Lexus IS300 F Sport. Like it more than my BMW, Audi, & Mercedes? Full Review!

I review the 2018 / 2019 Lexus IS 300 (or IS300) FSport and let you know if I like it better than this gen of Mercedes C Class, BMW 3 series, and Audi A4 which I've owned. #DFWsCars

[@001spring]

Reliability is the main reason to buy it.

[@ismailirfanullah4671]

Nice, Lexus is king and another great review from Dave!

[@DFWsCars]

Ismail Irfanullah haha thanks

[@sambochen2010]

nice honest detailed review. much appreciated!

[@DFWsCars]

sambochen2010 thanks! 🙏

[@miredabraga5156]

Do you guys think the black exterior and red seats is a decent choice? Let me know

[@DFWsCars]

I think that would look cool if you can find it.

[@GuuiYae]

red seats is the must option.

[@volitiveclover]

I found one

[@roughryder5]

Red seats and white exterior is the greatest combo. Planning on picking one up soon!

[@Jon-ib4dl]

@@roughryder5 I got the metallic black with red interior over the other colors, takes a bit more to maintain might just get a Matt black wrap eventually

[@Paintball1212]

If it's not Toyota or Lexus I refuse to buy it. Toyota and Lexus are cars that are made to last a very long time.

[@djenius111]

“Lexus did NOT give me this hat…I was at this event where Lexus gave it to me….” 😂

[@hondakid9170]

Nice review man!!!

[@kubanskiloewe]

HUD is missing. my 2009 RX have one !

[@boykingification]

who gives a shit about a damn cigarette port

[@kudzaimatnhire7805]

Nice review

[@DFWsCars]

Thanks!

[@steeezyjoey]

I really starting to miss the 2014-2016s, i just feel like it just lost so much power even with the Turbo just ruined the IS for me! Its not that really fast anymore.

[@Hisham23633]

shoulda got the is350

[@DFWsCars]

All depends what you’re looking for. As I mention when talking about engines, the 300 is plenty torquey, but runs out of stream at high speeds on highway- so def an area where 350 would he better.

[@mcmaizen]

Good review but would it have killed you to was your hands before touching the car controls and material?

[@DFWsCars]

Had been doing some car work. Nothing got damaged inside the car tho

[@travisl1759]

I like your unbias reviews

[@DFWsCars]

T Lin thanks, appreciate the feedback and welcome to the channel.

[@corpuzone]

Does the turbo experience the dreaded ‘turbo’ lag? I’d like this or the 200t.. the 300 is a little out of my budget. If I had the money I’d get the naturally aspired 350 for the smoothness.

[@linkylion9060]

Get the 200t it's worth it once the car's computer adopts your driving style if you drive fairly quick or all out punching it the lag won't be as bad ..plus the power bands for highway pulls are 65 mph and 75 mph ..you hit that pedal at those speed it will go I guess for the tune they gave the car the turbos are just ready at those speed trust me ...if you want more out of it get a tune ..also you can get a mapping update from the dealership for the transmission just ask them ..I know lexus of Roswell in GA have a few master technicians that does that kind of work on the 200 t

[@buzzbobforu]

IS300 is the most beautiful design in that category. I had the F-sport and switched up to the GSF-sport, both amazing cars. way better than any German.

[@DFWsCars]

Because it upset/worried some people- I was doing car/house work before filming. Grease, tire gunk, caulk, are tricky to get off. Rest assured, washed my hands, nothing transferred- & no leather or Lexus was harmed in the making of this video, haha.

[@SarahSharesCars]

Nice! I really liked this car as well.

[@kudzaimatnhire7805]

Just subscribed to your channel

[@clancyo8978]

Soo I am in the market for sedan more towards luxury I like all the accessories but my main concern would be is that I will be using it as a daily driver and how are matience things compared to a BMW? Or other German cars I would not be doing the basics myself I would be taking it in for routine things if something happens are Lexus just expensive to fix as bmw or other luxury?

[@DFWsCars]

Lexuses are super solid. Even the Germans now are good and you can find shops with cheap labor- German parts just tend to cost more

[@clancyo8978]

@@DFWsCars got it thank you so much for responding! I appreciate it!

