Get another IS 350 or an Audi A5?
11-01-11, 10:25 AM
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even the ISF has poor steering feel, even fifth gear and top gear pointed that out, though it is a fun car and to have a car that fast and THIS reliable...that's not bad....I'd like anyone else to point out a comfortable, very fast, sportscar that is as reliable as a lexus(toyota)
11-01-11, 10:31 AM
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even the ISF has poor steering feel, even fifth gear and top gear pointed that out, though it is a fun car and to have a car that fast and THIS reliable...that's not bad....I'd like anyone else to point out a comfortable, very fast, sportscar that is as reliable as a lexus(toyota)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R_xYZXc6Us
but to get back on topic i do like my interior of my is350 but it gets boring after a while... but maybe its because my is350 is uneventful.. which means i haven't had anything to do besides oil changes/filter and brake fluid changes. im at 50k and even haven't changed my rotors yet.
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11-01-11, 10:44 AM
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Don't get me wrong... I agree that the IS has vague steering (it's no BMW), but in comparison to Audi's much worse vague steering, it makes the Lexus seem better in comparison.
11-01-11, 11:25 AM
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[QUOTE=allst4r;6793250]look up youtube video the steering and suspension has been upgrade for the 2011 and has an identical lap time as the 2011 m3.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R_xYZXc6Us
Lexus targeted the M3 to start with, and they have upgraded the ISF every year to catch the M3 in handling... as mentioned above... they did in 2011... Having driven the 2011 ISF... they have a great "steering feel" and are not "vague" at all. Now to get my 08 IS350 there
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R_xYZXc6Us
Lexus targeted the M3 to start with, and they have upgraded the ISF every year to catch the M3 in handling... as mentioned above... they did in 2011... Having driven the 2011 ISF... they have a great "steering feel" and are not "vague" at all. Now to get my 08 IS350 there
11-01-11, 12:55 PM
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Came from an 06 Audi A4 to the 06 Lex... The Lex is certainly not the A4's equal in driver feedback. This alone is probably one of the biggest reasons I long to go back to Audi.
Sure the lex has great numbers, but Ive found that "numbers" don't let you enjoy a drive in the country like the Audi does.
Sure the lex has great numbers, but Ive found that "numbers" don't let you enjoy a drive in the country like the Audi does.
11-01-11, 02:29 PM
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I am just going to start advocating people by the other car when then ask--we are biased toward the Lex!
but in all seriousness, the maintenance of an Audi is a scarry thing, they just don't have the reliability. That keeps me away from them, but nice looking cars with great interiors!
but in all seriousness, the maintenance of an Audi is a scarry thing, they just don't have the reliability. That keeps me away from them, but nice looking cars with great interiors!
11-02-11, 02:57 PM
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Came from an 06 Audi A4 to the 06 Lex... The Lex is certainly not the A4's equal in driver feedback. This alone is probably one of the biggest reasons I long to go back to Audi.
Sure the lex has great numbers, but Ive found that "numbers" don't let you enjoy a drive in the country like the Audi does.
Sure the lex has great numbers, but Ive found that "numbers" don't let you enjoy a drive in the country like the Audi does.