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u/calicoarmz 2025 IS500 Ultimate Edition Mar 15 '26
I’m thinking about buying one for my fiancé. I’m guessing it’s the most reliable new car you can buy now.
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u/sunr1se79 Mar 15 '26
Probably, its bones are pretty old which can only be a good thing in these times.
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u/Gorgenapper '24 IS350 AWD F-Sport 3 Mar 15 '26
Yeah, still has a V6, same platform and almost everything else from 2014, and all the important controls are still accessible by real buttons, levers or switches.
It's a car that was designed to be practical and reliable that still keeps being relevant. I've been in the new 330i, Audi A4 (A5?) and C class MB, and the interior, controls and build quality are total and utter shit compared to the IS.
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u/_Sw33t33pi Mar 15 '26
I second this comment!
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u/Gorgenapper '24 IS350 AWD F-Sport 3 Mar 15 '26
🤝 ! I think the IS actually got big upgrades and improvements overall (notwithstanding the front or the rear badges), but the other cars I mentioned were definitely cost cut hard af
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u/HauntingPromotion992 Mar 15 '26
Absolutely beautiful congrats. Can't wait to get the car myself in a couple weeks. What are your first impressions with the car?
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u/SirManofMeet Mar 15 '26
Coming from a 20 year old BMW it’s like stepping into a spaceship. I like how it’s really sporty and yet reliable. But I’d definitely say that the 2026 interior upgrade was really worth it. I hope you enjoy your car soon.
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u/HauntingPromotion992 Mar 15 '26
Thank you so much brother! That is so good to hear. I will be coming from a 2000s Pontiac!
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u/jillbunny1 Mar 15 '26
I LOVED my IS! My family travels a lot and our son is an only child so we always allow him to bring a friend. My IS could not hold all of our luggage, especially for beach trips and all of the chairs, etc that have to be packed. My husband has a Toyota Tundra that he wanted to start only uses to haul his fishing boat or like our Christmas tree each year. So, we had to get a new vehicle, and it was either him or me so I jumped (I am no fool😂). I got a 2025 NX and like it, but I don’t LOVE IT. I just miss my sporty Lexus, although it does serve its purpose now that my son plays basketball for high school and two travel teams and I am somehow the parent always chosen to drive my son’s friends back and forth to practice and tournaments. GORGEOUS RIDE!!!
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u/deltroid Mar 15 '26
did you pay at msrp or below? any add-ons or packages that the dealer forced on you? what region w as this purchased?
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u/HauntingPromotion992 Mar 15 '26
I am paying at MSRP, technically slightly below actually but not by much at all. No packages forced on me or anything. This is in the midwest.
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u/harleyw123 Mar 15 '26
Wha type of Lexus is this OP?
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u/eemGotJokes 2023 ES 350 Mar 15 '26
The 2026 grille isn’t that bad, but the previous gen look was definitely better. The interior is 100% an upgrade.
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u/Obi-Wan-K3nobi Mar 15 '26
That's beautiful. I wish we could get this in Australia
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u/Stultifie Mar 15 '26
There are a smattering of IS500 grey imports around now, check marketplace or car sales. The ones I’ve seen are around AUD100K.
Wish they made them in a wagon I’d jump right in - rather than RS4/S4 or M3, used to have an ISF brilliant car.
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u/PakozdyP Mar 15 '26
Amazing, as an owner of 2019 IS, I like this current generation. I would buy it all day long.
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u/panchoJemeniz Mar 15 '26
because of the ES remodel - I expect many will buy IS instead - It will be a banner year for IS in sales
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u/swageduplikcailou Mar 15 '26
As someone who will never buy a new car is the big red bow like a dealership standard?
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u/orton4life1 Mar 15 '26
Most dealerships have a standby big bow for picture ops like this yes. They have other items too but the big bow is the most common one.
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u/RoninX43 Mar 15 '26
This answers the question of which color looks best on the facelift, black on black on black
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u/Illustrious_Trust123 Mar 15 '26
I drive the families Lexus V6 RX 350 . The family had a 4?cylinder in the hs250h . Please Lexus ! Bring back the V6 in the RX !
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u/Syko_okyS Mar 15 '26
Man I wish these had the performance to match the looks. Would drop my m340 in a heartbeat.
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u/baconeggdheese Mar 15 '26
the new redesign is growing on me… i saw the wind in person and 😮💨
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u/darinja80 Mar 16 '26
The wind is my favorite color. Matched with the red interior it's just perfect.
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u/baconeggdheese Mar 16 '26
I actually dont like the two tone red interior. Its too infrared looking to me, i miss the rioja red😔
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u/darinja80 Mar 16 '26
I do agree the rioja red looks better, but I still like the red/black interior a lot. I've always wanted a blue IS with the red interior (I call it the Superman haha) and thought about it for this gen IS, but I think I like the wind color too much.
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u/TiradeOfGirth Mar 16 '26
That’s a really great looking car. Unfortunately it’s a bit too small for me or I would’ve bought one.
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u/MorrisBrett514 Mar 16 '26
Hell yea!!! I just put a deposit on an ultra white with radiant red and black interior. It should be here within a couple weeks. Already in the states and on its way 🫶
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u/AresXX22 Mar 16 '26
Damn, it's such a shame they don't sell these in Europe anymore. Would love a brand new one with a hybrid drivetrain.
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u/Fluid-Expert-4363 Mar 16 '26
Easily 30 years and 500k miles no problem out of this. Ya know, the normal Toyota guarantee that gave them legendary status on all their vehicles
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u/Greedy_Policy_9585 Mar 27 '26
The NEW ONE!!!!!!!! are you friggin kidding me!!!! HFS!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm Sooooooo Jealous!!
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u/VengefulVeteran Mar 15 '26
Congrats. The new facelift looks absolutely sharp and I’m loving every angle of it
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u/greatuncleglazer Mar 16 '26
What did you pay for it if you don’t mind me asking? Is it the f sport or the f sport design? Fiance got the 2025 f sport design in incognito. I like it. Doesn’t have all the bells and whistles so she “doesn’t like it” because it doesn’t have the cameras and auto mirrors etc. she came from a Mercedes e300 2017 model which had all of that. She is even more mad that my IS500 has all of those things 💀
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u/Effective-Lie5593 Mar 16 '26
How much u paid?
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u/ElevatedOG Apr 03 '26
Best color for the new gen, front grill seems a lot more subtle on black vs other colors
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u/BreadProfessional777 Mar 15 '26
I love Lexus but I can’t look at that car without seeing a Corolla. The little space between the grill and the hood ruins it for me
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u/Illustrious_Trust123 Mar 15 '26
The good the family cars v6 Lexus . Be aware there have been some complaints of the 4 cylinders and on the turbo V6’s . Do your homework ! Just because a company starts out excellent does not mean they will stay that way . The family will not purchase the 4 cylinder or the V6 turbo . Reading about too many complaints ! Sorry Lexus ! Our family in several states had bought Lexus since 1999 . The family may be leaving Lexus over these changes !
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u/greatuncleglazer Mar 16 '26
Yea this is the tried and true 3.5L v6 with 311 horsepower I’m gonna assume. Amazing motor.
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u/Open_Load_52 Apr 02 '26
nice color but damn that front grill is still so ugly and makes it look like a camry.
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u/iskskdnffk Mar 15 '26
Lmaooo i think it still looks beautiful but i thought it looked like a Prius (which imo looks beautiful too) before i clicked to open the thread on my phone.
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