Lets talk about new vehicles

[buster]

The IS is on my short list of cars for consideration of purchase. That and the BMW 330i. Both are the same size and cost. Even though I don't drive much anymore, I appreciate Lexus reliability. I watched the IS350 review by Car Care Nut and he said it's the last of the "old school reliable Lexuses". The turbo 4 in the BMW is a good engine, and gets better MPG. It has more low-end torque also. A good combination. It's not like the IS is slow, though. It would be more than enough power for me.

I've been on all over the place looking at potential future replacement for the ZR2. From sedans to EVs to SUVs etc.

There is something special about the IS 350 despite being dated. If you're really after the latest and greatest in tech and performance, then a BMW is going to be better.

I find car reviews funny though, and often ridiculous. "This car is slow with 0-60 time of only 6.3 seconds" or "we only got a 0-60 time of 5.3 when they said it should be 5.2" or "we hate turbo 4's and complex modern tech, but we also hate dated proven and reliable powertrains like the IS 350. We just like to complain." or "We hate touch screen everything, but we also hate this dated interior with buttons."

 

[goblin]

About an hour ago in Memphis

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I vote this thing was stolen brand new from a dealership and crashed under the train on purpose

 

[Nessism1]

I've been on all over the place looking at potential future replacement for the ZR2. From sedans to EVs to SUVs etc.

There is something special about the IS 350 despite being dated. If you're really after the latest and greatest in tech and performance, then a BMW is going to be better.

I find car reviews funny though, and often ridiculous. "This car is slow with 0-60 time of only 6.3 seconds" or "we only got a 0-60 time of 5.3 when they said it should be 5.2" or "we hate turbo 4's and complex modern tech, but we also hate dated proven and reliable powertrains like the IS 350. We just like to complain." or "We had touch screen everything, but we also hate this dated interior with buttons."

My target IS is an F Sport. There is a $2500 option for BBS wheels, which sadly, most of the local inventory vehicles have. The stock wheels look good to me, so I don't want to pay so much for these different wheels. Also, the upgraded Mark Levingston audio system is not included on most. I may have to order to get what I want.

 

[buster]

My target IS is an F Sport. There is a $2500 option for BBS wheels, which sadly, most of the local inventory vehicles have. The stock wheels look good to me, so I don't want to pay so much for these different wheels. Also, the upgraded Mark Levingston audio system is not included on most. I may have to order to get what I want.

AWD or RWD? Both have good, reliable transmissions. The AWD system is also one of the best as it's a full-time system with 40/60 torque split.

 

[Nessism1]

AWD or RWD? Both have good, reliable transmissions. The AWD system is also one of the best as it's a full-time system with 40/60 torque split.

RWD. The F Sport Handling package comes with a limited-slip diff. AWD adds weight and complexity. It has a 6 speed trans vs 8 for the RWD. Some known leak points with that system also (according to Car Care Nut).

 

[Nessism1]

Went to a local dealer and drove the IS and RX gas model. Both are really nice. From an interior perspective, both are roughly equal, but different. The NA engine in the IS is flat off the bottom, but rips when the revs come up. Sadly, the local dealer only has three ISs, none of which are configured as I would like. There is one that's close, only it has the white/black (skunk?) interior, and the expensive $2500 BBS wheels. Sorry to repeat myself, but all the better equipped F Sport IS's, sold by the local dealers by me have those stupid wheels. It's almost like a tax! And almost none have the Levinston radio!