2021 Lexus IS350 F-Sport POV Drive 

I have an 01 GS300. 200k miles and still no major issues with it after 20 years

Agreed, my BMW M and VW 2.0Tsi constantly breaking down. Whereas my Mazda and Honda totally trouble free. IS is a car that definitely worth buying as it has the sporty chassis + reliability

@@GrandSavrify I have an ISF and an IS350. Both with 100k miles. ZERO issues. I just changed the front pads and rotors on the is350. That's it!

@@sdlausen1 IS350 and ISF is a very rare thing in my country, as roadtax cost around 3k USD annually. I wish we have more of these 🥲

@@GrandSavrify Why would an ISF cost more than a BMW M?

Thank you! Did the same with the IS500 :)

Thank you for watching Joe! Did you watch my full review film of this car?

Nice one. I pray we all become successful and afford any type of car we wish to buy. 🙏

@@northfinance7680 Life situations will seem to be painful and draining most times, but throwing in the towel so easily is never the mindset of any successful champion.

Our love language has always been success, success, success......... Success at every point in time no matter the challenge.

@@thenavigator8052 But it is different in my own case, because frustration has been the other of the day for me, I kept trying my best every morning to make good money for myself. Seem really impossible for me at all point, sometimes i keep asking myself if some are destined to be rich and others to be poor?. I just feel like taking my life.☹️😰

Thanks for watching!

Thank you David! I really hope you watch my full review, I take great pride in it! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m5HncpUL1RY.html

Thank you for watching. I hope you enjoy the longer form review video as well

Thank you very much Sutogo! Did you like the full review film video as well?

@@shouldigetit I didnt know you did I full review. I will most definitely watch it and give you my honest feed back.

IS500 will sound even better!

You’re welcome! Hope you subscribed Michael. -Ben

I did!

My pleasure!

Congratulations Bobby! Enjoy it :) Appreciate you watching the video too

@@shouldigetit absolutely!

It really is!

Thanks for watching Bastian! I'd love to get your feedback on my full review of this IS.

Thank you Phil! Can I get your feedback today on my Lexus IS500 video please?

Hope you love my full review video of it!

It does! Thanks for watching! -Ben

I hope you are able to. Glad to hear you’re enjoying your 01 IS Thanks for watching DJ, hope you’ll subscribe -Ben

I have is250 2011 f sport. Im so happy from the car. Drives nicely, got enough power. I love it

Not stupid fast, but definitely more than fast enough for street use. Nice V6 induction noise, instant throttle response and you know that the V6 is going to outlive the turbo 4 cylinder competition.

And sounds great!

Sound similar to LFA. But not LFA hihi

Huge congrats! It's been 6 hours since you commented, did you get it yet! What color Steve?

@@shouldigetit yes and i luv it its in atomic silver red interior

@@everydaygrower2720 that's awesome, very excited for you!

Nice! Good luck on your journey towards the purchase. Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy the other review video I did as well ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m5HncpUL1RY.html

You should. It is awesome

A great looking rear drive sedan! Mark did you watch my full review?

Agreed. The red is nice, but they really overdid it.

That's a good point Lukas. Black speaker grills would have been a nice touch. Hope you like the final review that's coming out on Tuesday I am super excited about it!

Wrong

We just saw the black with red interior at the dealership. It looked really bad. I had a black Rx with red Interior and it was beautiful. Lexus should’ve made it a bit dark and add some black in the red seats like the RX and def leave dash black!

Thanks for watching Mr Majik!!

Did you get the Lexus?

the handling is much better on the is350, honestly the biggest gripe is that the gearing is too soft for economy, if you put the 4.08 differential its definitely more "sporty" than the 330i, my brother has a tuned 330i, driven it a few times its a fun car but I chose the is350 for a reason

nah 350 f sport faster u just gotta know how to drive it to open everything up

Glad we can laugh together about that! Thanks for watching :) -Ben

Thanks! How tall are you or your passenger? If under 6 foot I believe you could just fine

@@shouldigetit he said a baby not a basketball player

What’s pushing you more toward the G70? I’m excited to drive one

I still love my 15 is350 fsport. I wasn't super impressed with the change.

