I have a 2015 IS 350 AWD with most of the F sport options and I can’t imagine purchasing this car new. I got mine for less than 20k and only 90k miles and it has the same engine, the same seats, the same size, same breaks, same design, except it doesn’t have Apple Car play. Sure I’m out of warranty but Lexus reliability is untouched and I just got an inspection done and it came back with flying colors. This is a great car new but an even better deal used if anyone’s looking for a reliable, compact sports sedan.
Nothing wrong with the 2015 you got I'm sure, but this updated IS (21+) is well worth the money. Yes, a lot is unchanged, but that's a good thing, in my opinion, and the things they did change (mostly the looks), it's on a different level than the previous gen.
You are right, until you factor in the IS500. I had a 2016 IS350 FSport (same hero spec) and I couldn’t justify the money for the 2021. When the 2022 IS500 was announced, THEN I had something to work with! 😂
craziest part of this vid is the mic quality. the isolation was incredible 😂. couldn’t believe you were even outside, there was no ambient noise. good vid 👍🏾
Bought the same car+awd 7 months ago in cloudburst grey with the circuit red interior. No regrets and a great daily all things considered and 100% agree with all points you mentioned, spot on! Cheers :)
Congrats. Just drove home my 2024 IS 350 F Sport in infrared. I went to the Lexus dealer and said "I want a tasting" and this is what I chose. What a car!
I'm getting one in RED with all black interior. Nice review. I agree, climbing in and out of this car is a challenge when you're over 6 feet tall, but I'll adjust.
Go look up the is 2025 don’t buy a 23 or 24… by Oct 24 the 25 will be out. I have the exact same car as this guy I love it, I love the aggressive drive if I want, or chill ride, I love the line but my goodness look at the 25 wow
@@rgncal4872 Still no official information on the 2025 models. A lot of speculation and AI generated designs. My fear is the NA V6 engine will become a turbo charged 4 cylinder. I don't want a race car engine under hood nor do I want an underpowered 4 cylinder. I also read the ES 350's production will return to Japan. If the ES 350 design becomes sharper and manufacturing return to Japan, I may purchase another ES, currently the IS is hard to beat IMHO, it just needs updated tech for me. The exterior is amazing, yes it's small on the inside and not as luxurious as my ES 350 UL.
@@mr.c.6620 yep I heard the exact same thing , it’s actually going to 26 the redesign comes out, and yes they are switching to the 4 cylinder hybrid turbo which upsets me since my 22 f sport v6 is just enough power to have fun with , I also have read that the is500 will be a turbo v6 half electric, smh . The 25s should already be making a debut since other 25 models of cars are already being rolled out. So I’m going to wait till next year, see what the options are cuz if a 350 f sport is a 4 cylinder turbo it might as well be a damn is 250t. And at that point I wouldn’t buy the 500 since they are 70k I’ll just pay the extra 15-20 k to get an M3 or M4.
This car has always been one of my favorite looking sport sedans. It’s so gorgeous & even the 2014 models are still lookers with the f sport package. I almost bought one back in 2018, but I went with an A4 because of the technology. Lexus needs to update this interior, technology, & infotainment system.
The interior is literally perfect. I also can't think of any infotainment upgrade that would matter. It's fine. Better than a bunch of cheap tablet screens for everything.
Nice review! Space-wise, I was able to fit all 4 PS4S replacement tires into the car. Clearly not a truck or a family hauler, but fold the backseats down and you have some real room to work with! 🙂 I work from home, but I'm on the roads as much as I can, and this car would be the perfect daily driver. (Any flavor of it...) Thanks for posting!
I have a 2021 IS350F Sport AWD, Iridium Silver with the red interior with all possible options except the sun shade. It's my DD with 43K. First thing I like about it is the fact that I haven't seen the same IS350F Sport and few other IS350F Sports on the road. Lots of BMWs and Audi's duplicated on the road. It's unique and very stlyish. Transmission is a 6-speed and is slow to shift, but in manual mode at 3,000+ RPM the 311 HP makes it quick enough. It's not a race car, but the handling is superb in my opioion and love the staggered wheel set up. On highway I get close to 28MPG and mixed driving about 24 MPG. Stop and go driving knocks it down to about 20MPG using premium grade fuel. I added the Lexus performance exhaust and it does sound better, but will never sound as good at the V-8 in the LC500 or IS 500. I'm done with Turbo Charged engines after owning 2 - twin turbo Ecoboost V-6 in my SHO's and like the 3.5L V-6 NA engine for its simplicity and durability. I am dissapointed that Lexus is going to turbo charged engines in the upcoming model year and will keep driving my IS350F Sport until the wheels fall off.
Thank you so much for the feedback man that is a lot of useful information! I’m also sad they’re going to turbocharged 4 cylinders but unfortunately that’s just the direction the world is going rn
@@bj10jgo No issues. I do scheduled maintenance. I really like my car. I considered a German vehicle when I got my Lexus, but reliability was key and why I didn’t. As long as the 2024 IS 350 has the NA 3.5V6 you will be happy now and in the long run.
