This IS 350 review was a request from my mate Down Under (Australia). Mate, I don't remember your name:! I apologize! Special thanks to my worldwide fans for supporting me from around the world!
@@konradjaworski3222 no it really is the better gearing...sorry wtf was i talking about the transmission for... The 1st and second gearing on this car is monstrous.
I have an 2016 RCF CF/TVD edition and a 2019 IS350 F-Sport Package 3. The V6 does sound amazing even stock. The IS350 is an amazing daily driver/commuter guy that is incredibly fun to drive. It gives us a lot of practicality of our RX450h with about 80% of the fun to drive factor of the RCF in daily driving situations at almost 50% of the cost. 311 HP is more than enough for street driving where there is limited space both width wise and length wise and limited speed. My RCF makes about 510 - 515 HP with a few mods and most of its power and handling is useless in street driving situations so the IS350 fits in perfectly.
@@MuscleMan909 IS350 F-Sport at least the one I have (2019 was a updated in 2017 model year) has pretty smooth and comfortable ride quality even in SPORT+ with the AVS in stiff. Either the suspension is soft in NORMAL/ECO/SPORT and only stiffens up in SPORT+ and the steering tightens up in SPORT+. To be honest, even in SPORT+ it is not really stiff. It is stiffer than non-SPORT+ mode, but say compared to the RCF, it is way softer so it definitely is not bumpy or uncomfortable. I only drive it in SPORT+ not because I want a sporty drive, but because it feels way too soft and floaty with the steering being too light off-center. That is why SPORT+ makes it feel more precise. Regarding spacious, it is a compact sedan that has 4 doors and decent trunk size. It will seat 4 adults of average size. I have two little kids so it works well with wife and two kids for me as a commuter car.
@@2ZZGE100 from watching this drive I like the looks of the exterior on the car and how it drives. I also really like the 2014 Lexus GS 350 F sport. It looks great and it’s luxury. In comparison to the BMW 3 series the 335i very small inside and the ride is bumpy probably due to the size of the vehicle so I have to go Lexus plus the quality of the vehicle.
@@MuscleMan909 IS350 F-Sport drives better than the GS350 F-Sport as it is much smaller. It is the same platform. Just shortened and strengthened for the IS350 F-Sport back in 2012 when it first came out, but GS350 F-Sport has more space, comfort and practicality
I always tell myself that I'll get myself an RC 300 F Sport but every time I see or watch a review of an IS it just yanks me to get this one instead. For me, personally, this is the perfect car if I wanted a luxurious vehicle. I still got time to think about it until I take my National Boards. We'll see.
dbnoche2 I was thinking the same thing. But the IS doesn’t have Apple car play. The RC does. The mouse pad and cup holders are also better placed in the RC. The RC also comes with memory seats (which includes auto tilting mirrors when reversing). The back seats on the RC are useless though. Lol. I was going to get an IS, but I got some time in an RC and changed my mind.
Test drove one today a 2017 only because my dad might get one. Being 19 I can't afford this car, but gash if I had the money I would love to buy one of these.
JustinSTeam2 That’s cool. I’ve heard with how everything is going on right now and certain things are being cheaper, now is the time to buy a car because it’s more affordable. I hope that’s true🤷🏽♀️. Cause this Lexus is beautiful and looks comfy😩.
You can totally afford it... don’t ever limit yourself. I bought a 2016 Lexus IS 200t F sport with only 34k miles for $23,000 in Ultra White with red interior from Carmax ...just start saving and make sure your credit is good and you can have one
Yes - I've discovered this recently...however I still haven't seen it in person. I know in other regions around the world it's far more common than it is here in the midwest (central region)
My uncle leased one of these for a few years, he liked it a lot, but now he’s leasing an Alfa Romeo Giulia. I got a loaner IS200t 2016 From DCH Lexus of Santa Barbara. I liked everything about it, but the 4 cylinder is too weak for me. I’d love the IS350 F Sport for sure.
At my dealership we don't even get the 200t! IS 300 and 350 only 😊 . I saw a giulia from the rear this week, taillights looked cheap...could have been the lighting.
i just picked up a 2018 f sport is 350 a month ago, and mine has memory seating, and it is the f sport series 2 not the three. i don't have the mark l stereo system and the rear sun shade
i just realized, being as i am in canada our is 350 is speced out alot better i guess, we have two options they call it the f sport 2 and f sport 3. f sport 2 gives you every single option except the two i mentioned above.
@@quinnriddolls6716 that's awesome! Thanks for sharing. I know our is 350 f sport come with Mark Levinson but the 300 f sport doesn't. Thanks for sharing!
