IS350 F Sport One Week Later

[@TRDJon]

This car does have Rear Cross Traffic Alert. I guess it was turned off somehow? Weird but I guess I didn’t notice that to turn it on. Ok so even less things that are bad then! Haha.

[@jessejamez8016]

yea i thought that was wrong it would be a deal breaker for me rcta is a very important feature for me

[@HeartCannotFawn]

Thanks for the clarification Jon. Would be huge bummer if this IS didn't have the RCTA. Even my 2022 4runner has the RCTA.

[@CazadoresRob]

how did you turned on the RCTA? I'm new with this lexus.

[@Aikynbreusov]

If you need to have rear cross traffic alert to do the job for you, then you REALLY have no business of driving... simple as that.... as a real man, you shouldn't b$tch about things that men don't give a damn....

[@Richard_Fouts]

Jon, you look great in this car. UPS lady is looking at you not the car -)

[@thecentralman]

4:45 The dead spot in the headlights is to avoid blinding oncoming drivers. My 2023 Corolla Hatch has the same kind. Even tested it out and it does work its intended purpose. Great review

[@sammyjammy6647]

it’s not always about how fast you can go. Some of us buy it for how long It can go without major costs. If performance is your only concern than the Tesla model 3 performance version for $53,000 wipes the M340i’s ass. It goes 0-60 in 3.1 seconds. Ever since Tesla came on the scene, it ruined the performance game. So now just find something that’s smooth, comfortable, reliable and can keep up with the flow of traffic. That’s it

[@jasongrooming36]

In ten years that model 3 will be garbage and this car will still be going strong. Teslas lose an average of 9% of battery life per year. Replacement cost is astronomical. It’s the worst investment.

[@sammyjammy6647]

@@jasongrooming36 well I wasn’t really recommending the Tesla. I was just making example of performance only. I wouldn’t buy the Tesla or the BMW. If you think that BMW is gonna last you that long then I can’t wait to see your repair bills out of warranty.

[@DavidPavlich]

@@sammyjammy6647 That's why you lease a BMW, but buy a Lexus. 😉

[@Beatsonlite]

i bet this lasts more than your bmw 😂

[@jasongrooming36]

@@sammyjammy6647bmw is junk too for that reason.

[@mswarmie]

This is one of the sexiest cars that I’ve ever seen. The red is gorgeous! Lexus understands color and quality!❤love it!

[@UnKnown-sf8ub]

Great looking car, big plus for buttons in interior. Its not outdated its practical and dont turn your focus out of the road. In the market most cars have cheap china touchscreens but this is rare gem. Sadly not available in Europe. V6, 8 speed automatic, classic interior, reliable, great looking....what else do you need.

[@jamie.andrews]

Having owned both a 250 and 350 they are a great solid chasis. The one to get now is the IS500. The 2nd gen IS350 is the quickest to 60 by almost a whole second due to the 6 speed which only has to shift once on the way to 60 vs the 8 speed in the 3rd gen. My GS has the same dead spot in the light pattern btw. The biggest negative for us with the IS platform is horrible rear seat room.

[@kg888]

IS are known for small room in the back. It always going to be like that. If you want something bigger then get a ES. For IS you just going have to deal with it.

[@rook3364]

They have different models for a reason the IS is small, the ES is bigger, u should know what u are going to buy for u are getting a Lexus. Example the Honda Civic is supposed to be a small compact car now it’s Damm near the same size as the Honda Accord

[@jamie.andrews]

@@kg888 I now have a GS350.

[@joeyballum2237]

My 23 has plenty of room

[@ARentz07]

It's possible to hit 60 in second gear now with the 2021 update. You just have to put the car in manual shift mode.

[@conroexlexx8267]

I love the IS series. I still have my 2008 IS350 and have owned it for the last 12yrs. I might trade it in and get the is500 (Incognito Grey) once it’s more affordable

[@TRDJon]

I absolutely loved this car. But the IS500 would be the holy grail version for me as well.

