2013 GS F Sport Now or 2014 IS 350 F in June?

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02-20-13, 07:40 PM

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The GS is the original platform. It is rear wheel drive chassis. The ES is a front wheel drive platform that is derived from the Toyota Camry and Avalon.

In fact, the IS has always been based off the GS. That new IS is a modified shrunken 4th Gen GS platform.

Great info, thanks...another check mark in the pro column for getting the new 3IS??? Wow, this is getting interesting.

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02-21-13, 02:20 AM

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and some of the features based on the LFA and 2013 GS too.

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02-21-13, 09:06 AM

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Another set of good points to consider, thanks.

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02-21-13, 12:13 PM

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Heres a question for you, what would make you choose the IS over the GS, if both were out right now?

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02-21-13, 12:36 PM

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Heres a question for you, what would make you choose the IS over the GS, if both were out right now?

- absolute dollar value will probably be lower on the IS still
- 8 speed likely have better gas mileage
- fancier gauge (i like it, others might not)
- smaller car and should handle better

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02-21-13, 04:38 PM

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- absolute dollar value will probably be lower on the IS still
- 8 speed likely have better gas mileage
- fancier gauge (i like it, others might not)
- smaller car and should handle better

+1 and would add the new IS has grown in size making a bit closer to the GS. We are going to have a tough choice when the car she has a depo on comes in. I think however if the 14 GSFS was out it would be a no brainer if it had the 8 speed and gauge option.

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