Congrats on joining the Lexus fam. I picked up my 07 is350 rwd about a month ago and I have zero regrets. I've owned a couple ls400s and a gs350 awd which I really regretted selling. I had the same thought process with the 250 and I 100% think its worth it to wait or spend a little extra to get the 2gr
also, rear cooled or heated seats weren't an option with this gen IS, but a little fun fact euro an Asian markets of this car could have fully cloth or suede interiors instead of leather
I bought my 2012 IS 350 with 114k miles on it 3 years ago. 120k on that Toyota 3.5 liter V6 isn’t high mileage at all. It’s just starting to break that engine in. Mine has 176k on it now, and it’s still running like a Swiss watch. The AWD system is solid. Mine is a RWD, but you can’t go wrong with either trim. It looks like you’ve made a great buy man. Keep up on the routine maintenance, and the car won’t let you down. Can wait to see you mod it!👍🏽
Congratulations brother, I also recently bought a 2012 IS350 SE and the end of last month. Unrealistically great car, especially coming from a civic. Looking to see the journey with your channel
Whats upp, congrats on your car, great choice, I have the same 2nd gen IS350, I recommend you a few stet GReddy Exhaust, Carbon bumpers and side skirts, change the radio with an android touch screen, and change the speakers and bass, I see you already have the smoked tail lights, I suggest you change the front light with the Vlan,
I have an 08 350 with 259,000 mi ..i didnt take care of it at all the way I should've I had to make the decison to fix it this yr (transmission rebuild) I did that and i am so happy with my decision. Its driving beautifully. Because i made that decisioon, i decided to go all in and have fun with it, it looks like a brand new car with the cosmetic mods already...i've upgraded the vland headlights, grill, vland tail lights, led reflectors... fog lights, interior wrap, xpel pr 5% tint 15% rear 35% windshield xpel pr pro. I did chrome delete the window outline I added rain visors (idk if i will keep it but ilike them) Next for me is suspension, my suspension is worn do to age I would like to lower it an inch when i replace the parts( idk much about cars either) and get an exhaust... rims and be done there. I also have the same color as you. Im enjoying this tbh i have never worked on my car until i gathered the courage to do the headlights and I enjoyed it a lot. Getting info on the suspension that will be good is intimidating though because i Want to lower it but dont want to sacrifice something else by doing it. I will keep an eye on your chanel. If you get any info on updating the infotainment sys pls post. I tried to upgrade but was told they dont make them for 2nd gen 350 with navi & I was pretty bummed about it. Anyways congrats this car is truely timeless ! Great looking car
Great car congrats !just hit 217k miles on mine fully tuned dosnt skip a beat,Back seats are not vented sadly ,exhaust is definitely a DIY dosnt look the best
if you want to upgrade the infotainment system for hands free apple carplay/android auto but keep the stock head unit and all functionality get a Grom VLine VL2 they are expensive but they are well worth the money.
Just bought mine too, 2006 right hand drive IS350 RWD from Japan. Absolute mint car. These don't make 306 to the crank; dyno'd mine at 243 to the wheel so roughly ~280 to the crank. Yours loses even more as its AWD so maybe 20-25% powertain loss. Back seats are NOT vented btw
I got 2007 Lexus is 350 and i also did drive corolla but the power on the is350 is amazing but your is350 is way better then mine. It has back shade and headlight washer and my did not come with that. Which really sucks and I was hopping to get one but it didn't. You lets us hear the cold air intake I wanna hear it !
I bought a 2is in 2020 and my only regret? It’s an atrocious IS250! Well, I can’t really complain since it was practically given to me after my 2004 Corolla was totaled by a drunk driver. My aunt sold it to me for a very good price. To get a 2is 350 now? I don’t want to shelve out the money for a car that looks very similar to what I have now. So far the IS250 doesn’t give me issues and is reliable. I will keep my slow IS250 then.
UPDATE (VIDEO COMING SOON) 07/30/23 *I got into an accident (my back bumper was ripped off and my side panel scratched and dented) because an ambulance (no lights on) was being driven by a young EMT who didn't measure how close he was to my IS350 and floored the gas pedal.
