2009 ISF or 2014 IS350 F sport

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11-22-15, 01:39 PM

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Honestly the difference is like day and night. I took a 2015 IS350 F sport for a test drive last week, my wife and I are looking for a second vehicle or maybe even a replacement for the IS-F. I was talking to the guy at the dealer and he was telling me how amazing the IS350 was, after I drove it around for a little bit, I left the dealership kind of disappointed. I am not saying the IS350 was bad, in fact the technology on the IS350 was really good, the transmission was pretty responsive, but other than that my 08, with non-upgraded suspension, IS-F was way better.

11-22-15, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ybing

if you want more performance, the F model is much quicker~ on straight line~~~ don't expect that much on corner and track haha, but will be better than the standard IS thats for sure

I think you're either 1) joking or 2) you are a seasoned string theorist who travels through dimensions and has found himself in a world where the F sport is comparable to the F on the track. This is not the case in this universe!

11-22-15, 02:13 PM

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Easy choice imo, get the IS-F !

11-22-15, 02:21 PM

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As an owner of both, the F is the only choice. Especially since you are in SOCAL and have ZERO winter weather days. Got get the F.

11-22-15, 03:20 PM

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ISF for reasons stated above, but if I were you OP I'd also ask this question in the 350 F-sport forum, see what responses you get from their side too.

11-22-15, 05:51 PM

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I would go with ISF. i haven't regretted it one bit. 😀

11-22-15, 06:07 PM

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The new gens feel sportier from the cabin to the styling, and the 6 speed auto is very responsive...but the engine leaves so much to be desired. I much prefer my '11 F.

11-22-15, 06:26 PM

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I saw one for $34,788.
2009
Exterior Color: Smoky Granite Mica
Interior Color: Black

The guy wont go lower

there is another one in another state for $30k

2009 black on black
Injen intake and PPE header with 2012 headlights\
I just I afraid the owner beat the hell out of it

I still cant decide which one to get