@@marzhayez3428 i drove Acura up till now, but im in love this car its amazing and drives like a god. could not be more perfect, the looks and the only thing you dont get from this car is the solid body sounds and door closes you get with the German rivals. BMW Benz Audi
Great job...BUT!!! I need all of you reviewers to stop calling the navigation in the instrument cluster a mere compass. Once you put in your directions on the in-dash navigation, it shows up on that screen. Just scroll down and you are good to go. It’s nice. No need to take your eyes off the road.
@@jord_ibe can confirm. Just dumped a 2013 benz C class because it started to really show it's age after 100k miles. Both rear brake lines blew within about a week of each other which is just absurd on a car that age. Picked up a CPO '17 IS300 F Sport last month and it's a night and day difference between the two cars. I'm glad I got the whole "mercedes" bug out of my system but I'll never buy another one. I would however lease another Benz down the road when I'm no longer driving 20k miles a year on average.
In South Africa we only get rwd Lol I was going to ask you to reviewer the is350fpsort Isn't it an 8 speed Review the 2010 rx350/450h We lucky to still get massive NA v6 in a world of turbos Enthusiast should appreciate Lexus for this Can defintly get decent consumption if you babay it which is good Let's hope Lexus brings black the ISF
@@KirkKreifels are you saying the next generation of his there is going to be an F The positive if Lexus not making the current gen with an F Is people appreciated the original much more now
Nope. I work for Lexus, but if you see my reviews, I'm very critical of their vehicles..mainly because I want them to keep getting better. Thanks for watching!
You gotta drive one to feel it. I have 06 is350 with 140k miles. Engine still feels smooth. And I have done best 4.9 seconds on mines blown away many mustang gts
ndenkha actually I’m sad that it’s the getting that particular engine. The twin turbo engine won’t be nearly as bulletproof as a NA engine. If I were Lexus I would have thrown this current sports 3.5L V6 to the future Camry and stuff. I would have designed a torque-y v6 with high horsepower without the forced induction. Go the V8 route for the IS-F.
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This IS 350 review was a request from my mate Down Under (Australia). Mate, I don't remember your name:! I apologize! Special thanks to my worldwide fans for supporting me from around the world!
Thanks for the video! Such a beautiful car, I will be reviewing my dad's Rx450h this weekend, looking forward to doing that. Thanks again.
What year? The 2016 and newer Rx hybrids are superior to their non hybrid stablemate.
It's a 2016 model in the F-Sport trim.
Great car! best looking rx too.
My RX450h video is up on my channel if you have some time to check it out. Thanks.
This is my dream car!
Same bro:(
get the 2006 2008.. cheaper and fastest. same engine, better transmission for the engine back then
@@chouavue10 not really lol
@@konradjaworski3222 no it really is the better gearing...sorry wtf was i talking about the transmission for... The 1st and second gearing on this car is monstrous.
I have the 22 fsport absolutely love it
Memory Seats do come in the 2018 F-Sport.
I have one
I have an 2016 RCF CF/TVD edition and a 2019 IS350 F-Sport Package 3. The V6 does sound amazing even stock. The IS350 is an amazing daily driver/commuter guy that is incredibly fun to drive. It gives us a lot of practicality of our RX450h with about 80% of the fun to drive factor of the RCF in daily driving situations at almost 50% of the cost. 311 HP is more than enough for street driving where there is limited space both width wise and length wise and limited speed. My RCF makes about 510 - 515 HP with a few mods and most of its power and handling is useless in street driving situations so the IS350 fits in perfectly.
Great point!
Just have a few questions, how is the ride on the IS350 F sport is it smooth or bumpy? Also is the car spacious?
@@MuscleMan909 IS350 F-Sport at least the one I have (2019 was a updated in 2017 model year) has pretty smooth and comfortable ride quality even in SPORT+ with the AVS in stiff. Either the suspension is soft in NORMAL/ECO/SPORT and only stiffens up in SPORT+ and the steering tightens up in SPORT+. To be honest, even in SPORT+ it is not really stiff. It is stiffer than non-SPORT+ mode, but say compared to the RCF, it is way softer so it definitely is not bumpy or uncomfortable. I only drive it in SPORT+ not because I want a sporty drive, but because it feels way too soft and floaty with the steering being too light off-center. That is why SPORT+ makes it feel more precise. Regarding spacious, it is a compact sedan that has 4 doors and decent trunk size. It will seat 4 adults of average size. I have two little kids so it works well with wife and two kids for me as a commuter car.
