2014-2020 Lexus IS Sedan.. What You Didn’t Know 

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Been loving my 2014 IS 350 AWD F Sport white exterior with red interior for the past 6 years. Great little car that is the perfect daily. Always manages to make me feel special sitting in it. Plus, my interior looks exactly the same as the newest IS 😂

Treated myself to an L Certified 2020 IS350 F Sport with 21k miles this past Christmas. Ultra white with rioja red really stands out. Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. Handles like a dream with amazing reliability

That fact that it’s a Lexus alone makes it great !

My 21 I s is the best car I’ve ever driven. Fun rear wheel with electronic steering. Direct & port injest makes it fun too. Power mode when getting on highway makes me feel”baller”

I have an old 2000 ES300 with 305,000 miles and it runs perfect. I've had to replace a lot of suspension parts. But other than that she's extremely reliable.

Alot of very interesting facts about the IS, especially the Mark Levinson non-contract info. The current generation imo is easily the best looking IS by far. I would love to have an IS500, but would settle for an IS350. Maybe someday. 🤷‍♂️

In late 2019, I was fortunate enough to special ordered a 2020 Lexus IS 350 FSPORT w/ rear-wheel drive... which I absolutely loved and was generally very happy with, until the redesigned/enhanced 21' model debuted. Luckily, I was fortunate enough to be able to (again) custom order the 21' version, this time with Dynamic Handling Package + rear-wheel drive, and replace the 2020 version following nearly a year of ownership. I must admit, EACH time that I drive my 21' IS, the more I love it! The feel is so natural, yet refined, yet communicative, and analog, compared to most modern cars... even within the Lexus lineup. I actually get excited to drive my car and get behind the wheel, and it is the perfect car of its type for my driving style, taste, and needs. There are faster cars, but as far as compact luxury sports sedans are concerned, this one is SUCH a delightful and authentic driver's car. These are underrated, and people don't know how to really appreciate them the way that they deserve to be appreciated, and were designed to be enjoyed.

This is the quickest crash course about the IS series ever ! Loved the detailed explanation of the different model years and the changes. Thanks bud !

I have a 2014 IS350awd executive edition :) had it for about 7 years. Awesome car, love looking at it as much as as driving it. No issues just normal wear and tear (battery, tires, brakes, oil change, sparkplugs). Planning to keep it for another 5 years then maybe buy the latest V6 of the same IS350 (no turbos or hybrid).

I think the Lexus IS is still one of the better option to choose if you want a luxury sport sedan. I think the current IS is the best looking one by far (either that or the 2nd generation IS), but it is definitely getting a little bit long in the tooth in terms of the interior. Although even that interior still looks very nice, as Lexus really knows how to do interiors really well, compared to their other Japanese luxury car competitors. Lexus just needs to update the interior and maybe the transmission. The current 6-speed is not a horrible transmission, but definitely in need of a better transmission to help it feel faster and sportier.

I own a 2014 IS350 F-Sport in Silver Metallic with Red/Burgandy interior. I love everything about the car except for the infotainment! So I swapped it out for an aftermarket display that looks identical to the factory setup. Android Auto/Apple CarPlay made a world of difference and makes the car feel modernized.

I’ve watched your IS videos before. I started looking for a 350 F Sport and managed to get a test drive on a 2019 awd F Sport at one point. Went back and started looking at pricing for a 300 awd F Sport and realized I could save $4000 for a apples to apples comparable 350. Ended up buying a 2017 IS300 awd F Sport with 58,000 miles for $21900 in late February 2024. I just turned 64,000 miles on it, love driving the car, perfect so far. I quickly performed the 60,000 mile service and Installed the F Sport air intake system and got e tuned. Loving it, thank you because listening to your videos made me get out there and look for my IS.

You’re simply the best Lexus analyst on RU-vid 💪🏽🙏🏽 Great job 👏🏽 You say it exactly as it is…👍🏾

I had 2014 IS250 F Sport. I sold it and upgrade to 2023 IS350 F Sport. Great vehicles.

