Should I get a GS350 or a IS350
07-12-16, 06:56 PM
#46
I just received my pre-ordered IS350 with luxury package. So I have all the leather, creature comforts that I need. I could not stand this faux-leather in Lexus, neither its touch nor smell. I was leaning from the start towards IS350 since I really preferred its center console over the GS version (At 63 I figured I was too young for GS 
). Yes, I had to wait for the car but I have something really unique on the road, there is nothing like that in the whole US 
). Yes, I had to wait for the car but I have something really unique on the road, there is nothing like that in the whole US 
07-12-16, 07:27 PM
#47
I'm 6' 1" with a wife and two kids (8 &13) and we fit fine it the 3IS fine. We also have a Highlander if we go on any road trips. I agree the 3IS isnt the easier car to get out of but is way sporty than the GS. Also the "15 3IS has cooled seats and heated steering wheel options. The turn signal switch takes about a day on two to get use to, I have the same setup in my Silverado.Hope that helps
You make me want to get the IS. lol Im leaning towards the GS but I'm gonna drive both again this weekend.
07-12-16, 07:32 PM
#48
OK, your wish is my command, I posted some pictures in the adjacent forum:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post9550887
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post9550887
Last edited by Olasek; 07-12-16 at 07:36 PM.
07-12-16, 09:33 PM
#49
yep. i was super annoyed that i couldn't combine them. ultimately, though, i chose the luxury package over the f-sport package and am happy enough with that decision. we'll see what comes next -- something teutonic, perhaps? i really like the understated look of the a/s4 and really love the 2 series.
07-12-16, 09:48 PM
#50
Lexus Champion
As someone who has owned both, you can't go wrong with either. Definitely like my GS more, but the IS was fantastic. GS handles as well as my IS did, but with more room and features, but my IS was the better looking car and a tick quicker. The GS fits our family of 4 much better. Have an RX for family duty but now I like the option of being super comfortable in either.
07-12-16, 10:36 PM
#51
07-12-16, 10:46 PM
#52
I like my 2014 IS350, but imo, if i get to do it over again, for almost the same money i would have purchased a van and a wrx. The van satisfies the family needs while the wrx satisfies my primal needs. The IS really lacks the space and isn't as fun as i hoped it would be.
07-12-16, 11:35 PM
#54
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by des2k3ised
I also notice that the majority of IS drivers are women. Granted, it's usually the IS250, but women sure do love this car.
07-16-16, 05:27 AM
#56
Im 6'3 and i got the is350 f sport and i love it, then again i dont have a family or kids yet and i dont really drive anyone in my car other than my girlfriend so the back seat is rarely occupied by other passengers . Although if i had to do it again i would get the gs350 because being 6'3 and 195lbs, getting out and in the car doesnt seem very natural. The navi screen is smaller than i prefer. Right now i love the IS since i have been driving the F sport is350 for a year and only saw one other f sport is350 around my area, it seems like every other is on the road is non f sport and are all 250 so i feel exquisite in a way lol but anyways i plan to trade or sell my is350 in the future for a gs350 when i have a family with kids
07-21-16, 04:52 PM
#57
To be honest people, I don't find the GS to be much more roomier than the IS when it comes to the rear seating. The interior spacing isn't a world difference based on my past weekend drive. The IS is a little more funnier to drive than the GS in my opinion. this is tough.
08-17-16, 07:41 PM
#59
Lexus Champion
Congrats on your choice. I'm sure you'll love it. I sure enjoyed mine while I had it.
08-17-16, 09:38 PM
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