@@richardfeldman291 That was exactly what I was thinking about the quality part... I always owned nothing but Japanese cars (Honda and Acuras mainly) due to its reputation of reliability. But wanted to try a German car. When I test drove the BMW 230, I was surprised how well the performance was and the B48 engine is fairly quick. When I test drove the IS350, it felt smooth and even though it was a bigger engine (V6), i felt the B48 4 cylinder engine was quicker. I am assuming because of the added turbo. The interior of the 230 felt more expensive compared IS350 since they have not updated the interior for a long time. I guess it all boils down to do i want performance vs quality, However, I did hearthat BMW quality has improved. I am looking for both quality and performance..
Hey was wondering if you have apple CarPlay/Android auto in your car and is it a touchscreen? Or trackpad. Thanks, great video, thinking about picking up a CPO.
Just purchased a new 2024 is350 F-sport and your right the first thing i noticed was it is hard to get in and out of and im not crazy about how tight the drivers seating is for a 6'2" 230lb guy but the driving performance is excellent!
This is kind of a good point but people buy performance vehicles that aren’t comfortable all the time it all depends on preference. I assure you NBA or NFL players are not particularly comfortable in their tiny Ferraris and Lamborghinis but they get them for the performance
It will all depend on your preferences! Like why you want the car if you want comfort being that size might be a bit tight but if you want performance but still with some practicality and good price then this could still be the car for you!
I like this video. I like the down-to-earth daily driving impressions. This is how this car will be driven 99% of the time! I'll be honest, I would not want three grown men to be in the back of my car. It would be pretty tight! I don't think I've ever had anyone sit in that middle position, and I don't think they'd want to. But, in the outboard seats, anyone under six feet tall should be A-OK.
great video bro your very detailed on everything. Yeah for me i would go with a Genesis G70 smoother ride and more power with the 3.3TT engine. I know its not a Lexus but its still a great car. more room as well.
I really appreciate that brotha fr 🙏 always like receiving comments like this one. I would definitely like to review one of those soon so I’ll try to get that done soon!
@DLCarReviews awesome Welcome. So that's is350 is urs right. Lexus, toyota are way superior then hyundai Genesis with proven Reliably over many years.Gensis are good but Lexus much better far as begin Reliable . You will definitely love the G70 it's super smooth ride iv been in a older one 2015 I think. The older V8 version I still see many of them on the road so something us good 👍.
Was debating between is 350 and es 350. I believe the ES 350 beats out the IS by a long shot for a daily. Back seat has more space than most SUV's. Larger trunk, super smooth ride. Most importantly better mpg and takes regular gas. Decent performance from the v6 too. The IS looks nicer but the ES is very clean too (2019+ models.)
I have to disagree 100% with the ride quality comment. This is not a stiff car at ALL especially if you pass on the bbs wheels. I have the AWD 350 f sport and it is a dream to drive ! The steering is smooth and accurate.
It’s all relative I agree it’s pretty smooth compared to some cars but for example just compared to my Camry XSE V6 it is a much stiffer ride which is good and is how it is intended to be! Thank you so much for your feedback tho and I’m glad you love your car!
The 2gr goes hard 4k rpm and above, and it's a NA set up. It gives you two ways to drive it, normal and save some fuel with keeping rpm down, or rev it out and have fun.
The MPG is not 24 average. On the highway these cars do well but the city (real city driving not suburb driving) kils the mpg it's like 15 in real city driving. So average will likely be 21-22 for a highway bised driving.
The 24 MPG that I mentioned is just based off of the way that I drive it and it’s the literal exact number that I have on my car. You might have a different experience depending on what your ratio of freeway to city driving you have! I really appreciate your feedback tho it really gives us an insight on how the car performs for different people!
Very good question honestly but i guess it comes down to how long you plan on keeping the car because i feel like overall the BMW 230 will be more fun but the Lexus IS350 F Sport will last you longer while still being a fun car. What exactly are you looking for rn?
@@DLCarReviews That was exactly what I was thinking. I always owned nothing but Japanese cars due to its reputation of reliability. But wanted to try a German car. When I test drove the BMW 230, I was surprised how well the performance was and the B48 engine is fairly quick. When I test drove the IS350, it felt smooth and even though it was a bigger engine (V6), i felt the B48 4 cylinder engine was quicker. I am assuming because of the added turbo. The interior of the 230 felt more expensive compared IS350 since they have not updated the interior for a long time. I guess it all boils down to do i want performance vs quality, However, I did her do that BMW quality has improved. I am looking for both quality and performance.. What do you think?
Hello, is it possible to make a video going more in depth about the base sound system in your car? Maybe just a recording inside the car with various music playing.
