Hello CL,

I am about to purchase an IS350 ranging from 2006-2009. I have noticed that lots of dealerships have the IS350 but in the X-package. I know that it has different rims (I prefer stock ones) and a stiffer suspension.

Does anyone own one and recommends it over the sport or luxury package of the IS350? How is the stiffer suspension? Please tell me how that feels.

 

The best thing I did was wait and find a IS350 with the X-package. It's rare and I LOVE it. The illuminated door sill, racing pedals, and suspension make for a more sporty feel to an already awesome car. I also was a huge fan of the 5 spoke wheels over the wheels on the other models. I can't remember all the differences but I can tell you that the X-package was hard to find and it was worth it to me.

 

The X-Package and Sport Package have the same suspension, so if you've driven a sport package model, it will be the same as that.

Jeff

 

Did you compare the ride to the luxury package of the IS350? Could you tell me the comparison of how comfortable/smooth the ride is and the handling? Does it have a smooth and soft handling or does the sport suspension make it more rough?

 

Did you compare the ride to the luxury package of the IS350? Could you tell me the comparison of how comfortable/smooth the ride is and the handling? Does it have a smooth and soft handling or does the sport suspension make it more rough?

 

The Luxury Package does not ride any different than a base IS.

 

How does the stiffer suspension of the X-package ride differently from the base? Is it less comfortable and is the handling softer and smoother?

 

^Personally I've driven a non-sport pkg and a sports pkg 2IS on the same day on the same roads, and they both felt the same to me.

Basically if you like the 5-spoke wheels AND the OEM lip kit AND like the fact that they're harder to find (possible higher resale value?), get the X-pkg. If you don't, then just get one with the sports pkg.

 

I've never driven an IS with the Sports or X Pkg, so I can't say. I think the suspension is stiffer, but whether it is "more comfortable" would be a personal preference, I think.

 

get one that hav iPod connectivity and 2007+ cuz 2006 have to do the pedal dance to turn off Traction Control...

 

I own a 2008 is350 with the X-Package and love it. It is a tad bit more bumpy compared to a base model. The base model had more body roll when cornering at high speeds and I personally like the 5 spoke wheels, and OEM lip. It really depends what you want the vehicle for I suppose.

 

You drove both base model and x-package and found out x-package is a little more bumpy? Is it because of the stiffer suspension?

 

Yes sir, it's not unbearable, if anything hardly even noticeable. But the Base/Luxury model is smoother due to the softer suspension.

 

I have the X-package. The suspension isn't that stiff in my opinion... feels just right to me for a sports sedan. There's really nothing special about the X-package that you can't add onto a luxury package yourself like the illuminated door sills, or front lip.

Personally, i got a great deal on my x-package but it doesn't have some of the options a sports or luxury might have such as memory seats, ML audio, auto wipers, etc. My x-package is very basic w/ a navi, heated/cooled seats, and wood trim with illuminated door sills, front lip, sport suspension and X rims.

 

same here man. i have an 07 x-package is350 and i can co sign what Truong said. i wouldnt say my suspension was "stiff" at all. but then again i went to coilovers about a week into owning the car. but i will say the x package stock wheels are the nicest stock wheels the 2IS came with