Lexus IS 350 2007 Review | The Best Japanese Response?
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- Check out this video showing all of the features in detail in the IS: • Interesting Lexus IS25...
In this video we take a look at Lexus' 2nd Generation IS (2006-2013). Do note that this is a Japanese Import model, so it varies ever so slightly to the US/ rest of the world models. For the most part, it's the same car.
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Finally ...
A proper IS 350 review.
Although there are a mass amount of IS reviews, the largest percentage of those videos are about the IS250, only mentioning the IS350.
And then add to it the fact that this video actually mentions the cooler finer details like the automatic window opening with the fob,
the automatic seat setting with the fob, both of which i really had no idea of,
and the automatic steering wheel, which i only saw once before, but get no mentioning in other videos.
Those are seriously cool functions, which i love.
I am not saying that other videos are bad in that sense, by me personally, i love those cool functions that just stands out above the rest.
Add to that the Lexus reliability, the second hand market value ... Yah baby !!! I'm sold.
As soon as my finances allows it, i would love to get myself an IS350 F-Sport.
Here in South Africa prices differs between ZAR 300'000.00 and ZAR 400'000.00 , depending on km's .
Once again, great video.
Thank you very much.
Wow - that is very very kind of you to make a comment like this! Thank you so much. I do still post content but now on a different channel, if you’re keen to see more of my stuff!
youtube.com/@sammygoris?si=zl137kUz14Hpi4RC
These cars never die
Absolutely bulletproof!
Wasn’t looking for the car because of the features lol was looking for a fun reliable daily. Great vid! On the search for one now
any luck? im doing the same.
Good idea stay away from Audi and German cars if you looking for reliability
Alan Champagne I spent maybe 20k+ on two full service history audis. Audi A4 b7 is a money pit. blackstar4000.wordpress.com/2017/03/20/audi-oil-chain-pump-failure-resulting-in-engine-death-twice-audi-a4-tfsi-2-0t-b7-model-issues-since-2015-to-2017/
I just bought my IS350 2011 in Sydney for AUD$19000. This review is exactly I felt about this car. If you can overlook the space issues, really good engine and package for the price.
tomli123001 Hmm I'm trying to find one around that price in Sydney too
you can get a 2008 isf for 25000 aud
Ben can you please show me a decent ISF for 25K? In a couple of years perhaps, not now. They are still around 30K+....
Gavin R they decpreaite badly . Isf in 3 years $60000aud
Yes Ben I agree with you 100%. But the cheapest one for sale in Australia right now is $29.5K, and the condition is average at best. A good one will still cost around 30-35K, not 25.
The review I was looking for. Thank you.
No worries, glad it could help.
is350 auto gearbox on wet windy downhills requires care. they downshift under braking, and in doing so initially overpower the brake. it can catch you unaware. best to put stickshift into Sports mode and manually control gear selection. anyone else have this issue?
mowog morrie yep - had this issue once and slid across the road!! Completely lost traction
I feel the same way on the windy road. Wish this has manual trans.
I didn't know that, thanks for mentioning it!
I wish I could've gotten a 350 instead of 250, but my insurance rates wouldn't allow me too
Why's that
350s go hard
I wouldn't have even got a 250 then, I mean the car is small and cramped. Without that 5 second 0-60 of the is350 it's just not worth it. I'd have went g37 or even es350 over an is250.
This is an absolute performance bargain in New Zealand right now. It’s seriously fast for its age, even 15yrs after its debut in Japan. Like, it’s faster than a 2021 Golf GTI by almost a second?!!
Sure it would (your insurance). You're just too cheap on your self.
I love this car plan on getting one next year
Time changes so quickly . 16000 dollars , now you can easily get for 7 to 8 k mark
Really? With how many miles I can get the price (7k - 8k)? I am really serious.
Please let me know.
Thank you.
Depends on the area.. The is350 are rare around my area lol I see only like 5-10 listed on most sites.. Took me months to find a good one
Yeah you're right. I think it comes down to spec, if you get a rare color with high spec it will make a difference. But a grey/silver IS in basic trim will definitely be a lot cheaper.
