I purchased a 2024 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Design brand new in October of 2024. I drove the car for 7100 miles in 6 months. During that time, I heard creaking popping and cracking sounds at low speeds over bumps in my neighborhood from the rear of the car. Upon acceleration you could hear the transmission whining (brand new car* WTH?) The 311 horsepower can’t be utilized because the 8 speed auto transmission won’t put down maximum torque of 280 ft/lb (which is a joke in itself) until around 4000 rpms. If you are looking for something fun to drive, this isn’t it. The fuel economy in the city and on a short daily commute achieved substantially less than advertised mark of 20 city. I was averaging around 16, pathetic for a Japanese made vehicle even if non turbocharged. Now, let’s get to the simple stuff that a luxury brand should offer that aren’t included on this car. For starters, my 2018 Camry XSE was more well equipped then my Lexus. The Lexus has a terrible back up camera looked like it came out in 2004 not 2024. There are zero parking sensors on the 47,000$ base Is350, no wireless Apple CarPlay, no wireless android auto, very small 8 inch infotainment screen, awful stereo unless you buy the 4000 dollar mark levinson option. The dash cluster is out of a 2010 corolla, tiny lcd screen in center of dash shows limited vehicle information, and has horrible aesthetics for the price point. The seats are fake leather, non cooled, non heated steering wheel, non power steering wheel, no memory seating, no lumbar support, seats are very small and have large bolstering which could become uncomfortable to people who aren’t average size, rear leg room for an adult is non existent (might as well be a coupe unless it’s kids under the age of 12). Overall, for the price i paid in gas ($300-360/month) insurance (113/month) and car payment ($700/month) this vehicle is not worth over $1100/month. I traded the vehicle in, cut my losses and couldn’t be happier to be out of this vehicle.

Safety: 4 out of 5 stars

Technology: 1 out of 5 stars

Performance: 2 out of 5 stars

Interior: 1 out of 5 stars

Comfort: 4 out of 5 stars

Reliability: 3 out of 5 stars

Value: 1 out of 5 stars

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T. Brock-Louisiana , 01/04/2025

2024 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT Design 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)

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I purchased the 24 IS 350 Fsport. Had the 14 IS 250 Fsport. This car is so much better in horsepower and quieter. Get compliments several times I’m out and about. Iridium shines bright. MPG around 27 and that’s pushing it. Overall I’m happy.