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Used ISF or new IS350

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Old 02-16-11, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MyIS350G
I thought the same thing, I would get the 11 IS350 AWD. I put around 15K/year on my car, the IS350 AWD would would be a nicer DD.
im not getting a AWD but i do like the 11 IS350's
Old 02-16-11, 05:55 PM
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If you don't care about the lower mpg I would go with the F. If it's your daily driver then I would go drive both and see if you like the drive of the F.
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Originally Posted by MyIS350G
416 @ 6600 RPM vs 306 @ 6400 RPM!!! IS-F for sure! but on the other hand if you can handle 16/23 instead of 20/27 mpg. But gotta pay to play =)
gotta pay to play....gotta start relaxing my right foot
Old 02-16-11, 06:24 PM
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Dude, if I had 40K available to spend I would immediately go and buy the F! By owning the F you are just different on the streets. You may break a few necks here and there with people staring at your car.
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go with the IS-F... only if you have a Honda dingle cam as a daily. Gas is getting expensive.

Thats why I have a Prius for a daily!!
Old 02-16-11, 06:41 PM
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The ride is a lot harder especially on the early ones. I had an ISF loaner and found the seats too tight for a DD. I was glad to get my 350 back. The power is great but geez how often would you use it? I think your age will be a factor. If you are young get the F. If you are middle age or older get the 350.
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Seems pretty clear at this point ... but I'd definitely get the F

The 350 is quick for sure but after you get the few "affordable" mods, you'll be wanting that F. At least that's where I'm at now.
Old 02-16-11, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Keppie
The ride is a lot harder especially on the early ones. I had an ISF loaner and found the seats too tight for a DD. I was glad to get my 350 back. The power is great but geez how often would you use it? I think your age will be a factor. If you are young get the F. If you are middle age or older get the 350.
What dealership gave you an ISF loaner? I've never heard of an ISF being loaned out before.

The only loaner cars we get around these parts are:

1) IS250 (never an IS350, only 250s are loaned out)
2) ES350
3) RX 350
4) HS 250h
Old 02-16-11, 07:08 PM
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IS-F wins hands down
Old 02-16-11, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Keppie
The ride is a lot harder especially on the early ones. I had an ISF loaner and found the seats too tight for a DD. I was glad to get my 350 back. The power is great but geez how often would you use it? I think your age will be a factor. If you are young get the F. If you are middle age or older get the 350.
IS-F loaner?? What were you having serviced, a LFA??
Old 02-16-11, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DigitalDon
IS-F loaner?? What were you having serviced, a LFA??
Speaking of LFAs (sorry for being off topic), apparently Paris Hilton got one for her 30th birthday from her boyfriend she met in Las Vegas. NOT FAIR. I need to go to Las Vegas...
Old 02-16-11, 07:48 PM
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go with the F. most expensive service i do on my is350 is tires. every 2 years or 22k miles. not sure how the 416hp is f tires intervals are. i kno on the gtr they replace tires every 12k imiles.
Old 02-16-11, 07:59 PM
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no 2nd thought, IS-F FTW
Old 02-16-11, 08:07 PM
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id go with the is350 brand new... and eventually.... move onto a brand new F.
Old 02-16-11, 08:24 PM
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I currently have a '06 IS 350, and was looking at upgrading to an F. But ultimately decided it wasn't a big enough upgrade/different to bother. I ended up keeping the 350, and getting an R8. I'm pleased.


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