[@moonman_8935]

I've got a IS500 launched Edition. It's the last n/a V8 sedan to ever come out of Japan. I sold my STI for the Lexus. No regrets.

[@LorenzoC2314]

@@moonman_8935 the only thing I don’t like about the IS is the interior. It’s so outdated

[@weldingjunkie]

More affordable? Used you mean?

[@conroexlexx8267]

@@weldingjunkie yes that’s the definitely what I meant

[@DodgerBlueRobert]

Even if the car DOES have rear cross traffic alert (which it does), backing in to a parking spot is much safer anyway. You're MUCH less susceptible to getting into an accident because you're not reversing out of the parking spot.

[@keltheb]

Pick ours up on Monday Can't wait

[@TRDJon]

Congrats!

[@stephendibari5010]

love the IS350 RWD FSPORT. plan is get into one in 4 years when i retire ! hopefully price will be down in mid to low 20k range. lexus is king of reliability and quality. my 2002 ES300 w 182k miles is super luxurious and reliable

[@juliodg2139]

The car is beautiful, reliable, I know there is the is500 with 472 hp, but this naturally aspirated v6 with 70 more hp would be perfect

[@columbiars]

beautiful car. It is my favorite sedan. If the interior gets updated a bit to at least 2023 vibes, it will be mine in the future.

[@ricardomartinez-ne5gq]

I have one, dark gray or wherever it's call, w the (performance package) exactly the same and I black out all the chrome and we take it for a trip from California to New York that think is so smooth to drive and gas mileage shock me ill have 500 miles on a thank driving moderate 75- 80 xh ist just amazing and fun to drive and also I have 2014 is 250 and I love those 2 cars lexus you never goin wrong with this cars

[@Richard_Fouts]

Cloudburst grey. I think I will do a chrome delete on my IS350 as well. It's ultrasonic blue.

[@Tonycrossfit]

Excellent video. I'm currently in the market for a new Lexus IS 350.

[@jonhowell6380]

Jus signed papers on a 22 is 350 fsport. I'm excitied!!!

[@viper9857]

Bot 1 myself. 23 f sport.

[@jonhowell6380]

@@viper9857 niceeeee I went awd. Silver with black interior. Wbu?

[@viper9857]

@@jonhowell6380 caviar with black interior with the bbs wheels with awd

[@jonhowell6380]

@viper9857 nice nice I really really wanted caviar with white interior. But I got a stupid good deal on this 22 with 15k miles. Only paid 37k

[@viper9857]

@@jonhowell6380 I got mine with all the goodies. Triple head light,moonroof,Navi with mark levinson and f handling package with hr bbs wheels. And got 3.5 k off sticker for 55k

[@brianporterjr.1131]

The wife had a 2011 IS250, man do we miss that car. Glad to see that they offer the 5.0 V8 in the IS500!

[@ihoneynhazei]

Great review I love my is350 but I agreeeee for the price lol the little things you mentioned

[@TRDJon]

Thanks for watching!

[@mattoko3111]

Have a 2017 IS300 but I absolutely love the 2022 models. Hopefully in the next year or two I’ll trade mine in for one

[@DEVDOWL]

How you like that is 300?

[@mattoko3111]

@@DEVDOWL oh man I cannot say anything bad about it. I absolutely love it, it’s an absolute tank in the weather as well along with reliability. I’ve owned a Lexus (either my 15’ IS250 and now my IS300) for 3.5 years and have nothing but great things to say

[@lirani101]

Have the same car, and absolutely love my IS300. Bring an is500 next year and I can not wait

[@chrisaguilar625]

Thinking in maybe getting this car but the mpg sucks

[@iheartgs400]

Its tough for me to honestly love this car since I have an 07 GS350 with identical performance I discover all I need to do to get the car close to what the 2Gen IS350 has is final drive swap from 3.73 to 4.08.