I owned a 2018 IS300 4 cyl for about a year and a half. It was a great little car. Only downsides are interior room and maintenance costs. It ran through a set of tires in about 15-20k miles since the wheels are staggered, turbo regulator valve was stuck open and replaced under warranty, 4 cyl calls for spark plugs every 40k miles, and water pump started failing around 65k miles. Traded it in since depreciation really started taking a hit and got a 2009 Acura TL. Definitely a different feel, but it’s sporty enough.

Heads up the 8 speed in the non F models is the AA81E doesnt have nearly as aggressive gearing and internally weaker compared to the AA80E 8speed found in all F models. RR Racing a popular tuner for Lexus vehicles has confirmed this with their boosted builds on 350 and F products.

Love my 2018 is350 f sport rear wheel drive.🤟 Gotta have tinted windows with dba discs brakes, hawk pads, and lower A arm bushing upgrades. She's a keeper, no Regrets, and wont leave you stranded on side Road.

I love mine; IS-250. I've had it stupidly up to 136 with a carful of friends. It was dawn, and I was leaving San Francisco for San Diego. Suddenly, we saw 6 cop cars racing in the other direction rapidly. I slowly accelerated to 136 with room to go until one of my friends whined ."I don't feel comfortable," so I gradually brought it back down to 77 and set the cruise. She was smooth as butter and still is. I'm hooked on Lexus as I've never had one problem with it, and I bought it brand new!

Thanks Kevin, I was actually looking at a 2016 IS350 F-Sport this weekend. The rear seat space is really compromised as I am 6.4 foot and I have to take the seat all the way to the back. But what a great ride, quite nimble and quick.

I prefer the Lexus GS over the IS. I feel like a baller in the GS.

Had my 2014 white on red awd f sport just over 2 years now. One of the best cars I’ve owned as a daily driver. Sporty enough to not be boring with an amazing, reliable engine, and it gets sideways if you turn off the traction control in the snow. Only issues I’ve had is that my infotainment and sound went out so I’ll have to get that fixed /replaced. Otherwise I’m happy. I’m tempted to lease the new model, but I really want the IS500, so it’s better to just save for that.

Great review and love my 2020 IS 300 awd.

Picked up a used IS300 with 86k miles in Nov of 2022. since the 3.6 V6 is the same as the IS350 V6, I tuned it to be just about as powerful as that. I love the car!

Thank you, I’ve been considering this is vs the gs, and have answered every question I could think of! Awesome video very very informative, thank you!

Have a 250 fsport. Although i wish it had more power, i still love the car. Pleasure to drive as long as it's not snowing

Greatest in-depth analysis of the IS. Top class video.

It’s a shame they got rid of the Yamaha Sports Bike exhaust tips from the 2017-20 models. Instead, they replaced them with some ordinary looking round tips. Also there’s a big difference between the F SPORT and non F SPORT models for 2017-20. The seats, suspension and driving dynamics are so much better on F models. The car feels so much eager to go faster and more stable at speeds on corners. The non F Sport is too relaxed and it’s always trying to stay in the upper gears. I’d like to try the 2021 models for comparison:)

I have 2011 and 2014 is250 awd and both have been so reliable so far with 126k and 78k miles.

I currently own a 2018 Lexus IS F Sport Turbo version. I Love it and have put around 45K miles on it. I do agree it has some issues I didn't like so I made it better by 1) Retrofitting the entire 2023 Lexus RCF Center Console 2) Added Wireless Apple Carplay/Android Auto into the OEM Multimedia System 3) Retrofitted the Lexus RCF Big Brake Kit 4) Swapped out all lower Suspension arms to harsher Poly bushing + harsher LCA Bushing to correct its suspension/ lower its Wheel base a bit. 5) Added the Full LED Headlight Triple Beam/ Rear Turn Signals that Europe and Japan got. 6) Added the OEM F Sport Performance Axleback to give it a low growl but keep it OEM+ The difference is night and day compared to how it was stock and love driving it everyday, of course its extra money to add but I never plan to sell it and its been an easy car to maintain and take care of past 4 years of owning the car :)

The GS rear seats do not fold down. Despite being a larger vehicle, it cannot carry as large items as the smaller IS with folding rear seats.

