Newbie here w IS C 350 f-sport questions
10-19-20, 11:08 PM
#17
1. 2010 had a special run of about 100 units labeled F-Sport, but that included upgraded brakes which weren't part of the package in later years (but available as a dealer installed option. The consensus is that the stock 350 brakes are really good anyway--and note they are about an inch larger than the 250s). After that year, they were generally available as any other package, just depended on whether the dealer wanted to order it. For what it's worth, my 2014 w/o the f-sport already stickered at 58k, which I'm afraid is a crazy price for this car. I'd be in Porsche territory and if I were buying it new, I'd have gone with that instead, lol. That said, many dealers didn't add the F-Sport since that could add 2500-3k to the price of an already pricey car.
In fact, comparing it to an SE, the result looks quite different in the tool. I was also under the impression you could not have F-Sport options on a 2010 IS 350C so I am scratching my head.
10-23-20, 01:17 AM
#18
2010 IS350C F-Sport Limited Edition
Does this mean for 2010 you had to get the Special Edition to get the F-Sport package? I am confused because I see a 2010 IS 350C for sale and the VIN look up tool on Lexus Drivers does not say it’s a special edition, but lists F Sport suspension, exhaust, tires and wheels as port or factory installed add ons. Its also the right color - Obsidian and black interior. Pictures are not posted yet so I can’t confirm badging, stitching, etc.
In fact, comparing it to an SE, the result looks quite different in the tool. I was also under the impression you could not have F-Sport options on a 2010 IS 350C so I am scratching my head.
In fact, comparing it to an SE, the result looks quite different in the tool. I was also under the impression you could not have F-Sport options on a 2010 IS 350C so I am scratching my head.
The 2011 had a limited production run of about 175 pieces. I do not have as much information on this as I have the 2010 limited edition, but I do have a link below so you can read on it for the minor differences. I do LOVE the two-toned seats of the 2011 IS350C F-Sport Edition though!
From my understanding, those were the only two limited edition years for the ISC. The rest were just small trim/interior updates, similar to how F-Sport is today.
Newer F-Sports (2012+) would most likely require a lot of add-ons to be equivalent to the limited edition F-Sports. Totaling them up on LexusPartsNow will most likely be at least $8,000 since it will require the big brake kit, grille, wheels, exhaust, etc. So finding a limited edition would most likely be cheaper since they come standard with the F-Sport accessories.
Let me know if you want to see any aspect of the car to compare! The seats come in blue stitching, although it got dark over the years, but can easily be converted using F-Sport parts from the base ISC otherwise!
2010 Limited Edition:
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2010/03/...eading-to-usa/
2011 Limited Edition:
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2011/02/...ecial-edition/
2010 IS350C F-Sport Limited Edition. Instagram @ISCHILLIN
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