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IS 250 love at first sight?

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Old 12-10-12, 07:29 AM
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Exclamation IS 250 love at first sight?

OK so I'm pretty set on getting a 2013 IS250 AWD luxury package in white. I loved the car and the features it had. But i feel that i was so overwhelmed with the car that i was paying attention to smaller details. This is my first time buying a new car and i want to take advantage of the 1000 rebate for college grads so i need to make a choice soon and what a second opinion on people who have one, thanks.
Old 12-10-12, 07:37 AM
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Wait for new 3rd gen is350 2014 if you're getting new.
Old 12-10-12, 08:53 AM
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^^ What he said.


If you're rolling in cash with money to burn, then go for it. Otherwise, find one a few years old for half the price that has already dropped off the depreciation cliff.
Old 12-10-12, 09:15 AM
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New one comes out in January... If wait!

That way .. If you still like the old one, you can get it for even cheaper since the new one would be revealed.
Old 12-10-12, 09:44 AM
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^^ are you sure they come out that soon, the 2013's just started to come in a month ago. And im not rolling in cash, I just cant find a used one with what i want on it.
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The 3rd gen IS will be revealed at the Detroit auto show... Which is mid-late January.

There are a couple threads on it.
Old 12-10-12, 10:25 AM
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Don't feel rushed to buy because of a $1000 rebate. Wait for the 2014 model year to roll out
Old 12-10-12, 10:27 AM
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New generation will be revealed in January, but wont be on show room floors to buy until what, mid-year or fall of next year. I'd wait until you get a glance at the new one too
Old 12-10-12, 10:31 AM
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even if you really like the current model, you should wait till next year when they announce/reveal the new gen that way you can get a better deal!
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as everyone have stated...I would wait to for the new IS, but if not, have you also considered the IS350 AWD? I would test drive both first to see which one you would like.
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I would wait for 3IS first.....
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Waitttttttttttttttttttt
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if getting new, wait for 3is!

if getting used, get 2008! best for mod....or get 11 for new face
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"HOLD UP, WAIT A MINUTE!" just had to say that. But wait for the 3IS. Trust these guys, when you own one its a good feeling but after a couple months, you'll be saying damn I should've gotten the 3IS. Plus in 2013, they'll try to clear the lot to make room and you'll probably end up getting a better deal.
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Originally Posted by reyoasian
if getting new, wait for 3is!

if getting used, get 2008! best for mod....or get 11 for new face
+1 i have a 2008 is250 with 2011 f sport front also have lots of mods im thinking about selling my car i have all stock parts and plenty of mods


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