If you can find one
@@hera7409 just bought one,2007,133km 14000 dollars
Great review, I always was discouraged this car didn't come in a manual, hence why I'm looking at manual Acura TL's, TSX, and G37's sedans, but the power delivery, refinement, and sporty driving characteristics are starting to really grow on me. I also drive a s2000 so maybe I can get over the stick shift thing. Would love your opinion on how this car stacks again the other two I mentioned,
This car actually had the option for a manual gearbox but only for the 2,5L version.very rare but they excist😃(in NL and USA atleast
recently was looking at one of these, and a golf gti. couldn't decide between them. Each time I drove each one, I thought 'this is the one i'm going to get'. Ended up with the golf gti. DSG gearbox. DSG gearbox then shat itself. Now i'm in the market. For an IS350. L model definitely. I want to be comfortable, and not spill my coffee.
wait what happened with your dsg? i was just looking at this car because my gti started shifting weird.
@@fridgebox7191 the dsg box is known to shit itself. I’ve had a golf turbo diesel with the 7 speed dsg. This was a brand new car. Gearbox shat itself. Had a golf Gti. These have the six speed dsg which are stronger than the 7 speed. Gearbox shat itself. Big dollars.
@@nonfictionone get a is350 I have one and I smoke golf gti’s all day
AWESOME review. Going to consider buying one after this review :)
Thank you!
NZ Car Reviews I have also looked into BMW 135i and BMW 335i. Lexus IS350 seems the wise option 😂
Good review but why the music in the background I'm trying to hear you speak
Todd Whiten thanks for feedback. I have noted it!
great review! does it have an aux jack?
liminalexpression Thanks man! It sure does, there's one in the glove box which is standard on all models.
liminalexpression yes
Great review. Thanks a lot.
bought is 350,2007,3 weeks ago,under warranty but did wheel alignment an balance at own cost,but car still pulls to left,high speed slower than low speed,tried,different roads,streets,wind etc, just pulls within a second at low speed..im in christchurch
This reviewer is obviously a Merc lover. I have owned this car for 1 month and travelled 1500 miles in it.
Firstly the rear view mirror is not a distraction of you LOWER THE SEAT which tou can do electronically and set the seating and steering wheel position. Not a problem for me and I am 6 ft tall... same with the head space issue raised..... doh!!
Ergonomically the set up and controls are spot on... like the design and controls were built around the driver for convenience.
Great features like keyless entry, puddle light, voice command controls for audio/sat nav/speed dial, paddle AND gear lever gear shift in auto mode, 6 CD changer are features that reviewer failed to mention. And there is plenty of space in the cabin!!
Against - de misting windows is poor. Could do with a rear windscreen wiper.
The Great I Am I’m not a Mercedes lover, but the level of refinement in some areas is not as classy as a Mercedes. I compared it to Mercedes because it is typically best in class for its luxury cabin. I absolutely love this car and have owned 3 of them.
Cabin wise - it is very small. It is definitely on the smaller size in its class. The problem with the drivers seat is that it can’t be lowered very low. That’s the problem. I wish the seat would go lower. I have driven many cars, and this car and the Subaru Impreza both have very low rear view mirrors.
Those are just minor comments, I still think the car is best in class overall, and there are so many more features that I should’ve mentioned in this video.
@@sammygoris Thanks for your reply :0)
I disagree that the cabin space is small. Perhaps it is smaller than the mercedes you are comparing it to but at 6ft I think that there is plenty of space for the driver and front seat passenger. The rear cabin leg room is smaller than can be expected but I assume the car itself is smaller in dimension overall compared to the mercedes you are comparing it to?
The drivers seat can adjust low enough for me at 6ft so that the rear view mirror is by no means an obstruction.
As for the features that you did not mention it is a pity, as I felt that overall the review did not put the car in a positive light and to say that the car is the best in its class did not come over in the review (perhaps I missed this comment).
Thanks again for replying. Much appreciated.
