View Single Post
      12-31-2019, 10:21 PM   #36
Burrcold
Brigadier General
5547
Rep
4,077
Posts

Drives: 2024 M3 Comp xDrive
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Toronto, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by joshuastein55 View Post
Yes, honestly back in 2014 I drove a then-new IS350 and was shocked at how good it was, mainly because I associate Lexus with soft and cushy cars for the elderly and realtors - although I always forget about the first IS with the Supra's Inline-6 - but the IS350 honestly handled really well, the interior was a bit cramped but still comfy, the engine then was competitive enough despite not being turbocharged and it was Toyota reliable. The tech though was still s**t even then though. Sadly Lexus didn't really want to put any time or effort into updating the IS to keep it fresh, which is really a shame, cause it wasn't a bad car.
100% agree. Tech and transmission kills the IS.
Appreciate 1
stein_325i25176.00