Used 2021 Lexus IS 350 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 IS 350, so we've included reviews for other years of the IS 350 since its last redesign.
Honest impressions at 5k miles
Shawn G, 01/08/2022
2021 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Coming up on 5k miles and all I can honestly say is that it’s easily the best car I’ve ever driven! The handling, the comfort, the ride, the tightness and responsiveness, the smoothness, the BUILD QUALITY, just an amazing car!! Lexus is seriously unmatched in build quality! This thing is an absolute tank! I got the F-Sport model which has 311 hp(51 more than the IS300), some very nice interior improvements like a sporty heated steering wheel with F badge and sporty door panels, a F-Sport exhaust which sounds AMAZING! It also has F-Sport seats that are heated/vented and VERY comfortable and ergonomic. And it has the gorgeous and simplistic digital driver display from the LC500! Love that! The car is truly an absolute pleasure to drive and very fun! Especially in sport mode which really tightens up the steering and makes the car crazy responsive! We just had our first snow fall of the winter here in Wisconsin and instead of sliding like I did with my prior Mazda6, I had total confidence and even a little fun lol… I really like that I can have fun when I want and feel totally confident with the AWD system. The car is very quick and INCREDIBLY nimble! Lexus built a track specifically to tune their sporty models and it shows! The handling is CRAZY good! Also, once you hear that exhaust note, you’ll be sold! I LOVE starting the car up and hearing that satisfying exhaust! Even from in my home with the remote start lol… I will say though… it’s NOT without its quirks… I do wish fuel economy was a bit better… I know the 3.5L is basically bulletproof which for a sports car a huge selling point. But it is thirsty for a V6…. My Mazda with a 2.5L averaged 32 mpg, the IS350 averages me 20 mpg with fairly responsible driving. If I drove like an a-hole I’d probably average 16-17 mpg which is getting into V8 territory…. So there’s that…. A trade-off I’m still getting used to(while having a bit of fun lol)…. I’m also not a fan of the remote start on this car… the transmitter on the key fob is VERY finicky and really lacks range and can’t be obstructed by really anything… I’m lucky if it works within 30 ft and I have to press the lock twice then hold it on the third press and it rarely works right… I’m basically forced to use my phone with the Lexus Enform app to remote start it every time! There’s also Apple Watch functionality with a Siri shortcut but that also barely works… very annoying! The Lexus Enform app is free through the lease term but after that it costs and without it I basically don’t have remote start because the fob is such crap! But, overall, this is easily the best(and most expensive off the lot) car I’ve ever had. The build quality is second to none. The handling seriously amazes me every time I get on it. The exhaust note puts a smile on my face every time, as does the acceleration when the car just PULLS from 2nd to 4th until I hit about 90 and let off while I’m getting on the freeway. The heated/vented seated are super nice as is the heated steering now that we’re getting into sub freezing temps in the Midwest. The AWD inspires a ton of confidence and is such a joy. And it’s also nice knowing that I can actually have fun and not have to worry about blowing turbos and the 3.5L can take the occasional fun abuse because it’s a luxury Toyota and they’re freaking bulletproof! It also happens to seriously be one of the most GORGEOUS cars I’ve ever seen! Even if the roof sits a bit low especially for rear passengers. Thankfully, I don’t often have adults in my back seat lol… Honestly, if you’re in the market for a car and looking into AWD and it’s within budget, and you don’t mind the mpg hit of a sports car, absolutely test drive this or even an IS300. They’re AMAZING driving machines and I’d put it against anything in the price range!
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Love it!!
Anna-Kay Pinnock, 01/02/2021
2021 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
You will fall in love with your purchase of this car. Drives smoothly to my liking and I feel very comfortable inside with the space.
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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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I love this car!
Bob, 05/15/2021
2021 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I'll never buy another car brand again. Lexus has made an incredibly fun and reliable machine. Get the Dynamic Handling and you can have so much fun on a windy road. The acceleration isn't the best, but I'd rather have it a bit slower than worry about the reliability issues of twin turbos or a supercharger. Get it, you wont regret it
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Fun Car
TJ, 07/24/2016
2016 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
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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