Is the 2024 Lexus IS 500 F a BETTER performance sedan than an Acura TLX Type S? 

I’m glad some cars are still carrying the good ole v8 in 2024

Im still driving my 1995 ls 400 with 307,000 miles all original it only burns a half a quart in between oil changes! Great video as always Raiti and the crew.

I had a 2014 IS350. Great build quality and rock solid reliability. The IS 500 is at the top of my list.

The color is slick, the V8 is powerful, a fun car to drive, and of course reliable. Lexus has an awesome vehicle here Joe and Lori thank you both as always for the review, camera work, and on throttle experience!

That V8 is an absolute peach!

Had a 2014 IS 250. It cornered like a beast. The cabin was a bit tight but I loved driving it.

Just wanted to show some appreciation for all your content! My drive to work is 45ish minutes and it's always a blast with your video going on to make the drive go by quick! Always end up craving twinkies but still. Always looking forward to what you have next !!

Lots of quality on throttle in this one, Joe! I am an IS 500 owner, and yeah, I admit I sometimes watch videos of my own model of vehicle, which may seem silly. But I could listen to that V-8 all day long - I don't have the gas money to actually run the V-8 all day long, so Raiti's Rides will have to do. 😁

Great review. Amazes me how many car brands are adopting this concrete color and calling it something fancy like "Incognito" lol

Thanks for doing these uncut spirited drives it’s really cool to see

I love the Lexus IS 500 without a pano roof in either red or white with smoked out windows.

Wow, that throttle response and sound

Great video! I remember your first on throttle in the 500! Big smile on you, reason why I bought mine without even driving it. I was I love with my car, unfortunately after 11 month of owning it I was rear ended and deemed totalled. I always come back to the videos to remind my self of this beautiful car. IMO mid 60k worth every penny.

I personally purchased a 2023 IS500 and sold it within a few months - many other owners have done the same. Very special car however it really doesn't feel like a "performance sedan" at all aside from the V8. I do miss the exterior design tho, easily one of the best looking vehicles out there :)

Great review as always Joe, I cross shopped the IS500 and the TLX type S and drove the Lexus home. The V8 driving experience and the Lexus quality plus superb sound system did it for me.

I visited a Lexus dealership check out a IS500 and 350 and my favorite car RU-vidr just posted, such a coincidence. I must say, that V8 is such intoxicating good!

I own a 2009 Lexus GS460 has the tuned down 4.6L V8 I can't wait to go for the 5.0 in the full F models. Thanks Joe for the review!

My IS500 is in the garage and im here watching your video heheheh. Love this car so much - hard to get enough of itttt.

23:00 haha you know that raiti got a little nervous seeing those two sheriff vehicles on the side of the road

That V8 is one BIG check in the plus column. I wish sunroofs were optional because I would prefer not to have one. Nice to enjoy driving vicariously with your on throttles. Thanks Joe

6:06 I’m so glad that Lexus listened to you!

We are literally just leaving the dealer after test driving one of these. Wow, that V8 is fucking MINT! I think we’re going to wait for a Gray one to come in and pull the trigger. Even on the inside that motor sounds incredible at full throttle

It's a Lexus, so automatically yes (to answer your question). As a 2006 IS350 JDM owner, the stock airbox is so restricting, as is the exhaust. Choppy chop those secondary cats and stuff a CAI in one of these ASAP when you get one

I think Iv'e watched hundreds of your vids and I am so convinced Raiti has the local PD on his payroll.

Great review, love this car, I have a 21 is350 and every video I see on these makes me wish I waited a little longer until these came out. The gauge cluster when you change to sport+ is the cluster you get in the LFA which is pretty badass

Tbh Joe, I don't need a panoramic sunroof. When I'm going on throttle, I don't wanna look at the sky, I wanna keep my eyes on the road as I'm hitting those corners, and leaving everyone in the dust!!!

FANTASTIC REVIEW RAITTI, I AM BUYING ONE THIS YEAR-LOVE IT. THANKS BROTHER WELL DONE.

Oh ho hoooo, that sound! Another great job on a great ride.

It's all about that engine, hopefully I'll get one of those in the future. Great video !

Both are very good cars but I believe the tlx is a better all around daily driver especially in a country that gets harsh winters.If you live in a warm country,the is500 is a no brainer.

One thing, people miss is the rear seat fold down which is great for big item sliding across the trunk.I have mine for a year now, it's great for hailing big item for my business .it's almost like a wagon which I wish Lexus make one.Great review as alway.

That color is absolutely stunning! The wheels look super good and of course that amazing V8!

I was looking at getting one of these a silver 2022 IS500 back in june, but insurance rates would be insane like 460-500 a month and that's with my record 100% clean, went with the IS350 f sport instead nowhere near as quick but found the spec i wanted silver with red and RWD!

best in the game on car reviews , so much insight!!!!

I love Arby's, but I'm going to need some Whataburger commentary in the near future!

