Long-Term Ownership Review 2015 Lexus is 350 F sport. Car Convos EP 4. Reliability, Likes & Dislikes

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In this interview Josh tells us about his Lexus is350 F sport.
He tells us about his VW CC and how unreliable that was and why he chose the is.
here are the show notes:
1. Year- 2015
Make - Lexus
Model- IS 350 F Sport
Engine- 3.5L V6
Miles- purchased @ 14,000 currently @ 61,000
2. Mods
- Performance (exhaust, cold air intake, tune ex)
n/a
- Reliability mods (ex. oil catch cans)
n/a
3. Reliability overall (1-10) 9.5
a. Specific issues - how many miles at that time
- Center screen delamination (covered under warranty) 20,000
- AC blend door 20,000
b. Maintenance schedule - how do you maintain your vehicle?
- Synthetic oil change every 15,000 miles
- New tires every 25,000 miles
- Battery 50,000
4. Overall likes- exterior unique and timeless styling (no other similar looking) , interior cockpit feel, non aging leather materials, reliability, unlimited mile factory warranty
5. Overall dislikes- dated technology, lack of power, staggered wheels
6. Would you buy it again? If there was a major refresh, yes
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@TheTurtlesrockz 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a my first new lexus Is 250 f sport and love it!!

@RevLexus 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I love my 2014 IS300h premier

@Mr_Banker222 2 ай бұрын

You’re right the car is not fast however it’s quick.

@6l5t 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Really helpful!

@GReviewz 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@PreparationdobleH 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 2022 IS 350 F in January. I love it, I used to own 2019 STI and do not missed it.

@arthurgranados5840 Жыл бұрын

How much money would someone have to make a year to be able to own a 2022 is 350?

@PreparationdobleH Жыл бұрын

@@arthurgranados5840 it depends on how much money you put down

@arthurgranados5840 Жыл бұрын

@@PreparationdobleH yeah but the maintenance and all that you get me ? Like someone can be working at mc Donald’s and make 10k a year (being sarcastic) and they put 40k down payment. They still won’t be able to afford the maintenance and other stuff

@wp-theillest1987 Жыл бұрын

I own a GS Fsport, and a GX 460….selling my S4, and A5, purchased a IS….just wanted this model. I am looking forward to it, waiting in PA, can’t wait to drive down to grab it…I should blog!

@lordbuckethead2022 2 жыл бұрын

I have owned my Lexus is 350 f sport for 7 years now... Honestly it is a gimmick. I used to show everyone the gauge movement but after 2 months I stopped moving it. I don't think it will fail. It's pretty solid

@bronxtaskforce01 3 жыл бұрын

I love my 2014 Lexus IS350 RWD with Luxury Package which I purchased through Carvana. Had for a year and a half with 42000 miles on it when purchased. No accidents. Only thing went bad was the radio. Since it was under warranty, radio was 2500.00 my deductible was only 50.00. No issues what so ever. Drives like a beast.

@GReviewz 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah they're great cars. End of the day, it's a toyota.. toyota thinks things through before they release their products.

@junior17medval 3 жыл бұрын

How much did you pay for your is350?

@bronxtaskforce01 3 жыл бұрын

@@junior17medval 20,000 1 owner. Absolutely Gorgeous condition. Trouble free.

@junior17medval 3 жыл бұрын

@@bronxtaskforce01 that was a good deal man. Can’t decide if I want a 2nd gen or 3rd.

@bronxtaskforce01 3 жыл бұрын

@@junior17medval Go 3rd Gen. 2ND Gen is beautiful but 3rd Gen is more Sporty look and less recalls on them. Radio I mod to Android auto / Carplay with touch screen.

@TorontoDrivers416 3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for a 2015/2016 Blue IS300 or IS350 AWD

@THESICKSILVERADO 2 жыл бұрын

I have the 2014 is350 fsport..138k...same plugs..same lights..same everything and not ONE DAMN DAY IN THE SHOP. ONLY REPLACED TIRES AND BATTERY.

@easycash1368 2 жыл бұрын

How is the gas mileage on it. Its my only concern with the increase of gas prices right now😵‍💫

@Alwaysgotthemunchies 8 ай бұрын

@@easycash1368I averaged 11.7L/100 or 20mpg over about 190 fill ups. I tracked every tank on Fuelly. And I have a heavy foot.

