gs350fan

Except for the BT audio, IPOD, and USB they are very similar. I think the screen is higher resolution so the nav looks more modern. Downside is updating the NAV MUST be done at the dealer and is quite expensive. It has an internal HD vs the DVD system.

Lextazy

I see. I'll try to find a '10+ if I can. I really don't want to install BT myself.
Do you enjoy the silver colour of your GS? I've only seen white GSs so far in person and white looks very nice. Don't know how silver one looks in person.

gs350fan

The BT works great but I think the USB and IPOD don't display the last song correctly when you scroll. Very minor. There may even be an update but you have to pay.

I love Silver, but in certain lights the panels just look a bit off. It is possible it is repainted. I like Grey/Silver (neutral) color, that is personal preference. White is also nice.

I don't like Black exterior cars. There is a black interior but the top is grey.

TsunamiF

As someone else had mentioned above, the 4.08 gearing on the IS350 makes the car accelerate much quicker and when accounting for that plus the curb weight difference, it is much more than a 0.1 sec difference from 0-60. Stock IS350s are known for 0-60 times at under 5 secs.

A shorter wheelbase with a lower curb weight will make it noticeably more agile and "fun to drive " compared to the GS350.

If comfort and size is a determining factor, the GS350 is roomier than the IS350 (rear seats are pretty small for most adults to comfortably fit in).

verly6565

no no no the is is slow ....my brother has the is f sport i beat him eveyrtime

then when you beat the is ...you can take a ls

TsunamiF

Does your brother own a 3IS350 FSport (2014+) or a 2IS350 (2006-2013)? I am 99.9% certain you are referring to a 3IS350 which is significantly slower than the previous generation (by 0.5 seconds from 0-60 and nearly a full second on the 1/4 mile). Lexus messed up with the gearing on the 3rd Gen IS350 which accounts for the sluggishness of that car.

Your GS350 AWD is not going to outrun a 2nd Gen IS350 on both 0-60 and the 1/4 mile (Unless the stock GS350 AWD is documented to do a 0-60 in the 4.7-4.9 sec range with a 1/4 mile time in the 13.2-13.5 sec range like the 2IS350 has).


Here's how the previous generation 2IS350 compares to the newer generation RC350 (similar gearing and HP to the 3rd Gen IS350 but with an extra 100lbs curb weight [though still lighter than a GS350 AWD]):

Lextazy

Just wanted to thank you all for the help! Surprise - Ended up getting a GX470 instead But I'm happy with the option. It's a great car

Tunamelt

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