Own one, on freeway it’s a dream, the trans, the V8, the suspension , cabin is silent besides the low growl. Great daily

Nice job! Love that combo.

Really considering adding this to the garage next to the LC500!

The IS500 or IS350 will be my next ride. Everytime you do one of these or the IS350 I’m here watching!😁 I may be a little obsessed with this car.

Absolutely gorgeous vehicle. That color reminds me of Nardo Grey that Audi offers. Only thing it’s missing is a DCT and AWD.

With CD player, red interior and actual control dials this ride has cool retro hints. The 2024 Lexus IS 500 F is a fantastic ride!

That is a beastly beauty. I know it's asking for a lot these days but imagine that in a 7-speed manual!

What a beautiful machine. Thank you for the review.

I have the 2021 IS350 refresh, first year of the exterior refresh in pearl white with circuit red interior and still love it to this day! Good enough for daily driving on the main roads, comfortable seats and interior. Some say outdated inside, but I love the old school feel of the interior with the updated exterior. Do I wish it was a bit more torquier and hp and had a bit better gas mileage? Yes! That would be my only two zonks lol. This is where this IS500 comes into play and wish this was out back in 2021. Would have got this to check all of my boxes instead of the 350. Nevertheless, Lexus is an amazing and reliable brand that you just can’t go wrong with Thanks for this one as always Joe :-)

I have always preferred a standard size sunroof...I have one in my '10 Toyota Corolla S and looks and functions great...great video as always.

Loving this Lexus IS500 F Sport & I think this is a dandy.

I sat in one at the OC autoshow, and man its like love at first sight. Once I sat in this car at the OC auto show, and man its so comfortable. The car felt so comfortable to sit in. And it is one of my favorite sport luxury sedans, other than the CT5V Blackwing.

It’s the IS for me. It looks great and you get that Lexus reliability. Great review!

Hi Joe, my name is also Joe Nguyen. I bought a 2022 Lexus IS350 with Dynamic Handling Systems. The MSRP was $60,000 plus tax. The Color is Infra Red. I like the car very much. It's fast, when I bought this car I didn't know they have an IS500. I watched a lot of your Videos. I will buy the IS500 and sell my IS350. Because I do like the V8 and it's faster. Plus Lexus is a great car with reliability and dependable. I don't like Acura at all. Their styles not a good looking car like the Lexus. I also bought a used 2015 Lexus LS460. It is a Beautiful and very comfortable and a fast car with a V8 386 Horse Power. Thank you for doing a great job reviewing all the Cars.

Joe you can’t beat Lexus quality money in the bank we have sc430 2003 hard top convertible still looks current with the styling, great car review as usual you make me laugh every time I watch your reviews especially with the bulge comment s, keep rocking the reviews!!

i always liked this car even with the price. the others are the tlx type s and g70 3.3T. each has its own strengths. but man the V8 rumble...nothing like it.

Will try to pass this off as the new family car. My only gripe is the transmission, but gosh that V8 is just amazing and will outlive us all.

I've owned one of these for a few months now. It definitely feels old at times and yeah, it's RWD so I've had that in the back of my head as I daily this car in bad weather. It gets all of the important stuff right for me. And I agree it's quiet, even with snow tires. And when you're done listening to the V8 (not sure when you would be!), the speaker system is great too.

I wanna know what your opinion is on the Lexus IS 350 or 500 vs the M340i drive. I want the BMW for the performance and tunability but I like the lexus for the reliability. If I went Lexus would I be disappointed in the lack of torque that is in the I6 turbos from the BMW? I am only interested in the awd models since it will be a daily driver up here in Boston.

I bought this and traded in my 21 TLX SHAWD ASpec. I have the same interior but in Cloudburst Gray. Took 3.5 months to arrive. Could’ve been put in a Type S for pretty cheap and drove one. Two were sitting on the lot for awhile. I agree Joe on many points. However, the chassis to me is way more stable. The big reason why I changed. The Acura is still SO heavy and clunky feeling. I feel the IS500 is more planted and it’s a better build quality. The ELS 3D is pretty much on par with the Mark Lev. The ML just delivers more power and I love the CD player personally. I actually like the Lexus touchpad better but the TLX did a few things better like being able to split the Apple CarPlay and stock system on the main screen. But it works fine and I feel the cameras still do more in this Lexus system. I do miss the ambient lighting but that’s all really. It’s a smaller sedan so much easier to park city areas, tight garages, etc. The TLX is just SO big. It kinda became a nuisance for me honestly and again you feel the weight. This just looks so killer on the outside and the sound of the V8 is simply glorious. It’s definitely a head turner and I think my Cloudburst Gray looks more aggressive than the Incognito. Both high quality vehicles but I prefer the Lexus, the build, the better suspension/cabin fit n finish, etc. Over bumps and such this thing really is like a true luxury car. It’s a much tighter space in the cabin but I like that personally. Easily worth the higher price. More character even than a M340i but that car in a straight line burns this or the TLX Type S and the tranny is better than both Japanese.