@arminr3020 7 ай бұрын

@@easycash1368 i have a 2015 is350 f sport and the gas milage is pretty bad, especially if a majority of your driving is city miles, like me. i personally get around 300mi a tank sometimes 280. a lot of people have had the same experience too. I also take into consideration that i have the AWD version and it is a 3.5L so i guess i shouldnt expect anything crazy mpg wise lol

@matthewmoore5808 Жыл бұрын

I have a 1st gen is and a 3rd gen is and they BOTH eat tires regardless if can be rotated or not. However, the 3 is can be squared up and have the look you want with the tires and now the warranty can be honored. You will need it bc of the inner tire wear.

@Alwaysgotthemunchies 8 ай бұрын

Eats tires if you drive like a hooligan haha

@keke6894 Жыл бұрын

Good for new driver gave a good job tho?

@danielbudimir8519 3 жыл бұрын

To get better tire life get stronger control arm bushings.

@sesh3508 2 жыл бұрын

I went for the 2is350 because it’s even cheaper, just as reliable and quicker than the 3is

@dangeles95 2 жыл бұрын

anyone want to comment on the leg room in the back seat? Looks pretty tight back there. can a normal size adult fir back there? a 5'10" male?

@jbm0866 Жыл бұрын

While it's mostly true Lexus is behind other carmakers when it comes to jumping on the latest trends, (in the name of getting it right for reliability reasons) I do believe they were the first with an 8 speed transmission with a locking torque converter. This was actually during the second gen of IS and made it's debut on the IS-F at a time when other manufacturers were introducing 6 speed transmissions, and had 8-10 speeds still in development phase. I could be wrong and someone else beat Lexus, but someone told me that once.

@damascus-ut1ee 5 ай бұрын

It’s true but small correction - it was the first production 8 speed and released in 2007 with the LS460. The ISF got that transmission (mildly tweaked) in 2008

@carsNsports Жыл бұрын

Any update if Josh still has the car today? And if he’s had any issues since? Love the video btw. I want to get an IS350 F this video makes me more confident in my decision.

@vvsre760 Жыл бұрын

He’s sold it no issues! Drove it around and cars still feels really smooth at the time .

@whuang03 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2016 is200t f-sport (with 65k miles now) super reliable. But tires, and break pads wore out fast (maybe last around 20k miles at most).

@Alwaysgotthemunchies 8 ай бұрын

Wow you like to ride the brakes huh. My pads had 90,000km and they were still about 70% life. You need to use that 8spd to downshift more, and don’t ride your brakes. 😊

@timj41 10 ай бұрын

The 250 is a terrible engine, it doesn’t have port injection so carbon is a defo possibility , the 350 has port and direct injection so 350 all day long

@coenbaldwin4357 Жыл бұрын

2021 was his rebuild year … ouch

@chrismanley7215 3 жыл бұрын

literally debating between a 2015 q70 with 70k miles and 2015 350 f sport 100k miles same price

@GhostM675 3 жыл бұрын

Did you ever decide? If you got the lexus I wanna know how its been for you because I’m looking into one as well

@chrismanley7215 3 жыл бұрын

@@GhostM675 i went with the lexus i really like it. only downfall is i didn't realize how untunable Toyota is. so if you want to stay stock they are great

@GhostM675 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrismanley7215 Honestly I like the look of the Lexus so much that the only mod I’d make to it is maybe an exhaust. But I’m happy its been good to you man. All the research I’ve done and hearing this makes my decision that much easier 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

@Alpha_Swiper 3 жыл бұрын

Update on the Lexus? How many miles now? Looking at a 2016 Is350 with 39k miles.

@GhostM675 3 жыл бұрын

@@Alpha_Swiper I just got one with 41k and couldn’t be happier! 2014 base package

@desmomotodesmomoto2033 3 жыл бұрын

How many k on full tank?

@arjunsecondary 3 жыл бұрын

500km at least. I managed 620km once. $80 fill up.

@arminr3020 7 ай бұрын

i get around 280mi (450km) - 300mi (482km) on a full tank using 93 octane.

@desmomotodesmomoto2033 7 ай бұрын

@@arminr3020 300 miles is 480km, not 186km. Thanks to both. Miles x1.6= KM

@arminr3020 7 ай бұрын

@@desmomotodesmomoto2033 oops, thanks for the catch!

@alexanderv.8961 Жыл бұрын

Modern German cars are absolute trash

@arminr3020 7 ай бұрын

i partially agree. before the 15' is350 that i have now, i had a 2014 audi a4 and it was probably the most reliable car ive owned! The only issues i had during the 6 year ownership was replacing wheel bearings and suspension components that are known to premature wear. Other than that, just regular preventative maintenance. Although i do agree that earlier to mid 2000's model german cars were pretty bad lol.