2007 X-package worth it?
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I am about to purchase an IS350 ranging from 2006-2009. I have noticed that lots of dealerships have the IS350 but in the X-package. I know that it has different rims (I prefer stock ones) and a stiffer suspension.
Does anyone own one and recommends it over the sport or luxury package of the IS350? How is the stiffer suspension? Please tell me how that feels.
I am about to purchase an IS350 ranging from 2006-2009. I have noticed that lots of dealerships have the IS350 but in the X-package. I know that it has different rims (I prefer stock ones) and a stiffer suspension.
Does anyone own one and recommends it over the sport or luxury package of the IS350? How is the stiffer suspension? Please tell me how that feels.
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The best thing I did was wait and find a IS350 with the X-package. It's rare and I LOVE it. The illuminated door sill, racing pedals, and suspension make for a more sporty feel to an already awesome car. I also was a huge fan of the 5 spoke wheels over the wheels on the other models. I can't remember all the differences but I can tell you that the X-package was hard to find and it was worth it to me.
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The best thing I did was wait and find a IS350 with the X-package. It's rare and I LOVE it. The illuminated door sill, racing pedals, and suspension make for a more sporty feel to an already awesome car. I also was a huge fan of the 5 spoke wheels over the wheels on the other models. I can't remember all the differences but I can tell you that the X-package was hard to find and it was worth it to me.
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Did you compare the ride to the luxury package of the IS350? Could you tell me the comparison of how comfortable/smooth the ride is and the handling? Does it have a smooth and soft handling or does the sport suspension make it more rough?
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The Luxury Package does not ride any different than a base IS.
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^Personally I've driven a non-sport pkg and a sports pkg 2IS on the same day on the same roads, and they both felt the same to me.
Basically if you like the 5-spoke wheels AND the OEM lip kit AND like the fact that they're harder to find (possible higher resale value?), get the X-pkg. If you don't, then just get one with the sports pkg.
Basically if you like the 5-spoke wheels AND the OEM lip kit AND like the fact that they're harder to find (possible higher resale value?), get the X-pkg. If you don't, then just get one with the sports pkg.
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I've never driven an IS with the Sports or X Pkg, so I can't say. I think the suspension is stiffer, but whether it is "more comfortable" would be a personal preference, I think.
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get one that hav iPod connectivity and 2007+ cuz 2006 have to do the pedal dance to turn off Traction Control...
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I own a 2008 is350 with the X-Package and love it. It is a tad bit more bumpy compared to a base model. The base model had more body roll when cornering at high speeds and I personally like the 5 spoke wheels, and OEM lip. It really depends what you want the vehicle for I suppose.
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I own a 2008 is350 with the X-Package and love it. It is a tad bit more bumpy compared to a base model. The base model had more body roll when cornering at high speeds and I personally like the 5 spoke wheels, and OEM lip. It really depends what you want the vehicle for I suppose.
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I have the X-package. The suspension isn't that stiff in my opinion... feels just right to me for a sports sedan. There's really nothing special about the X-package that you can't add onto a luxury package yourself like the illuminated door sills, or front lip.
Personally, i got a great deal on my x-package but it doesn't have some of the options a sports or luxury might have such as memory seats, ML audio, auto wipers, etc. My x-package is very basic w/ a navi, heated/cooled seats, and wood trim with illuminated door sills, front lip, sport suspension and X rims.
Personally, i got a great deal on my x-package but it doesn't have some of the options a sports or luxury might have such as memory seats, ML audio, auto wipers, etc. My x-package is very basic w/ a navi, heated/cooled seats, and wood trim with illuminated door sills, front lip, sport suspension and X rims.
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I have the X-package. The suspension isn't that stiff in my opinion... feels just right to me for a sports sedan. There's really nothing special about the X-package that you can't add onto a luxury package yourself like the illuminated door sills, or front lip.
Personally, i got a great deal on my x-package but it doesn't have some of the options a sports or luxury might have such as memory seats, ML audio, auto wipers, etc. My x-package is very basic w/ a navi, heated/cooled seats, and wood trim with illuminated door sills, front lip, sport suspension and X rims.
Personally, i got a great deal on my x-package but it doesn't have some of the options a sports or luxury might have such as memory seats, ML audio, auto wipers, etc. My x-package is very basic w/ a navi, heated/cooled seats, and wood trim with illuminated door sills, front lip, sport suspension and X rims.