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Old 03-07-10, 09:34 PM
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Default Traded my ISF for IS250

OK only for a few days while my F get's a sunroof rattle fixed, rear view mirror TSB and 5k service.

Ive driven it for about 100 miles and so far here are my thoughts:

1) Love the lightweight feel. 350lbs lighter than the F
2) Cabin noise is a bit louder than F
3) Steering feels bland/numb compared to F
4) Throttle response is great. Wish the F had the same feel.
5) Suspension is a bit softer than F, but still rough at times depending on road quality.


Overall very impressed with the IS 250. Great car!
Old 03-07-10, 10:04 PM
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Give me your ISF if you don't want it!
Old 03-07-10, 10:45 PM
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Phew!

I almost started to cry when I read the title of this thread!
Old 03-07-10, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by niko14
OK only for a few days

4) Throttle response is great. Wish the F had the same feel.
probably related to the fact that it's 350 lbs lighter.
i have noticed the F is a lot more responsive with VSD off. maybe it's in my head.
Old 03-07-10, 11:18 PM
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With the title, I actually thought you traded your ISF
Old 03-08-10, 12:33 AM
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Sooooooooooooooooo .... wanna trade??
Old 03-08-10, 03:14 AM
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lol... i thought u bought 250 and sold F.. >.<
Old 03-08-10, 08:29 AM
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It sounded like he did trade the F for the 250 lol

"Overall very impressed with the IS 250. Great car!"

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Old 03-08-10, 12:29 PM
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i too noticed the cabin noise louder in my gf's cousin's 250. told her there were some TSIB's about certain noises, and she got that taken care of. but i agree, overall it is a nice car!
Old 03-08-10, 12:30 PM
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Be glad it's only temporary.
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i did trade my f with SC430 PB edition once..
it was nice crusier with top down for couple of days
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lol! i thought he really traded it for the 250 from the title! i like the 250 for gas miles and the fact i dont care if i get a door ding!
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Originally Posted by LEXUSF
lol! i thought he really traded it for the 250 from the title! i like the 250 for gas miles and the fact i dont care if i get a door ding!
gas mileage is number 6 for my list.
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Originally Posted by MicaISF
probably related to the fact that it's 350 lbs lighter.
i have noticed the F is a lot more responsive with VSD off. maybe it's in my head.
No, the program for the throttle is different. My 350 only needed a very light touch on the throttle to get moving smartly. The F requires a much deeper push for the same result unless you have turned on Sport mode.
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Originally Posted by vraa
Phew!

I almost started to cry when I read the title of this thread!
haha same here...what a releif The IS250 has better throttle response?


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