Used 2011 Lexus IS 350 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2011 IS 350, so we've included reviews for other years of the IS 350 since its last redesign.
Poor quality long term
R C, 02/04/2020
2008 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought a certified pre-owned at a Lexus dealership that at the time was 5 years old, just under 70k miles, and every year had at least 1 major issue or recall. Within the first 4 years, I have had the car die on me three times while driving it, and towed to the dealership. At the 5 year mark, 150k miles, had to replace a CAT (over $1000), and car burns a quart of oil every 300 miles (piston rings). $30k for a 5-year car was not worth it. Looking forward to mainstream electric cars.
For the young at heart, no matter your age.
J. Morgan Chapman, 02/02/2017
2011 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
It has the f-sport package
- Safety
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sport :( or luxury :)
lxhxr, 02/02/2009
2009 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Coming from a 2002 BMW 330ci, the Lexus IS 350 leaves a lot to desire. My main concern is the transmission, first of all they don't even make a manual transmission for the car, second of all, the "manual" shifts with paddle shifters are horribly delayed, it's at least 1.5 seconds when I am driving hard, this defeats the purpose of a high performance car. Even the 02 bmw had faster steptronic shifts. I agree with the quick acceleration and engine smoothness. My second concern is the handling, the car feels heavy when taking turns at +/- 25mph speed. Suspension must be improved a little bit. Aside of those two things I think the car looks great and its got a really nice "classy" interior.
Should have gone with the 335i
MPS ISO, 02/20/2008
2008 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I test drove the 335i, G35, G37, Acura TL, and A4. The BMW was easily the best driving car in every aspect, more refined, fluid, and precise by far. I went with the IS because of the reliability for my wife, plus she liked the interior. So far the IS has been in the shop four times for squeaks & rattles. The car handles like a Buick compared to the BMW. The suspension is harsh and the car has needless understeer, always pushing and sliding the front end beyond the intended arc. There really is no feel in the controls (steering, throttle, and brakes). If your near retirment age and want a melow driving exp this car is great. Fit and finish are great and the car does have a strong engine.
Fast sporty sedan
Eddy, 02/26/2008
2008 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I came from driving a highly modified Toyota MR2 turbo. I miss the stick, but the smooth powerful acceleration more than makes up for it. The car is quiet, sometimes too quiet and the ride is firm, but smooth. I have around 2000 miles on so far and enjoy every mile of driving this car. I feel so grown up driving this car too!