[@imdoc7872]

My IS makes a humming sound when I accelerate. Is that normal?

[@imdoc7872]

tjsavage711 lmao. Well played

[@MrSamcro59]

Does this car have the hybrid technology? I rest drove one today and thought it was lacking in power

[@DFWsCars]

I agree especially on the high end- the Turbo one is lacking. The V6 is a bit better but not too much. That said rumor is they may use the Supra (BMW) turbo engine in the updated one.

[@MrSamcro59]

Ferrari Dave DFWs Cars Reviews I’m not sure if they’re different here in the U.K. than for America but the one I had was an is300 f sport hybrid, I’m used to a merc c220d and I found that the Lexus seemed very underpowered pulling out of junctions in comparison! Is your red f sport also hybrid?

[@GreatDrums.]

I thought this was the 200t?

[@DFWsCars]

Great Drums depending on year I believe designation changed.

[@LoLPhuocDat]

dig the review too bad the thumbnail isn’t the same year haha

[@DFWsCars]

Oops. Good catch

[@zlatanabidinovic7172]

You said you were getting good fuel economy. What were you getting?

[@DFWsCars]

Thanks for stopping by. Good was relative to how hard I drove. When driving easily I got the stated; otherwise in Sport it was in the 20s

[@LifeISMagix]

AWD and F sport has 6 speed. 8 speed with RWD.

[@DFWsCars]

HugGest it allowed me to put it into 8 when manually shifting so not sure why. Maybe because it was RWD F Sport.

[@rahmiay8546]

Which is one is Cvt ?

[@Internationale1]

Trying to decide between used 2016 Lexus is300 and audi A4. Lexus is much more expensive. Not sure paying $5k more for the Lexus is worth it. I know reliability is better but will it be $5k better than the Audi?

[@DFWsCars]

I had no idea the Audi was that much cheaper. Audi engine is better as is the tech so that’s a tough one. May come Down to what you prefer style wise and such

[@MandusahRamirez]

It doesn’t have to be a full F model to have Sport Plus dude what are you talking about and who even uses Car Charger ports anymore?🤦🏽‍♂️

[@DFWsCars]

Thanks for the info on Sport+, with certain brands that is the case. Stuff like radar detectors, dash cams, etc, often use car charger ports.

[@volitiveclover]

Fym? You need car charger parts you idiot

[@SFSraptor]

Please don't even compare a garbage BMW engineering to a Lexus. BMW is no where near the engineering excellence Lexus brings to the table. While I still will not take away that BMW rides way better. Where it really counts. BMW is garbage. BMW IS a pretty Chinese trincate. For the incredibly stupid. That means, LEASE, LEASE BMW. Like a Chinese trinket. When it tarnishes, throw it away. Apparently, the German company is ok with this reputation to keep you buying. Personally, i see right through you, the company not the narrator. While, I make a good living. I am not an idiot and prefer to spend my money on my $10,000 vacations, not $1,000's every other month. Yes, that's how bad BMW is. Count the number of BMW's while you drive any American block. You wiill find none older than 5 years old. Few if any. Yes, straight to the JUNK YARD! Incredible right? While you may find some redeeming features in a BMW. I have found very very few BMW owners that did not complain of the cheap plastic used in critical engine components like CHEAP GARBAGE PLASTICS IN: 1. VALVE COVERS 2. Engine Oil Pan 3. Turbo Boost & Charger Pipe 4 . Radiator Transition Pipes. 5. EVEN the water pump Propellers 6. Transmission Oil Pan 7. So much CHEAP GARBAGE PLASTIC!! THAT ROTS, BREAKS AND CAUSES the dread FAMOUS LIMP MODE BMW is known for. Run away from BMW don't walk away. I have never owned an Audi. But, I hear that they are just as bad as BMW.

