2nd Gen Looks Better Than 3rd Gen??
#1
Instructor
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2nd Gen Looks Better Than 3rd Gen??
I think the 2nd and 3rd gen look good, but I remember when the 3rd gen came out in 2014 the car magazines criticized the large front spindle grill and funky back end taillights and design lines.
Last edited by Ken167; 05-30-16 at 12:06 PM.
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#9
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i used to hate 3gen at initial release, but after few years it began growing onto me as well. interior looks great, but its rear always looks like this to me
Last edited by aiexbadboy; 05-31-16 at 07:28 AM.
#12
Lexus Test Driver
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While the 250/350 front bumper has grown on me the fsport version is hideous. I also cant stand how they embedded the LEDs in the bumper and not in the headlight. To be honest the design doesnt flow and looks off. Im still on the fence weather to upgrade to a 2nd gen 2013 350 or 3rd gen. If I feel I can get 5+ years out of the 2nd gen body style without it looking dated then I may go for that instead. Really disappointed in the look of the entire Lexus lineup going forward.
#13
100% hands down I prefer the 2nd gen. I'm not sure why auto makers do such a thing where they really F up what was a really beautiful design. I think the 2IS 350 is just a beautiful display of metal. The new stuff with that PAC MAN MOUTH grille and the Nike Swoosh on the body is just lame. NO THANKS>
In the year 2021 (man it is weird to type that) I will buy a 2013 IS350 with 70-90K miles on it to upgrade from the 2008 IS350 I have now.
In the year 2021 (man it is weird to type that) I will buy a 2013 IS350 with 70-90K miles on it to upgrade from the 2008 IS350 I have now.
#14
I dont like the rear door line on the 3IS or the taillights. If the 3IS is not your flavor but craving something newer , look at the GS350 fsport. It is more expensive but is an absolute stunner. That will be my next move if I dont buy a new house.
#15
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The 3rd Gen has grown on me as well.. One thing I don't like is how when you upgrade to F sport models you lose the fog lights... I like the LED drl's though they look so dirty driving head on.. I recently had a 2016 IS300 loaner for a day and I do like the interior a lot better then my 2010. However the 2014 model i HATED the floating mouse or whatever they called it.. thing was so hard to move and click (and actually click on what you wanted to) They went to the dial (like Mercedes) for the 2016 which is much more user friendly