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07-22-14, 04:25 PM
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This information might be relevant to you as well. I have test driven brand new Audi A series, BMW 335i, Benz, and the Lexus IS (3rd generation) on autocross event organized by Lexus. Here is the takeaway from me:
1. Lexus IS handles the best.
2. BMW 335i is the most powerful and had the best exhaust sound.
3. Audi is by far the worst in handling. Steering feel is too light, no road feel at all. Many others commented the same.
4. Lexus and Audi look best both exterior and interior. (subjective).
5. Benz is good overall but not best or worst in any area.
1. Lexus IS handles the best.
2. BMW 335i is the most powerful and had the best exhaust sound.
3. Audi is by far the worst in handling. Steering feel is too light, no road feel at all. Many others commented the same.
4. Lexus and Audi look best both exterior and interior. (subjective).
5. Benz is good overall but not best or worst in any area.
07-23-14, 01:07 PM
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Hi everyone,
I'm a new member here and was hoping to get some feedback or advice. I'm thinking of trading in later this year and considering a 2011-2013 IS350 AWD with automatic, xenons, and navigation.
Two of my biggest pet peeves are: 1) squeaks and rattles; and 2) unrefined transmission performance.
Can you give me a sense for how solid these are and if the automatic shifts smoothly? What are some of the weaknesses of these cars I should be aware of?
I'd be trading from a 2010 Acura TL, which has one of the most unrefined automatic transmissions in history.
Thanks for the feedback!
Mike
I'm a new member here and was hoping to get some feedback or advice. I'm thinking of trading in later this year and considering a 2011-2013 IS350 AWD with automatic, xenons, and navigation.
Two of my biggest pet peeves are: 1) squeaks and rattles; and 2) unrefined transmission performance.
Can you give me a sense for how solid these are and if the automatic shifts smoothly? What are some of the weaknesses of these cars I should be aware of?
I'd be trading from a 2010 Acura TL, which has one of the most unrefined automatic transmissions in history.
Thanks for the feedback!
Mike
Good luck.
07-23-14, 01:32 PM
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ivnnln, don't be regretful about the IS250. It should not be a either IS250 or IS350 choice because it can be BOTH 
I bought the IS350 after I bought the IS250. In this way, you can appreciate the power of the IS350 even more because you can feel a day and night difference.
I bought the IS350 after I bought the IS250. In this way, you can appreciate the power of the IS350 even more because you can feel a day and night difference.
07-23-14, 02:14 PM
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Would a GS AWD be a good pick? I imagine I could get a newer, lower mileage IS for what it would cost for an older, higher mileage GS. I do like the idea of having a slightly larger car.
07-23-14, 03:34 PM
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Look luck.
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