I've driven my IS200t into the ground *and it's still driving down there*

Had a mint 2014 is350 rwd f sport that I loved but sold it when the covid prices went thru the roof.

Only thing I am wondering is why the 300h never got mentioned (or maybe I missed it), because that is the one I am interested in buying. Yes is it a hybrid and yes I am a car guy, but tbh I love that amazing consumption it can get.

Awesome stuff just got my 15 IS250 in July

Great Video Can you do video like that about 2 gen IS?

I'm about to hit 125k miles on my 2018 is350 F sport. I replaced tires at 40k miles and at 60k and at 90k miles. Due to my fun driving. I replaced the spark plugs at 75k. Runs like a champ.

Great review.

November 2014 got one of the show rooms 2015 F sport the only things I don’t like the tires last you 14k miles and legs room where the gas paddle

I have MY2018 IS 300H F-Sport with AVS suspension, moonroof and ML sound & premium Nav. I still love this car even after 150k km. There is some magic that I can´t explain, robust interior, excellent sound system, in dark when I walk by to take out garbage it illuminates mirrors I give look on it. Build quality is awesome and everything works like charm even I got 220k km on ODO. I have big problem because they end selling it in EU after 2019, what to drive next, I don´t want ES or SUV, this is last RWD Lexus in market.. Maybe I go with Corolla because it´s all same to me after all :(. But I have still 100-200k km left to run. I have driven many MBs, Audis, BMWs but something is missing, German made cars are kind of a cold, too engineered and complex. I also hate touch screens. Lexus IS MMI is crappy, I learned to use it pretty good after all, but where Lexus beats all competitors are physical buttons, basic functions are separate and material quality is very nice. I bought it just before Covid-shit and interior is like new, materials are true quality, hot summers and very cold winters, no any rattles or squeeks. Many German made cars door panels are annoyingly loose in before 150k km. Greets from Finland!

Change your oil sooner than they tell you in owners manual. If it’s DIrect injection 250 or 350 where it gets help from port where it still has DI. DI is brutal on oil.

I just got a 2015 is250 very low km. Ive owned many vehicles, lexus is just superior in many ways. Japanese made quality really shows compared to the big three. I ditched two gm's I had in the last 6 months and replaced them with a venza and is250.

Great Review!!

i have a IS 300H with 223hp its great car

Considering IS or RC. While IS isn't as exciting as RC coupe - it is lighter and lsd was part of F-sport package, while on RC it was an option. Therefore, for RC you need to check additionally the option list or axle code. Kevin! I know you drove them both, is there a huge difference? Seems like despite being heavier RC is more engaging and has less safety intervention.

Thank you for this.

Love my is350 ❤ super slow and fun 😅

I’m looking to buy a used IS 350 F Sport but should I buy only between 2014-2020 models and not bother with the 2021 model and above…. Please advise?

Differences between the 2016-2017-2018-2019 Lexus IS 300h?

So is it better to us 91 then 93 gas

Helpful. Thanks. Considering one

Thank you very much for such an informative video!

Back in April of 2022 I was able to sell my 370z that was breaking down for a good price to get my 2014 IS 350 F-Sport. The 370z made me drive aggressively because of how fast it could go and how it can take corners. Although the Lexus wasn't as fast and agile as the 370z, it made me feel good even when driving at slow speed cause it drives so smoothly lmao. My grandmother approved of it as well, as she was worried of my 370z from making all of that road noise when I used to give her rides to places and when I first got my Lexus, she was in prayer position thanking God while the car sales guy was laughing his ass off 😂 I also want to mention that my monthly car insurance went down from $212 a month to $84 a month when I made the switch(I've been driving for around 10 years with a clean record besides 2 minor accidents towards the beginning of my driving years both which wasn't my fault)

I have a 2020 Lexus IS300 and I love it!!

