Originally Posted by 3scapist (Post 120283)

The IS350 really doesn't feel like a nearly 2 ton car. I think that's due in part to the electric power steering which was the first time I've ever owned a car with that. It really handled like a dream and was fast as hell!

Can't speak for the 250..the only people who buy those are the ones who want a manual tranny.

Originally Posted by Dark (Post 119767)

Great, that you want a manual car. My first car was a beater AT Camry 95. I had no choice but to take it. :lol:
I think Next gen IS350 will be about 20K more expensive than FRS/BRZ base. After 4 years of owning the trouble free IS250, I think it's too heavy for me. I want a decent power and relatively light weight car.

Originally Posted by Dark (Post 120349)

IS 250 and 350 have very similar feel, except for the fact that 350 is 102hp more. I find electric power steering in 2IS is fine, not really good, but fine. The problem is the weight of the car, it's a 3400lb car. And I bought IS250 for AWD feature.