2007 Lexus IS350: Regular Car Reviews

[@HabibRKO]

People call this a boring car then call the new Is350 too aggressive. What do you guys want

[@boheyo]

Some nuance

[@s50201]

Raging Russian to complain

[@CroutonsRawk]

In the middle lol people wanted sporty but didn't ask for a fucking transformer

[@zappah2818]

They can't afford it so they talk mad shit

[@CroutonsRawk]

Zappah it's not that hard to lease one, anyone with a decent job out of college or rich parents can get one. Used ones are cheap too, there's just no denying how ugly something is

[@DOITWITHDAN]

IS350 My sisters boyfriend who is a drug dealers car.

[@RMrammstein]

Do It With Dan why don t you give Mr Regular your H2 for a review ?

[@DOITWITHDAN]

Tom Urs he's more than welcome to review it

[@colormesarge]

He must not be real good at it.

[@DOITWITHDAN]

Dwayne Lewis 1. I don't have a sister. 2. It's a joke 3. You're*

[@dwaynelewis9490]

Do It With Dan I'm what

[@Prozzie]

The writing, humour and an amazing understanding of cars and car culture is what makes RCR my favourite channel on KZbin. I think there's a lot of us that agree

[@andayy]

love the prozitivity.

[@toyonda1]

He cures my cancer and all my other problems PERMANENTLY

[@StormCougarTypeZero]

To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand RCR. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of American Literature most of the jokes will go over a typical viewer’s head. There’s also Mr Regular's Modernist outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterisation. his personal philosophy draws heavily from John Dewy's writing, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realise that they’re not just funny- they say something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike RCR truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn’t appreciate, for instance, the humour in Mr Regular’s existential catchphrase “Which Ford is Best Ford,” which itself is a ironic critique of Marx's theory of Alienation. I’m smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as The Roman's genius wit unfolds itself on their phone screens. What fools.. how I pity them. 😂

[@prylosecorsomething3194]

I stopped watching other car reviews because now they seem boring

[@iSangreVerde]

+Punished Zero I couldn't agree more. Your comment is absolutely fantastic! Cheers!

[@justin_g9883]

Bruh, the is350 is a dream car for me because of reliability on top of what this car is

[@AndrewNguyenOfficial]

Official car of your late 20's, you say? Well, I'm 26 and on the market for an IS350, so I'd say you'd be correct.

[@valdaviper1]

Get G37 6mt or ISF, Is350 is lame.

[@AndrewNguyenOfficial]

I chose the IS350 as the ideal car for my current needs, other people's approval not being one of them. Thanks for your reply though.

[@AndrewNguyenOfficial]

Exactly why I'm opting for an IS350 over ISF! I could use the savings elsewhere more important.

[@valdaviper1]

Just saying, I have crossed shopped the is350 and chosen the G37S every time over it. I currently have an ISF and love it. IS350 is in a weird place where it looks like the common slow IS250, and is far more boring to drive than a 6 speed G37. The aftermarket is better, the driving dynamics are better, the looks and interior are as well. Much nicer backseat and manual ftw. I'm not asking you to buy it to get my approval lol. Feel free to check my channel if you like for my car vids.

[@CalTN]

Andrew Nguyen Good luck with your search. I've been looking at the is350 and some older, cleaner sc300/400. Make sure the cam gear TSB has been done and check out the buyers guide on club Lexus. Good luck, Andy.

[@aram442]

I think this gen of IS design is timeless. it is really good looking.

[@CroutonsRawk]

aram442 better than the shitty designs nowadays

[@Nycholas1998]

aram442 way better than the new ugly Lexus that looks like they tried to crease every possible panel.

[@lilsammywasapunkrock]

The front veiw looks like a Toyota Camry from about 2005 with a different grill.

[@G2Merica]

I like the first generation better. IS250 with a 2JZ straight 6. It was great and great competition for the 3 series.

[@CroutonsRawk]

BMWforLife the Altezza (jdm name) is probably one of the best cars to ever come from Lexus, alongside the original sc300 before they became completely bland

[@hagbardceline9909]

The is the most regular car review in a while.

[@henrykincaid6821]

'Sup Celine

[@austinschroeder3198]

That's what I thought. This almost sounds like one from 2013-14

[@dejectedsasquatch3792]

What brings you here, handsome?

[@RegularCars]

Yep

[@tacticaltemplar875]

Yo, Hangbard. Fancy seeing you here. Love your shit. Keep up the good work, dude.

[@wojciechgrodnicki6302]

My parents had an IS. Great car for people who want to peel out past a mechanic and never have to visit one.

