# New Cars for the Family...I went Lexus??? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 28, 2016, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548 "2016-01-28T15:34:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jskrapper](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jskrapper/32/7570_2.png) [@Jskrapper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jskrapper)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2016, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/1 "2016-01-28T15:34:35Z")
The wife and I were getting sick of our Subarus. Not that they were bad cars by any means, but they were getting a little stale. So very very early in the month, we went shopping. Not surprisingly, she was looking for a Rav. After doing some digging and test driving, she ended up in a Tiguan. It’s nice, fits the kids, and is rather fun to drive considering its bland compact SUV class. [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/IMG_0159.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/IMG_0159.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/IMG_0159.jpg.html) [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/IMG_0153_1.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/IMG_0153_1.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/IMG_0153_1.jpg.html) So I immediately got jealous and had to one up her. While she was signing the papers, I decided top sneak over to the Lexus dealer and grab myself one of these. [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/01.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/01.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/01.jpg.html) [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/02.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/02.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/02.jpg.html) 2016 IS350 Fsport AWD. I actually didn’t just make the decision that quick, I was searching for a nice sedan for the family for a long time. Checked out the ATS, Q50S, and the mighty 3 series. All great cars, but this particular one had a place in my heart. I really wanted a turbo manual, but this car just drove. After many many hours of reading, watching, and re-reading, I kept seeing this one on the top of the list. Not because of the numbers like 0-60, skidpad, or any other measured performance attribute, but because it was the most fun to just drive. The cabin is my favorite part of any car, and the seats just suck you into the “cockpit” placing you in the best position to enjoy the drive. I love all the features except the user interface. The mouse type setup was very difficult to learn compared to the i drive - and the competitors touch screens, but I am starting to become very accustomed to it and it is more intuitive than I first thought. The Fsport package gives you Sport and S+ mode which increases dampening and stiffens up the trans, and a more aggressive front end with brake cooling ducts and no fog lights. Also added is the Nav package, LED headlamps, and much better seats. Turning all the nanny assists off while putting it in manual mode, the paddle shifters give a somewhat rev-matched downshift and let you bounce it off the rev limiter for extra joy. 306hp NA v6 is good, but by no means fast. The chassis is the shining star here. So tight, very strong, and very safe. Say what you want about the “Predator mandibles” grill, and Nike swoosh driving lights, but I love it. I love the entire style and shape of the car, the swooping body lines, and the staggered tires. It just looks awesome in my opinion. [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/03.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/03.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/03.jpg.html) [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/P1070252.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/P1070252.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/P1070252.jpg.html) [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/04.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/04.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/04.jpg.html) [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/05.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/05.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/05.jpg.html) [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/P1070254.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/P1070254.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/P1070254.jpg.html) I opted for the AWD because I am a pussy and didn’t want to have to cart the kids around in the snow in RWD. That deleted the 8 speed trans and got me a paltry 6 speed. Waah. But in all honesty, I am glad I did… [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/07.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/07.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/07.jpg.html) [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/06.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/06.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/06.jpg.html) She is every bit as good as my old Legacy GT was in the snow. This can’t be good for cooling… [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/08.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/08.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/08.jpg.html) Talk about stuffing your face. Classy black on black interior. [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/05b.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/05b.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/05b.jpg.html) [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/P1070259.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/P1070259.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/P1070259.jpg.html) That nifty shifting tach bezel showing a mini display behind it. Centered [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/05d.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/05d.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/05d.jpg.html) And to the right [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/05c.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/05c.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/05c.jpg.html) Sorry for all the pics, Just enjoying the hell out if this thing! Thanks for looking! Oh yeah, I almost forgot about the Lexus enform app…It really is an accessory worth having and I constantly use it. [![http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/09.jpg](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/Jskrapper/09.jpg)](http://s18.photobucket.com/user/Jskrapper/media/09.jpg.html) Bottom line is that After almost a month with it, I am very very satisfied. The heated steering wheel is an option I thought was meh, but after using it, I am never going to want a vehicle without it. Man that makes me feel like an old man. I bet the ventilated seats will be stellar in the summer. ---
**Author:** ![LowlyOilBurner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a6a055/32.png) [@LowlyOilBurner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LowlyOilBurner)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2016, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/2 "2016-01-28T16:08:28Z")
Nice pick up! What does Lexus charge for that app? I pay roughly $200.00/yr for Volvo On Call, first six months free. I use it often and it’s worth the money. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2016, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/3 "2016-01-28T16:12:29Z")
