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      04-02-2007, 08:29 AM   #23
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I compared the two cars when I was buying the 335i and I have to agree with a number of people here about how IS350 handles. The car does give you a rush when you hit the gas off the line, it does have lots of power and seems to get it to the wheel.

The most noticeable different between the 335 and 350 is the fact when the turbo kick in it throws you back into the seat, where as the 350 is more of a constant acceleration, it does not have the throw back feeling. The 335i is like driving a 440 roadrunner with the electric hood scoop, you hit the button on the dash, the scoop pops up and you are thrown back in to the seat as you accelerate down the road.

The other issue with the IS350, is the fact it has all the power and a spongy handling. That alone will scare the hell out of you. When driving the car I always felt I had no idea if the car was on the edge of its performance. It felt like it was about to break free.

The best part was the sales guy trying to tell me how well you can feel the road through the car and how much better it was then other Lexus. I never drove other Lexus so I would not have any idea.

I almost bought the IS350, since I drove it after driving a 330i, prior to the 335i coming out. I am glad I waited and drove the 335i.
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I compared the two cars when I was buying the 335i and I have to agree with a number of people here about how IS350 handles. The car does give you a rush when you hit the gas off the line, it does have lots of power and seems to get it to the wheel.

The most noticeable different between the 335 and 350 is the fact when the turbo kick in it throws you back into the seat, where as the 350 is more of a constant acceleration, it does not have the throw back feeling. The 335i is like driving a 440 roadrunner with the electric hood scoop, you hit the button on the dash, the scoop pops up and you are thrown back in to the seat as you accelerate down the road.

The other issue with the IS350, is the fact it has all the power and a spongy handling. That alone will scare the hell out of you. When driving the car I always felt I had no idea if the car was on the edge of its performance. It felt like it was about to break free.

The best part was the sales guy trying to tell me how well you can feel the road through the car and how much better it was then other Lexus. I never drove other Lexus so I would not have any idea.

I almost bought the IS350, since I drove it after driving a 330i, prior to the 335i coming out. I am glad I waited and drove the 335i.
Well stated!
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I compared the two cars when I was buying the 335i and I have to agree with a number of people here about how IS350 handles. The car does give you a rush when you hit the gas off the line, it does have lots of power and seems to get it to the wheel.

The most noticeable different between the 335 and 350 is the fact when the turbo kick in it throws you back into the seat, where as the 350 is more of a constant acceleration, it does not have the throw back feeling. The 335i is like driving a 440 roadrunner with the electric hood scoop, you hit the button on the dash, the scoop pops up and you are thrown back in to the seat as you accelerate down the road.

The other issue with the IS350, is the fact it has all the power and a spongy handling. That alone will scare the hell out of you. When driving the car I always felt I had no idea if the car was on the edge of its performance. It felt like it was about to break free.

The best part was the sales guy trying to tell me how well you can feel the road through the car and how much better it was then other Lexus. I never drove other Lexus so I would not have any idea.

I almost bought the IS350, since I drove it after driving a 330i, prior to the 335i coming out. I am glad I waited and drove the 335i.
+2. The IS350 was my second choice, and I thoroughly test drove the IS. I would say the IS is a smidge slower, making it a driver's race. However, the torque of the 335 is monstrous! If Lexus built an IS coupe in a 6-speed, I could take the extra 6k saved over the BMW and setup the suspension properly. Take heed BMW, Lexus is closing the gap.
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      04-02-2007, 07:37 PM   #26
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Ive dusted IS350's from a roll and at the Drag Strip MANY MANY MANY MANY times
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      04-02-2007, 07:47 PM   #27
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I have one of the 270 HP RAV4s, not a bad car. Runs in the 14.90 range.

The IS350 is quick, average of around 13.7 stock, but easily .3ths off a 335i stock to stock, and a lot more when you start upgrading the 335.

