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Old 02-05-15, 01:14 PM
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Help I need to know if the is350 has capability of towing a single jet ski and trailer? The car is lowered with Vossen wheels on it as well. Please help with if the car was stock and with the aftermarket setup.
Old 02-05-15, 01:34 PM
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No, I have 2 SeaDoo Sparks and tried to get a hitch, 3 stores would not install it, too low to the ground and you couldn't put them in the water without submerging back of car.
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Please don't... the transmission is not set up for that and you could ultimately ruin it
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The owners manual specifically states the car is not designed for towing...when all else fails read the manual.
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If you want to be a Youtube sensation.
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Ive seen people towing with a prius would love to see an IS towing would be am awesome sight
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Originally Posted by ChickenIS
If you want to be a Youtube sensation.
Exactly what I was thinking
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You have a car with over 300hp that is rwd. It'll tow a jet ski. I've towed a 19 foot boat with a Ford Focus ZX3. In europe people tow with all kinds of little fwd cars.

The big thing is making sure you have a proper hitch. And you're car being lowered is probably going to be another issue. I would have it stock. BTW, if you show up to the dealership with the hitch on your car I would guess you have pretty much voided your powertrain warranty.

Here is a link to some folks with the 2IS that did it fine.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...n-is350-3.html

Looks like even the lexus dealerships in europe had a hitch available rated to 3400lbs. They are a bit more versed in it over there.

Funny thing I just saw that Curt Hitch today. Snapped a picture but it came out really crappy while I was driving.

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