[@singular9]

This is actually why people like lexus, when they buy a car, its for life.

[@sakolvoradee]

Wow that’s amazing I love it ❤thank goodness for you I hope you’re having fun 🤩

[@TRDJon]

I was!

[@sakolvoradee]

Yeah I’m just want to say nice to meet you here wish you had a good day thanks 😊🙏

[@Forgeteverybody]

Seen it in 2024 and I love it

[@dorianmckoy6898]

Hey I'm not entirely sure but I think the dead spot in the headlights is supposed to be there. This one is a little more pronounced than others I've seen, but it's there so you don't blind oncoming drivers. When you turn on the high beams, the gap should be filled in.

[@TRDJon]

Seems pretty weird to not have a solid cut off like other cars though.

[@mynameissamfisher]

I've been in 3 of these and the dead spot is in each one

[@Dude-tb8ry]

It needs more power to be competitive with their competitors. The M340i makes 70hp more and 0-60 in 4 seconds, the CT4 V makes 15hp more and 0-60 in 4.7 sec & the Audi S4 is making 40hp more and 0-60 in 4.3 sec… I believe the IS350 only comes with 311hp and 0-60 in 5.5 sec. I do love the Lexus looks the most though.

[@rook3364]

There is a video where the 2021 Lexus is350 does 0-60 in 5.2 seconds and you are right it is on the slow side compare to the competition. The older is350 does 0-60 in 4.5 seconds because the gearing is more aggressive then the newer models that’s what suck about it

[@mmorales508]

This car is made to last unlike that gimmicky BMW which will just empty your wallet with maintenance and repairs

[@rook3364]

@@mmorales508 true i have both 2022 lexus is350 f sport AWD and a 2022 bmw m3 comp fully loaded. My bmw m3 broke the transmission when i try to use launch control. I love lexus but it is on the kinda of slow side overall a good car my friends said I should keep my lexus because im the only one with the infared red

[@jburdsinfuse]

Every one of the cars you mention is more expensive. They compare better to an IS500, not 350.

[@juanplus3324]

Agreed! And they could have updated that old infotainment a little bit.

[@4evertej7]

Man owns 4runner, tundra, Tacoma and is. Basically half of Toyota

[@sneezygibz6403]

I'm looking to purchasing either this lexus is350f or the tesla model 3. Model 3 seems boring from the interior though.

[@TRDJon]

Yea but they tech in those is nice. You won’t have the driving experience that this has to offer though

[@frajim29]

Same here. Model 3 will be fast and save gas

[@marcnotarianni1889]

Tesla quality is terrible. Rattle box

[@glaizamarievlogs4979]

I was debating the same exact cars tesla or lexus i ended up getting this infrared lexus. I’m happy with my car been driving it for 4 months now. I get lots of compliments everywhere i go.

[@blueb4829]

I was going to buy this car, but two major things kept me from moving forward with the purchase: terrible gas mileage and very little backseat legroom. Now I know people getting fast sports cars aren't too concerned about gas mileage, but if BMW can do it with the 330i then Lexus can do it. I ended up getting the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class. Good gas mileage and much better legroom than the IS350.

[@marcnotarianni1889]

I bought this car for weekends and the es350 for comfort and longer drive. Best of both worlds

[@paulac1234]

Good luck if you plan keeping the merc out of warranty. Nothing but problems I’ve heard

[@jpizel1070]

The 330i is a 4 cylinder. If you want the 4 cylinder to save gas just get the IS300.

[@boboutelama5748]

Yes, and you will have to change your car in six years, that will totally offset the better gas mileage. In a financial and ecologic way too.

[@오키토키-y5g]

U need hybridcar You don't deserve a sports car or a high-performance car.

[@jaimerodriguez3408]

I hope to see it getting the new 2.4L turbo, tuned to 330hp and that healthy 317 torque.