@@thegreatiam6849 No worries. Yes - there is plenty of space for driver and front passenger. I agree. That's nearly every car in the world. But that's not the point. It's the rear set leg room, especially if someone tall is driving. I highly doubt you can fit 4 6' people in this car with ample legroom and comfort, because it's a compact sedan (not full/mid size). A4/C Class, Infiniti G and 3 Series are all fairly small, but I've driven all of them and the IS definitely feels the smallest and most snug. And, if I wasn't clear in my previous comment - when I said I love this car, I've had 3 of them, I was referring to the Lexus, not C Class! I nearly bought a C-Class, but went with another IS instead. If I could go back and redo the review again, there is as lot I would change, you're probably right that it doesn't depict my true thoughts on the car. Alot of the statements are true, but I would definitely put more emphasis on certain areas. Appreciate your feedback.
For a 5 8 guy, it looks like you have the seat way too high for you and that is why the rear vision mirror seems to low and you are too close to the A pillar. I have one of these cars and I'm 6 1 and have way more head room than you appear to have. Just lower the seat!
How many mpg do you get in city driving
Sorry maybe I wasn't clear. The seat is in the lowest position possible! I could move the seat back but then I'm further away from the pedals.
i bought one without a sunroof for this reason... with sunroof my head touches the ceiling.
I’ve seen some of these in 12’ models running for 19K and up on some sites
Great review! Subscribed.
Hi, thanks for the review. Can you please advise on the song starting from 7:20? Fits perfectly for this car.
Thanks,
Hey Alex, yeah sure man. Ben la Desh - Motion. It’s a great track.
A little late to this video, but it astonishes me that Toyota actually sells the 250 and 350 at relatively the same price, but I actually just recently found out there was a 350 model. The 250 model was all I ever seen, and it pushed me away with its lack of power, dull presence, and compared to the other big luxury competition, I never thought of getting a lexus. But cue the 350, definitely an amazing car, would not have traded mine for a g35, or even g37. Have been looking into the cadillacs, you should do a review on one of those if you can, mainly the cts. Keep up the good work.
Thanks man! Whereabouts you from? Yeah here in NZ the the G25 and IS250 are much more popular than the G35/37 and IS350. But otherwise yes, the IS250 is incredibly slow. 350 feels a whole much nicer.
Nice video I own an is350 the most reliable car I’ve owned. By the way your description song artist doesn’t match your video!? Can i please get the name of the songs you used
It looks like that a lot of the features from the LS430 managed to filter its way down into the later IS models. Those 2GR-FE engines go like stink, but damn are they thirsty
I found the fuel thirst on both my 2012 SE and then the new shape 2013 EX about the same despite the 8 speed on the ‘13. In my daily I could achieve 8.8ltr/100km compared to my 335i BMW twin Turbo with its 12.8-
Very nice review !! Getting one next month, One thing, is the top speed only 180KM ???
The Liberty 260 KM/h
yes why??!!
More of those please :)
the reason you are going to buy this car over the other V6 sedans is because its the fastest one
I didn't know Elliot Rodger did a review of his car before the shooting.
Okay that’s fucked but this can’t be Elliot, he drives a Bee Em Double U
Do we get in NZ AWD models? Is there any badge, or is it in some specific trims?
I thought my JDM 2006 IS350 was small inside due to being from Japan and it's made for smaller people since Japanese people tend to be smaller. Guess they're ALL like that lol. Honestly though, I've only had all the features this car has in my 2022 Stinger GT; absolutely ahead of its time
Fun Fact: The JDM IS350 cruise control can only be set up to 118km/hr, and they only make ~245hp to the wheels (I dyno'd mine. It's RWD) so ~280 to the crank. Lexus' numbers are WAY off
i love this car and im a skinny 6ft guy i hope i dont hate it lol.
03:02 , HI BRO, What is that button you see on the right hand wheel at the bottom for?
Those first issues u have are just tall man issues ...for the first time am thankful for being short 🤣
Agreed, the reason in the US they are trade-in quick in good shape. That is what I like about the cabin, that I feel enclosed. The SUV I drive, it feels one is driving a school bus, or a fishing tank with so many windows.