@@2ZZGE100 from watching this drive I like the looks of the exterior on the car and how it drives. I also really like the 2014 Lexus GS 350 F sport. It looks great and it’s luxury. In comparison to the BMW 3 series the 335i very small inside and the ride is bumpy probably due to the size of the vehicle so I have to go Lexus plus the quality of the vehicle.
@@MuscleMan909 IS350 F-Sport drives better than the GS350 F-Sport as it is much smaller. It is the same platform. Just shortened and strengthened for the IS350 F-Sport back in 2012 when it first came out, but GS350 F-Sport has more space, comfort and practicality
I freaking love this car, it’s so sexy.
I bought the car 2 weeks ago for 40k 52800km it goes like a dream I love it
Bought 2017 AWD 350 46km for 34k Three days ago
Nice dude yeah originally private seller had it for 52k I checked next day he dropped it to 40k I immediately bought it its 2018
I got the 2014 last October. F sport. Only 11.5k km on it when I got it........
Dream car! Hopefully theres a used one for around $28k
They are now
Have you been able to find one for that Range.-.
na u can get them wayyyy cheaper than that
@@hsl2208 With what mileage??
there are
This car has definitely grown into some nice lol I used to hate it !! I loveddd the old Look the wide body look was fireeee
I always tell myself that I'll get myself an RC 300 F Sport but every time I see or watch a review of an IS it just yanks me to get this one instead. For me, personally, this is the perfect car if I wanted a luxurious vehicle. I still got time to think about it until I take my National Boards. We'll see.
dbnoche2 I was thinking the same thing. But the IS doesn’t have Apple car play. The RC does. The mouse pad and cup holders are also better placed in the RC. The RC also comes with memory seats (which includes auto tilting mirrors when reversing). The back seats on the RC are useless though. Lol. I was going to get an IS, but I got some time in an RC and changed my mind.
Test drove one today a 2017 only because my dad might get one. Being 19 I can't afford this car, but gash if I had the money I would love to buy one of these.
Look into the Genesis G70.
You never know! I hope you get one one day.😃
Aariyan096 I can actually afford an older one with the same HP now
JustinSTeam2 That’s cool. I’ve heard with how everything is going on right now and certain things are being cheaper, now is the time to buy a car because it’s more affordable. I hope that’s true🤷🏽♀️. Cause this Lexus is beautiful and looks comfy😩.
You can totally afford it... don’t ever limit yourself. I bought a 2016 Lexus IS 200t F sport with only 34k miles for $23,000 in Ultra White with red interior from Carmax ...just start saving and make sure your credit is good and you can have one
Another superb review!. IS350 FSport looks super fun to drive similar to my G. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching, good to see you on the channel again
The 2019 model has available triplebeam headlights.
Yes - I've discovered this recently...however I still haven't seen it in person. I know in other regions around the world it's far more common than it is here in the midwest (central region)
Can somebody tell me why this car so beautiful???
It's because we have great taste.
My uncle leased one of these for a few years, he liked it a lot, but now he’s leasing an Alfa Romeo Giulia. I got a loaner IS200t 2016 From DCH Lexus of Santa Barbara. I liked everything about it, but the 4 cylinder is too weak for me. I’d love the IS350 F Sport for sure.
At my dealership we don't even get the 200t! IS 300 and 350 only 😊 . I saw a giulia from the rear this week, taillights looked cheap...could have been the lighting.
Title says 2018 but you said 2019. Which is it?
i just picked up a 2018 f sport is 350 a month ago, and mine has memory seating, and it is the f sport series 2 not the three. i don't have the mark l stereo system and the rear sun shade
i just realized, being as i am in canada our is 350 is speced out alot better i guess, we have two options they call it the f sport 2 and f sport 3. f sport 2 gives you every single option except the two i mentioned above.
@@quinnriddolls6716 that's awesome! Thanks for sharing. I know our is 350 f sport come with Mark Levinson but the 300 f sport doesn't. Thanks for sharing!
How do you like it ?
@@marzhayez3428 i drove Acura up till now, but im in love this car its amazing and drives like a god. could not be more perfect, the looks and the only thing you dont get from this car is the solid body sounds and door closes you get with the German rivals. BMW Benz Audi
Quinn Riddolls yay I am a really picky person so I thought the Lexus RX 250 I was better but can’t wait to get this !!!
Just picked mine up 2 days ago. Love it, just wish it had power folding mirrors and memory seats.
How much is maintenance?
Mine had memory seats. Must be an option.
