250 vs 200T vs 350 Reliability

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10-31-18, 04:56 PM

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You got any hard facts on that "new subframe" and "new differential"? I've read nothing about that. I call BS.

No response. What a "surprise".

Another note: The IS350 idle is not "loud and rough". Maybe there are quieter motors, but the IS350 motor is a very smooth and refined motor. Maybe too much so, for the more sporting among us.

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10-31-18, 04:58 PM

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I thought they took care of the carbon build up problems in the 2nd gen IS so that wouldn't be an issue in the 3rd gen IS (2014+)..

The 3.5L should be OK, as has both port and direct injection. The 2.5L is only direct. I don't know about the turbo.

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10-31-18, 05:37 PM

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The 3.5L should be OK, as has both port and direct injection. The 2.5L is only direct. I don't know about the turbo.

Turbo is Port and Direct injection.

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11-04-18, 01:08 AM

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Consumer Reports ranks Lexus at the top of turbo powertrain reliability

"The Turbo Powertrain Problem index is for each engine and transmission combination within a brand. It is based on data from the 2016, 2017, and 2018 model years from CR’s most recent annual Auto Reliability Survey. "

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-...e-reliability/

Not bad