Ride quality, "standard" vs. F-Sport
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Ride quality, "standard" vs. F-Sport
As part of your purchase process, did you drive both a "standard" IS 250 vs. an F-Sport? Would you mind elaborating on the ride quality and handling differences between the two?
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I can tell you for me the f sport is actually a better ride.
Whenever I bring mine in for service and get the loaner car, I can't believe how much better mine feels. F sport is more tight, and for some reason I find it handles bumps and pot holes smoother. Makes no sense but it's what I find.
Whenever I bring mine in for service and get the loaner car, I can't believe how much better mine feels. F sport is more tight, and for some reason I find it handles bumps and pot holes smoother. Makes no sense but it's what I find.
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I can tell you for me the f sport is actually a better ride.
Whenever I bring mine in for service and get the loaner car, I can't believe how much better mine feels. F sport is more tight, and for some reason I find it handles bumps and pot holes smoother. Makes no sense but it's what I find.
Whenever I bring mine in for service and get the loaner car, I can't believe how much better mine feels. F sport is more tight, and for some reason I find it handles bumps and pot holes smoother. Makes no sense but it's what I find.
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I drove the IS 350 F-Sport but purchased the standard IS 350. I'll get to why in a moment. I found the bolsters in the F-Sport did an excellent job of keeping me really stable in the seats during spirited cornering but for a daily driver I preferred the ride and the more understated look of the standard IS 350. I'll apologize in advance if this next part insults anyone but I felt the F-Sport package was a little too "boy racer" for me. I've owned some really high end sports cars including a Ferrari and a Porsche (both purchased brand new) and I'm completely over the whole street racer/"look at my hot car" thing. This time around I wanted something that splits the difference between power, comfort and practicality without drawing too much attention. I got really tired of strangers approaching me at gas stations and parking lots wanting to talk about my car . . .“Hey Dude what did that ride set you back?” That gets really old after a while. But getting back to the IS F-Sport the coolest feature is really the LFA style meter but if it decides to give up the ghost after the warranty you are looking at a $2000 bill minimum to put it right.
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I drove the IS 350 F-Sport but purchased the standard IS 350. I'll get to why in a moment. I found the bolsters in the F-Sport did an excellent job of keeping me really stable in the seats during spirited cornering but for a daily driver I preferred the ride and the more understated look of the standard IS 350. I'll apologize in advance if this next part insults anyone but I felt the F-Sport package was a little too "boy racer" for me. I've owned some really high end sports cars including a Ferrari and a Porsche (both purchased brand new) and I'm completely over the whole street racer/"look at my hot car" thing. This time around I wanted something that splits the difference between power, comfort and practicality without drawing too much attention. I got really tired of strangers approaching me at gas stations and parking lots wanting to talk about my car . . .“Hey Dude what did that ride set you back?” That gets really old after a while. But getting back to the IS F-Sport the coolest feature is really the LFA style meter but if it decides to give up the ghost after the warranty you are looking at a $2000 bill minimum to put it right.
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I drove the IS 350 F-Sport but purchased the standard IS 350. I'll get to why in a moment. I found the bolsters in the F-Sport did an excellent job of keeping me really stable in the seats during spirited cornering but for a daily driver I preferred the ride and the more understated look of the standard IS 350. I'll apologize in advance if this next part insults anyone but I felt the F-Sport package was a little too "boy racer" for me. I've owned some really high end sports cars including a Ferrari and a Porsche (both purchased brand new) and I'm completely over the whole street racer/"look at my hot car" thing. This time around I wanted something that splits the difference between power, comfort and practicality without drawing too much attention. I got really tired of strangers approaching me at gas stations and parking lots wanting to talk about my car . . .“Hey Dude what did that ride set you back?” That gets really old after a while. But getting back to the IS F-Sport the coolest feature is really the LFA style meter but if it decides to give up the ghost after the warranty you are looking at a $2000 bill minimum to put it right.
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I drove the IS 350 F-Sport but purchased the standard IS 350. I'll get to why in a moment. I found the bolsters in the F-Sport did an excellent job of keeping me really stable in the seats during spirited cornering but for a daily driver I preferred the ride and the more understated look of the standard IS 350. I'll apologize in advance if this next part insults anyone but I felt the F-Sport package was a little too "boy racer" for me. I've owned some really high end sports cars including a Ferrari and a Porsche (both purchased brand new) and I'm completely over the whole street racer/"look at my hot car" thing. This time around I wanted something that splits the difference between power, comfort and practicality without drawing too much attention. I got really tired of strangers approaching me at gas stations and parking lots wanting to talk about my car . . .“Hey Dude what did that ride set you back?” That gets really old after a while. But getting back to the IS F-Sport the coolest feature is really the LFA style meter but if it decides to give up the ghost after the warranty you are looking at a $2000 bill minimum to put it right.
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The OP was asking about the 250. The IS250 F Sport does not have AVS, so there is not the additional Sport + mode found on the IS350 F Sport.
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Maybe, but I am over 60 and have a F-Sport. I came from BMW and really appreciate the handling and overall drivability in Sport +. Quite frankly, the looks of the vehicle are relatively unimportant to me. I was just interested in getting the best driver's car (with a modicum of comfort) that was available in my target price range.