[@wootwoot3780]

Beat the shit out of my slow 250 for 4 years never was stranded same transmission only replace radiator tires and oil

[@JoshuaPlays99]

*knock knock knock knock* "uhh oh whats that sound?" My favorite part lol

[@ARentz07]

So true. I am often surprised by how many people on the IS owner's forums ask "I've been running 87 for a couple years now, is this ok or should I switch to midgrade?"

[@jabeard9]

Most people who own this don’t drive it as intended .. that’s a fact

[@jdeloughy]

Religiously run 93 octane. That was a funny line. Thanks. ;)

[@jdeloughy]

I also redline the motor often and use the gear limiter, aka paddles, for engine breaking and rapid acceleration. I have seen MPG drop to 13.4 and on the highway cruising... 29.5 MPG. Dynamic car with a dual personality.

[@Trades46]

The amount of BMW, Audi & Mercedes I catch at gas stations filling up with 87 octane wants to make me punch them in the face. I bet 90% of these asshats leased their vehicles.

[@blickblocks]

I bought a 2007 IS 250 recently, I can say confidently that it's a regular car. While I thought it (being a cheap Lexus) would make me want to install subs and blast Limp Bizkit, the faux wood panels on the interior make me feel like I should be balancing my checkbook and look into getting a Roth IRA instead.

[@brucewayne-ej3cx]

If you drive it regular. I barrowed a 250 and went sideways thru an intersection. It was soooo smooth. I can only imagine how fun the 350 is. But my g35 sedan is a good time too. U gotta use those paddle shifters girl!

[@tericzgang]

blickblocks I installed a sub in my is250. Sounds. Great

[@mariothemenace5303]

Cuz 250 sucks. should’ve got a 350

[@nutz4gunz457]

I have a 2011 IS350 AWD. Great car, 77K miles. 0 problems so far. That's why people buy Lexus.

[@toyonda1]

LEXUS IS LOVE. IS250 2011

[@Bahraini_Carguy]

My cousin also owns one of these Lexus IS300 (we never got the 350 or 250 in the middle east) and was/is reliable for the most of the time.

[@CasperInkyMagoo]

Yeah, but do you wear pants that are so tight they look like they might be painted on? Cause this guy sure does. fucking gross.

[@FurryCrew]

Exactly. People buy these, even 10 year old+++ IS's because they're as bullet proof as a hilux. You can't say the same about an equivalent German/Euro model.

[@BrownishCrayonish]

77k miles and no problems is good these days?

[@TJC450]

I think the car has aged well.

[@automotivetv9861]

Really well..

[@therealsnoop7497]

Especially there are plenty of parts out there to make this feel like a newer one. Insanely good reliability too

[@Mantenner]

I raced one of these the other day in my XR6 mistaking it for an IS250. It was a horrible mistake, I got destroyed and for the rest of the drive home I was wondering how it was so fucking fast.

[@arcnine4209]

Mantenner yeah I got wrecked too. I raced an is250 in my slow 98v6 mustang and I was surprised how slow the is250 is considering I was thinking to get one

[@StraitClownin909]

Lol that's funny I have an 06' g35 sedan that would keep up nicely with an is350. I bet my TL would too.

[@ItsMichaela_F]

StraitClownin909 my 5at 05 g35x stayed 1 car length back from 07 is350. My g had 5/16 spacer, Throttle body and Z tube. Now i have is350 rwd

[@cat-em3mj]

maybe you raced an isf

[@mattlemmons4052]

I put a k&n intake and black widow exhaust on my is350. Fun car, low key kinda rips.

[@Tell_It_Right]

This IS350 is deff the car you get once you grow up from rice burners, want to be an adult with a bit of luxury and still have some great performance and dependability. I bought a 2001 Honda Prelude manual and spent like 5g in after market upgrades when I was 21 in 2003. I rocked that car throughout my 20s. But once I hit 30, I grew up and wanted a good reliable fast car that was inline with a 30yr old. So, I got a used 2007 IS350 in 2010 for a great price from a dude who was upgrading to an LS 460. Basically, he didn't have room in the garage for both cars and I was offering more in cash than he would get for a trade in. I can honestly say, the IS350 is fast, reliable, and it does look good. It rides smooth and looks better than 80% of the cars on the road. The only people that have nicer rides have spent alot more. Essentially, I own my IS350 for like 11k since 2010 and it still kicks ass in performance, looks good, feels comfy (although, as this review points out, it is lacking on interior space), and makes a grown man feel like he has a chill car (as grown men should) but also with power to get up and go. The average car on the road is not better than an IS350, period, even an '07 350.

