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Which one would YOU buy and why?

Old 09-11-18, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JBison73
​​​​​​There are no 300 V6's available? Great horsepower and a little cheaper
He would need to go to a 2016 model year, and from the sounds of it that would be out of the price range.
Old 09-11-18, 12:26 PM
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I'd get #2 the 350. Simply because of the power. With the 250 you're not too far off in terms of fuel economy, but way down on power. If you really want the fsport look, you can always change that up later on. I've seen countless posts here asking how to make more power in 250s. I love my 350. Its quick enough to do whatever it is I want it to do.
Old 09-11-18, 01:52 PM
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#5 for me hands down.
The factory navi can be a pain...I would install that 10.25" touchscreen sold by 4x4shop.ca and call it a day on that.
Based on the mileage and package, probably best bang for buck in the lot.
You likely want to stay away from the 2014's.
A 2016 300 would be nice, but if it's out of your price range, it is what it is.

I guess the question is, you're gonna get 200hp for sure, but do you really need the extra 100hp on top of that. I think everyone's answer would be subjective to themselves.
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The 350. Maybe if the choice was between a 40k 350 and say, a 20k 200t/300 F Sport, I might go with the lower-trim option. But yeah the power difference is too much to ignore for someone like me who likes to go fast occasionally.
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I would not consider 250 when the 200t/300 is out, I also would not buy a IS with no F sport
Old 09-11-18, 04:18 PM
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350 cause it’s quick. f sport cause it looks good.

anything less than that and i would honestly choose a different car altogether. i fell in love with the look of thr 3is out of the blue and went over my budget 10k. still pretty happy with my choice, love driving every opportunity i get.

some 250 owners have looked for more power through mods, not worth your while. others have looked for costly f sport conversions. do your homework and purchase without regrets.

other considerations, the infiniti’s have belt problems, was looking at those before my 350. TLX a-spec’s look pretty good, minus that beak grille, but overall, not bad.
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Power first then the basics
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Originally Posted by JBison73
I think I'd choose the 2015 IS 250 with the FSport and premium packages (#5). The mileage is low and it's fully loaded. I originally was going to say the 350 (for the power), but I don't think I'd want an IS without FSport tbh. The only other thing I'd take into consideration is the color. I prefer Atomic Silver, Nebula Grey, White or black in that order.
+1 here, but the decision would depend on the condition of all cars being considered as well.
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