devanaire0

Hey guys,

I am trying to move out to California some time in the near future and I currently own the IS 250 AWD.

I am trying to figure out whether I should sell/trade my car for a IS 250 RWD, or preferably the IS 350. I know I would not need the AWD out in Cali, so it makes sense to me.

Questions
1) IF I trade it in, should I do so up here in Wisconsin or trade it when I go down there? (I will most likely be driving it cross country to Cali.)

2) WHat do you guys think I will have to come out of pocket to do this if I get a 07' IS 350? And AWD is supposed to be more expensive than the RWD, correct?

3) Should I just keep the AWD?

TLe2006

i'd probably trade for is-f since they're going for way below invoice.

darkdream

Yeah, might as well get an IS-F instead.

kickin8

iTrader: (1)

welcome to CA !

I've seen ppl driving 250 AWD here....

Fizzboy7

Best financial bet is to keep what you have. Getting a new vehicle keeps you in debt and you'll take a bath on the '07. Pay off what you have and then consider a RWD something later on (unless it's already paid for and you feel like treating yourself).

llamaboiz

ok in Socal you dont need awd, in Norcal you MIGHT need awd but thats very rare and for a very short amount of time THUS you can get by with rwd, i know i did with a mkIII supra, went thru grants pass in the winter with NO CHAINS ON SUMMER TIRES... im from hawaii so if i can do it with a old mkIII supra with 350hp, a modern is350 with someone from wisconson~ winter driving in cali should be a piece of cake for you, dont sweat that part.

The bean counting thou~ only you can figure out if a trade-in is worth it or not.

mvlbr

^^What he said^^

SlickRSM

Im looking for an IS awd if you sell it send me a message

eric_r_ho

iTrader: (9)

I don't think you should buy the same car even though it has a different engine or drivetrain or whatever. Life is too short, try out as many cars as you can before you die! Get another type of car man..you can have any car you want in california..I say you keep the AWD

Initial G

iTrader: (38)

If I were in your situation, I would just keep the AWD and drive it to Cali. Trading in the car now for a another car would just add to your expenses.

Just do the trade further down the road when you're ready to get a new car. Good luck.

Phil888

iTrader: (1)

If you can afford it financially, do it!!! You cant go wrong with upgrading to a 350 or even better a IS-F. Or even better a 06' GS 430 has better suspension with the air ride. My friend just got a GS 430 for 29K and he loves it!!!

passnu2

iTrader: (33)

Hey man...Leaving the group already??

I cant blame you! Nice warm weather. I would trade your car in WI or IL as the demand for the AWD is going to be better and demand for the IS350 is down due to the ISF and RWD. If you can get a deal go for the F and skip the 350 IMO.

Good luck with everything man!

DoHwan

Hrm... I think it all depends on your age. If you can afford it and you're on the younger side then yes trade up 'cause I know you'll use the speed and the extra hp. However, if you're getting more to the mature side of life then I don't think you'll really use the extra hp and etc. I say just use the car you have and add some little mods to it with the money that you would spend to make your ride more enjoyable to look at and call it a day.

kilo6_one

iTrader: (2)

keep it, AWD are rare out here, plus buying a new car in cali is not a smart Idea, the sales tax and VLF fee just went up.......

Evil Teo

iTrader: (13)

i would say it depends on where in cali u will be. but if u do need to trade in make sure u do it in ur area taxes in cali is high. i would skip the is350 and go for the F myself.