[@Misha2is]

Facts

[@stephen3164]

IS300 was a good car. The redesign with the 250/350 line at the time was very striking looking. The cars definitely looked like sport sedans and turned heads. Now their looks are muted because everything "extreme sport" looks like a cheap aftermarket body kit that OEM is using on Camry's. The IS350 was a good sport coupe - a 4 door 2 seater. Eh, ok - so not so good. The 3 Series it was up against had slightly better rear seat room - but this car was for the professionals who "made it" but didn't yet have kids. Just coworkers to impress. Showing up to work in a new IS350 would have raised some eyebrows. Even today - drive around in a clean looking IS350, and it looks like you have your stuff together. A responsible adult with an adventurous side.

[@MrChow408]

Stephen E lol not really unless it’s the new f sports. Lexus drivers to me is mostly Asian people (I live in the Bay Area) I will say lexus made the god like LFA with that masterpiece of an engine!

[@ARentz07]

I bought an IS because BMW 3-series cars are a dime a dozen where I live, and I find the Mercedes C-class kinda boring on the outside. It's nice on the inside, but not enough to justify the relative price tag. Plus, with the Lexus you can still get a naturally aspirated six cylinder, which sounds fantastic (especially compared to the four poppers in most of its comparably-priced competition). Oh and something something reliability something bulletproof engine

[@microbuilder]

I blame the IS300 for the clear taillight trend that to this day, some manufacturers still think is cool.

[@CroutonsRawk]

Meh it's all camrys and Corollas with leather interiors to me, why pay more for a Toyota? If you want fast then get a mustang, I mean you'll be running into crowds but at least you're faster than all these short Asian guys jerking each other off from buying an over priced Toyota

[@youcrazyjesues]

a responsible adult that doesn't mind getting a finger-up-the-bum sometimes during sex.

[@mumwifeteacher]

The owners pants were so tight you could count the money in his pocket.

[@chfire2004]

That was the first thing I saw and thought, how could anyone think that looks good?

[@brucewayne-ej3cx]

U could prolly see if hes circumcised too i bet

[@irishuwould5185]

I saw his veins

[@MarcosRodriguez-wf5cl]

This video and the Scotty Kilmer video got this car on my radar 2 years ago. Officially bought one in full at 17. It’s now a beautiful fbo, lowered on racelands, and carbon fenders. Runs a 12.7 for just all motor V6

[@Deoxide]

350z but its automatic and more lexusy.

[@anomaly2733]

So...a 350GT/G35?

[@Lazaralis]

350gt/g35 but with more poodle hair, and the overwhelming smell of overused fake new car spray from the gas station.

[@emeraldages]

a 350z is a couple?..

[@ninja_hertl2479]

ayy deoxide!

[@ThungStudios]

I think you mean G35/G37

[@davidparkin9017]

0-60 mph in 5 seconds and top speed 149 mph is both quick and fast even in 2024. Plus 25 mpg on the highway. It needed 112 inch wheelbase. Great engine and transmission.

[@Lancaster604]

"May I take off my pants too?" What's......what's going on in that dream.

[@anthonybiank378]

We'll tell you when you're older...

[@RegularCars]

Trust and understanding with a real woMAN

[@OhMyKMPR]

I don't know what to make of the capitalized man in woman.

[@GH1987]

SHEMALE PORN ADDICTION

[@522viper]

They don’t call them MANuals for nothing!

[@infamousian123]

This car has aged so well. 10 years later and still getting compliments and very appealing to the eye. Just take care of it and it's beautiful.

[@teddymwanza4414]

Very appealing indeed,I am about to get one.

[@Toyota4Life]

I owned this car. Your TOO hung up talking about the Lexus brand and badge more then the actual car dude. This car is a sport sedan don't be fooled. I had no idea the car was that good until I brought one. 0-60 fastest time tested was 4.9 seconds faster then all other sedans in its class when this car came out. It was a rocket. Beating out the v8 S4 Audi at the time. This IS350 sent BMW back to the drawing board and they came back with the 335i turbo because the IS350 destroyed the 330i back in 2006. This car was ahead of its time and still is a great hidden value on the market for a luxury performance sedan. I also disagree heavily on that it looks like nothing. One he could of washed the car before this review of it. Two the exterior for a car that came out in 2006 still looks new today. I had a sliver one black interior everyone thought my 2006 IS350 was a 2012 and up. Granted I kept the car super clean. I brought it with 150k and the car drove like it was brand new. Let me review this car next time.

[@frcfed4989]

Toyota4Life Also, comparing the suspension to that of a subaru with cheap coilovers is a far stretch.. my is250 rides just like any other mid sized car. Im not sure where he got that from.

[@Wonderlaust]

Lmao no way, you did not just take a RCR video seriously right? I'm cringing so hard. You even quoted your fastest 0 to 60 I can't believe it, but I'm not surprised that a Lexus owner would quote his quickest 0-60 time in the comments of a KZbin video. It sounds like you've been defending your car for years. Lexus design is trash and will always be trash.

[@iluvmyeski]

Jonathan, No one cares what a mexican has to say.

