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Old 05-09-18, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by EZZ
The AVS is always adjusting the dampers to give the best ride. sport+ makes the dampers more aggressive and stiffer.
ahhh thanks EZZ, thats cool, i always thought only in sport+
Old 05-11-18, 06:39 PM
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The tan interior was what sold me on my non F-Sport
Old 05-12-18, 12:09 PM
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if you are going with a 2018, go for the f sport it’s probably the best IS you could get if it’s RWD, the f sports get memory seats for 2018 and mark levinson + comfort package (mem seats) is easier to find with the RWD IS’s for some reason
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Originally Posted by jmull3r
if you are going with a 2018, go for the f sport it’s probably the best IS you could get if it’s RWD, the f sports get memory seats for 2018 and mark levinson + comfort package (mem seats) is easier to find with the RWD IS’s for some reason
Thanks, I don't see any great lease deals and I think buying the car is a better option for me; can't afford a $50k car, but I can swing a $30k one. Your blue one is amazing!
Old 05-13-18, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by E46CT
Looks better/handles better package. don't forget the F Sport headliner which is unique and sets it apart from non f-sports.
It might "handle better" the 1% of the time that you are in Sport+ mode, and the shocks stiffen-up. It will not "handle better" the other 99% of the time.
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Old 05-13-18, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by dizlex
It might "handle better" the 1% of the time that you are in Sport+ mode, and the shocks stiffen-up. It will not "handle better" the other 99% of the time.
It handles better in all modes because of the AVS. The Sport+ makes it handle better even more.
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Old 05-13-18, 03:33 PM
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i picked the f sport for the grill and wheels. i would pass on the IS if wasn’t for the f sport.
Old 05-14-18, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by NoMoreBimm
Thanks, I don't see any great lease deals and I think buying the car is a better option for me; can't afford a $50k car, but I can swing a $30k one. Your blue one is amazing!
thank you! and yeah avoid 2014’s then and otherwise nothing else should be an issue
Old 05-15-18, 09:07 AM
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If all goes well I'll be picking up a 2015 white on black IS350 F Sport with everything except ML audio, 30k miles for $29k. Very excited for it!
Old 05-16-18, 01:29 PM
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When choosing between a ML and non-ML I would def go with ML. I had a 2011 IS350 non-ML and absolutely hated the audio system! It had no volume at all and was about the worst I've seen in an OEM system. Now I own a 2014 IS350 AWD with ML and it's a world of difference. Better sound quality and volume when I crank it up. Unfortunately I currently have it up for sale, but I already own another car that's paid for. Good luck and hope this helps.
Old 05-21-18, 07:37 AM
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Well, the deal is done and I've joined the Lexus club

Old 05-21-18, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by NoMoreBimm
Well, the deal is done and I've joined the Lexus club

Nice...looks like a 2016 F-Sport, judging from the grille and the headlights.
Old 05-21-18, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by GNS
Nice...looks like a 2016 F-Sport, judging from the grille and the headlights.
O_o LOL 14-16 all fsport model have the same grill and headlights.
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It's a 2015 350 F Sport, that way there's no confusion
Old 05-21-18, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by NoMoreBimm
It's a 2015 350 F Sport, that way there's no confusion
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Is it AWD? What do you think of its performance so far?


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