IS 350 AWD as a daily (20k/yr)
01-28-20, 07:20 AM
#16
I think the 2014 has issues with the radio going bad which is a couple of thousand dollars to replace, I haven't seen any 2015's with that issue. I personally like that 2014-2016 F sport front look a lot better than the 2017+. In my opinion, up to 2016, taillights look way better. But the 2017 has the wider screen which looks way better. I think you should just get the 2017 F sport for sure.
+1 on getting a 2017 and up.
01-28-20, 09:03 AM
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Thanks again for the input. 2017 IS 350 AWD non- F sport seems like the right fit for me. Hoping to find one with below 40k miles for $27,000ish once more leases hit the market this year.
I’ve been reading of seriously short tread life though, like 10-15k miles. That’s ridiculous. I was expecting more along the lines of 20-30k with mild driving habits.
I’ve been reading of seriously short tread life though, like 10-15k miles. That’s ridiculous. I was expecting more along the lines of 20-30k with mild driving habits.
01-28-20, 09:20 AM
#18
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Good luck and keep us posted!! As for the tire wear, I think many have been installed some stiffer bushings and it has helped greatly....something to consider
01-28-20, 09:49 AM
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...but the GS400 was my dream car growing up as a kid, hence the lust I’ve always had for a GS.
01-28-20, 04:54 PM
#20
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I like the GS but I find the interior a bit bland and not as "race inspired" cockpit compared to the IS....I find that when I am sitting in the IS, I am just wrapped around perfectly 
01-28-20, 05:49 PM
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I think the 2014 has issues with the radio going bad which is a couple of thousand dollars to replace, I haven't seen any 2015's with that issue. I personally like that 2014-2016 F sport front look a lot better than the 2017+. In my opinion, up to 2016, taillights look way better. But the 2017 has the wider screen which looks way better. I think you should just get the 2017 F sport for sure.
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01-28-20, 05:58 PM
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....great minds think alike!! I feel the exact same way
01-29-20, 10:35 AM
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Thanks again for the input. 2017 IS 350 AWD non- F sport seems like the right fit for me. Hoping to find one with below 40k miles for $27,000ish once more leases hit the market this year.
I’ve been reading of seriously short tread life though, like 10-15k miles. That’s ridiculous. I was expecting more along the lines of 20-30k with mild driving habits.
I’ve been reading of seriously short tread life though, like 10-15k miles. That’s ridiculous. I was expecting more along the lines of 20-30k with mild driving habits.
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