mazman350

SOLD

I have for sale my centre console and door hardware that came out of my 2012 is350 F Sport. I removed them ( actually Danny did it for me) when I bought a black set from another member after only a month after purchase of the car when new. I packed and wrapped them and they are therefore in near new condition and a great way to refresh your interior if your set are scratched up as they scratch quite easily! They really are in great condition and you won't be disappointed.

Model: is 250/350 2is

Location: caves beach ( top of central coast but I am happy drive closer to Sydney if it Helps

Price: make an offer. The worse I can say is no.

Contact: mark 0417834728 

Appreciate the information. I had actually asked this at my last service as I changed jobs and no longer work for that company so I was worried I would lose the privilege. They said it carried on regardless. I had incorrectly assumed that it would transfer with the sale.

Thanks for the important heads up And I have amended my post accordingly.

Mark

Hi all,

up for sale or trade is my IS350 in starlight Black. This is the last of the model type and as such has the last of the upgrades including the Bluetooth streaming audio and hard drive sat nav. It is a Dec 2012/ Jan 13 complied vehicle and has all the great features we know and love. The car currently has just ticked over 50K. It also has the balance of the 4 yr warranty which is over 2 years. finally you get your free fortnightly car hand car wash by logging on to lexus website and booking it in. so you can enjoy your café coffee while they wash your car every fortnight and that halves the times you need to clean it yourself!

The only change I made to the car was to upgrade the interior centre console and switches to the metallic black (thanks ILV1004s!) and I still have the original silver which will go with the car.

I have it currently listed on Gumtree but thought I should throw it up here as well. The ID for the ad is 1059946729. Just drop it in the search bar and check it out!!

I have it listed there for $45k, but I would accept $40k to fellow member. I love the car and it has been a pleasure to own. I changed jobs recently and as I can no longer claim the benefits as I did at my previous place of work, it needs to go for a more suitable vehicle. That suitable vehicle could be an IS250 with cash my way as I am not looking to leave Lexus, just get some more money back on the house if possible. Make an offer!

I can be contacted on 0417834728 and feel free to contact me anytime if you have any questions.

Mark

I have version 20 .... problem is I have the late 2012 IS350 with the hard drive and USB... anyone know how to install via USB?

Mark

you still got these?

yes, but even the salesman advised me to go elsewhere as the Lexus cost is apparently really high...

nice 350 Nick. can I ask you where you got the Tow Bar from? I want one for the same reason to get a bike rack for me and the kids...

not sure to be honest. I will check in the morning and post what I find in the avo.

Mark

Rob,

i wish i had your problem with an ISF as a daily!!! thats awesome.... and i am jealous!

the extra Killer Wasps are awesome. i have just completed by first 1000kms in my new 350 and the fuel cost is the killer! but i wouldn't exchange economy for power EVER! i loce putting the boot in ever now and then adn as teh engine opens up and runs it, it will only get better.... so far, the lust is still alive and well! lol

congrats Vinh, i just bought one on the weekend too! they are an awesome machine. did you get the updated HD sat nav version or the earlier version?

got it. will call u in the morning.

got it yesterday and already scratched a rim :( unbelievable..... also done almost 700kms :) In terms of price, they are similar. both Chatswood and Newcastle were willing to do this price. pm me your number and i can ring you about it if you like.

Mark

Lexus rang today and the lease company has delayed the order so pick it up on Saturday.... might have to go for a big drive to run her in :)

starlight Black. Pics will come when i pick it up mid next week! as it is a novated lease, it is a pain in the behind to get the paperwork sorted, but almost there now.

i still wish for an ISF as there was an awesome example in the dealership that was black with painted original rims in a dark Grey and it looked awesome..... one day....

thanks. yes i knew the new one was coming, but i couldn't stretch the budget that far (assuming similar pricing) so it has allowed me to get my rump in the seat of an F-sport at what is typically prestige money. I did alot of reading here and have always loved them. i was all about imports in the mid 90's and always wanted a V300 and then later on always loved the JZX100 and 110's, so toyota and Lexus has always been the only option. my current company car is a RAV4 and they are boring as bat poo and while my kids are young and don't need a lot of leg room(!) the lexus will work.

my only concern with the car is going to be the squeek that many people seem to come across. that would devastate me and i would sell if something like that started and couldn't be sorted. i realise the price is the result of the model change, but at $60k there is not much competition with the speed and style of this car. i think they are a very nice car.

time will tell if this remains the case!!

i finally bought one today and with the prices dropping by phenonemal amounts i picked up a F-Sport, 2012 model with 2013 compliance for $62k drive away. i found quite a difference between the X and F-sport (left out prestige as x is cheaper at the moment, and more options and i don't like woodgrain as found in the luxury sport although the few extra options like the speed controlled cruise control would have been nice). Some basic differences between these two that i noticed:

Front Grille

front bar has lip spoiler and looks more aggresive

seats are a massive difference to me - the F-sport has 'wrap around' style seats and feel much better (X seats are flatter in the wings so if you like spirited driving you will enjoy the seats in the F-sport)

electric reach and height steering on F-sport (manual adjust on X)

auto seats with memory for 3 people on F-sport (no memory on X)

different steering wheel material (i much prefer the f-sport wheel feel)

late 12 and 2013 complied have much better sat nav than earlier 2012 with HDD, bluetooth streaming, different button layout,etc

big one for me was that the X and prestige only come with interior trim (anything above the dash height) in the white (cream or whatever it is) no matter what car colour you choose whereas the F-sport is black trim throughout

seats in the X look nice with the red highlights in the material but i was happy with the flat black

F-sport has auto dimming rear view mirror and wing mirrors ( the wing mirrors are also fold-in on F-sport and have memory positioning linked to seat adjustments)

centre console colour changed from early 2012 models to the late 2012 and 2013 spec from a blue/silver to black gloss (don't quote me on the colours but you will see the big difference)

F-sport rims are mercury Grey(?) 18's, the X has alloy colour

F-sport has 14 speaker Mark levinson system Vs 13 speaker in X and i had both cars for 3 days and noticed the difference( nothing wrong with the 13 speaker one though. Audio setting adjustability is very limited for any audiophile on both)

F-sport has rear parking camera - X has this and it also has 6 parking sensors (2 front and 4 rear)

Suspension is firmer in F-sport but not jarring. i didn't feel a massive difference in ride but certainly in body roll.

both have heated seats (prestige does not)

i am sure there is more things that i have missed, but it should help a little i hope.

Mark