[@iluvmyeski]

I didn't give you permission to speak

[@Toyota4Life]

Jonathan Mendez lol I really find it funny when dumb ignorant people reply to my comments. Keep it up bro it's a good look for you

[@laowhy86]

I think what Prozzie was trying to say was that the writing, humour and an amazing understanding of cars and car culture is what makes RCR my favourite channel on KZbin. I think there's a lot of us that agree.

[@Prozzie]

I don't get it

[@paulsz6194]

Your Comment smells of plagarisim, lol..

[@1plateclub]

Taiwan is an independent country!

[@onekurtster]

Commies.

[@catfish552]

"Uh... I have a Summit Racing magazine."

[@zimman56]

I have myself a 2015 IS250. Not the biggest motor, but damn does it handle, and that 4GR, it sings! Mr. R is right though, with it being a Lexus, I want to try and take good care of it, and I mean why not? I don't want to do crazy tunes or silly mods, I want to keep her as she is, and maintain her. For me this car is a symbol of my progress...plus I spend every other hour of my day driving an 18 wheeler, so it's nice to come home to something that's fun, good on gas, and is more comfy than a Volvo VNL 780.

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

You're going to end up getting this video claimed by nintendo.

[@류진혁-j1o]

2002 SUPER MARIO WORLD GAMEBOY ADVANCE. I was 8 back then. good times.

[@utrak]

that car owner is even wearing Link tights. Shoulda played the "item get" music when he popped the hood

[@crxracer805]

한동훈 Not the gameboy advanced. This sound byte came from Super Mario World on Super Nintendo.

[@KushsHood]

The 0-60 is closer to 4.9-5.0 seconds, not 5.6 Source: My own completely stock 2007 IS350

[@austin4700]

From a na v6 not bad

[@austin4700]

Holy shit it has more hp than my stock 335i lol

[@luisrosales9349]

Austin413 yeah but we wish we had your tunability. MHD ftw. Can get 400 HP for 1,500 bucks

[@mattlemmons4052]

Get a good intake for it. I put a k&n in mine and it has about 317hp. Haven’t timed it yet but it shocks everyone I race.

[@michaelfrailey4902]

Austin413 true, but your N54 is the 2JZ of today’s most tunable engines. Fun cars.

[@thetreblerebel]

300 hp is really strong for a sedan. I'd drive it!!

[@danevans9742]

I feel attacked, these are all the reasons I'm thinking of selling my WRX for an is350... I'm 29 lol

[@henry222ist]

Do it!

[@irishuwould5185]

I’m 38 and I want one

[@sesh3508]

I’m 20 and just bought mine couldn’t be happier

[@Dufffaaa93]

Back when lexus still had normal radiator grill.

[@awdx4g63]

I own an is350 since 2006. This video talks my heart and I laughed every single joke here. Perfectly done. hahaha.

[@97I30T]

Hot girls love these things. These and Jettas seem to be very popular cars with attractive females.

[@dsmithy14]

KentB27 yep mine has one

[@DriftxKingGTR]

What a coincidence! I have a '12 IS250 and my girl has a diesel Jetta.

[@97I30T]

Cham Rav You both must be very attractive then. Lol

[@StraitClownin909]

Two completely diff girls drive those cars. Jetta is more of a basic bitch car while I would say a more sophisticated woman drives a is250... When I say Jetta you can also insert fusion, altima, civic, corolla ect...

[@wildcard749]

Its too fucking small, i went with a GS instead, love it

[@MichaelD8393]

Lexus IS350: When you *don't* need a car to help you get laid.

[@MauriceEscargot]

When the Goldschlager comes out so do MY KINKS

[@458nate6]

its 2023, this video has aged so so damn well, I actually just bought this car and this video has made me feel a little bit better about my purchase lmao

[@edgariva12]

Really? Good for you. I wanted one but couldn’t find it. I got tsx instead but deep down I want a is350 so bad

[@PoserGalore]

Can the owners jeans can get any tighter!

[@falagarius]

It's what inspired that dream, I tell you.

[@TozWozEar]

yeah, when he sees your mom brb, killing myself

[@utrak]

Jeans? I think it's paint

[@MoistChungus]

MrPoserGalore thicc

[@PoserGalore]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@류진혁-j1o]

THE ENDING MUSIC IS SIMPLY EPIC. BRAVO TO YOU ROMAN!

[@mf_hiibrid]

I always liked the IS line. I wish it was easier to find a 6 speed manual. Good work Mr. Reg

[@alexanderharris1980]

First 30 seconds I’m sold and I’m a subscriber love this guy .he basically told me my own life story in one minute

[@cyrusrebusquillo5467]

Is this Matt Farah's million mile Lexus?

