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3rd gen quirks
Hi guys! Having owned the car (2014 IS350) for a little under a year I must say that I really love it!! However, it has some quirks in my opinion;
I am curious what you guys think and what quirks I have missed? |
1. Windshield wipers are plenty fast IMO, especially with the rainstorms here in Atlanta (I just came from Cali) 2. LED headlights are indeed a bit weak especially the low beam, but the high beam are decent to me. 3. I’m almost always driving in Sport+ mode and Eco mode on highways. I rarely touch normal or sport. 4. I use a magnetic mount to hold my phone. The interior storage (center console) holds some miscellaneous items. Glove box has 2 cigars, a lighter, and a flashlight besides the owners manual. Passenger arm rest and drink holders are a bad design but you’re the driver so be happy! 5. Black interior trim is only available on FSport models. I knew this prior to buying so I don’t think this is really a quirk. 6. Lack of memory seats is a bit of a bummer... *The one option I really wish I had would be the auto-tilt side mirror when reversing. Would be super helpful. Having to do it manually all the time is kind of a pain but I deal with it. |
Originally Posted by RageRacerM
(Post 10375754)
6. Lack of memory seats is a bit of a bummer... *The one option I really wish I had would be the auto-tilt side mirror when reversing. Would be super helpful. Having to do it manually all the time is kind of a pain but I deal with it. Still... F Sport was non-negotiable for me. Does anyone else feel like the rear view mirror doesn’t adjust upwards enough? I feel too tall for the rear view mirror. |
They are a few options I thought that should have been standard options for this price range.
memory seats auto mirror tilt active/adaptive cruise control lane change assist reverse cam lines that direct you instead of fixed lines a working remote start lol (take over feature) remote windows UP not just down. electronic telescopic steering column These are all options for various trims, some you cant even get if you opt for the F sport package, however (my opinion) if you opt for a $5000 package like the F sport package it should all come with the package. |
My car came with reverse cam lines that move along with the steering wheel. I didn’t know that was optional?? The car would have been perfect had it had the memory seats and auto tilt. Adaptive cruise would have been a bonus but it’s not a major selling point for me. |
LOL my lines are fixed and I was reading that it was an option in certain markets and standard in some.
14 is350 F sport Ultra white with Rioja Red with avs vgrs nav and ML |
The reverse lines don't move on a '14, it must have changed for the '15 model.
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Originally Posted by RageRacerM
(Post 10375885)
Adaptive cruise would have been a bonus but it’s not a major selling point for me. I thought I would use it a lot more. I do quite a bit of commuting to and from work and I just use the normal cruise control rather than the adaptive. After a couple times of using it I realized it was probably better to just use the regular. The minimum following distance in my mind is way too far (I get that it's for safety reasons) but then if the person in front of you isn't using cruise control then the car is constantly speeding up to your desired speed you've set and then putting the brakes on when they let off the gas. Over and over and over. Imagine being the car right behind me... having to watch my brakes go on constantly as we go 80 mph down the interstate. I know that annoys me. From an engineering standpoint, it only makes sense the car would just let off the gas as a human does instead of immediately putting the brakes on at the slightest rate of deceleration. Not so sure this is true from a safety standpoint, which will always take precedent. I feel like if you used adaptive cruise control daily on your commute your life of your pads would be lower than that of someone who uses the normal cruise control. |
Originally Posted by doodlebug
(Post 10375902)
The reverse lines don't move on a '14, it must have changed for the '15 model.
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LOL I am here taking notes too...
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A quirk: some models with the 3.5-liter engine have a bit of a whiny sound to the engine. A lot of people assume the fuel pump or transmission is making this sound, but it seems totally normal.
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I tend to get that whiny sound after stretching her legs well into the triple digits LOL, I am thinking its the trans with hot fluids.
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Originally Posted by SSworks
(Post 10375997)
I tend to get that whiny sound after stretching her legs well into the triple digits LOL, I am thinking its the trans with hot fluids.
The engine has this high-pitched sound at lower RPM. It fades when you get into higher revs (I'd say it goes away at about 3500). You can just rev it in neutral and hear that sound. |
Originally Posted by arentz07
(Post 10375999)
.... Yeah that's not what I meant at all. :D
The engine has this high-pitched sound at lower RPM. It fades when you get into higher revs (I'd say it goes away at about 3500). You can just rev it in neutral and hear that sound. |
I wish there was a way to turn on and off the adaptive cruise part of the cruise control.
traction control, turns off only briefly, and must be at pretty much standstill to turn it off. That's annoying to me memory seats. It's kinda stupid that it's not included with the price considering pretty much all its competitors have it standard. I mean, my 04 bmw had it. digital clock on the cluster would be nice. remote start takeover, apparently viper systems dont have this issue. apple carplay/android auto rear seat heaters. If they're putting it in something like a kia or Hyundai, it should be on a Lexus. |
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