Anyone Trade their 2IS for the 3IS
#196
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Australia
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I went from a 2011 2IS 350 F Sport to a 2014 3IS 350 F Sport. There are a few things that I liked about the 2IS that I wish they included in the 3IS:
the plastic covering in the engine bay. I liked the clean, very well finished look...
The scuff plates that were single piece looked to be better finished off rather than the rubber seal separating it into two pieces...
I liked that the rear of the front seats in the 2IS were finished off nicer rather than being able to see the 2 zips on either side of the seat backs in the 3IS...
Of course, the LED interior lighting (being such a new car the 3IS should have much more LED lighting technology in it!)...
I miss the flip out door pockets that were finished in a nicer feeling plastic rather than just moulded/blown plastic as per the 3IS.
The 3IS is a far superior vehicle and I wouldn't have my 2IS back any day. Sure, there's some things where I think they've gone cheap with, but everything else far outweighs those points! The 3IS makes the 2IS look and feel very dated, especially the interior.
the plastic covering in the engine bay. I liked the clean, very well finished look...
The scuff plates that were single piece looked to be better finished off rather than the rubber seal separating it into two pieces...
I liked that the rear of the front seats in the 2IS were finished off nicer rather than being able to see the 2 zips on either side of the seat backs in the 3IS...
Of course, the LED interior lighting (being such a new car the 3IS should have much more LED lighting technology in it!)...
I miss the flip out door pockets that were finished in a nicer feeling plastic rather than just moulded/blown plastic as per the 3IS.
The 3IS is a far superior vehicle and I wouldn't have my 2IS back any day. Sure, there's some things where I think they've gone cheap with, but everything else far outweighs those points! The 3IS makes the 2IS look and feel very dated, especially the interior.
#198
Pole Position
iTrader: (1)
Went from 2008 350------------>2014 350 fsport.
Things they failed on the 3is: cooling seats, lack of storage(coin holder/sunglass holder),working infotainment system, cup holder placement. Stock stereo is lackluster at best.
Why these shortcomings are worth it: driveability! It's exciting to drive it(2is was very dull), styling ( is very unique from anything on the road, 2is looks dated now). Seats are awesome (comfortable and supportive. I also prefer nuluxe to leather now. Everything is rock solid, not a rattle in the place.
Things they failed on the 3is: cooling seats, lack of storage(coin holder/sunglass holder),working infotainment system, cup holder placement. Stock stereo is lackluster at best.
Why these shortcomings are worth it: driveability! It's exciting to drive it(2is was very dull), styling ( is very unique from anything on the road, 2is looks dated now). Seats are awesome (comfortable and supportive. I also prefer nuluxe to leather now. Everything is rock solid, not a rattle in the place.
#200
Lexus Champion
#202
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
06 IS350 to 14 IS350, huge change better in almost everyway especially interior, handling, and the updated tech. Lack of memory and ventilated seats bothered some, kinda stinks that it wasnt in the 14 model but that may change for 15. I drove the 06 again after a few weeks in the 14, and you can definitely tell the difference in the transmission, seat comfort, and seat height. It feels like it sits a lot higher. Bigger backseat is a plus too
#203
Lexus Test Driver
I am also debating if this is worthing now. I have a 2010 IS250 and I could get 19-20k for it and not sure if the updates worth $17-18k extra. Ift would have been a different story if they'd update the engine.
Decisions Decisions
Decisions Decisions
#204
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: NY
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I went from a 2009 250 to a '14 350 f sport. Inside and out, it is night and day. Do I miss the buttery soft leather? Yes. But that's it. The new car is so much more fun to drive and just looks great inside and out. Only gripe is the lack of interior ambient lighting.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
stlgrym3
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
36
04-06-12 12:18 PM