Just got one of these in the exact same spec, actually. I end up not caring about the age of the car or the tight rear quarters in all honesty. The sound, comfort, and heated + cooled seats is basically all I need. I think it looks great too.
After working at Porsche this year and driving everything from GT2RS 991 to driving all the PDK Panameras and 992 GT3’s and TURBO S’s . And hoping into my IS500 , I’m very content with fit and finish, ride quality , although trans is no wheee near PDK crisp quick responsiveness it is extremely solid and when pushing downshifts and up shifts are great. Engine is lovely. car feels well made and has a premium weight to it when driving around.
The traction control/VSC, you need to be complete stop, hold the traction control button for like 10 sec, then it will display Traction control & VSC light + the stupid warning and then it completely disable TC/VSC. pressing TC/VSC button once only disable it up to certain speed. this is pretty much same for all lexus and toyota product, except for bmw supra or GR86
Compare the style and looks. is500 is a 10 and the m340i is a 5. Compare fit, finish and overall quality. is500 is a 10 and the 340i is a 5. Speed, is500 7.5 and the m340i is a 8.5. I'd bet if asked 100 persons on looks alone, 90 would choose the is500. You will get many more people looking at and commenting on the is500 because it is beautiful. I don't own either, but have driven both several times.
I got recommended this channel. The video is very chrisp and stable. However, please improve the audio quality in terms of volume. Maybe a clip on microphone will be great
The Cadillac ct5-V Blackwing has a supercharged V8 with 668 hp. and it puzzles me that you don't mention the Blackwing as it is absolutely world class. Certainly more money, but it is built to be able to track while the IS500 is strictly a road car.
first, need to hold button down to turn traction off. second, the transmission need to warm to have better response for both is500 and rcf. maybe the is 500 just had a warmed up transmission than the rcf you tested before.
Correct I own an is500 and after a cold start even if u allow car to warm up for 8 min . The trans will never be warm fully until u drive it for 5min-10min. Will not shift hard and almost feels like it rather not shift if really pushing in manual mode. After it warms up it’s not clunky at all and shifts are great.
Do your research kids before you knock the car. You have to hold the TC button for approx 10secs before it disables completely. Then the light will stay on.
I think this car is fantastic and was so close to buying one... Decided on a 2023 G70 3.3T awd instead for a few reasons but still think the IS500 is amazing. Ehh - what's with the British accent?
I literally CTFU at the British accent! Boy were you committed. 😂 The M340i edges out the IS500 in a few ways, but God it’s so boring and ugly. The IS has character, very capable performance, and enough tech to be a great all-arounder. 😎
I had a hard time getting through this vid. The one guys voice is sooo mousey and the accent. He talked about the car needing a better exhaust, well his voice could use a throatier exhaust.
Everyone is obsessed with speed although you'd only drive it fast 10% of the time, if that. Daily driving, is500 is way more comfortable vs the m340i. The m340i exterior looks old.
BMWs are horrible in terms of reliability but I'm sure they're fun to drive though. People will literally drive off the lot from Sewell BMW and call about the car having issues 2 to 3-days later lol! You wouldn't have that issue with Lexus. Lexus is more costly in service vs BMW's newest models.
Just got one of these in the exact same spec, actually. I end up not caring about the age of the car or the tight rear quarters in all honesty. The sound, comfort, and heated + cooled seats is basically all I need. I think it looks great too.
After working at Porsche this year and driving everything from GT2RS 991 to driving all the PDK Panameras and 992 GT3’s and TURBO S’s . And hoping into my IS500 , I’m very content with fit and finish, ride quality , although trans is no wheee near PDK crisp quick responsiveness it is extremely solid and when pushing downshifts and up shifts are great. Engine is lovely. car feels well made and has a premium weight to it when driving around.
