Trade IS350 for new IS-F?
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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"?
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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"?
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.
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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!
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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
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
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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.
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