I thought about one before the 335 but you can't get a basic model, so the lowest price IS350 is 41k, my 335 auto was 39k. No comparo.
My 335i sedan 07 cost 37800 with tax. and plus it is basic model with mt 6spd. therefore, you are wrong
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I tested the 350 and there was no comparison in road feedback. Also, 335i felt much faster to me. I don't trust any of those drag time results. I remember edmunds got a 5.6 0-60 on that car and 13.9 1/4 time. (see the photo/video section at http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/lexu...landing.html#).
Those times were confirmed by my personal experience. There is no chance that car is as fast as a 335i, not even close. But the kicker is that vision out the rear of the IS350 from the driver seat sucks ass, especially compared to the 335i.
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      04-02-2007, 09:25 PM   #29
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IS350

Eh, how many IS 350s are in the shop because their high pressure fuel pumps went limp?

How many IS 350s were sold with no windshield fluid so the sensors went wild after two weeks of owning the car?

How many IS 350s warned about needing a quart of oil, when they did not?

How many IS 350s overheated when tested by journalists, or Edmunds, and limped out of the course?

Ok, ok... I will quietly let myself out now... Sheesh...
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      04-02-2007, 09:39 PM   #30
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Eh, how many IS 350s are in the shop because their high pressure fuel pumps went limp?

How many IS 350s were sold with no windshield fluid so the sensors went wild after two weeks of owning the car?

How many IS 350s warned about needing a quart of oil, when they did not?

How many IS 350s overheated when tested by journalists, or Edmunds, and limped out of the course?

Ok, ok... I will quietly let myself out now... Sheesh...
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      04-02-2007, 11:35 PM   #31
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The most important difference is yet to be mentioned.... the IS350 comes stock with an LSD. THat's going to let it maximize what it can do with it's motor.
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      04-02-2007, 11:50 PM   #32
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My 335i sedan 07 cost 37800 with tax. and plus it is basic model with mt 6spd. therefore, you are wrong
What are you talking about?
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      04-03-2007, 12:32 AM   #33
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can't beat toyota's reliability...but i'd take a 335i hands down.

the LSD sure is great for the is350, but everything else regarding to handling isn't

there are a few supercharged is350's out there, but after watching some of their videos i'm not impressed.
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      04-03-2007, 02:39 AM   #35
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I actually was ganna go with a IS350, howeven the handling just...
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The most important difference is yet to be mentioned.... the IS350 comes stock with an LSD. THat's going to let it maximize what it can do with it's motor.

Are you sure. I frequent Clublexus.com and recently read a thread where someone asked the question of it, only to be told it did NOT.

I'll be back in a few with a sure answer.

http://sr1.clublexus.com/forums/show...p+Differential
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      04-03-2007, 12:03 PM   #37
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i saw a video from youtube that about stock is350 0-60mph just 4.3s....
that is fast too much then stock 335i.. wut do u think guys?
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is350 is faster in a straight line. 335 is a better car overall. Better handling and an ultimate driving machine.
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is350 is faster in a straight line. 335 is a better car overall. Better handling and an ultimate driving machine.
I'm sorry. I'm really trying not to sound biased, but it is not... Your argument only applies the the previous 330i, but not the 335i. Not to worry, same way the IS350 reigned king of speed for a bit, and now the 335i is on top, 2-3 years from now, Infiniti will do the same, and Lexus will out do them...

Good for us, as our entry level cars will just get faster and faster. And once you can't get even faster, our cars will them be racing to be the first to take the turns quickest, ect.
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For those of you considering the IS350, wait, don't do it. In a few months you can go test the higher performing ISF (more than 400 ponies). Pricing looks like coming somewhere btween 335i and the new M3 (~$50K). Totaly different suspension. Won't beat the M3 in performance but will probably beat the 335.
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For those of you considering the IS350, wait, don't do it. In a few months you can go test the higher performing ISF (more than 400 ponies). Pricing looks like coming somewhere btween 335i and the new M3 (~$50K). Totaly different suspension. Won't beat the M3 in performance but will probably beat the 335.
Bump, except for the "not beating the M3 in performance"....We don't know that yet.
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IS 350 = ventilated seats. Great option. Too bad it isn't available on the 335 i. Other than the performance of the seats, I think that the 335 i beats it.
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A buddy of mine in town has a girlfriend with a new IS350 he drives occasionally. With a couple of races from a roll we were basically dead even every time. I'd say from my experience the cars are equally matched in a straight line.

Now, once you get to go around a corner, things would change a bit...
Then you definitely need to learn how to drive because there is no chance the 350 can keep up in a straight line with a 335i.
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