IS350 F-Sport vs GS350 F-Sport Which one would you buy and why??
11-06-14, 09:37 AM
#92
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03-26-18, 05:40 PM
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I walked into dealership to buy a GS F sport and almost left with an IS F sport. My wife would have killed me though. The IS is too small for a growing family. I loved the front grille but loathed the separate DRL. The gauges are awesome but the rest of the interior quality was disappointing. The center stack plastic felt cheap and tacked on to me. I know Lexus addressed this on the upcoming IS model but I haven't seen it personally. If you sit in the GS, you will notice soft touch material everywhere and LED accent lighting coming out from the trim on the door and center console. And let's not forget that huge screen. It's obvious that the GS interior is several notches above the IS. Heck, I think the GS has the best interior in its segment.
Now as for the ride, the GS handles just as well as the IS despite it being heavier. Mind you, the IS is also a heavy car. The difference is...wait for it.... a whopping 100 lbs. Now for those who state that the GS is soft and for people over 60. Well, either you haven't driven the car or you haven't had extensive time driving it. This ain't your daddy's GS. I know because my wife owns a 3GS. Lexus did a great job with the chassis, as you can attest with the IS.
Now which car is sexier? Which car is more of a chick magnet? Let me see. Is it more impressive to see a young lad getting out of a luxury big body or a dime a dozen entry level luxury vehicle?
In conclusion, I love my GS F sport. But I think I would have loved the IS F sport too and gotten over the center stack. The IS interior layout is more of a driver's cockpit. But let's not forget that the GS holds its own in the drivers department too. There is a reason it won several comparos against cars in its segment. I think one would be happy with either car. It all depends on what stage you are in your life and not what age you are. That's my comparison. Taking it with a grain of salt. Out.
Now as for the ride, the GS handles just as well as the IS despite it being heavier. Mind you, the IS is also a heavy car. The difference is...wait for it.... a whopping 100 lbs. Now for those who state that the GS is soft and for people over 60. Well, either you haven't driven the car or you haven't had extensive time driving it. This ain't your daddy's GS. I know because my wife owns a 3GS. Lexus did a great job with the chassis, as you can attest with the IS.
Now which car is sexier? Which car is more of a chick magnet? Let me see. Is it more impressive to see a young lad getting out of a luxury big body or a dime a dozen entry level luxury vehicle?
In conclusion, I love my GS F sport. But I think I would have loved the IS F sport too and gotten over the center stack. The IS interior layout is more of a driver's cockpit. But let's not forget that the GS holds its own in the drivers department too. There is a reason it won several comparos against cars in its segment. I think one would be happy with either car. It all depends on what stage you are in your life and not what age you are. That's my comparison. Taking it with a grain of salt. Out.
The IS is MUCH BETTER for narrow radius cornering, U-Turns, fitting into tight spaces, an overall more scintillating ride, and "feeling" young(er).
The GS is better in terms of "feeling" much more spacious inside, luxurious, much better 360 degree views of the road, and a smoother ride, however all of this results in a less exciting ride than the IS.
ALSO, I'm not sure if NEWER IS350 models last as long as OLDER GS models which are better built and more sturdy, so if LONGEVITY is a priority the GS might be a better bet. One more thing ~ if you're commuting around 1 hour per day in your car get an IS. If your daily commutes are 2+ hours then get a GS. Thanks!!
Last edited by LaZeR; 03-29-18 at 02:57 PM.
03-26-18, 11:23 PM
#95
Its a close call. Id go with the IS. but knowing what i know now..... I would have waited it out and got the used GSF im looking at. def worth the 55k asking price with low miles...
Im a bit shocked with the deprecation of the IS.
Im a bit shocked with the deprecation of the IS.
03-27-18, 09:32 AM
#96
drives cars
For me I would think this is a toss-up. If money wasn't a factor it would be a tough call, but in the real world I would buy the IS. It's more compact making it easier to park, looks better, and handles better (from what I understand) compared with the GS. The only downside is interior space, which honestly isn't too bad - perfectly serviceable if you only need the back seats for the occasional lunch run.
03-27-18, 09:46 AM
#97
Lexus Champion
Well, this is quite the thread revival...
I used to have an IS350 and now I have a GS350. They are both wonderful cars.
I used to have an IS350 and now I have a GS350. They are both wonderful cars.
03-27-18, 10:11 AM
#98
Lexus Test Driver
This is a thread revival. But, for anyone that's still looking up this information, IS350 and GS350 are pretty similar vehicles. They are also both very good cars. It just depends what you want or need. Consider the area you live, how big of a car do you need, and what modifications would you be doing to the vehicle.
03-27-18, 08:03 PM
#99
Indeed. Both are great cars. I would definitely pick up a GS F-Sport. Something about the GS feels right. Maybe the interior layout or the driving position, or maybe I'm comfortable with a bigger car. I find myself struggling to get out of my IS on a few occasions, like after lunch/dinner or after a tiring day. haha.
I may pick up a GS after my lease ends. It's an underrated car that Lexus never really pushed. It's always the ES, RX, NX.
I may pick up a GS after my lease ends. It's an underrated car that Lexus never really pushed. It's always the ES, RX, NX.
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