Yes i can definitely do that! I’m not sure what the copyright rules are on that though. But it is really really good and I’ll start working on that! Thank you for the idea!
@@DLCarReviews Yeah! I was only able to find videos on the upgraded system for the IS and I couldn't decide if I should get the upgraded version or not. For copyright issues, maybe you can use copyright free music. A video that's similar to this one would be nice with various genres testing the treble, bass, etc: ruclips.net/video/vtyhI9vl1qM/видео.html
@joshuark101 Definitely go Mark Levinson. Trust me, it's amazing. If you need to, go to a dealer and test it; you won't be disappointed. Check out this video of the 2021 IS 350 with Mark Levinson Sound System: ruclips.net/video/OX5Tl_hNuR0/видео.html Here is a video of the same base sound system (it's an ES in the video but the same hardware) ruclips.net/video/X67cNZ26fsA/видео.html Both are great but the Mark Levinson is just too good to pass up on.
I have the exact same car 22 is350 atomic silver w red interior… have you seen the prototype 25 is?? It puts ours to shame bro I’m buying it in December 24. It will have a lay down charger instead of a plug in for the phone and the interior and screen is completely redone. Buttt it’s going to be an 4 cylinder turbo and it’s going to be electric / hybrid smh… only the is 500 will have a twin turbo v6 not a v8… I’m already looking at the design I only get to have these new cars cause I get to put it in my biz name.
Yooo that is so sick bro! And yeah i haven’t taken too deep into a look at the but maybe I’ll have to make a video about it! Maybe I’ll even have to review yours when you get it later haha! But yeah those are crazy updates I can’t wait to see them maybe I’ll have to upgrade too!
It looks like your is 350 f sport doesn't have the upgraded Mark Levinson audio system. If you thought the base audio system sounds good, then your mind would be blown if you heard the Mark Levinson audio package.
I've owned an IS with and without the ML system, and it is miles better than the base system, which isn't bad by any means but not impressive either. You can tell this car doesn't have the ML system by the look of the volume and tuning knobs. They have a matte aluminum finish in the ML-equipped cars rather than a stainless-steel type finish in this car.
I was about to say the same thing, especially suggesting it isn't as good as Sennheiser. Sennheiser is great stuff, but their top line headphone amp tops out around $3,500, whereas the best Mark Levinson amps go well into $50,000 territory. Not quite apples to apples, but an indication of their respective places in the market.
It’s all relative brother but yeah compared to a lamborghini it’s not very low but compared to an average suv it’s pretty low you know what i mean? But you’re right compared to other cars in its class it’s not too crazy low
@@DLCarReviewsyes it’s not low at all for it’s class, I think you should compare it to cars in it’s class. These are luxury sport sedans they obviously sit lower then crossovers or SUV’s
@@TonioD49 yes but that’s any sedan, do you know for a fact if this sits lowers then other sedans ? Personally I don’t think so, I have one and I’m the height makes sense. I don’t find it to be too “low” as a con
@@DLCarReviews Sorry dude, it's a good car review, but I just have a pet peeve with beautiful cars parked in driveways instead of inside where they should be. That's all you see in my town.
Unfortunately i have not tested an A4 before but if i do i will let you know. My assumption is that it probably rides a bit stiffer than an A4 but i could be wrong
This car would absolutely shine if they used the Supra B58 motor and transmission. As it stands, it's just a civic sized Lexus that only offers reliability as the selling point. Performance is trash, transmission is lethargic, sound is abysmal (compared to said B58), and the infotainment system is a second thought. Lexus is riding it's reputation into obsoletion.
Hit the nail on the head, b58 has better mpg too… Was looking at a is350 f sport and almost got it till I learned that the CarPlay on the 2024 model is wired only Now looking at the m340i
@@bigden2755 I did. Don't cape for Lexus homie. Everything they have is forgettable except the LC500 and that's only due to it's design. The engine and transmission in that is equally trash, unless you just have low expectations and no experience with other performance cars.
I am planning to buy an IS 350 F Sport AWD, but I am undecided for the color choices: . Atomic Silver/Black or Red: What is the name of your exterior red color? . Infrared or Red Matador/ Black or Caramel Please, what is your opinion? I know color is a personal choice, but I am undecided. Thank you
Are Sonic Titanium and atomic silver the same?? Because they have different names out here in Dubai. Lexus dealer out here is telling me its the same . But I want to be 100% sure before I go for it.
Haha that’s true brotha it definitely isn’t a a race car but just speaking comparatively to other cars such as my Camry the steering on the Lexus is much more stiff but that’s because it is designed to be more responsive. I appreciate the feedback tho!
@@Santi17466 mine has F-Sport Exhaust actually, it was already on the MSRP for $1,700(!) I like the car overall but from inside the cabin it just sounds like a generic V6, that’s my issue with it. Either way, its not a deal breaker
I went to buy one a few months ago and the idiots at lexus wouldn't allow me to swipe $25,000 on my card so i walked over to ford. Not only did ford allow me to swipe $25,000 but i drove away in a darkhorse and I dont regret it one bit.
