For 20 years now, the Lexus IS-series has served as a BMW 3 Series fighter of sort and, like its competition, the range has grown. Today’s IS comes in multiple guises, including rear- and all-wheel drive plus turbo and naturally aspirated power. And there are sporty variants, too.
Our latest tester was the IS 350 fitted with the F Sport …
I was wondering why Toyota did not borrow from there Lexus line of cars when the wanted to bring back the Supra. Lexus makes some really great cars.
I think a lot of enthusiast forget that Lexus still makes RWD sedans. IMO the 3 series looks better; but, at least you know this thing will run forever
dean1484 said:I was wondering why Toyota did not borrow from there Lexus line of cars when the wanted to bring back the Supra. Lexus makes some really great cars.
YES! Such a baffling move to partner with BMW on that. It would've made more sense to just slap a Supra badge on the LC. Put in cloth seats and knock $5k off the price.
It's sad that the GS is gone but at least the IS is the same weight now. 
Now that BMW has forgone manual transmissions and any pretense of being a "drivers car" on their non-M machinery, I don't see any reason to buy one over this. I've driven several IS350s, and they are darn good business-person commuters.
The Cylon-inspired grill will look 100% normal in another few years.
What the... I didn't realize these had wishbones in front. When did that happen? I better get one now! :D
And there's no more GS?! Man, I have a lot to learn about modern Toyotas.
I really liked the ISF I drove a few years ago. Considering BMW doesn't make a manual 3-series anymore, I don't see why one would buy a BMW over this. I guess the front grill is quite ugly to my eyes, so there's that. I admit, I haven't driven them back to back tho.
And who really cares what I think since I am WAY out of the market for either car.
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