[@billkallas1762]

Is the engine transverse, like the ES350? The IS350 has 9 more Horsepower than the ES350. Why does it and the IS300 require premium gas?? Is it worth it?

[@AP-cc1uw]

I totally appreciate the build quality and reliability of these cars - I drive a Giulia QV though so clearly didn't prioritize those features in my own car. But I will say that Lexus needs to update two areas before I would consider an IS or RC: the interior and more importantly the transmission. Now I will say that people complain about how dated the Giulia interior is and it doesn't actually bother me. I think BMW has destroyed both the aesthetics and the functionality of their iDrive systems with 8 and that giant screen just tacked onto the dashboard. So I don't want anything like that. That said, the Lexus infotainment is on another level when it comes to being dated. The graphics and interface are incredibly bad, to the point that it feels like you are in an over 10 year old car. Which you are. But then the question is, why am I paying so much for this? Build quality makes sense yes, but they've been making this car for years, and a lot of it is steel where other cars in the segment might be using aluminum or even carbon fiber (like Alfa's driveshaft for example even in the base models). There is no R and D being done either, so these cars have a lot of margin built right into them. And the transmission is really the deal breaker for me. I know Lexus has a different identity than the Germans or Alfa, but that slow transmission in luxury sport sedan that is priced inline with German equivalents (maybe a bit cheaper depending on the options you select for a BMW or Audi). Even in the RCF it feels completely dead compared to the ZF box in my Giulia, or even my older 4 cylinder Giula. When you're looking at 100k CAD for an RCF and you can get a QV for the same price, it stops making sense. For example a 330i in Canada with similar options that you get WITH the Lexus IS350is around 70k. The Lexus is around 68k. Now its true it comes with an V6 versus a turbo 4, but the performance figures are very similar and the BMW is much better on gas. More importantly you can feel like you can justify the money in the BMW, even if personally I don't like the infotainment myself. Overall these cars are a decent used buy because they are so reliable, but I wouldn't buy a new one.

[@diavlaplays1963]

I am tempted to buy this car, I just dont know if its smart of me to buy this specially when I gotta do a drive of 30miles to work for 5 days and im scare that when it snows and the roads are not clean well enough I get stucked because of how low the car is... any thoughts from someone who lives in states where it snows ?

[@philipkircher2848]

It does have rear cross traffic alert.

[@edwardeidinger8235]

I always loved the is ever since the isf came out years back, I’m a big jdm enthusiast it would be cool to see a new isf before everything goes EV I have a Camry trd same engine as the is 350 it’s a great engine to bad the IS cars are so pricey you can by a new Cadillac ct5 v twin turbo v6 360 HP for a lot less idk know why Japanese cars have to cost so much a is500 f sport is way over $70,000 that’s crazy but people buy them I want one but way over priced 😢

[@RLTW_03]

Major downfall is that the tires cannot be rotated or side to side. Storage and cupholders are horrific. I have a 2020 blackline edition so some things have changed but not much. You are spot on about the lights which drives my wife crazy!! Fyi - this car does have rear cross traffic alert

[@TRDJon]

Hmmmm weird then. Cuz it never worked and I couldn’t find it. Unless I obviously missed it. I guess it was turned off.

[@Mc.Nuggetz]

It only has rear cross traffic if that option was on the car it is not a standard option.

[@fred89pj]

who cares about cupholders

[@pauldichtel6410]

Why can't you rotate tires? Is it because the car is AWD? I bought one in mid July. I have the Caviar color. It is the best car I ever owned.

[@universalautobroker]

I have this exact car. It does have rear cross traffic alert.

[@Mrmanbirsandhu]

I thought it does as well.

[@Mc.Nuggetz]

It’s an option. Not a standard

[@universalautobroker]

@@Mc.Nuggetz Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert is standard on all trim levels of the IS.

[@TRDJon]

Check pinned comment

[@gabrielambroise7828]

Leave the cd changer alone it's dope

[@ronaldhorton5541]

Why is it no one talks about the non-folding outside mirrors???