😂 maybe not for us haha but a large portion of the people buying these kinds of cars are older gentlemen who sometimes suffer from knee or back problems that limit their mobility and it’s definitely something to stay aware of for those who suffer from those things and are looking into buying a car like this
You must be kidding. IS 350 rides like a a rolls compared to real sports sedans like M3/M5 or AMGs. IS 350 rides better than most regular cars like camry, accords, and mazdas.
I have a 2015 IS 350 AWD with most of the F sport options and I can’t imagine purchasing this car new. I got mine for less than 20k and only 90k miles and it has the same engine, the same seats, the same size, same breaks, same design, except it doesn’t have Apple Car play. Sure I’m out of warranty but Lexus reliability is untouched and I just got an inspection done and it came back with flying colors. This is a great car new but an even better deal used if anyone’s looking for a reliable, compact sports sedan.
Thank you so much for that! I agree completely brotha I’m glad you have a great car!
I had to let mines go after a year of ownership due to that stupid hump on the drivers gas pedal area made driving very uncomfortable after a while.
Nothing wrong with the 2015 you got I'm sure, but this updated IS (21+) is well worth the money. Yes, a lot is unchanged, but that's a good thing, in my opinion, and the things they did change (mostly the looks), it's on a different level than the previous gen.
You are right, until you factor in the IS500. I had a 2016 IS350 FSport (same hero spec) and I couldn’t justify the money for the 2021. When the 2022 IS500 was announced, THEN I had something to work with! 😂
I dislike living in a state the forces me to put a front license place smh
craziest part of this vid is the mic quality. the isolation was incredible 😂. couldn’t believe you were even outside, there was no ambient noise. good vid 👍🏾
Yeah that area is pretty good when it comes to isolation haha and inside the car it’s not horrible either! Thank you so much for the feedback!
Bought the same car+awd 7 months ago in cloudburst grey with the circuit red interior. No regrets and a great daily all things considered and 100% agree with all points you mentioned, spot on! Cheers :)
Thank you so much for the comment!
I’m getting the 2024, I S 350 F Sport, white with black interior. Can’t wait to drive it. Next week ..!!
That is so sick!! Congrats and enjoy that car it’s amazing!
Congrats. Just drove home my 2024 IS 350 F Sport in infrared. I went to the Lexus dealer and said "I want a tasting" and this is what I chose. What a car!
I'm getting one in RED with all black interior. Nice review. I agree, climbing in and out of this car is a challenge when you're over 6 feet tall, but I'll adjust.
A straight forward honest owners review, love it. Helps me decide whether or not to trade my 2019 ES 350. I love the body lines of the IS 350.
Thank you so much for the feedback! Glad it was helpful!
Go look up the is 2025 don’t buy a 23 or 24… by Oct 24 the 25 will be out. I have the exact same car as this guy I love it, I love the aggressive drive if I want, or chill ride, I love the line but my goodness look at the 25 wow
@@rgncal4872 Still no official information on the 2025 models. A lot of speculation and AI generated designs. My fear is the NA V6 engine will become a turbo charged 4 cylinder. I don't want a race car engine under hood nor do I want an underpowered 4 cylinder. I also read the ES 350's production will return to Japan. If the ES 350 design becomes sharper and manufacturing return to Japan, I may purchase another ES, currently the IS is hard to beat IMHO, it just needs updated tech for me. The exterior is amazing, yes it's small on the inside and not as luxurious as my ES 350 UL.
@@mr.c.6620 yep I heard the exact same thing , it’s actually going to 26 the redesign comes out, and yes they are switching to the 4 cylinder hybrid turbo which upsets me since my 22 f sport v6 is just enough power to have fun with , I also have read that the is500 will be a turbo v6 half electric, smh . The 25s should already be making a debut since other 25 models of cars are already being rolled out. So I’m going to wait till next year, see what the options are cuz if a 350 f sport is a 4 cylinder turbo it might as well be a damn is 250t. And at that point I wouldn’t buy the 500 since they are 70k I’ll just pay the extra 15-20 k to get an M3 or M4.
Clear and straight to the point. Thank you for the review.
Thank you I appreciate it!
This car has always been one of my favorite looking sport sedans. It’s so gorgeous & even the 2014 models are still lookers with the f sport package. I almost bought one back in 2018, but I went with an A4 because of the technology. Lexus needs to update this interior, technology, & infotainment system.
Yeah i agree they are beautiful but in serious need of an interior update and redesign!
The interior is literally perfect. I also can't think of any infotainment upgrade that would matter. It's fine. Better than a bunch of cheap tablet screens for everything.
@@TonioD49 People say it's dated, but I love it. And the Mark Levinson sound system is INCREDIBLE.
