Any real reason to choose a 2015 IS350 instead of 2014 IS350?
04-02-17, 08:53 PM
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Any real reason to choose a 2015 IS350 instead of 2014 IS350?
Only thing that I noticed that might be considered a major change is the navi being quicker on the 2015? Other than that, I can't really find anything big that would justify paying extra for the 2015 right now. If anybody that went from a 2014 to 2015 and noticed a substantial upgrade for them, I'd appreciate it if you chime in, thanks 
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04-02-17, 10:10 PM
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Also, they seemed to have completely eliminated some of the first year kinks such as the battery drain issue. Also, the ventilated seats are nice
I always buy the 2nd model year vs first. They seem a little more reliable than the first iterations.
I always buy the 2nd model year vs first. They seem a little more reliable than the first iterations.
04-02-17, 10:33 PM
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To be honest, I'm not too worried about warranty for these Lexus cars haha
oh whoops! totally forgot about those seats. That's actually really important to me.
Hmmm, wasn't aware of the battery drain issue. I'll look into that, thanks!
Hmmm, wasn't aware of the battery drain issue. I'll look into that, thanks!
04-02-17, 10:53 PM
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Guidelines in the backup camera is pretty useful.
And the center console in the 2014 is a glossy black, which can get really scratched up easily. The 2015 has a matte finish, easier to keep clean and scratch free.
Also, +1 on all other comments. Go with 2015.. unless the deal your're getting on a 2014 is GREAAAT.
And the center console in the 2014 is a glossy black, which can get really scratched up easily. The 2015 has a matte finish, easier to keep clean and scratch free.
Also, +1 on all other comments. Go with 2015.. unless the deal your're getting on a 2014 is GREAAAT.
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04-03-17, 08:44 AM
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I was fortunate enough to not have the battery issue on my 14 (or any other issues, for that matter.
^^ What he said.
Guidelines in the backup camera is pretty useful.
And the center console in the 2014 is a glossy black, which can get really scratched up easily. The 2015 has a matte finish, easier to keep clean and scratch free.
Also, +1 on all other comments. Go with 2015.. unless the deal your're getting on a 2014 is GREAAAT.
And the center console in the 2014 is a glossy black, which can get really scratched up easily. The 2015 has a matte finish, easier to keep clean and scratch free.
Also, +1 on all other comments. Go with 2015.. unless the deal your're getting on a 2014 is GREAAAT.
04-03-17, 08:57 AM
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i would get the 2015 no question. i remember there was the infamous battery drainage issue with the '14 IS350 specifically, and it die down since the 2015 model year. i'm not a fan of first year production vehicle any way, also with the '15 you get LED fog lights and that cool F Sport rear trunk emblem if you get the IS350 F Sport.
04-03-17, 12:09 PM
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04-03-17, 01:45 PM
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Don't let the battery issue deter you from a 2014. I've had my 2014 for 40 months, still using original battery. Some people had navigation freezes (myself included), but I believe most of those were remedied with updates.
Ventilated seats, center console and dynamic reverse lines seem to be the biggest differences.
Ventilated seats, center console and dynamic reverse lines seem to be the biggest differences.
04-08-17, 05:14 PM
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Did ventilated seats only come after the 2015 model 3gen in US? Cause my '13 300h has it. I'm just curious when it comes to things that differentiates the EU models from the US ones. 