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Getting rid of my 2009 IS250.

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Old 07-19-12, 12:05 AM
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Default Getting rid of my 2009 IS250.

Picked up a 2012 F-sport IS350. I really wanted an FR-S in the beginning, but I would miss having an IS as my daily driver due to the amenities and interior quality.

First thing I noticed going from the 2009 IS250 to the F-sport 350 was the firmer stock suspension, more solid steering feel, and nicely bolstered seats during the first initial drive. I haven't even pushed it yet to get the feel of the additional 100+hp and handling. I now have nav, which, is "egh" to me, but it came with it, so whatever, but i'm happy to have bluetooth and back up camera with it now.

So far what I don't like, which can be fixed later on, is the ride height(I feel a lot taller) and wheel gap. Other than that, I'm definitely swapping over my sway bars, intake, and thinking about the exhaust. I kind of like it without the exhaust.

Anyways, here are the pics next to the previous ride:


Old 07-19-12, 12:34 AM
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congrats on the upgrade you picked the best color =) I want your front bumper!
Old 07-19-12, 12:41 AM
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Nice upgrade, I'm sure it'll look as dope as your last set up.
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This is a real nice picked up. Love the pearl white !
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Let me know if you are selling your exhaust.
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I thought you were really gonna go for frs
Old 07-19-12, 01:52 AM
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Funny I have a similar set up on my 09 IS250 haha slammed on 06-07 stockies too XD Glad you joined the SFP club
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Congrats man can't wait to see the future mods on the SFP
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Congrats on the ride man....looks good
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Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
congrats on the upgrade you picked the best color =) I want your front bumper!
Thanks! Yeah I like the color a lot and the versatility of color combinations with other mods, for instance with wheels. The bumper off the '09?

Originally Posted by Alias
Nice upgrade, I'm sure it'll look as dope as your last set up.
Thanks alot! I hope it'll look half as decent as the other one.

Originally Posted by ISF350
This is a real nice picked up. Love the pearl white !
Thanks! I really wish I had enough to have an FR-S as a second car

Originally Posted by hypermyk
Let me know if you are selling your exhaust.
Originally Posted by hypermyk
I thought you were really gonna go for frs
For sure, I'll let you know.
Trust me, I really really wanted an FR-S, but in the end, it wasn't too practical for me as the only car.

Originally Posted by Stevoe88
Funny I have a similar set up on my 09 IS250 haha slammed on 06-07 stockies too XD Glad you joined the SFP club
Thanks! I noticed that in the other thread! our 09-10 gen looks good slammed with those stockies . Yeah I really like the SFP.

Originally Posted by LEXX135
Congrats man can't wait to see the future mods on the SFP
Thanks! I really like your new setup.

Originally Posted by TheRyanGS
Congrats on the ride man....looks good
Thanks a lot!

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Old 07-19-12, 07:01 AM
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Congrats on your new ride.ast one looked nice too. It'll be easy to swap everything over.
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Nice upgrade!
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Very nice upgrade. Congrats.
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very nice. welcome to the 350 club.
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haha no ur new front bumper lets trade! lol


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