@@ivansgreatadventures9542 Very nice car! Yes hopefully they'll do a full redesign rather than a refresh within the next 2-3 years.

G70 for sure. I love Lexus/Toyo, but the new G70 is a much smarter purchase.

I agree! Thanks for watching -Ben

Let’s just thank god they haven’t started putting cvt transmissions in it like every other manufacturer lol

@@ehh2681 Totally agree! Makes me sad that Subaru went with CVTs on their auto WRXs. They would have had something really nice if it was a DCT.

have you tried the 8 speed transmission? or only the 6 speed? cus the 8 speed on these cars is amazing

I agree!

How come?

I know what you mean. I have done this in an RC350 F Sport. In “Sport +” mode and manual shifting, it will bounce off the rev limiter and even stall if you do not change gears.

you can bounce off the limiter, you have to disable tc

@@mikey.4is thanks yeah I own one now for over 2 years. Have to disable ESC

The M340i is more of a performance car. The new IS500 is slotted to go against that

None. But several VWs have DSG which is comparable to PDK.

@@shouldigetit - Comparable? Sure. They both are dual-clutch trans, and that's where the similarities end. PDK is vastly different and superior to any DSG

@@IPGAuto take it back 😖😭 lol in all seriousness my dsg transmission in my s4 feels like its falling apart every time i drive the car. Never driven a pdk car so i cant give my opinion on comparison

Thanks for watching! I can tell you know the driving experience will not feel close to the S4, have more thoughts about that in my full review video -Ben

You should, more reliable too 👍🏼👌🏼

Love my IS. I traded a 2012 S4for a 18 IS and like it so much I'm considering upgrading the 21. Not quite as fast in a straight line, but I like how it corners better, the NA sound(I have the Lexus performance exhaust) and is just as smooth and comfortable as you'd think a Lexus should be the 90% of the time I'm just driving in traffic. MY valve springs blew the F%^# up at 44K on the S4 so I wanted out of the car ASAP.

Thank you Air! At which moment are you referring?

@@shouldigetit Your welcome! It was right at 54 seconds. Was wondering if all Lexus cars just straighten the wheel like that. I have an 07 maxima that goes up and in when I turn off the car and comes down to my driving position when I start the car.

@@airuzair2424 if you set memory settings in certain Lexus’ to “full exit”, then upon unbuckling your seat belt and turning off the engine, the steering wheel will retract and the seat will move back. When you return and buckle in or start the engine, the steering wheel will come towards you while the seat moves you into position (based on your memory settings). Sometimes, the dealership has to unlock some things before you can use them.

@@odugs thanks for letting me know appreciate it!

Thank you! The aspect ratio might look strange because this was filmed on a GoPro Hero 8 in Superview lens mode. The full review is coming on Tuesday at 10am PST with much better aspect ratios and filming :) Hope you like that one!

@@shouldigetit Sounds good! Looking forwad to it. Just subbed as well!

Glad to hear that! :) open to any comments on the new video. Always working to improve

Wide angle lens is used here.

Yes I did. Talked about that here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m5HncpUL1RY.html

Especially with the heated steering wheel and heated seats on it is SUPER cozy. Did you check out my review video I just posted?

Without a doubt. Did you watch my full review Don?

Great question. The 350 F Sport can be had in AWD or RWD. Check it out www.lexus.com/build-your-lexus/#!/series/IS

Marcus I wish I could give it to you tomorrow!

I do also have a video on the IS500. In terms of pricing the leases between an M340i and IS350 F-Sport were definitely comparable when I filmed this video as BMW was pumping residuals up to make lease payments smaller. -Ben

Watch my review of the IS500 -Ben

What do you mean easy on it?

