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thinking about trading is350 for the F

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Old 10-30-09, 07:18 PM
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I have both and to tell you the truth, I hardly drive the 350. There is a world of difference from the moment you start the engine.
Old 10-30-09, 10:08 PM
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If you can afford it, why not. It's a little more expensive to own and maintain the F. I sold my IS350 got the F. The biggest difference you'll notice is the drivetrain and suspension. You shouldn't expect too much in terms of fuel consumption to be honest. Depending on your age and your driving record, the cost of insurance will vary.

Since you've owned the 350 for a month only, you'll take a big hit if you decide to trade it in. At the end of the day, it all comes down to how much you want the F and your financial situation. Good luck.

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Old 10-30-09, 11:17 PM
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I say stick with the is350. You've only had it for a month and you're already selling it? That is the biggest waste of money ever. If you're just looking for a daily driver and not a track/race car, then the 350 will be good enough already.
Old 10-31-09, 07:57 AM
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I hear what DomoKun is saying! I had a 350 for a year and a half and then traded it in for an F. Great decision. Enjoy, either way.
Old 10-31-09, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by dough boi
Why buy a 400hp $60k just to put on some junk raybestos brakes and all season tires? I'm not saying you need to empty your savings account whenever its time to replace wear items, but really?
Cause alot of these so called $60k car owners are crying about the expensive tires ($385 a pop for Ps2) and expensive brake jobs ( Near $400 for brake pads, parts alone!!). You'll be amazed, people need to wait a month or two before they can put on $250 Tein Springs in their $60k cars... Oh, heres a good one, I even read a fellow member bragging about his F running fine on REGULAR Gas!!!! You ask that question, I ask the same... lol
Old 10-31-09, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
I traded my IS350 daily driver to the IS-F.......

I have also participated in this Lexus Focus Group.


Great marketing approach...



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i hate that area too. live like three mins (walking distance) away. cops are always lurking there, but live and learn.
Old 10-31-09, 06:43 PM
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I never owned a 350, but we did test drive one before getting my F...

To quote my wife when talking about your post:

"The 350 is just a sup'd up Camry. The F is a sports car"
Old 10-31-09, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by AU_EE
I never owned a 350, but we did test drive one before getting my F...

To quote my wife when talking about your post:

"The 350 is just a sup'd up Camry. The F is a sports car"
Wow, somebody knows little about cars.

But the F sure sounds nice.
Old 10-31-09, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
Traded the 350 for the F. Fuel economy is less. Brakes are a lot more expensive. Insurance is a bit more but not a LOT more.

Everything else is just plain better IMHO.
How's the ride quality compared to the IS350? I figured you were qualified to make a decent comparison after actually owning both cars for some time.
Old 10-31-09, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by IS-Fly168
Cause alot of these so called $60k car owners are crying about the expensive tires ($385 a pop for Ps2) and expensive brake jobs ( Near $400 for brake pads, parts alone!!). You'll be amazed, people need to wait a month or two before they can put on $250 Tein Springs in their $60k cars... Oh, heres a good one, I even read a fellow member bragging about his F running fine on REGULAR Gas!!!! You ask that question, I ask the same... lol
Saving money is how people get rich

A IS-F is just a Camry with more hp and less comfort
All cars have four wheels
Especially all Toyotas are the same, even down to the processes, that's why they are so great automobiles.
Old 10-31-09, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by vraa
Saving money is how people get rich

A IS-F is just a Camry with more hp and less comfort
All cars have four wheels
Especially all Toyotas are the same, even down to the processes, that's why they are so great automobiles.




Old 10-31-09, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by vraa
Saving money is how people get rich

A IS-F is just a Camry with more hp and less comfort
All cars have four wheels
Especially all Toyotas are the same, even down to the processes, that's why they are so great automobiles.
Saving money is not how people get rich, how long would it take you to save to be as rich as Michael Jackson? You probably can be saving every penny you make for the next ten lifetime and you still still cant even compare to Michael Jackson's chump change. lol
Old 10-31-09, 10:39 PM
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go for it!!!
Old 10-31-09, 11:32 PM
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What's all the crap on this thread, hopefully we will see something about the IS-F here.
Old 10-31-09, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by IS-Fly168
Saving money is not how people get rich, how long would it take you to save to be as rich as Michael Jackson? You probably can be saving every penny you make for the next ten lifetime and you still still cant even compare to Michael Jackson's chump change. lol
Not everyone has those amazing abilities
Same reason why the IS-F is different from a Camry
Bottomline: IS-F is a car that everyone should experience in their lives, the entire car is crafted beautifully.
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