Nice review! Space-wise, I was able to fit all 4 PS4S replacement tires into the car. Clearly not a truck or a family hauler, but fold the backseats down and you have some real room to work with! 🙂 I work from home, but I'm on the roads as much as I can, and this car would be the perfect daily driver. (Any flavor of it...) Thanks for posting!
Thank you so much for the feedback! I love to see that you love the car so much and it had worked out so well for you!
Nice review man, I almost ended up gettimg the 350 f sport. I ended up just going with a lesser car, the IS 300 but I still love it!
Not a bad choice brotha! Just a little less power but has most of the same good features of the IS350.
Plug and play tunes are your friend. I had a 300 before my 350 and the D3 performance tune unlocked the car from its restrictive factory tune.
@@SO_L-GR what years did you have for both and how similar was the 300 with the tune?
I have a 2021 IS350F Sport AWD, Iridium Silver with the red interior with all possible options except the sun shade. It's my DD with 43K. First thing I like about it is the fact that I haven't seen the same IS350F Sport and few other IS350F Sports on the road. Lots of BMWs and Audi's duplicated on the road. It's unique and very stlyish. Transmission is a 6-speed and is slow to shift, but in manual mode at 3,000+ RPM the 311 HP makes it quick enough. It's not a race car, but the handling is superb in my opioion and love the staggered wheel set up. On highway I get close to 28MPG and mixed driving about 24 MPG. Stop and go driving knocks it down to about 20MPG using premium grade fuel. I added the Lexus performance exhaust and it does sound better, but will never sound as good at the V-8 in the LC500 or IS 500. I'm done with Turbo Charged engines after owning 2 - twin turbo Ecoboost V-6 in my SHO's and like the 3.5L V-6 NA engine for its simplicity and durability.
I am dissapointed that Lexus is going to turbo charged engines in the upcoming model year and will keep driving my IS350F Sport until the wheels fall off.
Thank you so much for the feedback man that is a lot of useful information! I’m also sad they’re going to turbocharged 4 cylinders but unfortunately that’s just the direction the world is going rn
Any issues you experienced so far? I am debating to get this or the 2024 BMW 230
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No issues. I do scheduled maintenance. I really like my car. I considered a German vehicle when I got my Lexus, but reliability was key and why I didn’t. As long as the 2024 IS 350 has the NA 3.5V6 you will be happy now and in the long run.
Get the AWD if you are in the area that gets snow@@bj10jgo
@@richardfeldman291 That was exactly what I was thinking about the quality part... I always owned nothing but Japanese cars (Honda and Acuras mainly) due to its reputation of reliability. But wanted to try a German car. When I test drove the BMW 230, I was surprised how well the performance was and the B48 engine is fairly quick. When I test drove the IS350, it felt smooth and even though it was a bigger engine (V6), i felt the B48 4 cylinder engine was quicker. I am assuming because of the added turbo. The interior of the 230 felt more expensive compared IS350 since they have not updated the interior for a long time. I guess it all boils down to do i want performance vs quality, However, I did hearthat BMW quality has improved. I am looking for both quality and performance..
Great video.. Really considering getting one of these because of your video. Thank you!
That’s amazing let me know if you end up getting one! Thank you for the comment!
Superb content, wishing you success sir!
Thank you I seriously appreciate that!
I daily drive this car. It’s my happy place
That makes me happy to hear brotha! I’m glad you love your car!
Hey was wondering if you have apple CarPlay/Android auto in your car and is it a touchscreen? Or trackpad. Thanks, great video, thinking about picking up a CPO.
Yes i use apple carplay in the car however it is wired! And it is touchscreen! And it also has a trackpad! Thank you so much for the feedback!
Just purchased a new 2024 is350 F-sport and your right the first thing i noticed was it is hard to get in and out of and im not crazy about how tight the drivers seating is for a 6'2" 230lb guy but the driving performance is excellent!
Are u complaining about the seats..if so why buy the car..one should enjoy getting in their car
I’m 6’1 and conflicted about getting it because of the space. How do feel about it now?
Oh yeah for someone of your size it’s definitely gonna be more of a struggle! I’m about 5’7 175 and already struggle haha
This is kind of a good point but people buy performance vehicles that aren’t comfortable all the time it all depends on preference. I assure you NBA or NFL players are not particularly comfortable in their tiny Ferraris and Lamborghinis but they get them for the performance
It will all depend on your preferences! Like why you want the car if you want comfort being that size might be a bit tight but if you want performance but still with some practicality and good price then this could still be the car for you!
Nice review, keep it up
Thank you i appreciate it!
appreciate the honesty and down to earth commentary. Still can't decide between this, the g70, and the TLX a-spec!
Thank you i appreciate that! Yeah those are really good choices too can’t go wrong with any of those!
Keeping it real. Great review.
Thank you!
I like this video. I like the down-to-earth daily driving impressions. This is how this car will be driven 99% of the time!