Should I Get It Reviews this might be a silly question. But can you do a tutorial on shifting with paddle shifters? Just bought my first car and want to learn how to use it correctly. Thanks man

@@leojohnwayne1422 Not silly at all! I did a mini tutorial within this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dkMqZOeV4Vk.html hope that helps! If not I'll make a better video!

This color is called Iridium Silver. Thanks for watching Peta, I hope you will subscribe. Thanks, Ben

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What would you like to see about it!?

@@shouldigetit any future mods would love to see you do a full overland build. Maybe some wheeling.

@@DerelictDieselDegenerates Noted! I spoke with Douglas today, he's done a few mods since that video we uploaded so I'll try to film with him again in the coming weeks!

I love his wheel and tire combo and thinking about doing it on mine. I think that would be a sweet collaboration!

Nice, what's your pros and cons list or what're you debating?

Oh how I wish how I wish it would happen !

@@shouldigetit I know right?

nah bro this engine is from 2015. it’s a 2gr-fks.

Yes sir

the F Sport package adds adaptive dampers, think those help in the newer gens

That will fuck your engine up. Just buy octane boosters

That will ruin the pistons

@@jedilink1907 how often do i need to buy octane boosters? Never heard of it before.

@@jeffoh3697 You are wrong. It's not the exact same engine. The IS has the high-performance variant. It is shared only with the RC and the GS. Then you have the normal variant which is shared between the ES and the RX. The high-performance variant requires premium fuel.

@@urdarkside1 If you're thinking of getting one, just stick to 91 Octane. You will get worse fuel economy with lower grades even if you use boosters.

Thanks Ian! 91 octane Hope you like the full review too! That video is on the channel already

That would be nice! Just want more low end torque.

Yea at least 350 hp

Me too

Ageee! A little bit more. Im happy.

@@jaylyanphillips8324 Right !? So it could match the Acura’s at least...

Lol duh what kinda question is this😂😂😂 this is common sense.

@M D no it’s not the Camry is bigger then this... the Camry would be more on the Lexus ES platform

I agree, they've been using that steering wheel for a while now.

Since when do you buy a car for its steering wheel?

I hope you can too Sathya! Can you please subscribe? :)

As long with good credit and job your good to go. 1.9 interest and 633.00 a monthly payment.

Hi Saurin I'm using the GoPro Hero 8 with the POV headcount: amzn.to/38u0ckt thank you for watching the video! I lowered the seat as much as I could while still being comfortable but feel I could have gotten a better angle with a clip on a cap but that's harder to see with from my experience.

Thanks! looks Great! keep doing more of these vidoes!

@@B140C61 Anytime! Will do :) Your comment is very appreciated Saurin!

More like the Mirage actually

@@bauuau18 You're right.

@Gabe Hernandez I'm just not a fan of the connected tail lights. Maybe it'll grow on me one day.

@@tr7287 Its becoming the design language for a lot of cars. Check Audi A7. Porsche Macan

It truly is. Which country are you in?

@@shouldigetit Austria. We had the IS up until this model. Seem they have a tough time here. The austrians just like Station Wagon and especially SUVs. UX, NX, RX are their best selling models here. Even the CT had no chance here. It's really sad cause they are great reliable cars and they are beautiful.

I would say so. My friend Isaac who helped me film the full review is 6 feet tall and he had plenty of room. Checkout the full review: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m5HncpUL1RY.html

@@shouldigetit Very helpful thansk! I subscribed, looking up for your future videos

@@fycast1957 You're welcome! Thank you very much for subscribing! Mercedes AMG GT43 video coming very soon!

Very nice Nico! Thank you for watching video :)

@@shouldigetit :D

Miles

@@shouldigetit oh thats good acceleration, ty

I’m waiting if they ever bring back the V8 to the 2021 is, if not I’ll just wait till a isF is in the right price range for me.