[@junkdubious]

...and the internets will not fail

[@clevelandmaker386]

Cyrus Rebusquillo is this Matt Farrah's million mile HORMY DREAM?

[@skuzzyj]

Cyrus Rebusquillo whatever happened to that thing anyway? it became a meme and then seemingly vanished

[@shitstain7137]

Darude- Sandstorm

[@KevLEXodus]

With this engine, more like it's grandson.

[@reidsmith4423]

“See track 2 of 36 Chambers” got me to subscribe

[@PotatosPotatoes]

Best engine knock impression of all time.

[@Mike23443]

I live in Europe and own a 2006 IS220d which is a diesel version that also comes with a manual only. It's RWD, no AWD option for the diesel, and being a diesel it is a lot more sluggish. It's only around 177 bhp (when new, and now it feels a lot more like 140) but it shares the engine with a Toyota Avensis, which makes any potential engine servicing cost insanely cheap and most any mechanic around here knows how to handle this car and won't bill you into oblivion for it. I'm the second owner, my dad sold it to me when he upgraded. I grew up on this car. It been in the family for 13 years which is half my life, and boy is it just... A prvilage. You don't pay attention to the small details of it, how nice it rides, how quiet it is, how direct the steering feels, how tidily it holds corners... but then you go and drive your friends beater or your uncles or brothers car and there's just... something off with each of them. The Lexus doesn't wow me when I daily it at all. It feels kind bland and unremarkable, but then you get in it for the first time in a while after being forced to drive something else and... *then* it wows. You don't appreciate what you have until you lose it. My Lexus doesn't feel like the best car I've ever driven... but in those moments, I'm reminded that it is. It feels like home. When I remember how good it is, it puts a smile on my face. You can't pick a finger on it, but whenever I, any of my friends or family get a choice of which car to take, everybody always just silently ends up picking the Lexus. It's been a part of my life for so long I take it for granted, and I've long since stopped taking care of it, but it has a certain grace to it, like a battle scarred Vietnam veteran. It ain't pretty with the scratches on the bumper, with the misaligned panels here and there, with the broken corner light... But you sure as shit won't be able to call it ugly. Because it isn't. When you get this car to look its best, it looks damn sexy. And no matter how much I beat on it, how much I abuse it, how much I don't take care of it... It continues to carry itself with th determination. A kind of perseverance that is likely the last of its kind. New cars don't have this quality anymore. They're not timeless anymore. They're too focused on fads and popular in the moment gimmicks. The era of cars that stay in the family for decades and generations is over. Now you just regurgitate year to year iterations and models by leasing them for a year and dumping them for the new hot stuff as soon as it's available. I have huge respect for my car. It will forever be a part of my life even long after it's gone, because it gave me an incredible platform to learn on, to fail on, to come back to at the end of a hard day and just simply... *enjoy*the ride home.

[@kokipopi2985]

This car has been my dream since childhood. I love. Aftermarket VLand headlights makes it a looker.

[@SIRLEXUR]

The car is fast for what it is . Came from a 250 loved that and this car is even better. Highly recommend

[@2prize]

"I want to go fast, but don't look at me" wow that is literally me

[@north5103]

350s are sooooo underrated

[@elliot7452]

Nintendo, Wu Tang and knock knock knock, in one review. If Doug D can get to one million subs rcr can too, keep the weirdness going guys.

[@crxracer805]

Eltron 3030 Hahaha. I get Nintendo but where in the did is Wu Tang and what do u mean by knock knock knock.

[@elliot7452]

CastrejonHDTV the Wu Tang reference was when he said 36 chambers because they talk about lexus a few times in that album. Knock was just them making fun of all the plastic in engine bay because lexus owners probably not that mechanically minded and wouldn't notice their engine making a knocking sound. My favourite car ever is the FD rx7 and it's one of my favourite rcr videos.

[@Ahmed-kb6oj]

Wu Tang?💰🚀🚀

[@oldred9122]

This is a great example of a regular car because I have absolutely no opinion of it. It just exists. That's it.

[@jdb1478]

😂

[@Z0mb3h1]

I have an 2006(first year) is350 and actually live in Philly. Mine came with sport package so the suspension is actually rougher. It has a slight drop both in the rear and the front from factory. If you think that rides rough just imagine what mine feels like. I've actually been patiently waiting for someone on youtube to review this car because it is a sleeper. Racing from a dead stop is where it shines, those 255 tires in the back grip and put power down so well that it actually allows you to beat 350z's,accord v6's, older mustangs, untuned bmw's, etc.

[@toadbear]

Did we just go from Pan's Labyrinth to Super Mario World 2? Roman, you are on some next level shit.

[@crxracer805]

toadbear It's Super Mario World 1. At least when that sound bite appeared first.

[@themodman23]

Exactly what I thought on my first watch! Gotta love these guys..

