pixelmunky

Hey there ~ I picked up a 2012 IS250 this past week and it wasn't until I got home that the next morning I could hear a terrible grinding sound when pulling out of my drive. I noticed this with and without braking on making sharp turns...just doesn't sound normal (in fact, got desperate enough today to go to another dealership and test drive another and theirs was quiet). Unfortunately, it's back at the dealership now getting looked at. Anyone else experience this?

I LOVE this look of the car, but I'm wondering if driving on barely rough roads should feel so jarring? I don't feel like I felt that on my test drive, but now after 2 days of being in the car I'm hating the feeling of buyers remorse. I have 18's on it and the vehicle doesn't even have 15K on it. Is this normal (and I just have to adjust) or is there something else I should consider to help the ride smooth out (I've read some adjusting tire pressure)? I feel like I can literally feel every tiny bump on the road. I noticed there are Bridgestones on it and wondered if there were better options.

I realize I'm a newbie to the forum...so I'm hoping for some direction. Already own an RX which is smooth as silk and coming from a 2001 Honda Accord I realize there is going to be a big difference in the IS, but it's uncomfortable enough to have me checking out forums for solutions.

Thanks for any insight!