Is The Lexus IS350 F Sport A Good Cheap Alternative To The IS500? 

I've got a 2016 IS350 F Sport (same gen 3 version). It's been an amazing little daily driver, responsive, reliable, and in Sport+ mode: still quicker than over 80% of all cars on the road today. It's not a race car, but it does everything VERY WELL and it has that Lexus / Toyota reliability. I certainly wouldn't be driving an off-warranty Beemer.

Saw one of the new models with the ultrasonic blue mica the other day…. Videos and pictures DO NOT do this car justice. Go see it in person. The exterior of this car is stunning

About 2 months ago i upgraded to a 21 is350 f sport, from a 03 LS430. Have to say, was the best decision I've made, such a fantastic car

Excellent video! Your voice is so soothing lol

Great Review 👍

I missed my 2017 IS… it was a bit too small for me for long trips, but loved everything about it. Simple, clean and always got compliments. Now I drive a pickup truck, but this new gen body style looks amazing! Maybe I’ll get it again.

Toyota/Lexus cruise control stalk is my favorite. Don't have to look at it. Just use muscle memory. Great review!

I have always been a Lexus fan, recently got my IS 350 and it makes me want to just drive again.

I bought a brand new 2021 IS350 in June 2021 and 6 months later on December 31, I traded it in for an IS500.

Thank you for your honest review, where you consider pros and cons. Nice to listen and watch!

Beautiful car and review mine is coming in two weeks in Cloudburst with Circuit Red NuLuxe interior

You didn’t even take us on a drive. It’s a car. It drives.

I don't know man. Cheap is not what I would describe this car as.

For the longest I have been trying to figure out why the front of the IS looks so cool... it almost looks like the face of Spawn

Owned my is350 2023 for 3 days and I love it. Isn’t crazy power but it’s enough, smooth drive and looks amazing! Interior is not “dated” it has everything you can possibly want. If it’s not broken don’t fix it.

Thanks for the great review. I have the IS 350 Fsport of this generation with dynamic handling package. Gorgeous car and very comfortable. In your opinion- would switching from the stock tires to Michelin 4S tires help with traction in sharp corners and initial throttle?

One of my neighbors has one of these, it’s beautiful. And tiny!

Great video, as usual! Other things I would like to have learned more about would be the quality and fidelity of the sound system, the transmission, how is the ride and feel in a "touring mode". Most of us who would want a vehicle like this would be using it as a daily driver and wouldn't be using the sporty features with the wife in the passenger seat. Lol

I got my 2022 350 IS on Jan 27. Went from a 2019 STI to an IS 350 F and love it no one drives pedal to the metal all the time trust me I know.

Love the v6 IS but my 3uzfe has my heart 🥰

Just got a 2023 is350- no performance package and no upgraded sound system. The sound system is a MUST- this 10 speaker premium is lacking for a 50k car. Aside from that it handles like a cloud- can't imagine what it would be like with that extra sport + mode. Anyhow- this car is a SPORTY luxury sedan. It is no longer a sport sedan like the 2 IS. It is not very fast. Even if it was tuned with 20 more horsepower it would make a difference. But 311 HP on a car that is almost 2 tons, well- its a bit lack luster. The F sport comes standard with a cold air intake so that's off the table and the ECU has not been cracked yet for a tune. I would have gone with the IS500 if it wasn't for the 20K mark up my California dealers are charging. Overall the car has super and I mean SUPER aggressive styling and is so comfortable to drive. But if you are not concerned with long term ownership and reliability, and want something that throws you back in your seat- this car is not for you. I don't see the complaints with the infotainment or technology aspect of the car- but I am coming from a 2IS. Personally I think this car is a great choice if speed is not your main priority. It is a quick head turner and a DREAM to drive on Cali roads. And if you have been to California that says something. TLDR- GET THE UPGRADED SOUND SYSTEM AND THE PREFORMANCE PACKAGE- IF SPEEFD IS YOUR NEED GET THE IS500 AND SPEND THE 20K ON MARKUP. Much love Lexus Family

nice color !🤙🏻

Plenty of smooth NA power and the awd option would make it a great daily in the bad weather states. What it may miss in brand new interior design it makes up for with proven reliability and a highly regarded dealer / service experience.

I think you might have meant to type cheaper instead of cheap. A costing upwards of 50k certainly isn't cheap, even if the higher trim cost thousands more. Words have meaning.

is the is350 f sport 22 worth it without the f sport dynamic package?