I wish Lexus had brought the 2IS 350 to Europe....we have the 250 which is decent but the 350 is a considerably stronger engine. Congrats, looks great but the previous owner had really shitty taste lol... That "carbon fiber" wrap inside is top level cringe
Congrats on joining the Lexus fam. I picked up my 07 is350 rwd about a month ago and I have zero regrets. I've owned a couple ls400s and a gs350 awd which I really regretted selling. I had the same thought process with the 250 and I 100% think its worth it to wait or spend a little extra to get the 2gr
also, rear cooled or heated seats weren't an option with this gen IS, but a little fun fact euro an Asian markets of this car could have fully cloth or suede interiors instead of leather
@@bpearr8266 My 2006 JDM IS350 is all leather interior, no cloth/suede in sight :D
@@reloadingdontshoot1 I guess I should clarify that suede and cloth are optional, my preference personally
I bought my 2012 IS 350 with 114k miles on it 3 years ago. 120k on that Toyota 3.5 liter V6 isn’t high mileage at all. It’s just starting to break that engine in. Mine has 176k on it now, and it’s still running like a Swiss watch. The AWD system is solid. Mine is a RWD, but you can’t go wrong with either trim. It looks like you’ve made a great buy man. Keep up on the routine maintenance, and the car won’t let you down. Can wait to see you mod it!👍🏽
Beautiful car man. Take good care of her and she will last for ever. And u got the best color too
Excited to see the build 🎉 congrats
Wanna be car enthusiast? You sound like a legit car guy to me bro. I can just tell. You know what you’re talking about.
Congratulations brother, I also recently bought a 2012 IS350 SE and the end of last month. Unrealistically great car, especially coming from a civic. Looking to see the journey with your channel
appreciate bro!
Congrats on the build
Good purchase bro, love my IS350 and you definitely will love yours
Loving it so far bro!
09 350 here with 187k miles on it, same v land taillights plan on upgrading the exhaust and air intake system don’t know what else yet..
I had an is250. Now have a 350. Is250 was good but no comparison to 350. 100+ more horsepower.
Only thing I'd say to watch out for is the amplifier in the trunk and make sure it's protected from the weather because that is a common problem
Backseats are not ventilated on any IS generation
Ahh that's a shame I know the dodge challenger has rear ventilated seats
@@x0tempremium pack has cooled seats
got me a IS250C! Congrats on joining the lexus fam
Looking in to getting one of these. Saw your channel banner and had to sub 😅
Whats upp, congrats on your car, great choice, I have the same 2nd gen IS350, I recommend you a few stet GReddy Exhaust, Carbon bumpers and side skirts, change the radio with an android touch screen, and change the speakers and bass, I see you already have the smoked tail lights, I suggest you change the front light with the Vlan,
Dude I literally just posted a video with the new headlights czcams.com/video/oqJiU2Tkq-I/video.html
I have an 08 350 with 259,000 mi
..i didnt take care of it at all the way I should've I had to make the decison to fix it this yr (transmission rebuild) I did that and i am so happy with my decision. Its driving beautifully.
Because i made that decisioon, i decided to go all in and have fun with it, it looks like a brand new car with the cosmetic mods already...i've upgraded the vland headlights, grill, vland tail lights, led reflectors... fog lights, interior wrap, xpel pr 5% tint 15% rear 35% windshield xpel pr pro. I did chrome delete the window outline I added rain visors (idk if i will keep it but ilike them)
Next for me is suspension, my suspension is worn do to age I would like to lower it an inch when i replace the parts( idk much about cars either) and get an exhaust... rims and be done there. I also have the same color as you. Im enjoying this tbh i have never worked on my car until i gathered the courage to do the headlights and I enjoyed it a lot. Getting info on the suspension that will be good is intimidating though because i Want to lower it but dont want to sacrifice something else by doing it.
I will keep an eye on your chanel. If you get any info on updating the infotainment sys pls post. I tried to upgrade but was told they dont make them for 2nd gen 350 with navi & I was pretty bummed about it. Anyways congrats this car is truely timeless ! Great looking car
Great car congrats !just hit 217k miles on mine fully tuned dosnt skip a beat,Back seats are not vented sadly ,exhaust is definitely a DIY dosnt look the best
What was the asking price, how did the negotiation go, and how much did you ultimately pay?
I’m getting one tomorrow hopefully for 5500 cash with 160k on the clock. Just needs new front lights
I bought a stock 2006 is350 earlier this year, it’s honestly the perfect daily driver
How's the sticky dashboard?
I just got a 2011 awd is350 with 50k miles recently!
Did you find out if there is any issue with the rust?
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Js subbed looking into lexus either a is350 or a sc430 Looking forward to tha build
Does look pretty clean for the age. I couldn't find ANY 350s within 100 miles of me with less than 200k so I ended up with a last gen t6 p3 volvo
probably just as good ngl
@@surgical115 agreed
I saw a 2014 IS350 that had major damage on the entire right side and rear going for 14k lol 😆 I was like is this a joke?
