Difference betwee IS300H Sport and F-Sport

[zed007]

A little confused as I have seen a few "sport" models but they seem a little different to the F-sport.

Apart from missing the "F" inside the car in few places are there any other differnced?

 

Thanks

[wharfhouse]

28 minutes ago, zed007 said:

A little confused as I have seen a few "sport" models but they seem a little different to the F-sport.

Apart from missing the "F" inside the car in few places are there any other differnced?

 

Thanks

The F Sport was near the top of the trim levels with different body styling and some suspension, tyre upgrades, sliding dash dial etc. The Sport is simply a few body kit bits (Inc black wheels and door mirrors) on what is one of the lower level trims. The F Sport has some unique tangible upgrades that some people value but the Sport didn't really offer anything over and above any other trim level - it was more of a marketing ploy. 

[zed007]

5 hours ago, wharfhouse said:

The F Sport was near the top of the trim levels with different body styling and some suspension, tyre upgrades, sliding dash dial etc. The Sport is simply a few body kit bits (Inc black wheels and door mirrors) on what is one of the lower level trims. The F Sport has some unique tangible upgrades that some people value but the Sport didn't really offer anything over and above any other trim level - it was more of a marketing ploy. 

Thanks for that.

[zed007]

I've seen one, may go for it. Was advertised as having a reverse camera but it doesn't have it. Not a massive issue though. 

[wharfhouse]

10 minutes ago, zed007 said:

I've seen one, may go for it. Was advertised as having a reverse camera but it doesn't have it. Not a massive issue though. 

The F Sport carry a premium as it has unique features in the IS line up. Nothing wrong with the Sport (if you like the black wheels and mirrors look) but don't pay a premium for it over and above any other model with the same features.

[zed007]

The one I was looking at was 2016, 47k £13,700. 2 owners Full Lexus history. It's with a Lexus dealer and they have thrown the 2 year service plan as well

Like I said I would have liked reverse camera and heated steering wheel and also full leather but I've been looking for a while now and I really didn't want to spend more than £13k. I know I'm restricted with that budget.

There was a 2015, 60k executive for around £12k. Full Lexus service history but a private sale. I was a bit reluctant purchasing privately but that had full leather and a reverse camera

 

[wharfhouse]

13 minutes ago, zed007 said:

The one I was looking at was 2016, 47k £13,700. 2 owners Full Lexus history. It's with a Lexus dealer and they have thrown the 2 year service plan as well

Like I said I would have liked reverse camera and heated steering wheel and also full leather but I've been looking for a while now and I really didn't want to spend more than £13k. I know I'm restricted with that budget.

There was a 2015, 60k executive for around £12k. Full Lexus service history but a private sale. I was a bit reluctant purchasing privately but that had full leather and a reverse camera

 

I have the Executive and it doesn't have a reverse camera and there was never an option to have it as an option on that age Executive trim - unless someone has fitted one aftermarket. Given your budget there's going to be a trade off between higher spec and price - personally at the age of car you are looking for I would favour the car with the best history over spec. 

[GMB]

I Have an F sport. It certainly ain't sporty and it definitely isn't an F.  But I like it anyway.

 A bit like these BMW M whatevers, not real M cars, and Mercedes AMG and sport-lines etc. All fur coat and no knickers?

[zed007]

1 hour ago, wharfhouse said:

I have the Executive and it doesn't have a reverse camera and there was never an option to have it as an option on that age Executive trim - unless someone has fitted one aftermarket. Given your budget there's going to be a trade off between higher spec and price - personally at the age of car you are looking for I would favour the car with the best history over spec. 

Yeah that makes sense, thanks.

Oh I forgot to mention and I know its a bit risky from my part but the car is about 300 miles away in Scotland. I'm buying it without seeing it but they are delivering it for free. 

[zed007]

1 hour ago, GMB said:

I Have an F sport. It certainly ain't sporty and it definitely isn't an F.  But I like it anyway.

 A bit like these BMW M whatevers, not real M cars, and Mercedes AMG and sport-lines etc. All fur coat and no knickers?

That's good to know, thanks. I wasn't to keen on the Sport or F-sport to be honest. I just wanted one with Full Lexus service history, full leather and reverse camera but sometimes we have to compromise I guess