MxChase

So, I'm wanting to buy an IS350. I currently own a 2001 IS300 and have really liked the car. I love the styling of the new model IS's and want a bit more HP. I considered buying a 250 awd but really think I just want a 350. I can't afford the ISF or I'd be all over that. Anway, on a scale from 1-10 are you happy with your IS350? Or do you wish you would have spent less money and gone with the 250?

Rikg35

10!! Don't get a 250, you'll be disappointed.. I had a 250 loaner an it feels sluggish..

fasteddy91

iTrader: (5)

I would rate my hapiness with the is350 an 8.

if Lexus would have installed the F seats and Tranny, then I would have rated it a 9 or 10.

Only way I would get the is250 is for the manual tranny.

brociouz

iTrader: (65)

If you want more power, you HAVE to get the 350. I'm very happy with mine.

MiiK350

iTrader: (8)

I purchased a brand new( saw them take it off the truck) is250. Put 30,700 miles on it and bought a is350 with 30,400 miles on it.

How happy am I with my 350? Scale from 1-10, give or take about 31.

is350idlh

Is250's are the only 2IS's I see around. I love my IS350!! After owning BMW, Merc, 350Z...and walked away from almost pulling the trigger on a BMW 335i...I DO NOT regret the 350 in any way what so ever, and neither will you.

Sango

iTrader: (10)

If you're looking for power, then the 350 RWD is for you. But if your are looking for a daily commuter car and power is not of concern, then the 250 RWD would be the way to go.

SeanIS350

iTrader: (2)

I'm extremely happy with mine... I test drove an is250 awd prior to buying mine. Its not that its terrible but just I just felt I'd get bored of it quickly.

The other thing that matters to me is having that confidence when people pull up at a light and want to race you... There's lots 3 series drivers in my neighborhood that like to try that b/c they thinks its a 250... I laugh at them in my rear view as I leave them at the light!

Wunko

9! I tried both the IS250 and IS350 and I'm glad I got the IS350. I wish I could've gotten a better price on this already expensive car but I still love it so much!

sw2oboi

iTrader: (12)

im a former is300 owner myself and sometimes i regret selling it for the is350. the electronics shifts is way slower and the car just doesnt feel as sporty. I also really miss the suade/ leather seats. Its definitely has more luxory and way more power. If you are looking for power you NEED the is350. test drive both the 250 and 350 and you will see what ppl on this forum mean when they emphasize on the 350

i like my is350 but miss the sportyness so i plan on getting an isf soon.

Sango

iTrader: (10)

lol! should wave a flag from the driver side window when you blow them by haha!. or wave the finger with victory out the window too! :

syzygy

The IS350 doesn't have an electronic shifter. It's impossible to shift the car manually. The paddles are gear limiters - not shifters.

The ISF has paddle shifters. The IS350 is a fully automatic car.

allst4r

iTrader: (7)

im happy with the is350. rate 8/10 cant do any engine mods but i guess thats good... cuz i would spend more money on it.

quang

iTrader: (8)

No, I like IS-f better

edgeucated

iTrader: (4)

i would rate myself at an 8, but only because I would want to upgrade to an IS-F. I would never ever want to buy the is250, no matter how much money i would save