Treb

I have a 2002 GS430 and looking at buying a new GS350 F Sport or a new IS350 F Sport. Has anyone driven both car. What are differences in driving and handling of both and difference in comfort of the front seats.

lexi90

Good question. I was in the same position a few months ago. Here's my thread:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...y-and-why.html

lots of good info there from fellow members. I chose the IS for 1 specific reason: car length and comfort. Don't get me wrong, the GS seats are very comfortable, but the IS seats are better IMO. Either way, try both vehicles and take a test drive. That will help you determine which one you really want!

kamauxx

Only one reason? Really???

lexi90

Lol. Well, there's more to the story, but I don't want to get into too much detail

steveo55

Ill post the same thing i posted on someone elses thread that asked this. The LFA inspired cluster alone is worth getting the IS. Its awesome.

lysis250

iTrader: (18)

I am in the market for a 3IS simply because I had a 2IS and I love the 3IS styling, if I could get the GS I would do it in a heartbeat. However get what you want and not what people tell you to get, there are advantages and disadvantages to both sides.

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

Despite the size difference (183" vs 190"), the 3IS may be roomier based on the fact the rear seats are 60/40. GS is def the big boy's car, more luxury and available amenities, better quality materials (though MY15 solved some of that on the 3IS), 3IS is more driver oriented with a tighter cabin. Best thing to do is drive both, you'll figure out which you prefer. In the end both are winners.

lexi90

+1 So true!

lexi90

+1 Like I stated earlier, take some time with both cars. At the end of the day, you'll be glad about your decision!

tea

I'm in the minority here, but don't like the f sport gauges. I prefer the traditional ones

theoryguy3

I like the car length the most, I have a smaller garage so the shorter length definitely allows for greater access to items when the car is parked outside. Also, I drive mostly in Manhattan so I needed something a bit more compact to fit into parking spaces. I really did love the GS as it has a lot of features you can't get on the IS, namely the heads up display. However, I definitely appreciate IS as I feel it's a bit more nimble handling.

corradoMR2

+1.

To add, the IS F-Sport seats' bottom and back bolstering can be a little confining for larger bodies on long trips.

Glashub

In LA it's amazing how much difference the length makes as to whether I can fit into the one available spot or not and the short turning radius has come in handy more often than a lot of the tech I had on my other car.

bhvrdr

I have been torn between the IS350 I have and possibly a GS350. They lease for the same price so it comes down to what I like. For me, the exterior styling and the slightly better handling won out. I find the exterior styling of the GS to be very bland. I only wish they could transplant the better interior materials from the GS into my IS.
Mike

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

True the IS seats hold well but are fixed. The beauty of the GS F-Sport/Luxury seats is the 16-way/18-way seats with adjustable hugging side bolsters, thigh extension and rear articulation on the vertical