This was actually a really good review! really good to see a kiwi as I am one in CHCH about to pull the trigger on one of these or a GS350
Cheers man! Did you end up going for the GS or the IS?
@@nzcarreviews2691 hhhjjjjhhhhhgg jjhhgg
Great review, why only one video?
WinSDFina he only has one car
haha he can borrow dad's, mom's, friend's car
WinSDFina they all don't own cars. They like to cycle everywhere
makes sense, well i guess he would have to steal a car just to make a video. Then abandon it somewhere in the ghetto.
WinSDFina he can't steal. He is a Muslim a religion of peace
Buyers of older models should be aware of the ‘sticky dash and door trim’ which is a common and expensive issue to fix.
My goodness, yes! I live in California and with the heat out here it worsens even more. I hope to replace the dash and door trims soon
true,i got it
Thankfully mine is replaced
How the hell did the Kiwi's get the option of the All Wheel Drive model, and their tasman cousins in Australia get ISs only in Rear Wheel Drive? Reliability of a Corolla. That can't be said about the IS's German Rivals though.
why would you want AWD over RWD?
@Alan Champagne in Australia?
@@drj2039I’m late, but our weather here in Sydney is bipolar.
are they good with 110,000miles?. I was thinking of getting 2013genesis coupe 2.0t or Infiniti g37 but this lexus looks nice with alot of horse power plus insurance would be cheaper because its sedan.
Christian Tran 12 years!? That’s impressive! And she still goes alright aye?
Christian Tran 12 years? Thanks man this helped me out cz I’m looking for a decent car that has 300+ hp and you helped me came to a final decision. And I will get this car
They still do perfect with that amount of mileage as far as engine oil and distribution oil was replace on time. All the rest actually dont need attention. Jst scan the car and go for it.
My one is. Is 250 2007 but it looks different
the hand break is done by foot jaja why?
there is one thing the IS250 has that this doesnt.... manual
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Im interested in getting one but im about 6'2 and scared that i cant be comfortable in this car ahhhh
Have you sat in one/test drove one? I think it could be doable, but probably not if you are driving people in the back seats frequently.
Thanks for the reply, I have not yet but I'll probably just use it for work and would ride solo most of the times. Can you use regular fuel grade for this IS?
SLAAMIT I had a friend who is 6’4 daily drive an S2000. I’m sure a 6’2 guy would be fine in an IS350 lol. You’d fit, but your head can hit the ceiling if you sit straight up and down and sit back against the backrest (which no one actually drives that way, we have a slight slouch).
And you can only use premium fuel. It’s a very high compression car.
Im 6'3 and i drive a is250 comfortably
I'm 6'4. is350 is our daily...no prob...heaps of seat adjustment.
What if I change the Engine into 1.8 litre 4 cylinder? anyone will suggest me
Will cost more to engine swap and to convert everything than to just get a CT200.
The only downside of this car is the lack of an LSD.
WHY THE FUCK is there no is350 in my country? we only get the is220d and is250 wich are way too slow and the is-f wich is too expensive. i would've bought an is350 a long time ago
*Lixes*
In
Chur!
If you need a light on the dashboard to tell you when to change gear, you shouldn't be driving.
Are you serious? Have you ever see an F1 steering wheel? Are you saying all F1 drivers shouldn't be driving? Have you seen literally every sports car from the last 10 years? They all have tacho's that light up when needing to shift. Nobody has ever 'needed it', it's a feature, it's a gimmick, it's something fun, like literally every feature on every car.
@@nzcarreviews2691 Maybe you missed the word 'need' ? The car above is NOT an F1 car that redlines at 14,000rpm...its a street car. So you can drop that analogy. Essentially, what you did was compare a Cessna 182 to a F15 fighter jet. And if you think something beeping at you is "fun", then I'm happy for you. Ive got a Lexus, and this was literally one of the first things I disabled. (because I know how to drive).
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