2024 Lexus IS.. Hated Until It's Gone

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[yay]

Always speaking nothing but facts. Lexus products weirdly always get underrated and over criticized for no apparent reason. Fast forward x amount of years, and people start loving them, saying how people back in the time were insane to not get one. Cough cough LFA cough cough

[shohei]

I went to the Lexus dealership near my house thinking of getting ES hybrid. I test drove it, loved it but also asked to test drive both RZ450 and IS350 F Sport, thinking that the salesperson would think I’m not set on ES yet. I immediately fell in love with IS and bought it on the next day. I have no regrets and it’s blasting to drive daily.

[cvanunen]

I was at the end of my rope. Tried all the German cars, thought I wanted a Volvo Polestar Wagon, yet still couldn’t fall in love. I thought it was because I was desensitized to everything, and considered giving up on a sport sedan all together. Then I randomly walked into Lexus and discovered the IS350. The test drive put an actual smile on my face. The seat contoured to my body and the car spoke to me. Yes some things with this car are dated, but let me tell you, this is a drivers car. No need to go into the infotainment screen and swipe to page two to adjust the temperature, there’s an actual button for that. I realized that the reason this car doesn’t change much, is that you don’t mess with perfection. Yes I bought my 2024 IS350 infrared AWD F Sport with white interior, and I can’t stop looking at it. This car is a work of art, and speaks to me every time I get in.

[pkagent]

You will still see these on the road in 10+ years. These are great cars and if you are in the market to purchase something that is luxuries and sporty this should be high on your list.

[TopJoo]

What I like about Meyn is that the channel gives you the throat punching facts with no filler.

[grimloxx]

Ive had a is 500 since Feb 28th 2022, got it for $65, 000 finance . Love this thing, blue paint red guts, left my 2018 340i for this thing and don’t regret at all

[abhisheknauduri]

I purchased a 2023 IS 350 F Sport RWD in June 2023. I got the Ultrasonic Mica Blue 2.0 with white interior! It's absolutely stunning! I love the car and so happy with my purchase. It's so sleek and sexy and comfortable.

[xochilquetzal]

Glad I got an underrated car. I absolutely love my IS500. I'm simple and got it for the last V8 and the reliability

[brian]

Another one of the finest videos you make.
That 3.5L V6 makes one of the best induction noises I have ever heard. This lexus vehicles must be test driven to be understood. There is just something about this IS350 that gives me joy.
One thing I have realized is that it has to be an F-Sport model for you to get the full experience.
From South Africa

[suprat]

I think this is one of the best looking cars of the modern era. You can keep your faster, techier, more unreliable German saloon

[lrod]

I heard from one of the other channels that this chassis is built on the late GS platform. Which I think makes sense and explains why they were able to drop that sweet V8 goodness in there without widening the body not much more than a few centimeters than the 300/350. So in a way, you can say the GS sort of lives on in this car.

[SiegeHearts]

I actually wanted one for a year or two, but I always waited to see what they would do with their interior as I hate the trackpad system and the gear lever. The 350 is a very good value as you said and probably the one I would get for a fun daily.

[socalguy]

Just some thoughts: love the look of this car inside and out. It’s as beautiful now as it’s always been. I’ve owned three RCs now, and buy those only because I prefer the two-door version of an IS. As far as the IS is concerned, it has so much more style and character to me than an equivalent 3 Series, A4, or C Class. It’s a matter of personal taste, but look and feel of an IS is just so much more elegant to me. Honestly, what’s to hate about it? I wouldn’t claim the competitors have bragging rights even if they do appear better on paper.

As far as the turbo four, I had one in my first RC 200t. It’s alright. It’s smooth and competent. It gets the job done. MPGs aren’t too bad, but no, it’s not a competitor in MPG or performance. You’ll get toasted at a stop light. I wouldn’t buy another Lexus with the turbo four if I could help it, but it also wouldn’t be untenable. My current and last RC have the lovable 3.5, and you can’t go back once you’ve had this. But, I think the pool of buyers for Lexus is larger than most would realize. I know people in their 20’s and 30’s driving an IS 350 who want performance, and, no joke, I know a couple in their mid 80’s who own an IS 300 who just want a classy, small sedan. Different needs; different priorities.

Overall, I think the bitches and gripes about the IS, and most Lexus products, are coming from the brand making so few changes to their models from year to year. Lexus does seem to resist change, if I’m being fair lol, but it is what it is, and they still make one of the best brands on the road.

[Levi-mgnf]

A fully EV Lexus lineup sounds like a dystopian future for my favorite brand of luxury cars. I hope Lexus continues this generation of IS further beyond 2024.

[jaydee]

all of these IS models last for a long time ive had my is since 2016 no issues whatsoever its regular oil change sparkplug change and any fluid maintenance rotors/brake change and tires thats it the regular maintenance and it last forever, they are built to perfection is the reliability aspect

[Loachie]

I cancel anything I’m doing when I see an upload

[PSNMMM]

In the states Lexus is pretty well known, but in some countries the only IS we get is the 300, so we need to deal with the 2.0T as the only option... until they increase their portfolio. In the other hand... they have very competitive prices compared to all other premium brands, they are killing it!

[thegeekedgods]

I just purchased a 2023 IS 350 F Sport AWD with the Levinson sound system, Blacked Out BBS wheels and other options a month go got a great deal absolutely love the car and have no complaints.. I hear the complaints but the car is stunning absolute dream to drive.

[ARentz]

I went from a 2021 IS 350 to a 2023 IS 500. I think that, with either engine, it's a left-field option in the segment. It doesn't get the best fuel economy or have the best performance stats, but it looks fantastic and has a bit more of a sporty-feeling cabin than the competitors, particularly the seats. I think it's a shame Lexus didn't do more to update it over the years, but at the same time, most of the things this lacks over the competition are not important if I am being honest. HUD? Eh, pass. Wireless CarPlay? Would be nice, but not a huge deal. But what it does have is solidity and a sense of quality to everything. I would rather have that on my long road trip than a massive digital dash. Besides, now I am rocking the 500 and am so glad I did. I had considered the M340i briefly as an alternative, but I love the V-8 and the way the IS looks. I honestly don't know what I'll replace this car with. It is pretty much everything I want in a sort-of-daily driver.

[clays]

As a solid BMW guy… coming out of a 640 GrandCouple. I love love my 2022 IS350AWD. I’d get the IS500. But need AWD.

This car is tight. No squeaks or rattles. And I find it fun as hell. I don’t need any more power

Plus I paid 50000 new …can’t beat the value