That would be awesome

There’s even supercharger kit from Tom’s too

9 MPG

I'm sure you're still enjoying your Lexus though, right Don!?

@@shouldigetit oh for sure, I got the gray with red interior F sport package. look and drives amazing.

They are BBS wheels part of the F Sport Dynamic Handling package. "F SPORT 19-INCH SPLIT-SEVEN-SPOKE FORGED ALLOY MATTE BLACK BBS®* WHEELS"

@@shouldigetit i looked it up on Google do you know where i can buy it

If you add body kits it would look better than this

Yea don’t bro not worth the ticket I have the 2016 my mom got the 2021 I think it’s honestly overpriced it’s just a new shell and interior your paying for

Thanks for watching Adam! It's not through the speakers but a system like this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5kz9DWz2BuU.html either way I'm curious to hear how the M340i compares! My take is that the IS350 F-Sport is a comfortable sedan that can be sporty, but the M340i is a sporty sedan that can be comfortable.

that is not true at all, lexus does not do the fake engine sound on the is. the real intake sound is piped in through the firewall, not via speakers. I prefer the 2gr all day over any 4 cylinder crap lol

@@YeHtetWin good for you! 👍🏻 Enjoy your dinosaur! 😀😀

I'd argue it looks good from the rear 3/4 angle and not very good from straight on. More angles of it in my full review here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m5HncpUL1RY.html

I don’t me in the back if you’re looking at it from the trunk I’m in the back if you’re looking at it from the side.

Most car designs have recently adopted the 80's style back lights. It will be a generation or two before we grow out of this trend. I alsk preferred the last generation's tail light

no HUD! Interestingly the RX450h has one!

@@shouldigetitNo way that's funny lol😏

RX video coming Tuesday

SCREAM LOUDER

TY for wayching

watching*

$54,250 is the build price on this one I believe.

Did you hear that the new IS500 was announced today? N/A V8!

@@shouldigetit Yes! Seen the preview this morning, very nice in my opinion. Now what I'm thinking is, have they called it an F-Sport to possibly make a "IS-F" with possibly a stronger engine later on??

@@shouldigetit Yes! Seen the preview this morning, very nice in my opinion. Now what I'm thinking is, have they called it an F-Sport to possibly make a "IS-F" with possibly a stronger engine later on??

Yeah stinger is nice also the genesis

@ bryan s the IS350 compared to the Stinger, I would defiantly go with the Stinger, only because the IS350 is not as spacious compared to the Stinger. I ended up buying the 2019 Lexus ES350 F Sport over the Kia Stinger. I think it boils down to personal preference. The stinger drives aggressively when desired, but the comfort for me was not the greatest. The ES350 F Sport however isn’t as aggressive like the Stinger, but the comfort, classy interior design and attention to detail is what stole my heart. For me personally, slightly over 300 HP and 267 Torque is enough for me. Could a little more be better, sure but defiantly not a deal breaker. I test drove both cars a week prior to making my decision and the only thing I could say about the stinger was it’s quick, compared to the ES350 F Sport, it surely was quicker than expected, classy, elegant, comfortable and a fun driving experience. But hey, it’s your money right.. good luck whichever choice you decide

@@all4christnofilter915 Nice car, I actually was looking at that es 350 f sport but unfortunately at the time my car got totalled back in early 2018 so I had to get something immediately & this car was not out yet.

@@all4christnofilter915 thanks for the reply. I have also been considering the ES as would like a little more space but here in Australia only 300h is offered. Stinger power is nice but can't beat the Lexus for quality fit and finish and reliability

Good question !

Nice! Any major maintenance done?

07 gang !

That’s giving it a lot of praise

The previous model was definitely sweet looking. This current is fire too. But on another note you can get the previous model for much cheaper now

Do you like it more than Mercedes Michiel?

@@shouldigetit yes because in my experience mercedes cars are terrible when it comes to reliability unless you have a AMG. Where lexus last forever