Great job...BUT!!! I need all of you reviewers to stop calling the navigation in the instrument cluster a mere compass. Once you put in your directions on the in-dash navigation, it shows up on that screen. Just scroll down and you are good to go. It’s nice. No need to take your eyes off the road.
Thanks for the tip
Beautiful car! How much is the spoiler, is it OEM?
Yes OEM. IDK the cost unfortunately
My stock 09 Cobalt SS is faster but I'm still in the market for this Lexus right now. It has aged very well- even by 2024 standards!
good first car? i’ve been thinking about this or a mercedes, i can get it for 27k... worth it?
I'm pretty sure you can drive this for the next 10 years. Can't say that about the Mercedes because it'll definitely punch a hole in your pockets.
@@jord_ibe can confirm. Just dumped a 2013 benz C class because it started to really show it's age after 100k miles. Both rear brake lines blew within about a week of each other which is just absurd on a car that age.
Picked up a CPO '17 IS300 F Sport last month and it's a night and day difference between the two cars. I'm glad I got the whole "mercedes" bug out of my system but I'll never buy another one. I would however lease another Benz down the road when I'm no longer driving 20k miles a year on average.
Couldn’t have made a better vid with a phone camera👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Really great video sent it to my dad to check out!
Thanks!
@@KirkKreifels He went and bought it today!
@@JustinSTeam2 congratulations! That's awesome!
Isn’t this car basically based off of a Toyota Corolla?
removing memory seat doesn't bring weight saving. removing electric seats does. BTW my 2015 IS250 F sport has memory seat
What is the ideal income for a person to have this car
Any income in which you can afford it :) That question is impossible to answer.
@@KirkKreifels so dealers dont care anymore if the car cost more than your yearly salary ?
Does it come with brembo brakes?
no.
In South Africa we only get rwd
Lol I was going to ask you to reviewer the is350fpsort
Isn't it an 8 speed
Review the 2010 rx350/450h
We lucky to still get massive NA v6 in a world of turbos
Enthusiast should appreciate Lexus for this
Can defintly get decent consumption if you babay it which is good
Let's hope Lexus brings black the ISF
I am patiently waiting for the next IS F! Yes the rwd has an 8 speed, and the AWD has the 6 speed. Thanks for your continual support Ahmed.
@@KirkKreifels are you saying the next generation of his there is going to be an F
The positive if Lexus not making the current gen with an F
Is people appreciated the original much more now
No announcements on a new IS F unfortunately! I can still wait however 😊
how to fold the side mirrors of this car?
The f sport model doesn't have folding mirrors unfortunately.
This SEXUS so so beautiful 😍
I like
Sponsored by Lexus?
Nope. I work for Lexus, but if you see my reviews, I'm very critical of their vehicles..mainly because I want them to keep getting better. Thanks for watching!
That's not quick! 6 seconds is like for a family suv
It's quick enough to get you into trouble! It's no BMW m5 though 😉
You gotta drive one to feel it. I have 06 is350 with 140k miles. Engine still feels smooth. And I have done best 4.9 seconds on mines blown away many mustang gts
@@bm3turbo10 when did you have that dream ? Just curious
An “absolute monster”? Not so much. Fun to daily drive, definitely.
Nut
i got 14 250 😂 i did modification i have like 226 hp not that fast but welp 🤧
That's a nice boost in power!
how did you boost power?
it's not a monster
E brakes are stupid at least you can work on brakes without the stupid scantool
The IS 350 really needs a refresh and it's underpowered and very slow.
ndenkha the second gen is350 was amazing. It was my first car. The 4th gen is is going to supposedly have the twin turbo v6 from the Lexus LS.
@@shekarbala3075 I've read about the IS getting the LS V6 turbo, I really hope that will come true.
ndenkha actually I’m sad that it’s the getting that particular engine. The twin turbo engine won’t be nearly as bulletproof as a NA engine. If I were Lexus I would have thrown this current sports 3.5L V6 to the future Camry and stuff. I would have designed a torque-y v6 with high horsepower without the forced induction. Go the V8 route for the IS-F.
A monster??? Really?? Too funny.
The character means 'su'
Which means? Thanks for helping!
@@KirkKreifels like the letter 's' , no meaning by itself.
Gotcha. Thanks for explaining!
Thumbs down for 3 ads no thank you
Thanks for watching. I got 3 kids to feed 😉
Lol very irresponsible of you to depend on RUclips.
@@troyrx6669 and how do you know he depends on RUclips...?
it looks like a camry
U smoking that good stuff or something ?
Because it basically is