Advice On Swapping My Is250, For An......is250

[PaulR]

Afternoon everyone

Simple scenario I think, but a headache working out the solution

I have an IS250, SE-L full MM pack, Auto. 57 plate, nearly at the end of the warranty. Partly financed

I know that if I keep it and I'm very happy with it, I'll need to buy an extended warranty, do the tyres and the brakes and basically part with about 2k

Now for 2k cash deposit, I can refinance a newer IS250. I won't go brand new in this climate because I can't face the massive drops in value, so I'm thinking 6 months old. I'm looking at a 59 plate F-Sport, same spec and I get the bonus of the new HD Sat Nav, the new auto gearbox where the paddles work all the time and um, a spoiler, oh and 18"" alloys

so, any views on any of this - please.......

[PaulR]

also, does the new spec 250's lose traffic on the Sat Nav and Cruise Control? I've heard they have

ta

[LeedsLad]

F-Sport spec is Auto only and has Cruise Control and if specced with MM it has Traffic.

[Parthiban]

also, does the new spec 250's lose traffic on the Sat Nav and Cruise Control? I've heard they have

ta

I think that's only the base SE and SE-I. SE-L and F-Sport are still the same.

[gordi]

I would forget the 18" wheels mate , spoil the ride completely !!

[ABMA]

Totally agree, the 18" alloys may look great but really spoil the ride. See what is more important for you and go for it.

[PaulR]

Totally agree, the 18" alloys may look great but really spoil the ride. See what is more important for you and go for it.

Really, seriously?

I got the impression everyone here went out and bought their own 18's and put them on!!

I'm torn, full stop.

Love my SEL, but don't want a car out of warranty! Should I just look at a 59 SEL?

[ABMA]

Why not test drive both (F-sport with 18" and an SE-L with standard 17") and compare yourself. I think that could help you make a better decision. Best of luck with your choice.

[F.A.]

Why not test drive both (F-sport with 18" and an SE-L with standard 17") and compare yourself. I think that could help you make a better decision. Best of luck with your choice.

I think the SE-L now comes with 18's as of 09

[PaulR]

cheers guys, Saturday here I come

[Jezzer]

I test drove an F-Sport on 18" wheels and thought it was great... so much sharper than my IS250SE. Would look to upgrade if the dealer was prepared to do a better deal which, sadly, they weren't :(