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IS350 or IS250

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Old 01-23-12, 08:15 PM
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How about the new GS350? totally worth the extra 5k in my opinion
Old 01-23-12, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Slash300zx
Definately get the 350. Pardon my ignorance but what is TMS?
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

a.k.a.: Toyota USA, Lexus USA, TRD USA, etc.

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Old 01-23-12, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by aw04lfan
How about the new GS350? totally worth the extra 5k in my opinion
^ Good point. But if the OP is set on an IS, then I recommend the 350. I mean its faster than 90% of the cars on the road and funner. Plus the rarity is a plus. But like everyone said, if you don't care about speed and care about mpg, get another 250. Go test drive a 250, then a 350 and gun both, you'll see the difference.
Old 01-23-12, 08:35 PM
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250 and 350 its like night and day.
go with 350, no doubt.
Old 01-23-12, 08:41 PM
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Slash....like Jeff said, I work for Toyota.

I was in Jacksonville most of my time with Toyota but recently was promoted to Mississippi to help start up the new plant here. Still in start up phase and producing a minimal amt of Corollas a day.

I do believe my mind is set.......I think the 350 is worth the Extra money.

Ultrasonic blue I believe will be the color
Old 01-23-12, 09:08 PM
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IS350>IS250 ALL DAY you see so many IS250's on the road but not many 350's plus u will enjoy the power for that extra 50
Old 01-23-12, 09:23 PM
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It's always exciting getting a brand new car I would have totally got the 350 if it came in manual
Old 01-24-12, 12:25 AM
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Don't forget, fully optioned I can't wait to get your out of lease car
Old 01-24-12, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jjbenzo
Not many IS350's out there in comparison, I would think that resale value would be a good amount more...plus the 350 is way more fun!
Good point if the company asks why the 350 over the 250. And it sounds like you have a pretty sweet job...awesome company car, huh...yall a military friendly company?! Ill be out of the Corps in a few months...haha!
Old 01-24-12, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jgbackes
Don't forget, fully optioned I can't wait to get your out of lease car
you have a damn good idea man! haha.

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Old 01-24-12, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Lange
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

a.k.a.: Toyota USA, Lexus USA, TRD USA, etc.

Jeff

Oh I see, nice..... so for how much more can you get an ISF?
Old 01-24-12, 05:28 AM
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I've owned both.
Go 350.
Old 01-24-12, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ms2619
IS350>IS250 ALL DAY you see so many IS250's on the road but not many 350's plus u will enjoy the power for that extra 50

I actually see way more 350's near me than 250's.
Old 01-24-12, 05:34 AM
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Jgbackes, hahaa sounds good! It will be fully loaded except for the sensors

SLASH, the ISF is wayy too much unfortunately. It's a few hundred more a month than IS350.
Old 01-24-12, 05:35 AM
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TBay, definitely. Military friendly company. It's a fun company to work for and the lease perks are nice! I have to pay for them but discounted nicely


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