Test drove base IS350 and IS350 with Fsport package
05-12-16, 07:26 AM
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Test drove base IS350 and IS350 with Fsport package
Where is the power? My base 06 IS350 was really quick....the new version feels nothing like the old. What happened? The Fsport in sport S+ mode had better power.
05-12-16, 08:00 AM
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Is this for real??
05-12-16, 08:27 AM
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The 2IS had more aggressive gearing from a stop so will accelerate a little faster to 60 and it didn't need to shift. The 3IS needs to shift before then and is geared better for highway acceleration.
05-12-16, 08:43 AM
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Additionally the 3IS weight transfer is more controlled, as a result it doesn't feel fast.
05-12-16, 05:37 PM
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To me this is the biggest reason the 3IS doesn't feel as fast as some other cars like the G37. Other new German cars also have good weight transfer and don't feel as fast as they are.
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05-12-16, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TsunamiF
The gearing is very aggressive on the 2IS350 when compared to the 3IS350 and RC350. You can see the difference in acceleration in this head-to-head video:
05-13-16, 06:47 AM
#11
FYI the current GS is a tad slower than the current IS because it's heavier. If you're looking for speed, then you're gonna have to go with 340i, S4, XE, or C43 (all of which are more expensive).
05-13-16, 07:13 AM
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I don't think the IS350 was meant to be a speed demon by any means, so if you're looking for the "fast" factor, then you'll probably have to look elsewhere. This car is a great blend of luxury and performance and I think a lot of us appreciate it for that aspect. With that said, I don't think this car is slow by any means either.
You have to level your expectations with the brand/car you're looking at.
You have to level your expectations with the brand/car you're looking at.
05-13-16, 09:36 AM
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Then get another car? It's that simple. I don't understand why anyone would get the same car of new generation lol. If it was me I will get something else for my next car.
I had a modded evo prior to the IS350. I got all my power needs at that time. I bought the IS350 not for that.
I had a modded evo prior to the IS350. I got all my power needs at that time. I bought the IS350 not for that.
Last edited by 3ISRC; 05-13-16 at 09:40 AM.