I'll be honest, I would not want three grown men to be in the back of my car. It would be pretty tight! I don't think I've ever had anyone sit in that middle position, and I don't think they'd want to. But, in the outboard seats, anyone under six feet tall should be A-OK.
Thank you so much for taking your time to write this! I agree with all of that too haha
great video bro your very detailed on everything. Yeah for me i would go with a Genesis G70 smoother ride and more power with the 3.3TT engine. I know its not a Lexus but its still a great car. more room as well.
I really appreciate that brotha fr 🙏 always like receiving comments like this one. I would definitely like to review one of those soon so I’ll try to get that done soon!
@DLCarReviews awesome Welcome. So that's is350 is urs right. Lexus, toyota are way superior then hyundai Genesis with proven Reliably over many years.Gensis are good but Lexus much better far as begin Reliable . You will definitely love the G70 it's super smooth ride iv been in a older one 2015 I think. The older V8 version I still see many of them on the road so something us good 👍.
Nice review 👍🏾
I appreciate the feedback!
Was debating between is 350 and es 350. I believe the ES 350 beats out the IS by a long shot for a daily. Back seat has more space than most SUV's. Larger trunk, super smooth ride. Most importantly better mpg and takes regular gas. Decent performance from the v6 too. The IS looks nicer but the ES is very clean too (2019+ models.)
I agree!
Great video man, the only comment I have is I think the steering is stiff only in sport mode, otherwise it’s similar to other cars
Thank you so much! And yeah i agree unless you just did a serious arm workout 😂
I have to disagree 100% with the ride quality comment. This is not a stiff car at ALL especially if you pass on the bbs wheels. I have the AWD 350 f sport and it is a dream to drive ! The steering is smooth and accurate.
It’s all relative I agree it’s pretty smooth compared to some cars but for example just compared to my Camry XSE V6 it is a much stiffer ride which is good and is how it is intended to be! Thank you so much for your feedback tho and I’m glad you love your car!
Nice Review.. I just bought a 2023 IS350 Black with the red guts back in July!! Love my IS .. I named here Sexy Lexy
Haha that is so awesome man I’m glad you love it! Thank you for the feedback!
Lacks torque on the low end of RPM which makes for a “sluggish” feeling from dead stop but fantastic daily overall.
I agree, i feel like a bit of a tune could help with that maybe but i like it as it is personally because of the power it delivers at the high end
@@DLCarReviews Yeah, I’ve had mine for 3 years now. Some minor cons I could point out here and there but overall love for the car.
@@JJS432I mean you can’t have it all that’s the problem. In that case you should got a German car but I already know what you gonna say lol
@@jesusleon3774 What was I going to say? 🤷🏽♂️
The 2gr goes hard 4k rpm and above, and it's a NA set up. It gives you two ways to drive it, normal and save some fuel with keeping rpm down, or rev it out and have fun.
The MPG is not 24 average. On the highway these cars do well but the city (real city driving not suburb driving) kils the mpg it's like 15 in real city driving. So average will likely be 21-22 for a highway bised driving.
The 24 MPG that I mentioned is just based off of the way that I drive it and it’s the literal exact number that I have on my car. You might have a different experience depending on what your ratio of freeway to city driving you have! I really appreciate your feedback tho it really gives us an insight on how the car performs for different people!
@@DLCarReviewsYeah just want people to be aware.
Clean🎉
Thank you brotha!
Still no auto folding mirrors for this vehicle? Was hoping the refresh would’ve remedied that shortcoming.
Yeah i was honestly thinking the same thing! I don’t know why they haven’t added that yet!
what color is the exterior on this? looks great!
I believe the color is called atomic silver!
Atomic Silver color is the best silver car color ever made in my opinion
I agree, it looks so good!
Its a beautiful vehicle....Whats the name of the song playing?
I believe it’s called “yun”, i just found it on the editing software i use!
Would you recommend 2024 BMW 230 wt Msport package or 2024 Lexus IS350 F Sport Design?
Very good question honestly but i guess it comes down to how long you plan on keeping the car because i feel like overall the BMW 230 will be more fun but the Lexus IS350 F Sport will last you longer while still being a fun car. What exactly are you looking for rn?
@@DLCarReviews That was exactly what I was thinking. I always owned nothing but Japanese cars due to its reputation of reliability. But wanted to try a German car. When I test drove the BMW 230, I was surprised how well the performance was and the B48 engine is fairly quick. When I test drove the IS350, it felt smooth and even though it was a bigger engine (V6), i felt the B48 4 cylinder engine was quicker. I am assuming because of the added turbo. The interior of the 230 felt more expensive compared IS350 since they have not updated the interior for a long time. I guess it all boils down to do i want performance vs quality, However, I did her do that BMW quality has improved. I am looking for both quality and performance.. What do you think?
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Ayy you have the same one??
