Used 2017 Lexus IS 350 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 IS 350, so we've included reviews for other years of the IS 350 since its last redesign.
Great Luxury compact car
Richard, 11/20/2015
2015 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is my first IS350 F-Sport, and I love it. Fun to drive on both highway and city. Very quiet on the road.
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Truly the best value in its class.
Frank, 01/03/2018
2015 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I never thought I'd get to own a car like this. Its fast, intuitive, responsive, and comfortable. It needs a more powerful engine to truly take it to the next level but it seems capable of handling one and 306 HP is enough to have a lot of fun with. I'll probably swap out the engine down the road if I can ever afford it for 460 HP+. Would've liked to have seen an option for something like that with such a well designed car.
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A car that the heart and head could agree on
Matt, 01/15/2019
2017 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
All that and a bag of chips. Best interior of all cars tested. The IS350 has all the power when I need it. Lexus luxury, a given, reliability as well. Very cool styling. Did I mention that Rioja red interior?
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Great looking car, terrible to drive
Chris in Ohio, 05/11/2016
2016 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 39 people found this review helpful
On paper this car has everything: 300HP, AWD, creature comforts, and nice technology. Styling is polarizing, but I love the way the IS 350 F Sport looks. Unfortunately, all that just makes the IS 350 that much more disappointing. Somehow, Lexus has managed to make this car incredibly boring to drive. Acceleration is fine, but not great. Not a huge deal except gas mileage is no better than much more fun to drive cars by BMW or Audi. The 6 speed automatic that comes with the AWD version is sluggish and seems continuously confused as to what you want it to do. The mouse controller on the infotainment system is quirky, but not a deal breaker. It seems to have all the expected capabilities even if user friendliness isn't optimal. The Levinson sound system makes a huge difference, it's really outstanding. Unfortunately, the basic audio system is really hollow and it seems like 90% of the cars out there don't have the Levinson option installed. It was hot out when I drove this car and the ventilated seats were a nice touch. Overall the seats were comfortable and the cabin had a polished clean look to it but in terms of materials the IS 350 really needs to up its game compared to competitors. The exception is the gauge cluster which is really advanced compared to everything but the 2017 Audi all digital gauges. No car is perfect and I think I could forgive all the shortcomings of the IS 350 except for one. They put a huge hump that sticks out on the driver's side right where you put your feet when you are driving. Apparently it's part of the AWD system but it's seriously intrusive. Your leg rests and rubs against it while you're driving and it is really annoying. In such a competitive segment, I'm really surprised such an annoying design flaw hasn't been corrected after all these years. I wanted to love the IS 350, I was really excited to potentially drive away in one, but there are just too many problems for me to buy a car at this price point with so many things I find annoying.
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F-Sport package is worth the upgrade!
bluesteelm3, 04/01/2014
2014 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
20 of 40 people found this review helpful
I just recently traded my 2011 Lexus IS350 F-Sport for the 2014. I planned on ordering a 2014 IS F, but after test driving the IS350, was pretty much sold. I considered waiting for the RS F, but decided I did not want a coupe. The handling of this car is very similar to my 2006 M3...this car handles turns and seems to grip the road much better than my 2011 IS it drives more like a BMW. The engine sounds incredible and truly proves that despite the luxury, this is a sports car. I ordered the red leather interior (which comes with carbon fiber trim and black accents), and it is absolutely gorgeous. The technology is significantly improved and the interior is much more sleek and refined.