Beautiful exterior, old looking interior, looks like it weighs over a couple of tons, sounds intoxicating! I’m glad it exists.✌️
The traction control/VSC, you need to be complete stop, hold the traction control button for like 10 sec, then it will display Traction control & VSC light + the stupid warning and then it completely disable TC/VSC. pressing TC/VSC button once only disable it up to certain speed. this is pretty much same for all lexus and toyota product, except for bmw supra or GR86
Compare the style and looks. is500 is a 10 and the m340i is a 5. Compare fit, finish and overall quality. is500 is a 10 and the 340i is a 5. Speed, is500 7.5 and the m340i is a 8.5. I'd bet if asked 100 persons on looks alone, 90 would choose the is500. You will get many more people looking at and commenting on the is500 because it is beautiful. I don't own either, but have driven both several times.
Press and hold traction control to turn all driver assists off.
So many people review cars without doing their research.
Ik lmao
It’s still weird tho when I turn abs and everything off it won’t burnout, but I can hit a corner.🤷♂️ doesn’t make a lot of sense
Complaining about TCS not turning off when you don't know how to turn it off lol (hold the button to turn off VSC too)
I would have liked the same functionality then a gsf for traction control when you were in sport+ you could deactivate everything with a single push
I got recommended this channel.
The video is very chrisp and stable.
However, please improve the audio quality in terms of volume. Maybe a clip on microphone will be great
You have to hold the button on 5 seconds to completely cut traction control and stability control off
The Cadillac ct5-V Blackwing has a supercharged V8 with 668 hp. and it puzzles me that you don't mention the Blackwing as it is absolutely world class. Certainly more money, but it is built to be able to track while the IS500 is strictly a road car.
Its a Cadillac...GM is complete trash.
Is it really fair to compare the is500 to a car thats 35k more expensive?
I want this car so bad coming from a previous 2016 ca Ari ss owner but I’m broke asf 😢
first, need to hold button down to turn traction off. second, the transmission need to warm to have better response for both is500 and rcf. maybe the is 500 just had a warmed up transmission than the rcf you tested before.
Correct I own an is500 and after a cold start even if u allow car to warm up for 8 min . The trans will never be warm fully until u drive it for 5min-10min. Will not shift hard and almost feels like it rather not shift if really pushing in manual mode. After it warms up it’s not clunky at all and shifts are great.
remove 1 bolt from the axleback and itll sound 5x aggressive and louder and not in a bad way
You didn't turn off traction control my friend...don't worry it makes sure you know it's off. The warning never shuts off!!
Do your research kids before you knock the car. You have to hold the TC button for approx 10secs before it disables completely. Then the light will stay on.
I'm so confused about why Matt decided to use a British accent in this video. 😀
I think this car is fantastic and was so close to buying one... Decided on a 2023 G70 3.3T awd instead for a few reasons but still think the IS500 is amazing. Ehh - what's with the British accent?
I am torn between those two as well. 🤦🏾♀️
guy did a review in sandles . this mf is the real deal .
Wait, the dude has a British accent? I saw the Downshift review first and now I don’t know what to believe…
The more I listen - It seems obvious that the British accent is fake. And either way - fantastic accent, no matter which one is fake! Also, why???
I literally CTFU at the British accent! Boy were you committed. 😂 The M340i edges out the IS500 in a few ways, but God it’s so boring and ugly. The IS has character, very capable performance, and enough tech to be a great all-arounder. 😎
LOL... I had to double check 😂😂😂
I had a hard time getting through this vid. The one guys voice is sooo mousey and the accent. He talked about the car needing a better exhaust, well his voice could use a throatier exhaust.
Everyone is obsessed with speed although you'd only drive it fast 10% of the time, if that. Daily driving, is500 is way more comfortable vs the m340i. The m340i exterior looks old.
Are u in snowy area? All seasons or winter tires necessary?
At 7100 rpm all your dislikes disappear !
BMWs are horrible in terms of reliability but I'm sure they're fun to drive though. People will literally drive off the lot from Sewell BMW and call about the car having issues 2 to 3-days later lol! You wouldn't have that issue with Lexus. Lexus is more costly in service vs BMW's newest models.