[@tro2094]

I own a tuned 06 IS350. It may not be sporty in stock form, and the body may be plain and simple by today’s standards. But with a nice lip kit and some decent wheels the car is still a head turner. Plus with a tune this things rips on G37’s, G35’s, 350z’s, WRX’s, etc. And it gets 30mpg while being very low maintenance. Great car for a daily driver. And if you want “sporty” just get some RR Racing parts and you got a car that equals or beats the E46 M3

[@tallboydr2]

Was the tune from RR Racing? i just got it 2 weeks ago. Really worth it imo

[@AndrewDasilvaPLT]

Tro 209 rebadge it as an is250 for lols.

[@tro2094]

Felix Hernandez It’s from OV tuning. 7400rpm rev limit

[@tro2094]

J D Hahaha I’ve thought of it, maybe I will lol. Heads will be rolling that a 250 beat their 350z

[@tallboydr2]

Tro 209 ooh ok nice, I got the 7200, speed delimiter and O2 sensor code delete from them

[@TastyBusiness]

Thanks, Roman. Now I have to go dig out the Super Nintendo...

[@HubCityIcon]

TastyBusiness no joke I just started playing that game on an emulator again last night...

[@류진혁-j1o]

SUPER MARIO WORLD FTW

[@buillioncubes]

Mines broke! Computer don't chooch anymore. Only thing that'll run is donkey kong country for a few seconds and then she crashes. Hope yours is alright though!

[@ordinaryJeff]

TastyBusiness How did you not already have it hooked up?

[@TastyBusiness]

I needed to use that CRT for the Genesis.

[@TheMultisportGeek]

This is the best car review video I’ve ever seen.

[@EatMyAK]

Port fuel injection was added to the 3.5 but not the 2.5. It prevents carbon buildup on the intake valves from direct injection.

[@CrystalMethEnjoyer]

EatMyAK Isn't the 2GR 3.5?

[@EatMyAK]

Koen Harrison Yes the 2GR-FSE is the 3.5L in the IS350. The 4GR-FSE is the 2.5L in the IS250 and didn't come with duel injection.

[@Bamfhammer]

EatMyAK is right. Other direct injection motors from this era suffer from carbon buildup leading to sticky valves, running rich, and a loss of compression in extreme cases.

[@dkarim1698]

Including Lexus' own 3GR-FE, which has well-documented carbon buildup issues.

[@JJ_ExMachina]

It also allows the engine to operate safely under a larger range of situations. SO you can run cheap rotgut fuel in them and not blown the engine. You get a much better cold start emissions, since the catalytic system heats faster and can start doing it's job that much sooner. Then since you can control both sets of injectors independently, you can offer a fair amount of performance while still being able to off a good return on fuel economy. Everything about a dual injection system is a win (well maybe not cost or complexity).

[@Caveira138]

The Mario theme at the end got me

[@richardnieva7539]

"Car of your mid-twenties." LOL. We'll be lucky to ride a grocery trolley out of Walmart instead of a basket full of ramen.

[@ARentz07]

Car of your imaginary non-student-loan-having, decent-paying-job-having mid-twenties.

[@rubberwoody]

late twenties

[@roddydykes7053]

Richard Nieva sounds like someone went to college

[@smgs921]

Mid 20s own a bmw 335i. Why would this be out of my reach?

[@serialdrunkdriver]

smgs921 neat

[@thatoneotherotherguy]

The nth time you've mentioned 6MT V6 Accords. Please review one! Such an unknown car in the car world. Had two and loved them both.

[@nerothalmor8382]

Wow you just put that existential feel to the video that really opened my eyes a little wider. You’re video was almost too close to home with the analogy that people who buy this car have “grown up” and want a grown up car. I’m def a new sub.

[@benblonder2157]

My dad has one of these and it’s very fun to drive

[@kotarojujo2737]

now do the first gen is300 a.k.a U.S altezza countertpart

[@TheNightghoust]

supra sedan ,cant wait til i cant find one in my budget

[@rocketdogticker]

I enjoy the whole line up of Lexus

[@mercedes.c63_audi.q8]

2022 is right around the corner, and this car has aged like JLo.

[@ricerocket_ed6650]

I'm sure this is an amazing car, but I can't be the only one who likes it more when he reviews old cheap shitboxes than modern-ish cars?

[@catfish552]

Eh, this is shitbox enough for me.

[@ricerocket_ed6650]

my RSX is a shit box, it's an '03 Type S with 220k and paint more faded than the gamergate movement. The thing is at the end of the day I'd still rather have this or even a beat up 5mt 6th gen civic because of the weight and cause manual

[@Lancaster604]

I wouldn't take the 2007 IS350 over an old RSX or an old civic. This feels....clean and "executive" where fun is allowed but a corporate party amount of restrained fun. The sorta party that you can't go all out on because your boss is there.