Not on the same lvl but the wife picked up a 2016 Equinox. I love waking up in cold days turning off my alarm and going to the Onstar app to start the car so it’s warm when I take my daughter to school. Congrats on the new vehicles! ---
**Author:** ![Jskrapper](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jskrapper/32/7570_2.png) [@Jskrapper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jskrapper)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2016, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/4 "2016-01-28T17:04:46Z")
Thanks guys! Directly from their site. ENFORM REMOTE- ([http://www.lexus.com/enform/?tab=remote](http://www.lexus.com/enform/?tab=remote)) [FONT=inherit](INCLUDES SAFETY CONNECT)[/FONT] FIRST YEAR INCLUDED $219.95- ([http://www.lexus.com/enform/?tab=remote](http://www.lexus.com/enform/?tab=remote)) / YEAR [SELECT LEXUS VEHICLES](http://www.lexus.com/enform/?tab=remote) ---
**Author:** ![LXIFLYBY](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lxiflyby/32/7399_2.png) [@LXIFLYBY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LXIFLYBY)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2016, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/5 "2016-01-28T17:25:59Z")
That Lexus is pretty sweet! ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2016, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/6 "2016-01-28T18:04:46Z")
Thank god you bought the 350. I drove the F sport 250 and almost cried at the lack of power. Love the gauge set up and interior but the power was lame. Congrats Good Sir! ---
**Author:** ![Jskrapper](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jskrapper/32/7570_2.png) [@Jskrapper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jskrapper)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2016, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/7 "2016-01-28T18:27:24Z")
> [@2TurboZ](#): > > Thank god you bought the 350. > > I drove the F sport 250 and almost cried at the lack of power. Love the gauge set up and interior but the power was lame. > > Congrats Good Sir! The 350 won’t set your heart on fire either. But it is a large bit better than the 250 and even the 300. Thanks! :tup: ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/8 "2016-01-29T04:08:43Z")
Who’s the ugly guy in the 3rd pic down? :lol: Nice purchase, Joe! Looks very nice, hard work pays off. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/9 "2016-01-29T05:58:44Z")
Nice grabs Joe. Looking forward to seeing the IS on my next parts run… ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/10 "2016-01-29T06:15:29Z")
Love the Lexus! Nice! ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/11 "2016-01-29T07:01:30Z")
> [@Jskrapper"](#): > > Not because of the numbers like 0-60, skidpad, or any other measured performance attribute, but because it was the most fun to just drive. The cabin is my favorite part of any car, and the seats just suck you into the “cockpit” placing you in the best position to enjoy the drive. So in other words you picked the car with the best: driver comfort, steering feel, handling, ride, and “fun to drive” as measured by carANDdriver: [http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/final-scoring-performance-data-and-complete-specs-page-5](http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/final-scoring-performance-data-and-complete-specs-page-5) ---
**Author:** ![Jskrapper](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jskrapper/32/7570_2.png) [@Jskrapper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jskrapper)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/12 "2016-01-29T07:49:44Z")
> [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > So in other words you picked the car with the best: driver comfort, steering feel, handling, ride, and “fun to drive” as measured by carANDdriver: > [http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/final-scoring-performance-data-and-complete-specs-page-5](http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/final-scoring-performance-data-and-complete-specs-page-5) Rather accurate, but more-so based on my own ass in seat impressions. But yeah, them, and many others agree with that summarization. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/13 "2016-01-29T08:44:07Z")
I was scoping out older IS-F’s recently. they bring a lot to the table for the money and the reviews are solid. The aftermarket for power adders is terrible, but after browsing the lexus forums I realized they must be really reliable cars because people only complain about nuance issues not things like my I need a new engine or my check engine light is on again and the dealer said it is going to cost 12,000 to fix my car. congrats on the new rides. If you want to make that tiguan faster justin or I can make it happen :twisted: edit: My track A8 has heated steering wheel and that is by far one of my favorite things in the winter time. Even more so than heated seats. My W12 had cooled seats and that is my [#2](http://www.nyspeed.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=2) favorite thing about that car next to the sound system. cooled seats are outstanding in the summer. I am one to roll windows down AC on with cooled seats on in the summer and it saves me from showing up with sweaty back… nobody wants to roll in with sweaty back. ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/14 "2016-01-29T09:06:37Z")
Nice upgrade, Skrappar! Saw you rip by in the subaru a few weeks ago while I was shoveling my sidewalk… ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/15 "2016-01-29T09:17:38Z")
Nice! Yeah it’s hard to live without heated seats after having them ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/16 "2016-01-29T09:23:31Z")
> [@somedude](#): > > nobody wants to roll in with sweaty back. [ATTACH=CONFIG]36104[/ATTACH] ---
**Author:** ![Jskrapper](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jskrapper/32/7570_2.png) [@Jskrapper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jskrapper)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/17 "2016-01-29T15:54:23Z")
> [@GV1390](#): > > Who’s the ugly guy in the 3rd pic down? :lol: > > Nice purchase, Joe! Looks very nice, hard work pays off. Haha. I was so ugly, I apparently broke photobucket. Damn site has been down all day. ---
**Author:** ![NYstanger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/6a8cbe/32.png) [@NYstanger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NYstanger)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/18 "2016-01-29T17:09:09Z")
Love the Lexus. Did you trade in the legacy? ---
**Author:** ![Jskrapper](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jskrapper/32/7570_2.png) [@Jskrapper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jskrapper)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-cars-for-the-family-i-went-lexus/273548/19 "2016-01-29T17:29:29Z")
Thanks. And i didn’t trade it in, I still have the Lgt if you know anyone interested. [www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?284162-2005-Subaru-Legacy-GT-Limited-5spd](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?284162-2005-Subaru-Legacy-GT-Limited-5spd)