dnewton3
Staff member
I realize these cars are (nearly) made from unobtainium in today's market, but ....
I am trying to decide if I'd like to get one ...
- IS350 F Sport is down a bit on power compared to the IS500 and TLX S, but the IS350 is a proven powertrain and in RWD has good reviews.
- IS500 F Sport is powerful; perhaps a bit too much so, as some of the realworld complaints are that it's practically undrivable in rain/snow because it's hard to control so much power in a relatively light RWD car (aka Mustang, Camaro, etc).
- TLX type S is powerful and has great handling reviews, but is loaded with tech in the drivetrain (turbo engine; SH-AWD) that may not hold up as well in the long term?
Genearlly I prefer simple over complex... naturally aspirated engines over turbos, RWD over a FWD/AWD system, etc.
Today I sat in a TLX (base model) and the interior is very nice and there's a decent amount of room. Unfortunately, there's no IS models (300,350,500) in my area to see in person. I've read that the IS series is a tad smaller, especially in the back seat area. While it's just my wife and I at home, we do occasionally have another couple go with us to dinner or short trips and I don't want to "cram" friends into a back seat.
I've done plenty of research on the 'net and YT, but I'd like some direct honest perspective. Most of the videos on the internet are based on brand new cars that are "reviews" ... few of those folks ever actually buy a car and have to live with it for 5+ years. It's easy to praise or punish a car that you don't have any long-term interest with.
Anyone here own any of these three cars? Comments on the likes/dislikes?
I am trying to decide if I'd like to get one ...
- IS350 F Sport is down a bit on power compared to the IS500 and TLX S, but the IS350 is a proven powertrain and in RWD has good reviews.
- IS500 F Sport is powerful; perhaps a bit too much so, as some of the realworld complaints are that it's practically undrivable in rain/snow because it's hard to control so much power in a relatively light RWD car (aka Mustang, Camaro, etc).
- TLX type S is powerful and has great handling reviews, but is loaded with tech in the drivetrain (turbo engine; SH-AWD) that may not hold up as well in the long term?
Genearlly I prefer simple over complex... naturally aspirated engines over turbos, RWD over a FWD/AWD system, etc.
Today I sat in a TLX (base model) and the interior is very nice and there's a decent amount of room. Unfortunately, there's no IS models (300,350,500) in my area to see in person. I've read that the IS series is a tad smaller, especially in the back seat area. While it's just my wife and I at home, we do occasionally have another couple go with us to dinner or short trips and I don't want to "cram" friends into a back seat.
I've done plenty of research on the 'net and YT, but I'd like some direct honest perspective. Most of the videos on the internet are based on brand new cars that are "reviews" ... few of those folks ever actually buy a car and have to live with it for 5+ years. It's easy to praise or punish a car that you don't have any long-term interest with.
Anyone here own any of these three cars? Comments on the likes/dislikes?