[@JoseARomo-qv5fk]

Fubar Garage Yeah, I love when he reviews 90's cars

[@Rudenbehr]

He’s probably running out of cheap shit boxes and has to move on to more modern shit boxes

[@Sn1pest3r]

I'm almost 25 and looking for an IS250 here in Europe, the good thing is they come with manuals, although they're MUCH rarer than the ATs...

[@caioronnau5226]

Sold my mx5 na and I am considering buying an used is350. I am in my late twenties. This review is too accurate

[@cado8052]

what happened

[@TheZombiesInfected]

Fr

[@DaNoopsie94]

"Uh OH WHAT'S THAT SOUND?" I lost it bro 😂😂 hilarious

[@basithph8958]

Actually I am planning to get the Lexus IS250😊

[@greatscott414]

I love this editorial!!!!

[@11.9lsupercharged4]

Didn't clap his shoes before getting in the Lexus of all vehicles, c'mon!!!!

[@nizarawawdeh4142]

yung gxp exactly what I thought

[@nizarawawdeh4142]

GardenPT true, bolstered seats can get worn out doing that

[@ChiTownRuler023]

Just a Toyota

[@phillipigyarto9066]

I bought an is250 bc of this video and I love it

[@bobblybob4351]

Doug and hoovie are great but I don't have the same reaction when Mr Regular uploads, keep it up Mr Regular!

[@bobblybob4351]

siralanlordsugar pube83 both of you are right but I feel like me regular seems to take in the time and situation for the car much better and in a reasonable light

[@bobblybob4351]

siralanlordsugar doug acknowledges the older cars being good for their time but that doesn't scale into the doug score

[@CrystalBlackPearl2.0T]

I have been waiting for this for so long.

[@mohamedhussein5190]

The "uh oh what's that sound" had me dying lmao

[@MonkeyBall2453]

I always thought it was a testament to Toyota's marketing team that within less then five after making it's debut, the Lexus moniker was so highly regarded by the likes of Raekwon the Chef that not only does he reference the brand on the second track of 36 Chambers, as Mr. Regular points out, but also name drops it on on the 5th track of that album and twice two years later on his classic debut solo effort, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...

[@effrumtheretardo]

Also consider the Infiniti G35/G37, which is a closer competitor to the IS than the Accord because it has closer HP numbers and can be had in RWD.

[@valdaviper1]

And with a manual.

[@Sam-mw5hx]

It's a better overall car imo

[@methafuture]

sillymoons oo tru. Rwd g35 is a beast love that car. 4 dr. Just an impeccable engine and transmission. Realiable responsive. Rev high. The steering and handling are unbelievable. Had an 03 for 7 yrs. Only got rid of it because it got towed when i bought an 06 A6 for winter (boston here) now i miss it like hell just the torque. It was just such an in touch car you knew felt and heard everything you were doing. Ah man

[@Sam-mw5hx]

methafuture yeah man that engine is amazing comfortable and sporty when you want it to be

[@methafuture]

sillymoons oo right so controllable and predictable at low speeds. Everyone just follows what u do cuz ur so in control u feel everything lol. Some other dude on this thread is talking about his is350 idc. Nothing beats that sound either. U just feel engaged all these cars are numb. I had 223k on it and just july 2016 i drove to nyc and back with 3 ppl and luggage. And it was screaming on fuckin chargers n shit. So beast at 13 yrs old with that many miles and it was stock bro. The resonator rusted out so i put a str8 pipe that's it. Im gonna find the kid i sold it to

[@skrachvynl]

1:45 these cars also came AWD. if you wanted an IS with a 6-speed in this generation your only option was a IS250, and you could only get the M/T on the RWD models

[@toyonda1]

Congratulations Ivan, your awesome Lexus seems like one of the top 10 stars in RCR's reivews:)

[@craytoncaswell4558]

I bought an 07 IS250 with a manual a month ago and I absolutely love it. I've never loved a car this much. Of course it's not as fast as the IS350, but it's plenty fast enough, reliable, handles like a BMW, has a comfortable and timeless interior, looks sharp, eats highway miles with no effort, and these days, they're not expensive. It's the best used car value right now, and it's not just my two cents saying so, it's my several thousand dollars. If anyone is on the fence about what to buy and you like the style, get one of these.

[@OItsjustzach]

"Lexus is350, the official car of your late 20s" Hi, I'm 28 and I am interested in lexus is350

[@mariothemenace5303]

Zach not bad

[@unfairsanic5089]

I wang to trade my 2012 corolla to a 2009 is350, I wish I can find one here in texas

[@2econd428]

I’m 18 and I’m boutta buy one tomorrow! Sold my IS250 a week ago 😃

[@samuelkaye6682]

Wow spot on I'm 26

[@1SlipperyPenguin]

The car design is one of the best

[@kevaninthe4135]

Pack a bowl, watch a new RCR. Must be 4 a.m. on a Monday.

