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Old 12-03-19, 03:36 PM
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I'm currently running a 2014 GS 350 RWD as a commuter. I drive about 600 miles a week. I was debating trading it on a 2014 IS 350 AWD F Sport.

I owe about 19,500k on my GS and it has 50k miles, the IS will be about $22,500k out the door with 75k miles.

Any thoughts?

I'm wondering if the GS would be a way better commuter. Also thinking about resale.
Old 12-03-19, 06:16 PM
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Can‘t imagine anything positive about that deal, unless you absolutely need the AWD.
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I had a 14 IS350 and while I loved it, I could never go back to the IS after having a GS.
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OK. Shifting possibility to a GS AWD. I can pick up a 13 GS 350 AWD with 71k for 19k.
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Save yourself some money a get a set of rims/winter tires to swap out for the season or just get a good set of all season tires. I've driven my RWD 450h in the snow with no issues.

The IS is a downgrade, forget about it.
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delete..responded to wrong question

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The IS is a downgrade as far as a commuter goes. The GS is bigger and more comfy.

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I know some people love the IS and RC but for me, it's way too small to fit comfortably and enjoy. I can barely fit in them but they do look good at the outside. I can't image driving those.
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