dbs600

Earlier today I left my car running in a friends driveway, but I thought one of the windows was open when I shut the door, as I could still clearly hear the music from within. The volume wasn’t turned up too loud, but it was easily seeping through the windows and doors. Strange because the car has a pretty quite interior. Sort of disappointed.

Anyone else ever notice same?

bradtopp

It is a good indication that Lexus made the 2014 IS350 very well if your main complaint is being able to hear the stereo outside of the car when the doors and windows are closed.

My advice is to turn the music down next time before exiting the vehicle.

dbs600

Huh? As stated, the volume wasn't that loud.

When driving down the street, I'd rather not have the neighborhood so clearly hear whatever I'm listening to. Now wonder about being connected to a Bluetooth telephone call, which people outside may also be able to easily hear.

Were the 2IS doors better insulated?

dojoman

iTrader: (5)

Man, you complain about this car more than anyone else. I think it's definitely buyers remorse.

dbs600

Thanks for your complaint of my complaint.

Think what you want, but no buyer's remorse.

Either enjoy being subscribed to the thread or add me to your ignore list.

bradtopp

The 3IS is much quieter inside than the 2IS.

CtSFox

That's why there is an ignore list!

dbs600

Thanks.

And thanks.

darkdream

Aren't all cars like this?

CtSFox

Of course all cars are like this!! I was out with my friend in his new Mercedes S Class. I got out the passenger side, closing the door to mail a letter. I heard his car stereo outside the car with the windows and doors closed as well. The sound volume was not that high, the level had allowed our normal convversation seconds before.

Every once in a while, topics introduced in this forum are at best trivial and often ridiculous. This is one of those times.

dbs600

I have several other cars and they aren't as bad.

If the volume was very loud, it'd be one thing, but it wasn't.

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

The OP asked a simple question and everyone's going ape

OP, newer Lexus's specifically IS, ES, GS, CT, RX doors don't close properly like they used too, and they don't have that patented Lexus "thud" anymore. One thing they all share in common is the door handle which the LS, GX and LX use three different ones. I personally blame cost cutting. But as to the door materials seeing both 2IS and 3IS disassembled it's more or less the same amount of material from a static look.

dbs600

Thank you for this detailed info, Hoovey.

Never realized all models except the LS and LX use the same door handle; interesting!

Otherwise, yes, it's unfortunate, but one must tread lightly on this board if he or she doesn't want a thread closed due to the instigation and, ironically, at the request of immature, intolerant others; crazy how many times it's happened.

There's a very clear title to the thread; if a complaint is bothersome, don't view the thread.

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

No problem. Actually I did miss one, the GX is actually a 3rd different handle. I'll edit my post to reflect that.

oghowie

My old g37 was the same. Most cars do this unless you go higher end. But everyone's opinion of loud varies.