I have one... and freaking love it 🎉 there are several things I would improve but nothing tech-based. I bought my IS knowing it was already "outdated" and analog. But that's exactly what I wanted from a dinosaur n/a V8. I installed a Borla exhaust yesterday. It's close but not at the same level of the LC500. As always great video Matt
Such a great car. Love that at least Lexus is keeping it classic with physical knobs, not having gigantic screen and even keeping the CD player. Overall a great car which is keeping it simple. Gotta love that, especially in 2024
Drove this at Lexus performance driving school. Lots of fun on the coned slalom track. But really enjoyed the LC500 on the racetrack The only V8 left on the market. Simplicity and power.
Good review overall. I love the idea of this car. The CD player makes sense to me. I think of this as a nostalgic car. Naturally-aspirated V8. Traditional muscle car with Lexus reliability. As a nostalgic car, a CD player makes perfect sense, especially considering the fact that CD sound is significantly better than anything you'll get via today's common streaming services.
CDs are outdated. So are naturally aspirated V8s. They’re nostalgic. That’s a good thing. Plus, CD sound is not compressed. They sound better than streaming audio.
What a beast! The lack of all wheel drive will prevent me from getting this, I need that winter traction. I've been searching for a ct4 blackwing video on this channel. Is there one?
@@yousef.al-assaf I'm in upstate NY which isn't even close, but mine handles it surprisingly well with a good snow tire. It can't beat AWD of course but I was climbing up a hill while the FWD Accord and Altima nearby were scrabbling for grip.
@pyramo3170 Yup, the LSD does wonders. It really makes the car feel AWD sometimes (then a sharp corner comes and you send it with confidence and get reminded that it's still an RWD afterall.... lol). Super fun in the winter when you push it.
One thing that bugs me about lexus is that they dont use real leather on their IS models. If im paying $50,000 +, i want real full grain leather. And the tech is not up to par even with economy class auto makers. The kia stinger GT 2 looks more advanced and luxurious on the inside than the IS models.
Cd player not the issue. It’s the tech and the same old interior style similar to a 2013-2014 lexus car lmfao basically paying for only the v8 and the outside look.
@@RDawgs what tech is it missing? It's analog by design... naturally aspirated with no hybrid boost assistance. To me and many others the touch screens and tech disconnect us from the art of driving.
@@timw2083 I can name small things like everything the back seat is missing……. Waste of time typing it all. Go look up LS500. This car is same as my 3gen IS and my 300k 2nd gen IS lmfao
It’s not only a CD player it can also play DVD’s. I watch movies sometimes when I’m waiting for my next class.
It actually plays movies?!
Lies
@@StoneStraiff My 2016 IS 350 will play dvds as well.
I have one... and freaking love it 🎉 there are several things I would improve but nothing tech-based. I bought my IS knowing it was already "outdated" and analog. But that's exactly what I wanted from a dinosaur n/a V8.
I installed a Borla exhaust yesterday. It's close but not at the same level of the LC500.
As always great video Matt
Such a great car. Love that at least Lexus is keeping it classic with physical knobs, not having gigantic screen and even keeping the CD player.
Overall a great car which is keeping it simple. Gotta love that, especially in 2024
I have the IS500... I appreciate the analog feel. I didn't want all the laptop screens
@@timw2083
Kids these days want a damn moving iPad.
Glad the IS500 is classy and mature, meant for adults.
@@yousef.al-assafand the worst part about cars is that more people are buying these stupid iPad cars. We are never going back to sanity.
@@yousef.al-assaf I'm glad Lexus did the n/a V8 instead of a V6TT w hybrid assist.
Drove this at Lexus performance driving school. Lots of fun on the coned slalom track. But really enjoyed the LC500 on the racetrack
The only V8 left on the market. Simplicity and power.
The spider was doing a car review! 😭
Good review overall. I love the idea of this car. The CD player makes sense to me. I think of this as a nostalgic car. Naturally-aspirated V8. Traditional muscle car with Lexus reliability. As a nostalgic car, a CD player makes perfect sense, especially considering the fact that CD sound is significantly better than anything you'll get via today's common streaming services.
CDs are outdated. So are naturally aspirated V8s. They’re nostalgic. That’s a good thing. Plus, CD sound is not compressed. They sound better than streaming audio.
Nothing compares.
They've neglected the interiors so badly for a decade.. i don't know why. Maybe the ES sells the most
spectacular car
I love these cars. Nice review. 💙✌️👍
I want a Camaro as my last car but maybe the is f but used in 5 years
Nice v8
What a beast! The lack of all wheel drive will prevent me from getting this, I need that winter traction.
I've been searching for a ct4 blackwing video on this channel. Is there one?
You may want to consider the GR Corolla or Golf R.. I have a GRC and love it
@@timw2083 I've driven the golf R but not the corolla. I'll check it out
I drive mine in the harsh Canadian winters. Just a good winter tire and you're all set.
@@yousef.al-assaf I'm in upstate NY which isn't even close, but mine handles it surprisingly well with a good snow tire. It can't beat AWD of course but I was climbing up a hill while the FWD Accord and Altima nearby were scrabbling for grip.
@pyramo3170
Yup, the LSD does wonders. It really makes the car feel AWD sometimes (then a sharp corner comes and you send it with confidence and get reminded that it's still an RWD afterall.... lol).
Super fun in the winter when you push it.
One thing that bugs me about lexus is that they dont use real leather on their IS models. If im paying $50,000 +, i want real full grain leather. And the tech is not up to par even with economy class auto makers. The kia stinger GT 2 looks more advanced and luxurious on the inside than the IS models.
great video
Clean
They make this car to use it for ever not like bmw 15k check engine 😂
Lexus really needs to revise the dated interior. I mean come on, a CD PLAYER!? I'm going to be so pissed if they do nothing for 2025
I'm with you
Cd player not the issue. It’s the tech and the same old interior style similar to a 2013-2014 lexus car lmfao basically paying for only the v8 and the outside look.
@@RDawgs you’re on the money
@@RDawgs what tech is it missing? It's analog by design... naturally aspirated with no hybrid boost assistance. To me and many others the touch screens and tech disconnect us from the art of driving.
@@timw2083 I can name small things like everything the back seat is missing……. Waste of time typing it all. Go look up LS500. This car is same as my 3gen IS and my 300k 2nd gen IS lmfao
If they made a awd wagon edition it would be ten times better.
There are CGI renders of an IS wagon... it would look freaking amazing 🎉
you can drop the rear sit
yes
Kaka review.. ..kiddie veiws ..😮😂😂😂😂
Don't kill if its not harming you. Thats a very bad start of the video. Stopped watching.
go cry karen
my BMW 340i . i would'nt be proud to say i own that piece of sh*t ,. On the other hand the IS500 now we talking .
bmw is one of the best brand as a rental car or a friend's car with whom you often ride and drive
All you need to know is that it's OLD ASF. An embarrassment in the showroom next to new Lexus models.
lexus has the worst interiors