Do you recommend it over the camry XSE V6?
Yeah i would say so but it also depends on what you’re looking for
Hello, is it possible to make a video going more in depth about the base sound system in your car? Maybe just a recording inside the car with various music playing.
Yes i can definitely do that! I’m not sure what the copyright rules are on that though. But it is really really good and I’ll start working on that! Thank you for the idea!
@@DLCarReviews Yeah! I was only able to find videos on the upgraded system for the IS and I couldn't decide if I should get the upgraded version or not. For copyright issues, maybe you can use copyright free music. A video that's similar to this one would be nice with various genres testing the treble, bass, etc: ruclips.net/video/vtyhI9vl1qM/видео.html
@joshuark101 Definitely go Mark Levinson. Trust me, it's amazing. If you need to, go to a dealer and test it; you won't be disappointed. Check out this video of the 2021 IS 350 with Mark Levinson Sound System: ruclips.net/video/OX5Tl_hNuR0/видео.html Here is a video of the same base sound system (it's an ES in the video but the same hardware) ruclips.net/video/X67cNZ26fsA/видео.html Both are great but the Mark Levinson is just too good to pass up on.
@@instincts7269 Is it true that it is the same hardware as the ES? Can DLCarReviews confirm if the systems sound similar or not?
I have the base sound system and honestly, it’s pretty solid I have zero complaints.
I have the exact same car 22 is350 atomic silver w red interior… have you seen the prototype 25 is?? It puts ours to shame bro I’m buying it in December 24. It will have a lay down charger instead of a plug in for the phone and the interior and screen is completely redone. Buttt it’s going to be an 4 cylinder turbo and it’s going to be electric / hybrid smh… only the is 500 will have a twin turbo v6 not a v8… I’m already looking at the design I only get to have these new cars cause I get to put it in my biz name.
Yooo that is so sick bro! And yeah i haven’t taken too deep into a look at the but maybe I’ll have to make a video about it! Maybe I’ll even have to review yours when you get it later haha! But yeah those are crazy updates I can’t wait to see them maybe I’ll have to upgrade too!
This thing looks so damn good, if only wishes were horses 😢
You just gotta keep grinding you’ll have one soon enough!
It looks like your is 350 f sport doesn't have the upgraded Mark Levinson audio system. If you thought the base audio system sounds good, then your mind would be blown if you heard the Mark Levinson audio package.
I’m gonna have to look into that! Thank you for the feedback
I've owned an IS with and without the ML system, and it is miles better than the base system, which isn't bad by any means but not impressive either.
You can tell this car doesn't have the ML system by the look of the volume and tuning knobs. They have a matte aluminum finish in the ML-equipped cars rather than a stainless-steel type finish in this car.
I was about to say the same thing, especially suggesting it isn't as good as Sennheiser. Sennheiser is great stuff, but their top line headphone amp tops out around $3,500, whereas the best Mark Levinson amps go well into $50,000 territory. Not quite apples to apples, but an indication of their respective places in the market.
Was looking for this comment ! It’s insane !
How do you know which ones have that?
Love Lexus they need to bring back manual transmission
Yeah i agree! Would definitely stand out for the enthusiasts!
Yeah the steering is quite stiff for daily drive. You can feel that the steering is connected to you.
Yeah honestly i like it a lot!
How good can the exhaust sound, it’s just a 2gr
Compared to other sedans it sounds really good! But you’re right man compared to a Lexus LFA or a Lamborghini Aventador it doesn’t sound that good 😂
You mentioned the car is low. The ground clearance is 5.5 inches. Is that really low? The Camry is 5.7
It’s all relative brother but yeah compared to a lamborghini it’s not very low but compared to an average suv it’s pretty low you know what i mean? But you’re right compared to other cars in its class it’s not too crazy low
@@DLCarReviewsyes it’s not low at all for it’s class, I think you should compare it to cars in it’s class. These are luxury sport sedans they obviously sit lower then crossovers or SUV’s
@@svr5516 It's low enough to scrape all the time if you're not careful.
@@TonioD49 yes but that’s any sedan, do you know for a fact if this sits lowers then other sedans ? Personally I don’t think so, I have one and I’m the height makes sense. I don’t find it to be too “low” as a con
It's hard to climb into that car. Bro... c'monnnn.
It ain’t no suv lol
Why you got then 1980 shorts on bro?
Haha do you like em?
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Yessir thank you for the comment!
Good video man the car looks great! But dare I say you look a bit underdressed for that car! Lol
Haha this is an awesome comment 😂 thank you for the feedback I’ll make sure to dress a bit nicer on the next one lol
You had to strain so much getting in! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Haha yeah it’s not too difficult for me since I’m only 23 but for older gentlemen or women it can get a bit more difficult
I wonder why they took out the mark levinson sound of the new Lexus
I think just mine doesn’t have that particular sound system unfortunately!
