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coming from you 4th gen GS owners, i am cross shopping between the GS and IS models, i love both of them styling wise, but the room in my dads GSF is really nice, i am getting a lexus next year when i get my drivers license (have my permit now) but i really need some suggestions. both models will be 350 F-Sports so it's the cosmetic differences I've been looking at. thanks guys
I find getting into my GS to be easier than climbing up into to my 2015 RAM 1500 work truck. I could have bought a CPO IS350 F Sport for $8k less than my GS but the GS was better in almost every way.
In my opinion the IS model is a toy, it's so small and plastic-ey looking and theres a TON of them on the road. It is slighter faster 0-60 if you have a need for speed.
The GS is larger, more mature looking and still quick 0-60, more luxurious such as a 12.3" screen and interior. The GS isn't as common on the road.
At the end of the day chose which YOU prefer and what YOU can afford.
If you're young & don't need the extra room (having to haul people in the back seats), grab the IS for MUCH cheaper. It's more nimble & has a good amount of power for it's size. Fun car to mess around in.
Later on in life, when you get more mature and admire things like fit & finish.. plus maybe you want more room for rear passengers, get the GS.
At your age (guessing 16-17 years old), I would stick to the IS. Plus, insurance should be cheaper on it and it is a great looking car aesthetically.
If you're going after just aesthetics, then you could also consider the RC 350 F-Sport, which looks beautiful & is priced similarly to the iS 350 F-Sport. It doesn't have the rear seats and also weights about 150lbs more (with the same engine, so it's *slightly* slower to 60). Some prefer it over the IS & GS, so it's worth reading some topics in their subforum.
My opinion on overall value & to future proof yourself: GS > IS > RC
My opinion if you just want to have a fun car: IS > GS > RC
If you're young & don't need the extra room (having to haul people in the back seats), grab the IS for MUCH cheaper. It's more nimble & has a good amount of power for it's size. Fun car to mess around in.
Later on in life, when you get more mature and admire things like fit & finish.. plus maybe you want more room for rear passengers, get the GS.
At your age (guessing 16-17 years old), I would stick to the IS. Plus, insurance should be cheaper on it and it is a great looking car aesthetically.
If you're going after just aesthetics, then you could also consider the RC 350 F-Sport, which looks beautiful & is priced similarly to the iS 350 F-Sport. It doesn't have the rear seats and also weights about 150lbs more (with the same engine, so it's *slightly* slower to 60). Some prefer it over the IS & GS, so it's worth reading some topics in their subforum.
My opinion on overall value & to future proof yourself: GS > IS > RC
My opinion if you just want to have a fun car: IS > GS > RC
Hope this helps,
~ Im2bz2p345
best answer so farleaning a lot towards the IS considering my best friend is buying a 2009 IS250 AWD as well
If you're young & don't need the extra room (having to haul people in the back seats), grab the IS for MUCH cheaper. It's more nimble & has a good amount of power for it's size. Fun car to mess around in.
Later on in life, when you get more mature and admire things like fit & finish.. plus maybe you want more room for rear passengers, get the GS.
At your age (guessing 16-17 years old), I would stick to the IS. Plus, insurance should be cheaper on it and it is a great looking car aesthetically.
If you're going after just aesthetics, then you could also consider the RC 350 F-Sport, which looks beautiful & is priced similarly to the iS 350 F-Sport. It doesn't have the rear seats and also weights about 150lbs more (with the same engine, so it's *slightly* slower to 60). Some prefer it over the IS & GS, so it's worth reading some topics in their subforum.
My opinion on overall value & to future proof yourself: GS > IS > RC
My opinion if you just want to have a fun car: IS > GS > RC
Hope this helps,
~ Im2bz2p345
This the best answer. I was in the exact same situation. I went with the RC and love it. I'm still enjoying my fun before marriage. Then after that it'll probably be an suv ):
04-02-16, 01:06 PM
GS or IS
both models will be 350 F-Sports so it's the cosmetic differences I've been looking at. thanks guys
