Hey guys, how's it going? My lease is up and I'm debating wether I should get the 14 c250 sport or make the switch to the Lexus is250 f sport. I currently have a 2011 c300 and loved it. Lexus dealer offered me a $389 a month payment with 2,700 down for a IS250 F Sport fully loaded just missing navigation. white ext. red leather interior. I'm beyond confused and I need to make a decision very soon. I would really appreciate your opinions and recommendations. Thanks.

 

Well, one thing to consider is that the 2015 C-class will be a full refresh, and from what's been released so far, it looks very interesting and is much improved over the current C-class. If I were leasing between these two cars, I'd rather get a redesigned IS-250 first for a 2-3 year lease, and then maybe switch off to the new C-class in 2016.

Here's some info: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ss_first_look/

 

Most will say go with Lexus here. Just like most would say go with Benz at one of their forums.

So I say go with Lexus.

 

Problem with a 250 is that rumor has it that it's getting a new engine for 2015. For me, that would drop it off my radar

 

I agree. Lexus did the same thing with the 06 Gs-> engine carry over. Gs '07 -> New engine same body

 

I second that.

Also, if you value the smoothness and engine note of a V-6, get the 250 now as it may not be around if rumors are true about the 2L 4 Turbo.

 

It all comes down to what you are looking for in a car. For me I won't even consider the new C class because of that steering column mounted shifter alone, that just makes it look like an old man's car. And I have a problem with that tacked on Nav screen which disrupts the flow of the otherwise beautiful dash.

 

If lexus goes with a new engine in 2015 then that will lower the value of your car when you trade in in 2-3 years which might make you upside down. You never want to lease the last year model of a vehicle the residual value will be terrible. Of course you could go with a 350

 

That nav screen is certainly worthy of a "wtf were they thinking" it's almost like they forgot to include a spot for it until after the final design was approved and already started production.

 

I really liked the E350 that I test drove and really wish they had a C350 for me to test drive, but I'm not waiting for one because I realized it really comes down what I'm looking for in a car.

Mercedes - Nice plush ride. Elegant but not sporty at all.

Lexus IS - Not as elegant so it has a younger generation feel and firmer more sporty ride.


Either way you will get a great car but it really depends what you are looking for more in a vehicle. Instead of getting tied up in car vs car this decision is where it comes down to driving style. How do you drive and how do you want to drive?


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When is Lexus starting the Turbo line? The contact I know said RC350 would be the first but all the research I've done on my own says nothing of Turbo and already has Torque/HP figures for the RC350.

I might switch to lease if they're going Turbo next so please tell me all you know, TELL ME!

Actually I might not want Lexus' first gen Turbo but I still want to know!

 

Toyota has a pretty good track record with turbos. I personally wouldn't be too concerned about a 1st gen turbo engine, especially if it's a lease.

 

Well I want to buy. I'd only lease a car for 1yr right now if they are releasing a twin turbo 350 next year ...which is why I want details.

 

It's not the 350 being replaced. It's the 250 that is said to be replaced with a turbo 4. I wish Lexus would upgrade the 350 with twin turbos lol, but that's not going to happen.

 

Curious, will the IS350 be getting an engine replacement next year as well?

And I agree with you KumaF, the way they just tacked on the navi screen is a huge turn off for me. I was initially thinking of picking up an A45 AMG, but the interior designing specifically the navi screen is a huge turn off for me. It seems like such an after thought.

 

As many have said, I would wait until the 2015 C Class comes out and go with that. If that is impossible, the IS 250 may be a better bet.