[@jxmar_]

Ik there’s the IS 500 but the 350 needs at least 20 more HP.. this engine screams 2006! Also if it has BSM it has RCTA

[@floggyWM1]

dont worry, is500 v8 and 8 speed screams 2010

[@gmo709]

Can u do manumatic shifting w lever too or just the paddle shifters?

[@1arry11egend]

Wow. What a color! 🥵

[@TRDJon]

It's a stunner for sure

[@michaelbanko9965]

I love that color as well

[@TRDJon]

So good

[@asiansensation1948]

Hello, beautiful 4is!, where did you get the front lip? is there a link with a discount with your promo code?? Thanks in advance!

[@pauldichtel6410]

I heard tje V6 engine will be gone after 2023. I like the old fashioned CD player.

[@Aikynbreusov]

O lord... john, you mind about things 99.99% of lexus buyers don't care for...

[@backtoshallabal6662]

is this car more powerful than a stock Type R?

[@the-expertstreetb-racer5832]

Powerful? Yes. Faster? Maybe. Depends on the road and driver.

[@Mosheeem]

It does have rear cross traffic alert

[@robertsanssouci2093]

“Making excuses to drive this car”…… I do this. Still. To this day.

[@Brighteyes95866]

Damn Lexus is getting really nasty with there vehicles, there's other car manufacturers are sleeping on Lexus.🎉

[@fatwhitetuna6659]

for $50k , it should have a power trunk .

[@paulac1234]

It does have a power trunk, I have one and mine does

[@fredamitchell9614]

mirrors that fold when car is turned off would be nice too

[@Chadx81]

U bought this car without a cross alert how that possible ? I thought all the F sport suppose to come with everything. I have 2016 f350 It came with BSM rear cross alert, but it don’t have LDP and parking sensor bought for $50k was disappointed.

[@TRDJon]

Check pinned comment.

[@planbparadise2046]

Rear or all-wheel drive?

[@AndyRoss-z3t]

The trims with the 8speed transmission are RWD. All AWD F IS350 models cone with the very old but reliable 6 speed transmission.

[@4evertej7]

Hey the chrome parts wrapped 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@moogies3754]

They’re nice cars for sure but way too slow for the price. Something is wrong when the car that released 17 years ago is considerably faster. That being said, I still enjoyed my 2015 350. As long as you don’t go into it expecting a race car, it’s great.

[@jpete3027666]

No the performance doesn’t stack up against many of its competitors but Lexus buyers keep their cars a long time. Maintenance and repair costs are much lower than the competition and it’s sporty enough. The IS like any Lexus will hold its value. To me this car is still a winner. If you want something that’s a second faster 0-60 and has gimmicky crap that’ll break In 5 years with some turbocharged POS engine, and be worthless in a few years go right ahead.

[@rocknrolldog5116]

For Lexus owners, it's all about the driving experience - man, machine, and the road. For competitors, it's all about beating the other guy. Who cares about the other driver? I look maaaavelous! 😊

[@clays1507]

What is a CD changer?

[@TRDJon]

lol

[@tand9854]

CD player. CD changer is during boomer days where u can fit 10 CDs to change automatically

[@richardgatto7630]

Did you ever find out the year??

[@TRDJon]

This is a 2022

[@demcanes01]

They needed to come with some fog lights

[@Spanky5.7]

They need to make the is interior the same as the nx interior

[@TRDJon]

Soon I'd assume

[@tand9854]

They will. In 2026

[@alexiep2422]

That dead spot is for oncoming traffic. its to not blind them

[@TRDJon]

I didn’t know traffic would be in the very middle of your eyesight doesn’t make sense

[@billseiler4952]

Nice car…my only complaint….no memory seats

[@jxmar_]

Sure they’re optional

[@marcnotarianni1889]

I gave up the dynamic handling package for the memory package.

