myLexus007

We're looking at two CPO IS250 and IS350, both F-Sport. Any IS350 owners from here or even IS250 owners, does the extra HP in IS350 worth the extra cost? We like the IS350 because it's more exclusive (to the IS250 at least), plus the extra HP and that V6 silky smooth and 8-speed. What other benefits IS350 has over IS250 what we should know? FYI 350 is about $3,000 more in asking price and we will have to drive about 500 miles to get the car/price we want.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Ctrl-F

Check out these prior threads:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-of-is350.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...e-and-why.html

dontrump

get the 350, mods please close this thread. case closed.

lol i was in this predicament, so glad i went with the 350

EZZ

If you can swing it, so completely worth it. Every review of the 250 says it's not worth the price while the 350 wins comparisons left and right. The adjustable suspension in sport+ makes the car feel completely different. The 3.5L is also waaaay more reliable.

myLexus007

Thanks! These threads help.

I guess the 500 miles road trip it is

alpha12

if you can afford it definitely the 350...4k$ for 100 horsepower and torque is a steal in nearly all car model upgrades.

shadykev

I test drove the 250 and it was too slow for me. For the extra money the 350 was def worth it to me

Jeff Lange

iTrader: (1)

Yes, the IS350 is worth the extra money.

Jeff

leo877

I have a 350 and my sister has 250, both 2014 model. I personally cant feel the power of the 250. So for extra $3000 its totally worth it.

hotsaw11

We owned a 2014 IS350 AWD and loved it. The extra power was well worth the 4 grand up front. And remember, it will be worth more at trade in time.

tC2IS350

Yes, it's worth the cost.

goldengame

I would agree with everyone in here. The 350 is totally worth the upgrade.

BostonIS

If you can afford it and are serious about getting an IS just get the best engine available so you won't have any second thoughts later on. Although I am bias since I own a 2014 IS350 and never even considered or tested the IS250. Lol but I think there is plenty of power in my IS350 where I usually grin as I floor it on the highway sometimes. If you're all about having that 306hp then go for the 350 but if you just don't care and want the looks of the car/save money then 250.

Vivid101

If you have a 5 year loan, its like 50 bucks more a month. That's a 3 hour bar tab for one night. go for the 350.

davyjordi

this topic has been discussed ad nauseam.