My absolute dream car right now. Trying to save up before the end of the year

An instant classic. It completes the ultimate collection LFA including

Love this one. Always entertaining.

I love. The panoramic view would’ve been nice, but I’ll take the sunroof! I’m really feeling this car! I’m sold and want one!

I love the v8 just for the amount of fun it brings to driving ❤

Beautiful car the only thing i did not like is the no connectivity in the back it makes the back seat seems so boring and for the shade blocker in the window i could go with out it cause I’ll eventually tint the windows on it

Good looking car and you can’t go wrong with a Na v8. Makes me want to get another Lexus. I had a 2015 is350 for several years and it was a great car.

Although the IS 500 looks long in the tooth in the design, it still holds up pretty well today in overall performance and appeal! I'd get one

Joe, is there any indication from Lexus whether the current IS500 will continue into 2025MY with the V8?

Joe Raiti is da best when it comes to comparing car brands.

Joe was glancing in the rear view like he was gonna have to cut the camera and dip on the cops. Again. Lol

I remember this color and the first time I had ever seen it on a car. It was the first generation Audi TT.

Amazing review Joe.

did they make it faster because I remember hearing the previous years of the IS500 only being alble to do 0-60 in 4.4 and he said 4.2, im just curious.

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video real true 👍

I love the TLX, but when it was time to head to the dealer, I came out with an IS500. When I have the choice, I'll always pick naturally aspirated.

Always “On throttle, here we goo. YEAHH!!!” Is a must have. 10/10 on throttles 🙏💯

Sure, there are better performers in this segment. But it sounds and looks great imo.

Led lights are called Triple Beam Head Lights . Optional comes with premium package on IS500.

can you make a video to compare the differences between the IS 500 released from 2021 until now?

I want this car in this specific color! Great review!

It’s a beautiful car. But why didn’t they put a full digital dash and what are they thinking not updating the infotainment system. They knocked the styling and interior out the park and that color is just stunning. It literally could’ve been a 10 outta the 10 but it’s just no awd and the other things I named.

V8 naturally aspired...that rumble....very nice.

So far you're the only one that didn't bypass or overlook cd player like it wasn't there

You're correct, the transmission in automatic mode can be a bit lazy at times. This is why mine is driven in Sport S+ and Manual all the time, so I stay in the correct gear/power band. The team has reviewed this car several times and I'm sure Lori could film every awesome angle in her sleep! 😀 I'm glad you guys have reviewed this car again, because folks get to see the consistency in each review. Several YT reviewers did not understand the purpose of the car the first go around and their reviews seriously missed the mark. 🙄 The second time around they got it and had to do a 180, but you guys were on it from the beginning. Well done and thanks for posting! 💙✌

great video,,,joe and lori,,,,,i really like the v8,,,,,thanks again

I just need the awd, and also the cabin in the Lexus is very dated, they did a good job with the outside but the interior looks like it’s from 2015

Please help me out ..I have a 2022 Supra CF-EDITION White ..... But that IS 500 is not letting me sleep... Will be a good call make the trade????

Gotta love Joe's reviews!

It’s a great car. Before buying my CT4 BW I test drove the IS500 among several other cars . Ultimately it felt too heavy for me and not the driving experience I was looking for. It had the grunt but didn’t have the get up and go I was looking for.

Love this car! Love Lexus! Love the Mark Levinson sound. Don't love the red interior. I know its supposed to be a sports sedan, but in my opinion the red really cheapens up the interior. And the panoramic roof would be awesome 👌

Yeah of course Joe and this car is my daily.

Hands down one of THE best V8s of all time. It's not rough sounding like american muscle V8s or germans but it's a very japanese V8, very smooth with a lot of character

Passing the sheriff just after going on throttle is classic! Would be funny if he was like was that Raiti’s rides?

Terrific video thanks

did anyone notice the smoke @ 26:48 , joe kept looking back i dont know if it was wheel spin

I love the IS500, it's completely irrational in the sense that it is not competitive really in any metric that's not emotional (big V8, small RWD sedan - cave man like) - except being a Lexus, simple low-tech engine, reliable and this particular model will hold its value like no other, it's the most rational of the whole segment. Even if the interior and tech, and even chassis in general, is undeniably old and uncompetitive. And unlike say an M340i or C43 which will always feel like the "cheap one", this feels 110% of what it could and should be. Awesome car and cool color spec too.

that is best exhaust tip ive ever seen❤

How are you pumping out so many videos dude in such a short time

Lexus really needs to update that interior and infotainment, it's sooo outdated

Im getting this car later this year! 🔥

@26:50 Rolling burnout? or smoke from the engine?

Veeeeee 8 goodness ❤❤❤.. This is an absolute beauty inside out..

The v8 on that badass car doesn’t sound aggressive. It’s alright.

Beautiful spec on this one ❤