Only the front seats are ventilated.
if you want to upgrade the infotainment system for hands free apple carplay/android auto but keep the stock head unit and all functionality get a Grom VLine VL2 they are expensive but they are well worth the money.
Definitely going to do that in the upcoming videos
Just bought mine too, 2006 right hand drive IS350 RWD from Japan. Absolute mint car. These don't make 306 to the crank; dyno'd mine at 243 to the wheel so roughly ~280 to the crank. Yours loses even more as its AWD so maybe 20-25% powertain loss. Back seats are NOT vented btw
did you know the japanese spec is350 comes with like 10 more hp than any other market?
@@bpearr8266 Australia gets the jdm spec too approx 315hp
really? so like 230 horsepower?
@@x0tem yup. I threw an intake on and cut the secondary cats off. Makes 266hp to the wheel noe
@@bpearr8266 still only makes like 245 to the wheel
You said you want dual exhaust but that car has dual exhaust. You might've meant quad tips
Exhaust is probably stock, looks like the owner had new mufflers weld on.
Back seats are not ventilated just the front!
I got 2007 Lexus is 350 and i also did drive corolla but the power on the is350 is amazing but your is350 is way better then mine. It has back shade and headlight washer and my did not come with that. Which really sucks and I was hopping to get one but it didn't. You lets us hear the cold air intake I wanna hear it !
Will do!
Is is a very good car
Haha I just bought a 2006 is350, absolutely love it! 128k miles drives like a new car!
For the exhaust, u still have dual tips. Im guessing u want quad tips?
Yeah I do!
I just got a 2011 Is 350 86k miles
I bought a 2is in 2020 and my only regret? It’s an atrocious IS250! Well, I can’t really complain since it was practically given to me after my 2004 Corolla was totaled by a drunk driver. My aunt sold it to me for a very good price. To get a 2is 350 now? I don’t want to shelve out the money for a car that looks very similar to what I have now. So far the IS250 doesn’t give me issues and is reliable. I will keep my slow IS250 then.
125k miles is not bad i got mines 011 is350 with 80k miles 🕺
i have the same car 2011 lexus is350 awd and I had a 250 and yes you would have regretted it.
For the exhaust its just a muffler delete, someone just cut off the mufflers and welded pipe in place of the old mufflers.
It has mufflers on it, the previous owner just changed them to a different one.
@@JDM_UK Ah I only saw the pipe in the back of them good eye
I'm still learning about cars but my guess is that Mufflers just change the sound?@@JDM_UK
@xotem7554 Correct. Mufflers have the biggest influence I believe on how an exhaust system will sound (decibel wise)
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How much did u pay for it?
I paid $13,999 in total but the dealership added like $1,500 in fees
Has the dashboard turned sticky?
Only a tiny but on really hot days, besides that it's in really good condition
@@x0tem Mine is sticky and is starting to show cracks. Even my door panels are crumbling.
@@drgta6 I would call lexus headquarters. You can still get it replaced if you keep pushing.
UPDATE (VIDEO COMING SOON) 07/30/23 *I got into an accident (my back bumper was ripped off and my side panel scratched and dented) because an ambulance (no lights on) was being driven by a young EMT who didn't measure how close he was to my IS350 and floored the gas pedal.
Where are you located. Maybe we can chill me I can show what our cars can do. 🤝😄
2007 Lexus is350 RWD
Yo I'm located in New Jersey!
Bro what town? I’m in Jersey also. Central
5:16 WTF is sticking out of your bumper???!
it's a license plate holder since here where I live we are required to have two. The is250/350 have this since it's a tow hook.
I wish Lexus had brought the 2IS 350 to Europe....we have the 250 which is decent but the 350 is a considerably stronger engine. Congrats, looks great but the previous owner had really shitty taste lol... That "carbon fiber" wrap inside is top level cringe
I plan on redoing the entire wrap lol
Hey everyone I just posted a video Installing new2023 IS 350 lights on my 2011 IS 350 czcams.com/video/oqJiU2Tkq-I/video.html
Lost interest in the video soon. As you said it was all wheel drive
💀 bro I tried finding a RWD but the AWD was the first one in my area in the last year
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Welcome to the car community brother🫡
Hey @xotem7554 I saw a listing for an awd is350 near me and was wondering if I can get your opinion if its worth or overpriced?
How much bro? Or do you have the link it?
it’s 12500 for 147000 miles
it’s not letting me link for some reason
it’s a 2011
@@supernova4826 bro dm me the link @jdxperez
Could you help me find a Lexus is350? I live in NJ too. Do you have instagram or smt?
Yo peep my other comment dm me @jdxperez