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2014 IS250 w/ F-Sport package or Base IS350

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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 08:20 AM
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Hey fellas,

Thank you so much for your responses.......I totally agree about getting what you want....going spend that money might as well not short change yourself if it is financially comfortable....figure I make a few budget cuts there....spend less on booze and women and I should be fine lol

Talked to my dealer real quick......was at work had to get off phone as I had a patient with chest pain...but here it goes rough estimates pending follow up convo.

Is 350 F sport
MSRP: 52,032
Sale Price: 44,004
MF: 0.001200 (this is from memory so I hope i quoted it right)
Residual: ?
Term: 24 months
Monthly: $399 included taxes and fees
Downpayment: 3,244 minus my trade in which estimated at anywhere from $1,900 to $2,200 (2001 integra GS just hit 100k miles in decent condition except the NYC dings)....

I don't know anything about leases so I am hoping this adds up.......I would appreciate you guys continued guidance.....thanks again!
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ninoblack8
Hey fellas,

Thank you so much for your responses.......I totally agree about getting what you want....going spend that money might as well not short change yourself if it is financially comfortable....figure I make a few budget cuts there....spend less on booze and women and I should be fine lol

Talked to my dealer real quick......was at work had to get off phone as I had a patient with chest pain...but here it goes rough estimates pending follow up convo.

Is 350 F sport
MSRP: 52,032
Sale Price: 44,004
MF: 0.001200 (this is from memory so I hope i quoted it right)
Residual: ?
Term: 24 months
Monthly: $399 included taxes and fees
Downpayment: 3,244 minus my trade in which estimated at anywhere from $1,900 to $2,200 (2001 integra GS just hit 100k miles in decent condition except the NYC dings)....

I don't know anything about leases so I am hoping this adds up.......I would appreciate you guys continued guidance.....thanks again!
Sounds like a solid deal. Is this a 2014? I would recommend trying to get the money factor reduced to .00085. That's what it should be if your credit score is anywhere near 700. This will reduce your payment even more.

Good luck - sounds like you're on the verge of a great deal.

Bill G
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by EJ255t
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.
You do realize you responded to a post that was made in July 2013 (15 months ago) when the new IS was just hitting the dealerships and the deals were probably not as good as they are now, right?

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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 09:00 AM
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I have the 2014 IS250 Non F-Sport and the price was 41,000. It is the package with Navi. If you are looking to buy the car, head over to Longo Lexus. They have better deals than anyone else. If you are looking to lease the car, go to Redline Auto Leasing in Glendale, CA. They got my girlfriend a 2015 IS250 Non-F Sport (Navi) for 295 a month on a 24 month lease with 1500 down! Hers is also white.

As far as the 250 vs 350 debate. I have the 250 and I wish I got the 350. I've always had cars with a lot of power so this was a huge downgrade when it comes to speed.
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by hovik92
I have the 2014 IS250 Non F-Sport and the price was 41,000. It is the package with Navi. If you are looking to buy the car, head over to Longo Lexus. They have better deals than anyone else. If you are looking to lease the car, go to Redline Auto Leasing in Glendale, CA. They got my girlfriend a 2015 IS250 Non-F Sport (Navi) for 295 a month on a 24 month lease with 1500 down! Hers is also white.

As far as the 250 vs 350 debate. I have the 250 and I wish I got the 350. I've always had cars with a lot of power so this was a huge downgrade when it comes to speed.
Ninoblack8 is in NY so Longo is probably not practical. I will say that when I was trying to land a deal on a remaining 2014 last week, Longo's take it or leave it quote was $2500 more than what I ultimately paid. I had heard of some good deals coming from them, but it sure didn't materialize for me.

Bill G

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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by corradoMR2

Perhaps what you meant to say was to keep the F-Sport exclusive to the more powerful engine (350) as it dilutes the exclusivity of the performance package being offered with the weaker engine. I can understand that, but my rebuttal to that is, Lexus got me as a buyer and surely others as well who can't afford or want to spend $5K more on the 350. More F-Sports on the road = more brand awareness. Marketing at its best
Is it good marketing when someone in a Hyundi kicks an "F sport"'s butt in a race?

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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Stillhart
Having driven the IS250 F-sport and the IS350 base, I'd take the 250 F-sport over the base 350 any day of the week. The F-sport package adds a TON of stuff that really changes the whole feel of the car from a boring entry-level luxury sedan, to an exciting entry-level sport sedan. The IS250 F-sport was more fun to drive than the base 350
Compared to 50% more power and the cool 8-speed tranny? You're cracked.
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