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chose the IS350 with F Sport suspension, exhaust and induction.
The choice was between the 2012 350 with 5000 miles and a 2008 ISF with 22,000 miles both at the same asking price.
I loved the ISF 's V8 engine and its power and the 8 speed was fun. However, I preferred the 2012 version of the suspension on rough roads. Reading the ISF forum, I was concerned that the superb Bembo brakes were requiring much more frequent replacements and the rotors on the car I looked at were scored and would probably need replacement soon.
Finally, as much as I love power -- I get frustrated when I can't drive a car to its potential and I didn't think I'd be able to find places to drive the ISF the way I'd want to drive it.
I'm really pleased with the decision, I love the handling on my car, it is fast and even with me pushing it hard, I'm getting around 22.9 mpg average.
Just one guy's priorities -- I'm sure I would have been happy either way.
sjh
The choice was between the 2012 350 with 5000 miles and a 2008 ISF with 22,000 miles both at the same asking price.
I loved the ISF 's V8 engine and its power and the 8 speed was fun. However, I preferred the 2012 version of the suspension on rough roads. Reading the ISF forum, I was concerned that the superb Bembo brakes were requiring much more frequent replacements and the rotors on the car I looked at were scored and would probably need replacement soon.
Finally, as much as I love power -- I get frustrated when I can't drive a car to its potential and I didn't think I'd be able to find places to drive the ISF the way I'd want to drive it.
I'm really pleased with the decision, I love the handling on my car, it is fast and even with me pushing it hard, I'm getting around 22.9 mpg average.
Just one guy's priorities -- I'm sure I would have been happy either way.
sjh
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