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Old 06-23-19, 12:28 PM
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So, I’m looking at purchasing a 2014 ISF. I found two that appear in pretty decent condition. In San Francisco I found a black one with white interior, it has 18,000 miles and they want $48,000, I live in SoCal so I could fly up and drive it back. The second one I found I like more but it’s in Virginia so I would have to have it transported here, it looks perfect. It has 25,000 miles and they want $51,000. Both cars are way too expensive for their year and miles and better deals could be had but I really want a 2014. Your thoughts ladies and gentlemen?
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2014s are so rare that they commanding those stratospheric prices. If you want a good one bad enough - you'll either pay for the privilege or you won't. The choice is yours.

What they are worth is simply what the market will bear.

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Was on the fence with every ISF i was interested in before i bought mine lol! Always second guessing myself, Did i get a good deal Etc..., then i started to see the ones i was looking at all get sold (to a few members from here) so like Lou says Is it worth to you? Theres a thread about how they are 20 or so 2014 still alive on the road
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With that price range, you can get a 2016 GS-F.
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Originally Posted by poorbong
With that price range, you can get a 2016 GS-F.
Sure, but I'd take the IS F over the GS F any day. I have my pick daily, and when I'm not hauling the kids, I always drive the IS F.
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45k - 55k is a low mileage rcf or possibly a gsf. It really depend on what u want. Do u really want a 14 isf? They are pretty rare, have u consider maybe a 12 or a 13? Do u want newer techs and interior? If so then maybe the first two option.
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I agree with the above, unless you’re collecting you’re better off with an 11-13 for $30-40k, or even older model that you can easily mod. F cars are great because they are practical yet great sporty cars and meant to be able to drive every day, unlike AMG/M etc. I’d hate to get a 14 just to let it sit. If you want 4 doors you’re better off with any older ISF to just enjoy it, or an RCF at $38-45k or GSF at $45-50k.
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Thats a pretty steep price for exclusivity. Were there huge differences to the model year from 2013? If you want that low production and having the last model year of the ISF, i say go for it. If you just want the most updated version of the ISF go for a 12-13 and save yourself about 10-15k (for bolt ons )
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Check out this one. A little over priced but looks very clean:

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ct...907275394.html
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Originally Posted by Toprawman
Check out this one. A little over priced but looks very clean:

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ct...907275394.html
I feel like that one is a bit underpriced....superb deal if that's what someone was looking for. Super clean, parking sensors, mark levinson, etc.
Someone dive on this, it won't last long!!

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Thats like the price of TWO decent mileage 08 model ISFs. I could probably do a full bolt on supercharged IS-F for that $50k price or a GS-F but hey its your money.
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buy mine, check the classifieds
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Originally Posted by Vitveet
I feel like that one is a bit underpriced....superb deal if that's what someone was looking for. Super clean, parking sensors, mark levinson, etc.
Someone dive on this, it won't last long!!

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Funny — i have the same exact car, down to every single option and I’m also in sacramento. Surprised I haven’t seen it around. Drove a ‘14 before i bought mine and I couldn’t tell a difference. Went with the ‘12 as it was $10k less and I’m not a fan of the alcantara on high wear areas(seats, door panels, arm rest). Both cars were the white/red interior as well. There is a significant premium for 2014s so be prepared to pay more if you have to have that MY.
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Originally Posted by lawrence1
Funny — i have the same exact car, down to every single option and I’m also in sacramento. Surprised I haven’t seen it around. Drove a ‘14 before i bought mine and I couldn’t tell a difference. Went with the ‘12 as it was $10k less and I’m not a fan of the alcantara on high wear areas(seats, door panels, arm rest). Both cars were the white/red interior as well. There is a significant premium for 2014s so be prepared to pay more if you have to have that MY.
I'm also in Sacramento. Is your F Modded?
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
Sure, but I'd take the IS F over the GS F any day. I have my pick daily, and when I'm not hauling the kids, I always drive the IS F.
Care to give more details why?

I am new to the forum and have considered an 11+ ISF for years until recently. With the price delta between an 11 ISF and 16 GS less $20k, I have been considering a GSF with the expectations its a slightly larger and more modern ISF. The interior looks significantly more upscale and the exterior styling edgier in my opinion. This purchase would be a daily driver used 60 miles a day with an occasional passenger. I will not track the car.

Your thoughts would be much appreciated.



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