I’ve been looking and the only ones that have it are some ES 350 and the RC 350. None of the newer is 350 ☹️
They still offer it til this day, it’s obviously extra money but well worth every dime !
@@svr5516 do you happen to know if they do it at a Lexus dealership? Or would it be like where they install stereos?
@@lupevalencia4089 it’s a factory option, it’s on the official Lexus build website
Hard to climb into the car?
Yeah just because it’s so low and it also depends on who you are of course!
Look at all those homes with cars parked on the driveway. You just know their garages are full of crap. And this is a car enthusiast channel.
Not exactly sure what point you’re tryna make brotha!
@@DLCarReviews Sorry dude, it's a good car review, but I just have a pet peeve with beautiful cars parked in driveways instead of inside where they should be. That's all you see in my town.
Does it ride as stiff as the A4?
Unfortunately i have not tested an A4 before but if i do i will let you know. My assumption is that it probably rides a bit stiffer than an A4 but i could be wrong
This car would absolutely shine if they used the Supra B58 motor and transmission. As it stands, it's just a civic sized Lexus that only offers reliability as the selling point. Performance is trash, transmission is lethargic, sound is abysmal (compared to said B58), and the infotainment system is a second thought. Lexus is riding it's reputation into obsoletion.
It could for sure use some refreshing I hope the next generation brings a lot of those changes that you’re describing!
Buy a M340i, then.....
Hit the nail on the head, b58 has better mpg too…
Was looking at a is350 f sport and almost got it till I learned that the CarPlay on the 2024 model is wired only
Now looking at the m340i
@@bigden2755 I did. Don't cape for Lexus homie. Everything they have is forgettable except the LC500 and that's only due to it's design. The engine and transmission in that is equally trash, unless you just have low expectations and no experience with other performance cars.
I want this car so bad, but it’s the worst time ever to buy a car in America.
It’s an amazing car but it’s true probably not the best time to buy a car!
what color is this?
It’s atomic silver
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Thank you for the feedback!
I am planning to buy an IS 350 F Sport AWD, but I am undecided for the color choices:
. Atomic Silver/Black or Red: What is the name of your exterior red color?
. Infrared or Red Matador/ Black or Caramel
Please, what is your opinion? I know color is a personal choice, but I am undecided.
Thank you
Just got the 2021 for 40k 🇺🇸🤠💪🏽🇺🇸
What colour is this?
It’s called Atomic Silver!
Are Sonic Titanium and atomic silver the same?? Because they have different names out here in Dubai. Lexus dealer out here is telling me its the same . But I want to be 100% sure before I go for it.
Is it fast?
It depends what you’re comparing it to but compared to your average car it is pretty fast!
I'll take this you'll get your money worth
Yeah it really is a good bang for your buck car
This cars steering is not stiff but ok
Haha that’s true brotha it definitely isn’t a a race car but just speaking comparatively to other cars such as my Camry the steering on the Lexus is much more stiff but that’s because it is designed to be more responsive. I appreciate the feedback tho!
Decided on the G70 , the interior is more appealing, 3.3T has around 50 more HP...
Not a bad choice at all!
I have a 22’ IS350 F- Sport and really like it overall but I disagree that the engine sounds good.
I respect that opinion brotha! Sounds a lot better than my Camry 😂 The goal will always be to get a Lexus LFA though!
I have the same car and recently installed the F Sport Exhaust, and man, does it make a difference-amazing sounding
@@Santi17466 mine has F-Sport Exhaust actually, it was already on the MSRP for $1,700(!) I like the car overall but from inside the cabin it just sounds like a generic V6, that’s my issue with it. Either way, its not a deal breaker
I wouldn’t mind getting one of these.. only thing Is, I don’t like the idea of a CD player.. 🥴
Yeah it’s a bit outdated but i believe in the new generation they’ll be getting rid of it
Then just don’t use it. Lol
I actually really like the CD player, and physical buttons😊
It doesn't have real leather.
I’ve heard that the F-Sport editions come with real leather but I could be wrong!
NOPE, all fake leather.@@DLCarReviews
I went to buy one a few months ago and the idiots at lexus wouldn't allow me to swipe $25,000 on my card so i walked over to ford. Not only did ford allow me to swipe $25,000 but i drove away in a darkhorse and I dont regret it one bit.
Oh wow Lexus messed up it sounds like 😔
not hard to get in dude acting like its a lambo
😂 maybe not for us haha but a large portion of the people buying these kinds of cars are older gentlemen who sometimes suffer from knee or back problems that limit their mobility and it’s definitely something to stay aware of for those who suffer from those things and are looking into buying a car like this
You must be kidding. IS 350 rides like a a rolls compared to real sports sedans like M3/M5 or AMGs. IS 350 rides better than most regular cars like camry, accords, and mazdas.
Bro can’t talk when he drives a Camry
What does this comment mean? Genuinely don’t get what you’re tryna say brotha