lexus is350 vs bmw 318i

**triggerman222** · July 28th, 2015 12:49 AM

Good day!
Which one should i choose?
1. More enjoyable to drive even in city driving
2. Handling and solid feel
3. Cheaper to maintain
4. Design, more maporma
5. Higher brand
6. Will last longer (6-8yrs)

One friend said lexus is only a more luxurious toyota...

**EQAddict** · July 28th, 2015 07:01 AM

There is no contest here. The Lexus wins by a mile. Make that 2 miles.

A ton more power, superb interior, lots of tech, its super easy to maintain, better value for money, better performance etc.

**c_cube** · July 28th, 2015 03:10 PM

lexus for this comparo.

if it is a is350 vs 335i, might be a different story

**Egan101** · July 28th, 2015 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by c_cube

lexus for this comparo.

if it is a is350 vs 335i, might be a different story

Yep, the 335i is more comparable to the IS350. However, C&D rated the IS350 better than the BMW 335i.

Habemus Papem! 2013 BMW 335i M Sport vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS 3.6, 2014 Lexus IS350 F Sport ? Comparison Test ? Car and Driver

**Walter** · July 28th, 2015 06:03 PM

The words Lexus, BMW & cheap can't be used in the same sentence.

**bjreyesmd** · July 28th, 2015 07:06 PM

I was in your position a couple of months ago, and eventually chose the Lexus. Never been happier in my decision. Sure, the Lexus eats up more gas but it makes up for it in other aspects.

Test drive both and you will see what I mean. Good luck bro.

**Newcomer123** · July 28th, 2015 07:15 PM

There's nothing enjoyable about city driving, unless I'm backriding with champagne and hdtv entertainment system to play with

**bjreyesmd** · July 28th, 2015 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by triggerman222

One friend said lexus is only a more luxurious toyota...

I remember when I was still choosing a luxury compact then, the SA at Audi was downplaying the other brands including Merc and BMW but most especially Lexus when he said the IS350 is just a glorified Corolla from which the IS was allegedly based.

I told him that he shouldn't compare since both are completely different cars and share almost nothing in common save for probably a few nuts and bolts. The Corolla is FWD, the Lexus is RWD.

**bjreyesmd** · July 28th, 2015 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by c_cube

if it is a is350 vs 335i, might be a different story

Then again, the price difference is a different story also, hehe

**ronw123w124** · July 30th, 2015 10:20 AM

Had a 2012 318i before, it was a nightmare, after that I swore that I'll never buy another BMW again. The only exception to the rule is that if a nice 80's era 3 series (E30) comes along. But for newer BMW's? I'm done with them after the horrifying ordeal that I went through.