Lexwon

My wife and I have been looking at purchasing a IS350f. She was thinking about purchasing a 2012-2013 to save a little bit of money and I was looking at purchasing a 2014 that's for sale locally with about 15,000 less miles than the ones she has been finding. Is there any real difference between the two generations that one would favor the newer one over the older or vice-versa? Also, for those with younger children ( >10 booster seat), has the 350 been enough room? I had a CT200h for awhile and the kids didn't have much room and I'm sure the parents know that getting kicked in the back gets old.

Thanks!
Judd

tea

Get the 2014+. I didn't even consider a Lexus until the 3rd gen came out. Plus the backseat is actually usable in the 3rd gen

E46CT

Definitely 3rd gen. The chassis/body is immensely stronger and more modern/larger. Safer for your family. Much improved materials, strength etc.

woowoo

I'd go for a GS since you got a kid or kids?
either way the 3is got small fast with my car seat lol

Lexmeup

Between the two get the 3rd gen. I've had two car seats in the back and plenty of room for the kids. Though it will be tight for someone to sit in the middle. I've sat in the back of a 2nd gen and didn't have as much leg room (possibly because the driver likes have the seat way back for a some one is 5'11'')

Added note, 3rd gen allows you to fold back seats completely down that 2nd gen cannot.

EZZ

The second gen is faster to 60 mph by about 0.3 seconds so its the better car

Rebirthing

I would recommend 3rd gen any day for a few reasons:

• Size: Rear is noticeably bigger, so it'll be more suitable for kids with booster seats. It's big enough for 2 booster seats. Buuut, I can't guarantee your kids won't kick the back of your seat even with the extra space lol
• Design: Personally I think it looks much better than the 2nd gen IS.

If you ever decide to go for the 3IS, I would recommend looking for a 2015 model. There are issues in the 2014 models that were fixed in the 2015s.

Good luck!

IreneIS350

Definitely go with the 3is. I've owned both and the new generation is an overall better car. Interior of the 2is feels cheaper and the new one handles a lot better too. Speed is a non-issue....they are both slow

jkhang714

3is over 2is any day. =)

MWIS350

Love my 2IS but if I was you would get 3IS.

TsunamiF

If 0-60 and 1/4 mile times aren't critical to your comparison between the 2IS350 and 3IS350 (in which the 2IS350 has a noticeable advantage of), get the 3IS350. The 3IS350 has a more modern interior, additional leg room in the back, and a better tuned factory suspension.

Please note that the 3IS350 F-Sport trim does omit several key luxury amenities that only the base 3IS350 has (for cost-saving purposes) so carefully review what you are looking for in the vehicle before purchasing and being caught off-guard after the fact.

mjh09e

iTrader: (2)

3rd Gen for sure!

Keep in mind, I even put the 3is wheels on my 2is!

W4kj4k

Without being bias the 2is looks so "soft" compared to the 3is... so if you want soft... get the 2is.

If you want aggressive, 3is hands down.

gregerst

Like has been mentioned already if you care about rear seat room it's actually usable in the 3is.

W4kj4k

The rear seating space is extremely tight in the 2is. In the 3is it is night and day difference