Timberpoint Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I was wondering from the F-Sport owners out there of the 2014 IS350 if they feel the F-Sport upgrade makes a big difference in handling and performance over the standard IS350. Thanks in advance to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleSpud Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I was wondering from the F-Sport owners out there of the 2014 IS350 if they feel the F-Sport upgrade makes a big difference in handling and performance over the standard IS350. Thanks in advance to all! I think so. It's not a very expensive option and you can push the car much harder in turns in Sport+ mode. It also firms up the ride--not night and day, but a discernible difference. Also, all of the positive press for the car (Car and Driver and Road and Track) came from F-Sport models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13IS250C Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 My car is a '13 and not a '14, but I will give you my input. I get on other message boards and the guys are paying fortunes for F-Sport parts to upgrade their cars. I think my F-Sport option was $2400. WELL WORTH IT! I love my rims, my car sits a little lower, great front end and grill, badges, aluminum pedals, steering wheel. Now I added the shifter knob too. I think it just totally takes the car from normal to very sporty. I would not buy a Lexus that didn't have the F-Sport package. I don't know the particulars of the suspension, but my car corners great. It rides a little rough, but I don't care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberpoint Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 The LFA inspired instrument cluster is cool also on the 2014! I do not have the F-Sport and my car handles really good around turns. I do not push the car to it's limit though. I am looking at leasing a RX350 in 10 months when my 2013 Altima lease is up. I am going to try to get the F-Sport on the RX model. Might make a crossover more fun to drive? Especially where I live with all the turns to get anywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13IS250C Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Awesome. I think you will agree with me when you see how many extras you get and how expensive it is to add those extras later on. Post a pic of your car and your new one when you get it. I went from Nissan to Lexus too. I'm glad I made the switch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I don't have an IS, and I opted for the luxury package over the F Sport on my GS. BUT, I think the IS really benefits from the F Sport package not only from a handling perspective but also from a look and feel perspective. I like the changes inside, I like the changes outside. I'd pass on the RX F Sport actually. The F Sport doesn't really fit the character of the RX IMHO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberpoint Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Good point on the RX. I like the luxury packages as well. I did not mind not getting the F-Sport on my new 350, handles plenty good for me and looks sporty still and the ride is a little better from what I hear! I need to test drive a F-Sport to compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13IS250C Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 It is funny. I never even test drove my car. I drove an ISxC that was on the lot, but bought mine off the showroom floor. Like I have said on here a million times...once I saw this car, I was hopelessly hooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberpoint Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 I know the feeling! I felt that way about he GS350 the first time I laid eyes on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEX-SV Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Good question. With the 2nd generation, the F-sport models were more cosmetic unless you added the F-sport accessories (including F-sport forged wheels/F-sport lowering springs/shocks/sway bars, etc.). 3rd gen is another story and I think the F-sport suspension upgrades are more significant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 The biggest thing from a handling perspective is the AVS suspension on the 350 F Sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRNDC Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 My first Lexus was a leased 2010 IS 350. Great car. Recently, I leased a new 2014 IS 350 F-Sport AWD. Even though the engine and transmission are the same on the new IS, the handling is much improved. It feels like an entirely new beast. The Sport+ mode is so much fun. The adjustable suspension makes all the difference. My preference would have been for the non-AWD version to get the 8 speed transmission, as I can only imagine that it takes the car to another level. If you like to drive, the F-Sport package is non-negotiable. I also agree with other comments here that the styling of the F-sport is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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