07 IS 350 with 80k miles without Nav, or 08 IS 250 with 57k miles with Nav
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I realize nav isn't that important but I do prefer it. The IS 250 appears to have a better maintenance record. It just had the carbon campaign done to it. I also like the fact is has 23k less miles on it. I definitely prefer a 350 in general, but this 250 looks extra clean... Between these two, what do you think assuming same price?
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Pros of the 350:
Pros of the 250:
- 23,000 less miles
- Better condition with maintenance records
- Navigation system
- New tires
- Better rims (in my opinion)
- 2008 model (350 is 07)
Pros of the 350:
- More power
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If you want the power of a 350, then don't settle on either. Keep looking until you find one as pristine as the 250 you are looking at. Both of these cars sound like a compromise, so I say keep looking.
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Ive been looking for 2-3 months. 350s are way too rare. At this point I just need a car as I dont have one at the moment.
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If you get the 250 you will always wish you had gotten the 350 for the power. You can always add aftermarket stuff to the 250 to satisfy yourself, you can't add the 100hp nearly as easy. I know this from experience as I waited and waited and finally got a 350. Don't settle on power...used car rule of thumb.
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If you ask me, hands down IS350. I love my old old IS350 2006 way more than my bought brand new IS250 2012!!! I learn my lesson the hard way so IS350 IS350 IS350
IS250 is to walking and IS350 is to sprinting. Also, you get the bigger front brake which offers more fade resistance and look way better. Day and night difference, my friend.
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IS250 is to walking and IS350 is to sprinting. Also, you get the bigger front brake which offers more fade resistance and look way better. Day and night difference, my friend.
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IS350 is not sluggish, it is more likely the driver doesn't know how to drive. Jokking
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IS-F is under-utilized in street use. IS350 offers more than enough power on the street. 0-40 MPH on IS350 and ISF isn't much different, if any. Also, IS350 has better mileage than ISF.
IS350 is not sluggish, it is more likely the driver doesn't know how to drive. Jokking![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
IS350 is not sluggish, it is more likely the driver doesn't know how to drive. Jokking
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My choice for u is the is350. I was in the same boat as you. But between not one but two is350. One was 08 and 07. I pick the 07 Bcoz it's cheaper and have no navi like the 08. Never regret. Also a rare color. Extra HP and still give close enough mpG like the is250. Yes it's true. Is350 is a rare find. GL on your buy.