Best car I've owned

I like these videos. Maybe you're gonna do the RC unless you already did it

Just got the 2017 IS 300 FSport and now I'm being told the remote start is no longer compatible to the Lexus Enform which is needed for remote start because of 3g towers being upgraded to 5g... Any alternative apps, so I can get remote start. Oh, and the key fob hack/trick not working

Also came with 2.0 I-4 turbo (IS200t) engine.

Really wish they gave us the RWD 350 version 8speed in Canada

Stock sound system 2024 is350 terrible any ideas on a upgrade

i have a 1is and a 3 is. love them both but as far as a drivers car ill take my 02 is300 all day. my 16 is200t makes a great daily tho

Hi, i'm seriously interested in a 2021 Lexus is 300, been studding and learning the features especially between the 4 cylinder turbo and 6 cylinder. My understanding is the turbo fails at about 150K miles or less is massive cost repair, love the style of this car, anything you can add ??

Will it be an issue if these engines (2GR-FSE) been feed with Regular gas?

Make sure you let people know that the 200t,300, and 350 are all considerably better options than the 250 lol

Good luck on the MPG

I'm the only one who put Lamborghini doors on it just for fun. 😂 I tried to see if there is anyway to make this car look ugly. And turns out, it's pretty damn near impossible to make it look bad!

So overall , no serious problems with these cars ?

I have a 2014 is350 with 50k miles

A lot of good information.

Surprised these cars aren't better on fuel economy being such low hp cars

GSF video please.

I hate to say this but everyone has an opinion: I like the 2is I own better, I just think it looks more classy and timeless. But that’s just my opinion.

Carbon buildup due to Direct Injection. Putting additives in the gas tank do nothing as the gas never hits the back of the valves. Shame they just keep doing it over and over and over. The IS350 has duel port injection so they are not affected by carbon buildup issues.

I really like this and the previous!! Great review and I appreciate the "did you know" info.

TEAM LEXUS🔥🔥🔥

Isn’t the 2023 technically the same generation as the 2014?

If I don't have access to a IS350 or a IS300, can I go for a 2014 IS250 F-Sport which is in great care and condition? Thanks

I owned a 2014 IS250 non f sport and decided to sell it after only 1200 miles so I could eventually buy an IS350. I highly recommend avoiding the 250, the 4GR is a terrible engine for this car and doesn't suit the character at all

The 2014 IS MODELS audio system sucks compare to the 2006-2013 models, that’s my experience, own both of them.

The IS 500 needs an updated interior and it would be a G

what changed in 2021?

Where does the IS300 F-Sport fit in this?

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This or 340

The current 2024 IS is still under this generation of IS. 2020 is not the final year.

I'm going to sell a few feet pics to get enough pennies for a 2022 F-Sport. If that doesn't pan out I'll get a 2020.

Still think my E90 looks better than this car even though it is beautiful.

My missus said she wanted six inches so I said hang on I'll need to give it to you three times 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂Sorry couldn't help myself with all the talk of inches.............BTW did you see the Lexus LC shooting brake renders that someone made, it looks pretty sweet!

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Yo bro

I’ve watched your IS videos before. I started looking for a 350 F Sport and managed to get a test drive on a 2019 IS300 awd F Sport at one point. Went back and started looking at pricing for a 300 awd F Sport and realized I could save $4000 for a apples to apples comparable 350. Ended up buying a clean history 2017 IS300 awd F Sport with 58,000 miles for $21900 in late February 2024. I just turned 64,000 miles on it, love driving the car, perfect so far. I quickly performed the 60,000 mile service and Installed the F Sport air intake system and got e tuned. Loving it, thank you because listening to your videos made me get out there and look for my IS.

Love my is350 ❤ super slow and fun 😅