[@ABArsenal]

lol 4 am I know the feeling

[@bruceprofitsTradesFutures]

2am on Wednesday 😂

[@Cruizer2169]

Love these reviews, I'm glad I'm not the only one that sees these cars this way..

[@wesbeausoleil8193]

5:18 one of the funniest moments in rcr history

[@tinuthomas531]

I remember when I watched this for the first time I almost choked on my spit

[@tylerwerner6413]

If you want the same car but a little bigger and comfortably fit 4 adults, 13+ GS350. Same engine and trans, drove from Pittsburgh to Orlando straight through in my GS350 AWD. All 3 adults were super comfortable the whole way and averaged 27.8 mpg. Best car I've ever owned!!!

[@yotakev99]

This is the official car of that blonde middle-aged mom on her phone at every stop light.

[@AJLee0]

Lexus is my dream car and I'm proud

[@MidnightMechanic]

HAHAHAHA, you guys managed to write lyrics for Super Mario World!

[@crxracer805]

Midnight Mechanic Crazy huh

[@robsnizzle7]

I've got the IS300 and I'd NEVER part with it over the 250/350.. that 3.0 inline 6cyls DURABLE as hell. Plus, the 300 looks way better then the other models. MY OPINION.

[@fegravel]

You need to review a Geo Metro!

[@larshthecasualmechwarrior4123]

I've learned to stay to the very end of each video now. I was not disappointed.

[@xeptix]

That Pan's Labyrinth melody intro tho

[@JoseMedina-gf4cu]

Ahhh thanks!

[@Estoril_Blau]

I'm genuinely upset with the amount of scrolling required to confirm this.

[@ifrit35]

This music hurts.

[@danmurphy1994]

LOL but remember in the early 2000's Toyota had the BMW 3 series and Mercedes S-Class tattooed to the inside of their eyelids. End product: 2007 Lexus IS350 and the (VERY comfortable, extraordinarily advanced for the time and very fast for it's class) Lexus LS460. My Stepdad went to the Lexus Dealer in September of 2006 right before the LS460 was out and he placed an order for a 2007 rear wheel drive, 'short' wheelbase model with heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, nav, bluetooth streaming, voice control, back up camera, 360 degree parking sensors, soft close doors, rear windshield power sun shade and self parking (the thing fuckin drove itself in 2006 as a 2007 model year, it was nuts). Other than that and some floor mats he kept the options down: it had the 16 or 17 inch wheels smallest wheels availavle and rode very well because of it, no massaging recling back seats or premium sound. it was rear wheel drive, short/regular wheelbase and normal suspension (i think air suspension was an option he didnt get.) Anyway this thing was fast and had an 8 speed buttery smooth automatic with paddleshifters i believe, we got stuck between two logging trucks going their top speed on our way into Maine one night and one was precariously swaying back and forth a little bit, so he dropped a few gears and floors it, we were doin maybe 80-85 at the back by the time we passed em both we were doing over 125 mph, still rode more comfortably than anything I've been in to this day and the acceleration from the 365hp 4.6 liter V8 came on strong and made a sonorous roar that satisfied over and over again. anyway The bushings in the IS350 probably are similar to the BMW's in where they need changing every now and again. Seeing as he had an out headlight for the video, implied that he does burnouts and drifts in it I'm guessing he doesn't realise or know that they need changing because if those were fresh then there wouldn't be ride comfort complaints.

[@klever6913]

When you're awake for an rcr car review

[@FaterialL]

literally my dream cruiser. this and a crew cab f250 diesel and I'll be fine

[@MightbeAmechanic]

The is250 came out with a 6 speed manual transmission it's a fucking amazing motor vehicle love them to bits

[@arcnine4209]

mack264 they’re so slow though

[@FSXflyermaster]

Arc Nine doesn’t matter if it’s slow when you’re having fun rowing through gears

[@__-lc3ye]

I love how they say it’s 5.6 second 0-60 but it’s really under 5

[@brycem2281]

I have an 06 is350, and it’s the best first car I could’ve gotten

[@caseytodd7632]

2017 Chevy Silverado High Country. Please come to Houston and review my over priced, faux wood grain luxury truck!!!!!

[@cw3040]

This is the same idea of the Cadillac CTS. As a 2006 CTS owner I can verify that while the 3.6L LY7 V6 in the CTS makes 50 less horse (though the CTS starting in 2008 hit the 300 mark), it gets up and goes plenty quick to have a bit of fun. EDIT: Though, the CTS can take 87 without knocking.