Used 2011 Lexus IS 350 C Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2011 IS 350 C, so we've included reviews for other years of the IS 350 C since its last redesign.
Great Car. Fun to Drive.
Ryki, 04/16/2010
2010 Lexus IS 350 C 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
Have had the IS350C for 2 months now. Love the comfort of the vehicle. The interior is great. I even like the exterior styling. It has a big rea, but with that comes 13 Cu. Ft. of Cargo Space, important to me. Acceleration is awesome. I read the review in Car and Driver and have to disagree with their comments. Traded in a 2003 Audi A 4 Cabrio. This Car smokes that and the Audi 5 Conv. A Four Banger with Rag Top, a little dated. The Infinity G37Conv. Tiny inside, with the top down it shakes like a wet dog. The BMW 335i Conv. Nice Car but load it up like the Lexus and its $10K more with less equipment. In my opinion the Lexus beats them all. BMW more Sporty, but Lexus more Cruiser. Suits Me.
Wow! (My first fun car)
NoTopforMe1234, 12/20/2009
2010 Lexus IS 350 C 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
After 20 years of driving family sedans and economy cars, I was able to save up the money to by a car for more than getting me around. I chose this car because I thought it would be fun to have a convertible, plus I wanted to have a hard top. I went with this car because I thought the price/feature/quality combination was the best.
Smart Design
Curt Chezem, 05/20/2010
2010 Lexus IS 350 C 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I'm so glad that I ignored the tepid professional review and took a test drive. This is a well designed car and it stands on it's own with no comparisons to fussy Germans. The 350 has effortless acceleration to the point of excess. It has plenty of legroom in front. I'm 6-2 and actually have to move the seat forward. It's quiet enough to use the speakerphone on the highway with the top down. Better than some sedans with the windows up. Dash and nav are simple and intuitive. Body work is rock solid.
IS 350c - Most fun in the sun!
cvert12, 10/21/2009
2010 Lexus IS 350 C 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought 3 days ago. Tested many cars multiple times before getting the Lexus. The IS 350c is built solid, has less cowl shake than my last SUV, and is very fun to drive with lots of zoom! Looks will get you noticed, and acceleration is thrilling. Tires seem to really grip the road. The feature set as a whole is impressive! It seems to have it all, from a voice activated nav that is very sophisticated, to back-up camera & valet options that lock the glove and trunk.
Love of a Machine
Dr Chaz, 06/22/2017
updated 12/30/2019
2010 Lexus IS 350 C 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Fabulous car; my all time favorite. Handles and brakes superbly. Fit and finish close to perfection. Interior second to none, including MB and BMW: seats, appointments, gauge display etc. Everything very intuitive. Stereo, a Mark Levinson; sound is as good as it gets in an automobile. Purrs like a throaty kitten and handles nimbly; upshifts and downshifts flawlessly. The ride is what you'd expect from a sports car--and is excellent by comparison to its peers--which is clearly what the Japanese engineers intended; if you want a great luxury sedan ride buy a Lexus 400 series sedan but for luxury sport the IS350 is a great buy.
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Shake, Rattle and Squeek.
roddy102, 11/08/2011
2011 Lexus IS 350 C 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Fun car to drive. Good acceleration, and decent handling. Lot of bells and whistles. Good bang for the buck, except constant problems with roof. rattle after rattle. Have taken the car back to the dealer 4 times for roof problems. Going back today again because the roof has stopped rattiling but is now squeeking.
Compliments on an 8 year old car? Oh, yeah!
