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Is the Lexus IS fun to drive? If not, what is?
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:43 am
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:43 am
I own a truck now because we have a boat to tow. In a couple years, I'll be able to have my son drive the truck and I've been thinking I'd go back to a car for daily travel.
The Lexus IS series has always been in my mind as an affordable car that doesn't look like a grocery wagon, but also 'appears' to be a driver's car. Agree/Disagree? Any other recommendations?
The Lexus IS series has always been in my mind as an affordable car that doesn't look like a grocery wagon, but also 'appears' to be a driver's car. Agree/Disagree? Any other recommendations?
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Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:44 am to AUjim
It's probably the most fun of any Lexus, but I think the 4-series is a much better option.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:44 am to AUjim
Mazda miata
vroom vroom
vroom vroom
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:44 am to AUjim
What kind of passenger capacity do you need?
Mazda 6 is a drivers car
Mini Coopers are ridiculously fun to drive.
Mazda 6 is a drivers car
Mini Coopers are ridiculously fun to drive.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:45 am to Fusaichi Pegasus
Toyota Avalon
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:49 am to AUjim
E63 AMG S wagon
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:52 am to AUjim
Run away from anything german, or british.
IS series, and most acuras, are pretty damn sporty. Get something japanese with paddle shifters.
IS series, and most acuras, are pretty damn sporty. Get something japanese with paddle shifters.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:53 am to AUjim
Maybe if you get the F sport package, otherwise I don’t think they’re known as a “drivers” car.
In that same segment, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is probably the best handling car. Then there are the stalwarts: BMW 3 series, Mercedes C-Class, Audi A3. Of those three, I’d look at the C-Class with some sort of AMG package or the 3 series with the M sport package (not the same as M2/M3).
In that same segment, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is probably the best handling car. Then there are the stalwarts: BMW 3 series, Mercedes C-Class, Audi A3. Of those three, I’d look at the C-Class with some sort of AMG package or the 3 series with the M sport package (not the same as M2/M3).
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:55 am to AUjim
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Is the Lexus IS fun to drive? If not, what is?
Hell my Ford F250 Lariat 6.7 is a blast to drive!
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:57 am to AUjim
It's zippy and corners really well, but at 6'4" I was extremely uncomfortable in it.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 9:09 am to Hogbit
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most acuras, are pretty damn sporty.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 9:09 am to AUjim
just buy a hyundai sonata and throw some board games in there to make it extra fun.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 9:12 am to The Spleen
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It's zippy and corners really well, but at 6'4" I was extremely uncomfortable in it.
Same. Wife test drove one and my head was physically touching the ceiling.
This post was edited on 11/6/19 at 9:21 am
Posted on 11/6/19 at 9:20 am to AUjim
RS series Audis are fun to drive.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 9:21 am to jordan21210
Forgot to mention the Genesis G70 and the Kia Stinger. Keep in mind the Stinger is a bit larger. Both cars have gotten rave reviews and the G70 interior in high end trim is gorgeous. Both are great values in the segment.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 9:30 am to SG_Geaux
More sporty than their honda equivalent, and almost all toyotas.
Shouldnt overlook infiniti either.
Shouldnt overlook infiniti either.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 9:30 am to AbitaFan08
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It's probably the most fun of any Lexus, but I think the 4-series is a much better option.
Define fun to drive. BMW is better at performance but is not as reliable as a Lexus.
Actually only a Porsche is as reliable as a Lexus.
And when a BMW breaks and you are out of warranty get ready to pay a lot. Also regular maintenance such as LOF and brakes are a lot more expensive.
Good luck.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 9:31 am to Hogbit
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Shouldnt overlook infiniti either.
Yes you should. Even Infiniti seems to be overlooking Infiniti. They are very far behind competitors right now.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 9:32 am to AUjim
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Is the Lexus IS fun to drive
Meh. Not really. It is more of a comfortable ride than anything. I rented one earlier this year when I was replacing the clutch on my Acura.
The IS250 is underwhelming and underpowered. Lots of body roll when cornering too. It has the same 4-banger engine as the Camry.
If you're looking for a similar car in the class with more performance, I'd look at the Audi A4 Quattro or Acura TLX A-Spec. I'm not a huge fan of Infiniti but the G37 is fun to drive with RWD and a big engine.
This post was edited on 11/6/19 at 9:35 am
Posted on 11/6/19 at 9:33 am to AbitaFan08
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It's probably the most fun of any Lexus
Forgot about the RC and LC models?
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