[@mars56100]

What’s not to love!?!?

[@mrThree5two]

Great review - anyone know if the car has power fold in mirrors ?

[@eddieloera9999]

No. It doesn't.

[@vegmanwrx2221]

no power fold mirrors or trunk ,,,,i love the car just plain outdated in many ways

[@mryafeay]

Mine does have power fold mirrors

[@fredamitchell9614]

No

[@Diamondsxi]

This car does have rear cross traffic alert. I have the same car.

[@TRDJon]

I didn’t see anywhere to turn it on or off. It had parking sensors but no RCTL. I even looked at the build sheet. Not there.

[@TRDJon]

Just re looked it is there.

[@msgtrodriquezreynaldo4019]

What year is this car?

[@diablas100]

Your ups lady's name dawn?

[@Malkav]

Front looks like Spawn.

[@tand9854]

Turns many heads bro. Not some haha 😂

[@PureBlood777]

Needs more horsepower

[@TRDJon]

That’s what the 5.0 is for haha

[@Arturchik77]

🚗👍

[@brown_boy_who_lifts]

I wish the interiors were good

[@papayaman123]

6:12 LMFAOOO

[@Ghosn]

Lexus got so much right with this car, then you look at the rear and wonder how they got it so wrong. It's horrible

[@nicks1137]

Nice looking car....but that's it....other then that it's under-powered, over-weight, and a gas guzzling pig....BMW M340i kills it in every category....has 70 more horsepower and gets way better gas mileage!

[@mryafeay]

You forgot one important factor, which is the reliability

[@jpizel1070]

If you like BMW so much why are you always watching all the Lexus videos 😆. You must have alot of time on your hands since your Beemer is most likely in the shop.

[@nicks1137]

@@jpizel1070 I have to admit....the Lexus is a nice looking car, well as far as I can tell from looking at it in my rear view mirror

[@sammyjammy6647]

@@nicks1137 it’s not always about how fast you can go. Some of us buy it for how long It can go without major costs. If performance is your only concern than the Tesla model 3 performance version for $53,000 wipes the M340i’s ass. It goes 0-60 in 3.1 seconds. Ever since Tesla came on the scene, it ruined the performance game. So now just find something that’s smooth, comfortable, reliable and can keep up with the flow of traffic. That’s it

[@tuanas458]

Interior is too outdated to be dropping 45k.

[@marcnotarianni1889]

It's all about who it's marketing to. 40 to 50 year old people. The price tag is 55k

[@nicks1137]

Don't pull up next to an M340i....you won't like this car anymore

[@PlayafromtheHimalayas]

As an owner of a 22 ES 350, we've already test driven the 23 340 and will submit a build order soon.

[@georgel9734]

You will dislike the m340 after year 5

[@Secreebueno]

the interior is horrible

[@TRDJon]

Yea its like 14 yrs old. lol

[@righteousone1]

I just can't buy a Lexus with that interior lol

[@TRDJon]

Can you elaborate? It was super solid and like 90% soft touch materials everywhere.

[@righteousone1]

@@TRDJon Typical outdated complexed Lexus interior with the infamous trackpad. Screen is too small.

[@TRDJon]

This is a previous gen for sure. The next gen Lexus stuff coming is a lot better that this for infotainment.

[@marcnotarianni1889]

I thought the same til I sat in it.

[@oshitomaha]

This car is slow… my 2018 S5 smokes it. Very beautiful tho!!

[@bj10jgo]

I dont know about smoking.. lol..Not from the dig, but overall the S5 will catch up once after 60MPH

[@williamwalker8336]

​@Gina R An Audi S5 has more HP, torque, a twin scroll turbo, and AWD. One of its strengths are it's takeoff/starts. An IS350 F-Sport would never ever be ahead of an S5 in a race. Anyone who's know about cars will tell you that.

[@logitram]

Ambient lighting is for Barbie dolls - not for normal people.