[@DFWsCars]

I mean Toyota might disagree and built a pretty awesome car with BMW. Just saying #Supra

[@SFSraptor]

@Ferrari Dave DFWs Reviews I am very much aware that Toyota had an understanding with BMW to use there engine amongst other things. But, you will notice in my critique I am not knocking their engines. More to the point, so there is no misunderstanding. I am critiquing their decision to use a POLYMER in all critical engine components that ROTS, BREAKS, CRACKS. LOSES TOLERANCE, AND OUT GASSES "IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS AFTER THE INITIAL PURCHASE!" I did provide a SHORT LIST of where they use that type plastic and you just can't deny that driving down any block the absence of BMW's older than 5 years. After 5 years STRAIGHT TO THE JUNK YARD! Please, address these points I made and I will be happy to concede I was wrong about BMW. If you can make a good case for their BAD ENGINEER & GREEDY management goals. I am sure BMW's engine in the Supra is supported by quality plastic components that aren't GERMAN QUALITY OEM GARBAGE. Respectfully and in the spirit of exchange. They are killing the brand and they deserve to go under and take the beating American car companies took when their management decided to interfere with engineering quality control in the manner of greed. You know very well they have engineered a half life of 3 years into the car. After 3 years, the bell curves apex, it's a fast drop into decrepitnes.

[@andydelgado1138]

Quit smoking that’s for fruits

[@DFWsCars]

Ok… cigars only for me

[@Shane7son]

Is it turbo or naturally aspirated no information is given on that even on the website

[@DFWsCars]

The 300 is a 2.0 Turbo- and the 350 is a n/a 6.

[@kudzaimatnhire7805]

Thanks for liking my comment I'm from South Africa

[@laurentiulaurentiu5110]

Weird😁

[@DFWsCars]

I know- right? 😐

[@laurentiulaurentiu5110]

@@DFWsCars 👍

[@DaveRino]

Why is this guy fixated on cigarette lighters?

[@DFWsCars]

Haha- the radar detector makes ya notice things like that

[@Saiyan585]

Because power outlets are important and most have 2?

[@IvansBikesBmws]

Bmw kills Lexus in sales volume. Imagine the damage if the Germans price match them. Also as you step into 5 and 7 series, that is where it clearly becomes obvious as people don't want to pay 6 digit price tag for a Toyota.

[@buzzbobforu]

it just proves people are stupid. Lexus IS the best quality car for the money. owned many bmws and driven all kinds of German cars since I grew up in Europe and when I was still living in europe we had very few Lexuses. but once I moved to America and started driving lexus I will never ever go back to a German car. people need to read the consumer report and educate themselves instead being brand oriented.

[@buzzbobforu]

@YungGBone124127134 I grew up in Europe and believe you me when I tell you no-one in europe buys Italian cause it's shit. at least compared to Italian cars, German cars have a little better quality. but then again nothing compares to lexus.

[@sparky6996]

Got a bmw. Selling it soon...amazing drive but my god reliability is rubbish. I dont know how they got away with it. Had a lexus now going back. It is what it is

[@Saiyan585]

It's well known world wide that both Toyota/Lexus and Honda/Acura 💩 on BMW in reliability. Buy BMW and lose 25% of it's value driving off of the lot. Plastic waterpumps, valve covers, coolant inlet and outlets, over engineered electronics. Fanboy.

[@volitiveclover]

YungGBone124127134 or cadillac lol. Nd yes 7 series and s550 coupes are very synonymous with your neighborhoods favorite rapper lol.

[@davecom3]

You're absolutely mad. The only thing the Lexus has over the German cars is its reliability. Its Toyota in different clothing, it should be compared to a VW or Mazda 6

[@DFWsCars]

Some are fancy Toyota’s as you say, but which one compares to this? Their RWD sedans have few Toyota counterparts. And their F division makes them fun.

[@davecom3]

@@DFWsCars Camry and doesnt the IS share the Avensis parts bin and chassis? Switchgear is the same as the Avensis/Camry, the drive train carried over wholesale from previous gen Camry iirc

[@DFWsCars]

It’s their new N RWD platform shared with the RC F (another painfully underrated Lexus)

[@davecom3]

@@DFWsCars doesnt it share the exact dimensions as the old platform??

[@DFWsCars]

Wouldn’t surprise me. It’s kinda refreshing to not see cars growing tho. New 3 series is size of old 5 series which is insane to think about