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12-14-13 | 02:52 AM
#406
Lead Lap
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: PA
I bought a IS350 F-Sport at the end of July (Matador Red/Black, Nav/Mark Levinson) and traded an '07 335i. The IS has virtually all of the positive characteristics of the 335, but everything feels like a step up in quality. The BMW did have the big torque of the twin-turbo motor, but given that I moved from a six-speed manual to an 8-speed automatic, I really don't notice the difference. Love the way the IS drives around town, yet when you hammer it in the twisties, it's a great sport sedan. In particular, the HVAC system is leagues ahead of that in the BMW. We're thrilled with this car!
12-15-13 | 08:46 PM
#407
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 17
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From: Texas
Hello anyone who is reading this. My name is John, just got a '14 is350 fsport. Black on the outside and red on the inside. Nav and pcs on it as well. I saw a couple of worrysome threads already about pcs but i'll keep my head up and hope nothing happens.
12-16-13 | 06:16 PM
#410
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 8
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From: Australia
Hi all, I'm new to the forum and to Lexus. I live in Australia and picked up my 3is 3 weeks ago. Lexus is very much a boutique brand here (read 1 dealership in a city of 2 million). That means we're not having to wait months for our cars. Mine was in stock in exactly the spec I wanted. 350 F Sport, white with black leather (no nulux here), no sunroof (40 degrees celcius here yesterday so screw that). In Oz they come with most of the fruit that's optional in the US, ML, BSM, VGRS, etc. but don't feel bad, MSRP with on roads/GST is over $83k here. I dealt hard and got mine for $75,250 drive away as the dealer was having a slow month.
I'm coming from a 2010 WRX so the interior and ride are a vast improvement. It's not as revvy/manic as the WRX, slower to 60, but is a much much nicer package. Some of you have some impressive mods already. Mine will remain mostly stock like my WRX did. It could do with a bit more exhaust noise though...
Cheers
Josh
I'm coming from a 2010 WRX so the interior and ride are a vast improvement. It's not as revvy/manic as the WRX, slower to 60, but is a much much nicer package. Some of you have some impressive mods already. Mine will remain mostly stock like my WRX did. It could do with a bit more exhaust noise though...
Cheers
Josh
12-17-13 | 04:07 PM
#414
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 1
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From: CA
Hi there! New to the forum.
Just picked up a new IS250 F-Sport (White/Rioja Red). Technically got this as an early Christmas gift for my mom to replace our aging Acura TSX.
But looking forward to taking it out on the days I get to drive it when I'm home. We've been eying this car for awhile and dimensionally it's almost the same size as our 1st gen TSX which is perfect. Very happy with the car and the way it drives.
Obligatory photo:
And my daily:
Just picked up a new IS250 F-Sport (White/Rioja Red). Technically got this as an early Christmas gift for my mom to replace our aging Acura TSX.
But looking forward to taking it out on the days I get to drive it when I'm home. We've been eying this car for awhile and dimensionally it's almost the same size as our 1st gen TSX which is perfect. Very happy with the car and the way it drives.
Obligatory photo:
And my daily:
12-17-13 | 04:53 PM
#415
Lexus Champion
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 12,558
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From: WA
Hi there! New to the forum.
Just picked up a new IS250 F-Sport (White/Rioja Red). Technically got this as an early Christmas gift for my mom to replace our aging Acura TSX.
But looking forward to taking it out on the days I get to drive it when I'm home. We've been eying this car for awhile and dimensionally it's almost the same size as our 1st gen TSX which is perfect. Very happy with the car and the way it drives.
Just picked up a new IS250 F-Sport (White/Rioja Red). Technically got this as an early Christmas gift for my mom to replace our aging Acura TSX.
But looking forward to taking it out on the days I get to drive it when I'm home. We've been eying this car for awhile and dimensionally it's almost the same size as our 1st gen TSX which is perfect. Very happy with the car and the way it drives.
I also used to have a first gen TSX. You'll really enjoy driving the IS.
12-21-13 | 01:34 PM
#417
Lead Lap
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 526
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From: PA
12-21-13 | 01:47 PM
#418
Lexus Champion
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,438
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From: SoFlo
12-21-13 | 04:24 PM
#419
Driver
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 106
Likes: 1
From: Florida
Hi I am Jonathan. Live in southwest Florida.
I just bought a 2014 black on black IS350 NON f-Sport.
NAVI, BLIND SPOT, PARK ASSIST, LED HEADLIGHTS, REAR VEW
Didi not feel the need to spend the extra money for a minor differences
I just bought a 2014 black on black IS350 NON f-Sport.
NAVI, BLIND SPOT, PARK ASSIST, LED HEADLIGHTS, REAR VEW
Didi not feel the need to spend the extra money for a minor differences
12-21-13 | 04:51 PM
#420
The pursuit of F
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 8,296
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From: Toronto, Canada