Brian Tucker, 06/18/2018
updated 12/28/2020
2010 Lexus IS 350 C 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
While stepping up from an 18 year old 4 cyl pick up to this car may have tainted my opinion of the performance, I can honestly say that I don't believe any other car can touch the IS 350C for driving enjoyment. I've been driving my IS for almost 10 weeks now and I can't get enough of this car. She had 57,400 miles when I flew from Nashville to Newark to pick her up and I'm approaching 61,000 already (with a 6 1/2 mile commute!) and the only problem is a loose outside mirror that I'll be fixing myself following a YouTube tutorial. The acceleration and handling on this car make our twisty Tennessee roads a pure pleasure and I've never had so many compliments on a car I owned. It seemed like a big risk flying to pick up a car, but I was convinced I would regret letting this car get away, and boy was I right. I have absolutely 0 buyers remorse on this car, and that's a first for me. You owe it to yourself to test drive one of these, but be advised, you're going to have a very hard time turning down a luxury car that still drives like new, especially when it's about the same price as a new Honda Fit! 2020 update: 2 1/2 years and 27,000 miles later and I'm still loving this car! YouTube repair on the mirror is still holding and the only other maintenance is routine oil & filter changes and 4 new Bridgestone Potenza tires. Still getting compliments and still enjoying the switchbacks going up and down the edges of the Cumberland Plateau. My kids can fight over this car when I'm dead, I'm never selling!
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Best Lexus So Far
Lexus Fan, 09/18/2009
2010 Lexus IS 350 C 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Test drove the IS250C but found it lacking in power. Bought the IS350C and the power is exceptional. This car is seriously quick. Red MICA with the light interior, 18" ISP wheel upgrade. Great combination. The 8 speaker sound system with ASL is very good - especially with the top down. Like the new navigation/camera. This is my first rear wheel drive car in quite some time and it really adds to the "fun" factor. The only negative I've found is the optional windscreen. The wind factor is very good without the windscreen and using the windscreen doesn't help much. Don't buy it. Overall, this is simply a great car and the fun factor is over the top.
Watch out german imports!
lexkev33, 07/31/2011
2011 Lexus IS 350 C 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 24 people found this review helpful
So its funny how this car is so over looked by the likes of BMW and Audi. If you like a hard ride from Germany then this car is not for you! Which ever ISC you choose the ride and handling is pure luxury. The 250c which I test drove has sufficient power for round the town cruising and was fun to drive. I ended up with the 350c which had all the same bells and whistle as far as option packages. The starfire pearl with saddle interior my dealer could only locate for me in a 350c, so I spent more on the car than I wanted too but I am not sorry now... the horse power is next to that of a V8 with far better fuel economy. Every aspect and detail of fit, finish, ride and comfort is unparalleled and I suggest this car as a top choice if you are looking for a convertible. The Optional wind screen for 695 bucks is a waste of time and money, it serves no purpose and flaps in the wind. Yes, the trunk space is very small when the top is down, but if you want a drop top then you accept that in advance. I have no issues with my iphone and the wireless blue tooth. Lexus has done a commendable job with the ISC, and Yes, it turns heads and it is fun to drive top up or down. You will not be sorry for making this your first choice!
Great car for any age
Bill, 07/22/2018
updated 08/05/2021
2010 Lexus IS 350 C 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Wanted a used hard top convertible as it wouldn't be a vehicle I would drive year round (No winter driving; no trips with a lot of luggage) Drove a few; however, a guy brought this one in for a trade as he wanted a different type of vehicle. Exactly what I wanted, including the the color. Very low mileage, new tires, new battery, new alignment, and not a mark on it. The person who previously owned it had not even taken the spare key from the original packaging. He had bought it new from the dealership I use so I have all the original sale paperwork, including the window sticker, and all maintenance records. It looks like the little brother to my ES350. Have had it for 48 months now less than 50K miles though I drive it whenever the weather is right. Everything about it is GREAT. Fun to drive; lot of guts; top opens and closes quickly and easily. Combined MPG I show would be a lot higher if I had more highway miles rather than the mostly city-like driving I do. The safety and technology ratings are based on the fact it is a 2010 vehicle, which I wanted. Compensated for no blind spot monitoring by adding the small blind-spot mirrors which I have on all my vehicles, even my 2018 auto which has blind-spot monitoring. The only thing I miss compared to my ES350 is that the LEXUS ENFORM is not available. It's such a great car that I plan on never getting rid of it.
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