IS350atWOT

iTrader: (1)

I'm thinking of trading my 2009 IS350 for a new 2010 IS-F. I drive 23 - 25K miles a year. But I'm worried about maybe how rough the IS-F rides. I've test drove one and it seemed to ride just a tad more rough than my IS350. I have a 60 mile round-trip trek to work every day. I really love the looks of the IS-F and the extra horsepower. Money is not an issue. Do you think the IS-F would ride a little too rough and would "beat me up"?

Mv350

iTrader: (23)

it rides a little rougher but i dont think its gunna "beat you up" youd still be driving a lexus, the seat are super comfortable anyways. it would definetly make you drive more fun

mdsbrain

iTrader: (9)

When I changed my summer tires for A/S @ about 20K the rough ride everyone complains of got better. With your driving those original tires will go quickly.

Lets Drive

iTrader: (3)

If it is, and you say money isn't an issue, you can consider aftermarket coils to soften the ride to your liking.

After driving one, I came to the same conclusion that it wasn't as harsh as some have claimed, but its a personal call to make.

bnizzle87

personally, the car was stiffer compared to the isx50, but with coilovers, its a bit more compliant with that sport feel to it. lexus seats are quite nice, and the ride wont beat u up. if you do decide to trade, what color and options might u choose? best of luck!

Joe Z

iTrader: (10)

I traded in my 08 IS350 for a left over new 08 IS-F last year..

I have the same commute as you. For me, the F was a bit rougher for sure when compared to my Sport Suspension on the IS350..
Some bumps & dips were unforgiving at times, with the OEM suspension on my daily fwy commute.

But 90% of the freeways out here in Cali are all concrete..
If you driving areas are all smooth as silk black top, the ride will be better.

I slapped some coils on the F and never looked back...

So for around $1,000 to $1,500 you can solve ride comfort and ride height with a coilover system.

Joe Z

OutCaster

iTrader: (1)

I think you'll get used to the ride quality. I have at least. I don't even remember what it was like in my 250 anymore

Gymkata

The ride won't beat you up at all, unless you drive mostly over torn up inner city streets, or the equivalent.

IS350atWOT

iTrader: (1)

Thanks everyone! You helped me to decide to go ahead and make the trade. I just bought a new Black/Black 2010 F with Mark Levinson! (and they threw in an F ballcap Woohoo! I'll pick it up tomorrow - they are going to put a clear mask on the front.

n0th1ng

iTrader: (9)

lol gratz on your new F!! haha that was quick decison

LEXUSF

iTrader: (3)

Nice congrats! Nice color!!!

Dble Agent

iTrader: (2)

I agree...

and Congrats

OneSiCkF

iTrader: (9)

Dude!! That was one quick decision.
Congrats!!

dojoman

iTrader: (5)

how much did you get for your trade in?

avgj0F

iTrader: (2)

The suspension / spring will break in nicely after ~ 10k miles--the ride quality is much more compliance and less bouncy.

Congrats on your new F.