This car is for people who don't care about having bragging rights among your buddies with similar sports sedans. This IS 350 is for people who recognize it's more than fast enough with handling that is better than 90+% of the cars and SUV's on the road with you..and most importantly quiet, comfortable and reliable day in and day out. With Lexus you don't have to get in an endless cycle of leasing just to avoid wallet draining repair costs after the warranty ends. You can actually buy one of these and keep it 10 years with nothing more than regular fluid changes and consumables. (tires, brake pads etc) All of this is why I'll look to Lexus when my financial situation improves in a couple years, in the meantime I'll happily continue driving my 2021 Mazda 3 turbo hatch...which is also one of those cars you can safely own instead of lease.

I really wouldn’t consider this a “cheap alternative” with dynamic package. Dynamic package alone puts the car right at $50k, but at dealers you won’t find it for cheaper than $54k

It's all I need, fun good car..👍🏽

Which color it is IS350 F Exterior ?

Excellent video except you forgot to mention how much the car costs. Which is strange because that's something you normally are very clear on. Unless I missed it

great vehicle i love mine❤

I think the new gen G70 with the 3.3t is a serious competitor for the IS 350, the G70 has better infotainment, very adjustable seats, and the engine is quick....though wished they had fitted the new 3.5t. The Lexus V8 though, changes the game!

Will you review the 22 Lexus NX? Please and Thank you.

Where is the 240R project its been a while?

has anyone had problems either the dashboard making noise on the left side? close to the speaker

I got a IS 350 S YESTERDAY .CHEAP I DON'T THINK SO . WHEN IS 5O.OOO CHEAP. DRIVE VERY WELL I WILL TEST IT OUT TODAY . BLACK WITH RED INTERIOR MY COLOR FOR A CAR I AM SATISFIED

I’m definetly getting a used one when I’m ready to trade my Corolla in

Iridium is beautiful 💎

I am in the minority to like small cars. So definitely would pick this one over the IS500

You did not mention that the IS 350 F Sport has an AWD option not available on the IS 500 F Sport. That was a major determining factor in me choosing the IS 350 over the IS 500. I needed a daily driver that can handle winters in the Great Lakes.

I checked it out, it kind of sits in a wierd spot. Its competitors are the 330i and the A4, with more power and kind of sits in the middle between them for price, plus it's Toyota. The head room in the rear SUCKS, and the excess glossy black plastic in the rear bumper and fake diffuser kinda kills it for me, the mismatched brake calipers front and rear make it seem like they aren't trying, and the fact that they're using the same reliability tuned (kneecapped) engine that they've been using for ten years across the entire fleet doesn't help sell the "sport" of the F sport badge.

Its a great car but not really affordable to a middle class person

2IS gang rise up

Great looking car but the engine, transmission, suspension and infotainment is at least 2-3 generations behind its German rivals and that’s coming from someone who bought a 2021 IS350 F-Sport.

I have the 350. I’d get the 500. But it’s not AWD. I live in Boston.

Yes, just hate 3 spoke BMW steering wheels

I like the 350 for the price but like the hood on the 500 I wonder if the 500 hood would fit on the 350 the 500 going to be very pricey $$$$ for the rich

IS350 RWD is for me in iridium and red interior.

to many LOOKS AGGRESSIVE...it is a sport car

What color is this? Why do people leave that out?

Question should be”is the IS 500 an expensive alternative to the IS 350”

4th gen

4th gen (is) not 3rd gen (is)

the bright circuit red is a big no no. rioja's muted cranberry red is much better

I diagree the red interior is awful. Other than that the car is awesome.

Car looks great but beyond the sheet metal, the competition has it beat. A genesis g70 is the better buy in this class, in my opinion.

Cheaper alternative...not cheap. Lol

$55K and vinyl seats. It is obvious Lexus has given up on the compact luxury sport sedan segment.

Have you tried test driving the BMW M340i? You can find a used one in about the same price range as this car, and in my opinion seems like a better value. It has more horsepower than this car (382 hp) and seems like it has a better interior.

IS350 is not cheap!!!!! AND it has no real power , 280lbs of TQ is embarrassing in 2021.

2021 still bad cheap interior

a cheap alternative???🤔since when anything named Lexus is cheap...😆

Americans calling this car tiny 😂😂😂

Yeah,a "cheap" alternative

Lol this isn’t a cheap car

Boooo !!How to not do a review …He doesn’t even drive it ? It’s a car review ..That’s what you do w cars , drive them . Ugh I want my 11 min back

i have one it's amazing. it fits in my garage with my fat ass wife. 😉✌🏻

This and the Infiniti Q50 are so out of date. Stale. I don’t see these cars on the road where I live. Boring cars.

“Sporty” sedan yes! The IS350 isn’t a true sports sedan.