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Upgrading from '06 IS 350 to '14 IS 350 F-Sport

element118, 06/11/2016
updated 12/13/2018
2014 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful

No doubt there should be a difference upgrading from an eight year vehicle to a newer car! Overall, I am very happy with my current addition of a 2014 IS 350 F Sport, definitely an upgrade from the 2006 IS 350 Sport I previously owned. Here are some observations: I'd give the current '14 IS 350 F Sport car a 9.0, vs. a 7.0, not surprising it has been 8 years in evolution. Plusses for the '14 IS include: very cool LFA-inspired instrumentation (although wish mph could be toggled to "analogue"), heavier, but substantial steering, sport modes incl S+, being able to change vehicle settings (incl door locks), LED lights, super comfortable front seats, more rear seat room, folding rear seats, plus I got F-Sport breaks and the air in-take. I do feel it is much faster (w/8spd transmission), although per rated HP it is not (prob get +5-10HP with the F-Sport air intake). Mark Levinson sound system is better by a small margin; like the USB connectivity, EnTune and Bluetooth radio Drawbacks vs. the '06 IS 350 incl: lack of ventilated seats, no memory seats (should be at least 2 sets, at least on driver's side): no sunglass compartment (ok since in did not work properly); console opens only upward and thus awkward vs. sliding backward and opening upward; moonroof operation was much better in '06 IS 350 Update Dec-18: now driving since purchase in 2016 - love the acceleration, torque and 8 speed transmission - much more fun that the 2006 I owned previously; love the F-Sport breaks but replacement was $3,000 at just under 30k miles (may be less without rotor replacements); remaining criticisms after 33k miles are as mentioned initially, the lack of ventilated seats (here in California, would use much more than heated seats that it has); and it really needs at least one memory setting for the driver seat; also neglected to mention the seats are very comfortable and a definite upgrade vs. the '06

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Fun car to drive, looks and feels great!

HK from Seattle, 04/03/2020
2016 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I ended up trying to decide between the Audi A6 3.0 and the Lexus IS 350. I know they are two completely different cars but I felt the A4 (which is more comparable) was too small. I drove both and ended up picking up a used 2016 ISF AWD 350 with very low miles. I’m glad I did! It’s very fun to drive, not as sluggish as all the reviews had me think, in terms of acceleration. Compared to the Audi, yes, it’s not as quick but overall, it accelerates adequately enough to give you what you need. I love the rioja red interior too, it just stands out from all the others. The digital dash is cool, the sound system is meh. Wish it had the Levinson option but oh well, good enough. It’s true there’s a bump that sticks out from the awd system, I thought it would end up really bugging me but now I can’t tell it’s even there. My leg doesn’t really rest on it like some people. Interior so decent, I have two teenagers and seats them comfortably. The trunk space is a little small, but I’m used to something bigger, coming from a 4runner. Overall, I’m very happy with this car. It’s stylish and sexy to drive and I own my cars for a long time so the reliability of a Lexus IS very comforting.

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A true class act.💨🏎

Lexus lover., 08/29/2020
2020 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

This was my dream car in college back in 2014 when this body style first came out.. sadly I purchased a Mercades cla.. I knew my next vehicle had to be a IS350. It has tons of power on the express way, I love how the seats hold you.. very classy with the signature Lexus LED day time running lights.. I don’t really care for coming in every 5k for service.. since the Indicator has to be reset even though I’m told my first oil change will be at 10k miles.. none the less the car is perfect.. love the safety technology as well.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun Car

TJ, 07/24/2016
2016 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Had my IS 350 F-Sport for 7 months and put 7K miles on it. The car looks great and is a blast to drive. I get compliments on the car all the time, and is the car my friends and co-workers want to drive in wherever we go. I would agree that the technology in the car is a bit lacking (no memory seats, basic apps, etc), and storage is lacking, but from a standpoint of comfort, safety. style, and performance, at this price, I don't think there is a better car out there.

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Is 350 f sport

Arthur Leblanc, 06/17/2016
2016 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Really enjoying the car. Looks great,performs really well.

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