Topic: Test Drive: 2012 Lexus IS 350 AWD

[Car Guy]

The resale value on these is WAYYY too high.  Lexus has done a good job of keeping the resale value high.  But let's be honost, these cars are not worth the high resale.  Fankly, they are not worth the high MSRP either.  I have driven them all (Audi, Lexus, Infiinti, BMW - in fact I own a 2007 BMW 328xi) and the Lexus was a bit of a disappointment.  I don't think that I would ever consider switching to either Lexus (too much money for not enough car) or Audi (fabulous interiors - getting killed in the engine wars now) from the BMW.  I will look at the new 328i xdrive when it comes out.  And the G37x is definately in the running.  It is the closest thing to the BMW that I have driven.  More power than my 328, and the ride and handling are excellent!  A little more noisy and a bit softer, but not bad.  And the value in the G37 is outstanding.  None of the other luxury brands come close, including BMW when you compare G37x against 335i xdrive.  A FULL 10K difference.  Hard to ignore.

Just out of curiousity, have you driven a Gensis? How does it stack up? (in your opinion)

I have not driven the Genisis.  I prefer AWD in my vehicles and Genisis doesn't offer AWD.  But, Hyundi have put out some astoundingly good vehicles lately.  Everything that I have read and heard about the Genisis is that it is "surprisingly good", although I don't think we should be surprised by good vehicles from Hyundi any more.  There is certainly a high level of value with the Genisis.  And when you do see them on the road, they do very much look the part of a luxury vehicle.  If you are not concerned about AWD, then I think it would definately be worth a look.

[johngenx]

Genesis.

The killer of the Genesis is the massive deprecation.

[mmret]

Genesis.

The killer of the Genesis is the massive deprecation.

Imagine how much value a 1-2 year old RSpec from the US will deliver....

[bensonc]

In the old time, I drove a G35 coupe.  I go test drive a IS250.  I was shocked it has a smaller seat than the G35.
But I really liked everything on the IS, design and material. Only the driving feel is not my cup of tea. (this apply to my 06 6MT G35 as well)

[blur911]

Genesis.

The killer of the Genesis is the massive deprecation.

Buy a used Genesis, great deals.

See, it's not a bug, it's a feature