Why i'm probably not buying a Lexis IS
05-09-16, 08:55 AM
#61
How are you going to come on a Lexus forum and bash on them?
The 3IS are awesome cars for what is it! Before picking up my 14' IS350 I was looking into getting a E60 M5 and I am very happy with my decision I made picking up the Lexus with no regrets.
The 3IS are awesome cars for what is it! Before picking up my 14' IS350 I was looking into getting a E60 M5 and I am very happy with my decision I made picking up the Lexus with no regrets.
05-09-16, 09:36 AM
#62
Everyone has a different taste, that's why there are so many options when looking for a new car ... It's clear the 3IS isn't for aard, so move on already. No need to keep posting everything you don't like about the car on a Lexus fan forum!
Last edited by Mike200T; 05-09-16 at 11:33 AM.
05-09-16, 11:48 AM
#63
Really? The one other thing that no one seems to mention is the annoying hump that cramps your right foot. You mean you wouldn't get rid of that hump? Or change the grill. While the grill is off putting, by itself it wouldn't have stopped me from buying a car. Still, it makes you look like you are driving a shark or a giant electric razor. I appreciate that Lexus did it in a attempt to lose their old man image and recapture sales that they lost to the Germans, but it reeks of a desperate, adolescent attempt by Lexus to be cool and hip.
If the bump is such a big issue, I'm sure people would have brought it up 3 years ago when the 3IS came out.
From what I've seen, here is a list of reasons why you don't like the 3IS:
- Uncomfortable seats
- Bad screen location
- Poor infotainment control
- Poor exterior/interior design
- Poor performance
And since you don't like the poor reliability of BMWs or Mercedes, sorry to say, maybe you're not meant to be in the entry level luxury market lol
Your last choice will probably be the Infiniti Q50, but who knows... maybe you have a ton of complaints about that car as well.
And like you said, a Camry or Accord will suffice for you because it makes more sense.
Plus it's cheaper than the IS.
Anyways, good luck with car searching.
05-09-16, 11:55 AM
#64
Lexus Test Driver
@rebirthing, that bump on the AWD version has been there since the 2IS, it is to accommodate the front transfer case for the AWD system. It's not there on the RWD version.
Also, I think the OP (aard ) referred to the IS as the low end luxury, not the entry level luxury.
Also, I think the OP (aard ) referred to the IS as the low end luxury, not the entry level luxury.
Last edited by My0gr81; 05-09-16 at 11:58 AM.
05-09-16, 11:57 AM
#65
I test drove the car at least 5 times (different versions of IS 25-350 at different dealers) and didn't know about the hump until I read this forum so clearly it is a non-issue for me. But if you desperately want excuses to hate the car - anything will do.
05-09-16, 01:31 PM
#66
And sorry, I thought low end = entry level lol
05-09-16, 11:14 PM
#67
Have you tried sitting in the GS to see if there's a difference? Otherwise we can't do anything the seat comfortability. I do agree that on long drives my butt starts to hurt lol. If you're planning on getting a C class then get the current 2015- 2016 C Class because their seats are way better. Also, I wish the 3IS has a bigger nav screen like the one in the GS.
05-10-16, 08:15 AM
#68
Lexus Champion
I'm in the market for low end luxury car and have looked at the IS300 as well as the competition. I really wanted to like the Lexis IS because of the very high reliability rankings. Overall it seems like a good car, but it is killed by some relatively minor problems.
I just can't get over how horribly uncomfortable seats are. The seats are far too narrow and the bolsters stick into my kidneys, even though I am far from large. How is Lexus not aware of such a major problem?
I also dislike the screen and controls. The screen is too far away from driver eye position. The mouse control is unusable, especially if you are left handed like me. How is Lexus not aware of such a major problem?
The Mercedes C class 4matic is my preferred car in the class, but the reliability rankings are so hot, creating a major conflict. Is there any way to get around the Lexus problems? Can you learn to live with them?
I just can't get over how horribly uncomfortable seats are. The seats are far too narrow and the bolsters stick into my kidneys, even though I am far from large. How is Lexus not aware of such a major problem?
I also dislike the screen and controls. The screen is too far away from driver eye position. The mouse control is unusable, especially if you are left handed like me. How is Lexus not aware of such a major problem?
The Mercedes C class 4matic is my preferred car in the class, but the reliability rankings are so hot, creating a major conflict. Is there any way to get around the Lexus problems? Can you learn to live with them?
05-10-16, 12:33 PM
#70
Lexus Champion
The 10" screen in the '17 refresh is a nice upgrade. Still smaller than the GS (12.3"), but way better than 8".
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