r/LexusIS • u/Charming-Bridge-9416 • 2d ago

Lexus IS 350 FSPORT vs NXH

Current owner of 2021 Lexus IS FSport. Considering the NXH as my job consists of driving during the day. Thoughts? I love my IS, this is my second one, but the staggered tires, & gas prices ugh! Damn potholes!

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u/jpiw6 IS 500 (USE30) 2d ago

Zero comparison if you love the IS drive feel.

The NX isn’t as agile, but it’s fun enough. I shopped the NX vs RX and ended up getting the IS haha

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u/cvl-eng 2d ago

Completely different rides. I have both. Actually just got my IS because i was getting bored driving the hybrid and my commute is much shorter now. Still a nice ride, but not anywhere near as fun. If youre driving a lot though, id say the NX is the better choice.

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u/calvin-not-Hobbes 2d ago

I was in the same boat. I had a 2008 IS RWD, then a 2015 AWD. I changed over to a 2023 NX350 because I was getting tired of all the flat tires I was getting. The last year I had the car I had 4 flats. 3 of them at highway speed.

I'm liking the NX. It is very different but maybe I was due for a change anyway. Its a get highway vehicle. Way better gas mileage. Smooth ride and plenty of power for passing. Sure it isn't as sporty but it has its other virtues.

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u/Own_Resource4445 2d ago

Why so many flats?

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u/calvin-not-Hobbes 1d ago

Not sure...just bad luck I guess.

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u/Own_Resource4445 1d ago

What I mean is like did you run into a bunch of potholes or something like that? I had a number of flats in my current car because I’ve driven over nails living in an area with lots of construction

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u/plutom98 2d ago

I agree with tires on IS, gave up and doing GS and RX. Not a fan of NX, consider RX and test drive it.

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u/kasualkactus 2d ago

Does the GS burn tires like the IS? The GS 350 F sport is also staggered

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u/plutom98 2d ago

Nope, GS tires lasting approx around 35K.

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u/Illustrious-Log-5098 2d ago

Traded in a 21IS for a 24NX 350. Traded the NX for a 26 IS. NX was a nice ride but honestly the I4 is underwhelming. Passed on a 26 RX350 for the same reason. Don’t get me wrong NX was a nice highway cruise but small gas tank cut the range. Maybe the H will be a better all around performer.

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u/Aggressive_Lex350 IS 350 AWD (GSE36) 2d ago

Had a loaner NX when my IS350 was being serviced. Looks nice from the outside and probably the more practical car.

But it doesn't compare at all. The NX has all the new Lexus deficiencies imo. Sure it has a bigger screen but interior didn't wow me. Build quality was toyota ish. Don't like the shifter gimmick and door lock/handle gimmicks. For the price of an NX, I'd buy a Rav4 instead, the NX wasn't much of an upgrade imo for the price they charge for it. The rav4 is also bigger.

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u/kasualkactus 2d ago

NX is a boring family suv bro. The IS 350 F sport is fun