15 new IS350 or 2014 'new' IS350, $3500 different
 

Sold my old Accord and I am interested in IS350. The dealer sent me a quota last week: $41200 for 2015 new IS350 sedan AWD. Although it is higher than some shared prices in autopriceshare, I am OK with the small price difference (less than $1000).
When I test drove the 2015 model, the dealers also showed me the 2014 AWD IS350, he could give me $3500 off. The problem with that 2014 model is that it already has 5000 miles.
People here must know IS350 better than me. I have two questions and hope someone could give some advice. Firstly, In you own opinion, which one is better? 2014 model or 2015 model. Secondly, For the 2014 model, is it normal that it has 5000 miles already for a 'new' car?

First I wouldn’t be worried about 5000 miles on a Lexus, but just between the 2 theres not that much of a difference they’re practically the same car, I’d go with whatever makes the most sense financially.

However if you would like to have a lot of fun with you’re car or plan on modding it and whatnot I recommend looking for a RWD version unless you’re in an area with heavy snow in the winter.