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What's the difference between the 350 and 350 F sport?
10-13-17, 04:51 PM
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What's the difference between the 350 and 350 F sport?
I've searched and have not been able to find a comprehensive list of differences between the regular gs350 is and the gs350 F sport? The year is a 2015 if that matters.
Also, is there a way to verify options via the VIN?
10-13-17, 05:12 PM
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Different front end. Different wheels. "Sportier" interior. All leather steering wheel, instead of wood and metallic trim instead of wood. Suspension is supposed to be stiffer as well, although I'm not totally sure on that one.
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10-13-17, 06:18 PM
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In addition to what was already mentioned and more details, F-sport includes: 19" wheels, aluminum trimmed pedals, perforated leather steering wheel and shift ****, striated aluminum interior trim, variable ratio steering, adaptive variable suspension, and larger performance brakes (RWD only), and staggered tires (RWD only).
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10-13-17, 08:20 PM
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Thanks. I've tried googling front ends and interiors to compare them but I'm not seeing much of a difference between the two? I'm not sure it's worth the extra money for the fsport from what I have seen so far?
10-14-17, 06:17 AM
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Instead of horizontal grille lines, the F-Sport has the X pattern. Also, the fascia is more aggressive (no fog lights). F-Sport also has the F badge on the front fenders. Also, I believe the F-Sport has all black headliners as well, regardless of interior color.
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10-14-17, 07:15 AM
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on top of all that was mentioned: 16 way adjustable drivers seat. Aggressive suspension dampening in Sport + mode, larger brake cooling ducts (front), perceived value
10-14-17, 08:21 AM
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Cabernet red leather is only offered on the F-sport
10-14-17, 01:57 PM
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can the f sport be had with a black interior?
10-14-17, 04:29 PM
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can the f sport be had with a black interior?
Yes, but the red is much cooler...LOL
10-15-17, 12:34 AM
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In addition to what was already mentioned and more details, F-sport includes: 19" wheels, aluminum trimmed pedals, perforated leather steering wheel and shift ****, striated aluminum interior trim, variable ratio steering, adaptive variable suspension, and larger performance brakes (RWD only), and staggered tires (RWD only).
Variable Gear Ration Steering/VGRS is only available on RWD only
10-15-17, 12:34 AM
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I've searched and have not been able to find a comprehensive list of differences between the regular gs350 is and the gs350 F sport? The year is a 2015 if that matters.
Also, is there a way to verify options via the VIN?
PM me the VIN
11-09-17, 12:29 PM
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I wanted to thank everyone who responded here, I ended up getting a 2015 GS350 f-sport
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11-09-17, 12:53 PM
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I wanted to thank everyone who responded here, I ended up getting a 2015 GS350 f-sport
Congrats!!
11-10-17, 05:05 AM
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11-10-17, 12:12 PM
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Good decision on the F-Sport! The base GS 350 vs. the F-Sport is a substantial difference in options. The Luxury package added many of the desirable features to the base until the 2018 model year; NO luxury package available any longer! That makes the decision on which model to consider much easier, IMO. Fortunately, I got a '17 with lux pkg and couldn't be happier