2011 Lexus IS 350 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

VegasSportRide on January 22, 2021

This car met all of my needs and more. I recently had all the tinting done which has a lifetime warranty (paperwork included). Brand new battery, front breaks, and throttle body. IS 350 includes 17-inch wheels, fog lamps, xenon headlamps, LED running lights, heated mirrors, a sunroof, keyless ignition/entry (1 key), dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, eight-way power front seats (heated), suede and leather upholstery, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, the Safety Connect telematics system, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and a 13-speaker stereo with a six-CD changer, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack and iPod/USB interface, powerful V6, sport trim with buckets seats, sport peddles, and front car door logo projector. Minor fading on spoiler and roof trim. Minor chips on front bumper and hood from road debris and a few minor scratches.

Alxs350 on September 22, 2020

Its 2020 and i bought a 2011 is350, fully loaded with 72k miles for 14k. The inside is sport luxurious. Black leather is in prestine shape. No rips. Lots of room in front, head space maybe two inches left on top. Im 5'7 and when i look to turn i super rarely feel my hair brush the top. Its great to drive, put it in sport mode and the rpms stay high. Manuel shift or use pedals if you want. Driving experiance great. Cons, the back is cramp but im ok with that since i rarely have people back there. I prefer small sport sedans anyway. Styling is nice but could use more. Add a back rear visor from ebay to add more of a sporty look. Id like to tune the engine but this engine has won awards consecutively for how amazing it is. Reliable? The only way youll lose money on this car is by modifing it. Maintance free basically besides whats recommended. I love the side panels of the isf but unfortunely this model doesnt come with them. Also when fooling around in the seats, because they are leather you do slide. Shame. But they feel great

Kesha K. Is350 fan4life on July 13, 2020

My 2011 is350 is exceptional, even as I write this in 2020. Although I am the 2nd owner, the ride is still smooth, performance is great and reliability is unmatched. Only true complaint is the tiny interior. I am a very small female, 5'4 and 125lbs (wet) and I find that it often feels like the roof is too close for comfort and the back seat, fa'get about it. The trunk room makes up for it- some, but the days I wear big hair styles, I am quickly reminded how small the car truly is. The best aspect about this car, besides the obvious performance and reliability is the fact that most maintenance can be done by the owner. I just hit 90k miles this year and changed my spark plugs on my own (I know, I know 60k it was recommended, but hey, I like to push my luck). For the most part, this is one of the easiest cars to maintain in part because I can do alot of the maintenance on my own. My daughter and sister are actually planning to buy a Lexus as their next cars because they too have become believers. Im looking forward to getting this car to 300,000k plus miles.

TB IS350 AWD on October 16, 2019

Lots a legroom in the front, none in the back. Very torquey and powerful engine. The AWD variant sprints to 60mph in less than 5.3 seconds. Very smooth and reliable powertrain! I do wish the steering had more life to it though!

Aleksander Hoti on September 27, 2019

Despite being kind of old the lexus I have is still beautiful. It rides like a dream one, and its Lexus they last. It a FAST car, I have to be careful about speed tickets though, since its such a smooth ride. I was going 85 on I90 and I didn't feel it at all.

IS350-or-330i on May 15, 2018

Even though I am yet to own one, I have driven several. I have a 2001 BMW 330i manual that I keep in showroom condition. My mother has a 2001 330i automatic as her daily driver. Both are fast and powerful. The IS350 is the next best thing. I also have a 2000 528i as my daily driver, so as you may guess, I really like BMWs. It beats the Lexus in interior design, handling and long distance comfort. My BMWs are so good that I no long carry extended warranty. I have extra repairs on my 528i about every 4 years or so, so it evens out. Lexus, as with other Japanese cars don't seem to understand the value of interior lighting and at night it is just lacking. I would add lights up under the dash. The BMW has tiny orange 'pin' lights pointing down from the roof that give the whole interior and your skin a beautiful orange glow that does not affect your night vision. That is something Lexus forgot to copy. The IS350 has a firm ride that is not as subtle as the BMW. Acceleration of the IS350 is a full second quicker . It should be: Lexus has 3.5L, while BMW has 3.0L. Both have nice exterior styling. Both have good, stiff chasis. BMW power windows need service every 4-5 years. The A/C fan in the 330i is louder on hot days. The Lexus also has optional ventilated front seats. BMW is as happy at 60 mph as it is at 120 mph. I would imagine the same goes for the Lexus . Both the 330i and the IS350 could use more sound insulation, especially in the doors and wheel wells. About six years ago, I replaced the A/C system in my BMW 528i for about $850 which is $500 LESS than it cost to replace in my Honda Civic . They are very good but neither is perfect. Choosing a used car is an art ; open your eyes and ears.

rhussain110 on March 21, 2018

I've owned this car for 2 years and it has been great! My favorite thing about it is its performance as its the fastest lexus that is not an F. My least favorite thing is the amount of space, specially the rear seat leg room.

FinleyBelleCooperPaul on March 9, 2018

I love this car. I honestly think I?ll want to drive one of these forever. Reviews can?t get high enough in my opinion. It?s my favorite so far!

rm on March 30, 2017

Great car to have, I've owned one for two years i put 40,000 miles on it. I would say it is not a family car, but differently a signals car.

Bbates34 on March 13, 2017

Lexus makes great vehicles and this IS350 is no different. Great car inside and out. Looking forward to years of deiving this vehicle. The AWD version makes it even that much better! Handles well and fun to drive.