Am I Bonkers

Grey One · May 23, 2014

Hi Guys

I have a paid for 2009 grey ISF with just over 40K on the clock but seem to have fallen for a very low mileage 2013 model at my local stealers that will involve a three year HP and 'balloon' payment. Is this completely nuts, should I just keep my existing car, or do the late models with LSD, suspension tweaks and interior upgrades make the difference to justify this kind of decision?

Head says no, heart says yes etc.

Any feedback appreciated :)

sofasurfer · May 23, 2014

Why not wait for an RCF? I know that will probably be my next car.

tonyricha · May 23, 2014

Here I sit in my 195,000 miler GS450h wondering why you consider 40,000 high. I could probably justify monthly payments but never a balloon payment, but then we are all different.

These cars are fantastic quality and capable of huge mileage with no problems, particularly with a stonking V8 motor, but then we all suffer temptation for wheeled vehicles, 2 or 4 in my case.

Good luck with your decision,

Slightly jealous coz I aint got a IS-F Tony

North west beast · May 23, 2014

Keep the one you have mate , it's paid for and all yours .

North west beast · May 23, 2014

Oh and yes if u buy the 13 reg your bonkers

Stuno1 · May 23, 2014

Unless you track your f I don't see you noticing any difference to justify the outlay chap.

Stu

JonP · May 23, 2014

Probably doesn't justify the money I suspect. HP and a balloon is an expensive way to finance a car.

Peter P18 · May 23, 2014

I've thought about doing the same thing in a couple of years time when I get some money from my shares.

Thing is there isn't much you will feel/see to tell you it's any different to your early model.

You could improve the power and handling of your car for less than the cost of buying a newer model.

I'd be inclined to stay away from extra finance etc if it was me, but each to their own chap. ;)

Let us know what you decide either way.

Cheers.

Peter :)

jetskidia · May 23, 2014

Hi Guys

I have a paid for 2009 grey ISF with just over 40K on the clock but seem to have fallen for a very low mileage 2013 model at my local stealers that will involve a three year HP and 'balloon' payment. Is this completely nuts, should I just keep my existing car, or do the late models with LSD, suspension tweaks and interior upgrades make the difference to justify this kind of decision?

Head says no, heart says yes etc.

Any feedback appreciated :)

How much are they selling the 2013 one for as I'm considering selling mine?

Glenn1981 · May 23, 2014

I would go with what others say

No real difference to justify the huge outlay.

Agree you should weight for RCF or new IS-F

Peter P18 · May 23, 2014

Couple on autotrader at the moment.

Both 2013 models. One private (£38,950 with 12k miles), one dealer (£45k with 1k miles).

Seems to be the going rate.

jetskidia · May 23, 2014

Am I the only ISF owner that doesnt like the RCF?

sofasurfer · May 23, 2014

Am I the only ISF owner that doesnt like the RCF?

I'm sure you are not..but what don't you like?

Peter P18 · May 23, 2014

Am I the only ISF owner that doesnt like the RCF?

Nope, I'm with you on not feeling the RC-F Chris.

Then again I don't like the new shape IS much either.

North west beast · May 23, 2014

Am I the only ISF owner that doesnt like the RCF?

Nope, I'm with you on not feeling the RC-F Chris.

Then again I don't like the new shape IS much either.

Lol I don't like it either , my dealer said ill ring you when we get one in , I said na in don't like it lol.

I'll stick wid my old f

Stuno1 · May 23, 2014

I like it but can't do with 2 doors :(

Seeing it in the flesh may increase or decrease my feelings but either way I want to see one!

North west beast · May 23, 2014

Am I the only ISF owner that doesnt like the RCF?
I'm sure you are not..but what don't you like?

I think it looks wrong mate , the front doesn't match the back if you know what I mean , the isf is proportional , the rcf looks wrong to me .maybe we could start a topic on rcf views .

jetskidia · May 23, 2014

Am I the only ISF owner that doesnt like the RCF?

I'm sure you are not..but what don't you like?

I like my muscle cars to be 4 door saloons!

sofasurfer · May 24, 2014

Four doors would be nice and I know how much of a hassle only having two would be. A friend with two kids has a brand new Merc E class coupe and it's caused no end of problems for them.

I still think the RCF looks amazing though. Especially in that new orange paint job.

..and it has that LFA rising spoiler that I would be dead envious of.

tonyricha · May 24, 2014

Salesman's commission is looking dodgy!

Stuno1 · May 24, 2014

That front end simply isn't growing on me. I really hope adding a plate breaks it up well.

North west beast · May 24, 2014

I think it looks awful.no way does it look as good as the isf .

Grey One · May 24, 2014

Hi Everyone

I appreciate all the responses. Common sense has prevailed and I've decided to keep my current car for the long-term.

A shiny almost new one is tempting but not on the financial exposure needed.

Cheers

North west beast · May 24, 2014

Hi Everyone

I appreciate all the responses. Common sense has prevailed and I've decided to keep my current car for the long-term.

A shiny almost new one is tempting but not on the financial exposure needed.

Cheers

Good choice mate