save up for it.
I definitely think you made the right move Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and before you know it, you'll be driving around in the hottest new car out there and will be exactly what you really want!
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Thanks. It's been a while since I got a new car so hopefully it's worth the extra wait. Now to find that Fast Forward button.
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The only time my 350 feels as anemic as a 250 under 4500 RPMs is if I have my 350 in Snow mode and the 250 in power mode.
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same predicament
Ahh man I'm faced with this same issue....is 250 F vs base is 350
Trying lease...I love the F sport package...Trying get neb with rioja but so far lease price has been out of my budget smh awaiting a better quote for 350 f sport (will post numbers once I get them)
What was the verdict on this? 250 engine numbers disappointing indeed......plus may go turbo next year...but as a dd I'm thinking it may suffice in nyc.....I dunno :/ smh
Trying lease...I love the F sport package...Trying get neb with rioja but so far lease price has been out of my budget smh awaiting a better quote for 350 f sport (will post numbers once I get them)
What was the verdict on this? 250 engine numbers disappointing indeed......plus may go turbo next year...but as a dd I'm thinking it may suffice in nyc.....I dunno :/ smh
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Ahh man I'm faced with this same issue....is 250 F vs base is 350
Trying lease...I love the F sport package...Trying get neb with rioja but so far lease price has been out of my budget smh awaiting a better quote for 350 f sport (will post numbers once I get them)
What was the verdict on this? 250 engine numbers disappointing indeed......plus may go turbo next year...but as a dd I'm thinking it may suffice in nyc.....I dunno :/ smh
Trying lease...I love the F sport package...Trying get neb with rioja but so far lease price has been out of my budget smh awaiting a better quote for 350 f sport (will post numbers once I get them)
What was the verdict on this? 250 engine numbers disappointing indeed......plus may go turbo next year...but as a dd I'm thinking it may suffice in nyc.....I dunno :/ smh
My wife had two IS250s - she would point out to me every 350 we saw on the road. We went with the 350 this time - she's ecstatic.
Sorry I don't have better news.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
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I got my Lexus 250 F Sport for 45k here in Cali (LA) and I'm very happy with my F Sport body and extras that come with it. Power is the only little down part with only 206hp but saving gas on the 250 is great at the pump with theses high gas prices in LA. That's why i went with the IS250 F Sport.
whoa!!! I got my IS350 F for 45k out the door, then again dealerships/sales are easier to work with in nor-cal when it comes to prices.