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How has/will the 2IS age?

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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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It will definitely still look sexy years from now. Especially those owners who have SFP, GFM or USB if you ask me
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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Bump!!!

Now that we know what the 3IS looks like, is the 2IS more/less sexy or still no difference?

Exterior - I think the 3IS is way more aggressive, stock for stock. But it doesn't outshine the 2IS. I think they both look nice in their respective styles.

Interior - I think the 2IS looks leagues better. Ya, the 3IS has the beautiful LFA style cluster, but everything else does not flow. From the wonky starter button placement to the "stacks" on the dash. Makes me appreciate my interior more
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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the interior of our cars is top notch, it flows so nice. great car inside and out. definitely a head turner.
Looking back at the IS300, i loved it when it came out but not so much now.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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I showed my Wife the 2014 IS photo from one of my car mags. She didn't like it,I agreed. We bought the 2012 IS-250-awd,and love it.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jbone29
the interior of our cars is top notch, it flows so nice. great car inside and out. definitely a head turner.
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Even after seeing the 3IS, every time I walk out to my car, It's still as sexy as before I owned one, and broke my neck as they passed by me going the opposite direction
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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everyone is making this car seem more prestigious then it really is

of course we are biased because we own Lexus, but honestly the 2IS is so common on the streets its just like any other car.

Now the IS-F on the other hand is another story.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 03:55 PM
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I still get compliments every time my car visits a shop or the rare time I have to bring a friend to a dealership (because no way in hell am I ever replacing my 2IS). Anyway, 6.5 years, 93k miles, and lots of love later, I still stop and stare at my car. Especially since she's a Glacier Frost Mica =]
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
everyone is making this car seem more prestigious then it really is

of course we are biased because we own Lexus, but honestly the 2IS is so common on the streets its just like any other car.

Now the IS-F on the other hand is another story.
Yes the 2IS is an entry Lexus and only appeals to a certain market, but it still holds its own. E46's still look sexy and they're almost a decade old. The boxy TL's still look nice.

I'm not saying 2IS should be on everyone's dream list, but as a 2IS owner, it's still doesn't feel outdated yet
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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Will always be sexy..it's like the 2nd GEN GS something you will always love for decades....
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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I just bought an is350 in 2012, and I had a lot of options in that price range. Thought it looked the best in it's class..
But I guess it depends on who you ask.
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