HERBos

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hi, i currently drive an is250 08 and am looking to upgrade. my cars got about 40,000 miles. should i buy it new or used also which year is the best?

jnemo

If money isn't the issue for you, then you should get the new one 2011, since it's got upgraded suspension, torsen LSD, and the LED DRL, also, the suede seats.

If money is kind of an issue then go with the 2010, pretty much the same as previous years, but has a real LSD.

If money is an issue then just go with 2008, overall is about the same, except the handling will be a little different than the 2011.

Good luck on your purchase. ^^

flipside909

The big question is what is your budget?

2011 has a lot of great upgrades, but if you're looking for a good value, shop for a certified 08 or 09 ISF with low miles.

CalitriSC

iTrader: (13)

Get an 08 Certified

PurduePete

Since you're contemplating on an F, then it's safe to assume your budget is in order. With that in mind, I would not get a 2011 since a new F should be out in two years tops. Instead of a 08, like most have recommended, I would actually say go for a 09. From my experience, the used prices for an 09 is just marginally more (1K-3K) than an 08. The interior of the 09 looks a lot better than 08, due to the piano black center console. Also a pet peeve of mine is the center air vents above the Nav. In the 09, the air vents doesn't "sag" down like pictures I see in every 08. Maybe it's just me, but the "sagging" of those air vents makes it really "un-lexus" like. You typically see that on cars that are +10 years old.

Additionally, I would not pay extra for a "Lexus-Certified" car. I mean even for the 08, the factory warranty still holds, so why pay extra for any certification.

IS350atWOT

iTrader: (1)

I'd get a 2011 model if at all possible. I drive a 2010 and wish I had the 2011 for the smoother suspension it has. Just my .02 cents.

Luxotic

iTrader: (6)

certified is a waste of money ... get a used one to same the money and if you have unlimited funds go with the new ... when is the bodystyle change? Should be coming up since the second gen IS started in 06 and the ISF in 08

bam

...or you could get a used one and put the saved money in the bank to buy the new supra if and whenever Toyota actually builds one. At one time, it was reported that Toyota was suppoed to build the supra with a v-8 engine. I'm guessing that was supposed to be a spinoff of the engine used in the is-f but obviously, it never happened. maybe the next gen is-f will spawn a new supra more focus on performance instead of luxo-performance like the is-f.

fingers crossed.

rhy

iTrader: (2)

Since recommendations seem to be all over the place, why don't you go and look at a 2008, 2009/10 for the new interior and 2011 for the new suspension. Then buy whichever feels best. Of course with the 10-11 you're also getting the LSD, new Nav, wheels, etc.. so that might help your choice, or make it even more confusing

bnizzle87

The 2011 comes with the suspension upgrades and the Torsen LSD with the new headlights. Not sure if that's your style or not, but if you do want the F without all the newer enhancements, an 08 or 09 would suffice. PurduePete makes a good point about the interior. After seeing the piano black trim, I was kinda bummed that my 08 didn't have it . Best of luck on your search, and hope you get the perfect one for you!

flowrider

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^^^^Don't forget the new instrument cluster

Lou

HERBos

iTrader: (6)

thanks guys, but do you think the new gen of the isF will look better than the ones already out?

mentroc

This is hard to say until its actually out

HERBos

iTrader: (6)

how much do you think i can get for my is250 with approx 40k miles..got it new in 08. really contemplating on the 2011 isF lol unless the new gen will be better.

niteLEX

^^^ wow...we think alike. I might be gettin one next year OR shall I wait?