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Old 02-26-11, 10:14 PM
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Are these "F Sport" models using the same F badge on the fenders as the IS-F badges.......sorry, but that would be lame if they did.
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Are these "F Sport" models using the same F badge on the fenders as the IS-F badges.......sorry, but that would be lame if they did.
No, they are not

F


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Old 02-27-11, 05:35 AM
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instead of paying the premium for the F, wouldnt it be cheaper to buy the wheels and everything yourself? and the interior, is that only for the F sports or can you get it on the normal IS-C?
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I like that red and black interior, but nothing they can do to change the awkward looking rear of this IS-C to make it appealing overall ......
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Old 02-27-11, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by lamar411
instead of paying the premium for the F, wouldnt it be cheaper to buy the wheels and everything yourself? and the interior, is that only for the F sports or can you get it on the normal IS-C?
Yes, it would be cheaper to buy the aftermarket stuff yourself (and it would be more original). However, it would take a lot of work, and it may not be covered under warranty. The F-Sport option gives you optimized engineering without the hassle and trial+error of modifying.

As far as the red/black interior, it is not an option available in the U.S. It would only be available with the special edition.
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Default is350c F Sport or not??

hi all

I am considering buying one of the 2010 MY Limited Edition Cars. It has very low miles and I love the way it drives but could honestly care less about the numbered stuff. I'm also not swayed by the fancy car matts and a badge or two on the car.

I can find a non F Sport version of the same car for a good deal less money, about $3000 less, and my question to you is what will I give up?

I want a fun car to drive and am not at all into the best of the best performance. I might consider doing some modifications to a stock is350c but if you all tell me that I need to spend that $3k to get to the same feel in the car I will go with the F Sport.

Any advice you can offer would be much appreciated.

thanks

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Old 03-09-11, 08:58 AM
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limited edition cars should also bring up the resale value... and check yourself how much mods you want cost at the dealer + install... i dont think all in all, 3k is bad at all.
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Old 03-09-11, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Gojirra99
I like that red and black interior, but nothing they can do to change the awkward looking rear of this IS-C to make it appealing overall ......
yep
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Best looking IS-C so far, nicely done with more than just paint and trim.
that's b/c they have the top down
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Old 03-09-11, 01:01 PM
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Like a majority of hardtop 4 seater convertibles, booty shape can be big and lumpy, cutlines for multiple panels are a mess, and sometimes they are more rattle prone.
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I love the interior, but where is the V8?
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Originally Posted by Kira X
I love the interior, but where is the V8?
Lexus doesn't offer a V8 IS-C.
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Old 03-10-11, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Lexus doesn't offer a V8 IS-C.

So you mean an IS-FC

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