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Today while my 2015 is350 was in for service the dealer gave me a loaner which was the 2026 is350 f sport. I just wanted to come here to see how the Lexus community feels about the new rides because I was not impressed. The handling and ride felt like a corolla. The car makes fake engine noise. The digital gauge cluster lags. The 8 speed feels weird in comparison to my buttery smooth 2015. And the front end looks like a corolla. I like the exterior styling. The headlights are cool. And the taillight design is cool. I like the 360 camera system. I just feel like Lexus is capable of doing way better. Either they need to bring the Toyota brand back down a notch or elevate their Luxury brand. Honestly I was happy to get my 15 is350 back. I’m not coming here to hate. My family owns 3 Lexus vehicles and we love the brand Toyota. Also, not knocking anyone who has one of the new gen’s. Congratulations. This is just my thoughts. What are you guys thoughts?

It is a one owner with 160k miles. What should I know about the 6.4L hemi engine? Known problems? Is it reliable? What about the transmission? My main concern with a vehicle from 2019 with 160k miles is that it has been towing heavily throughout its life. It’s the power wagon trim so maybe not. I figure I can make this my forever truck and perhaps 10-15 years down the road when it has 400k miles I could just put a new engine or transmission if it goes. Really love the look of the 2500 ram truck. I don’t do anything that really would require me to have a 3/4 ton truck but I’m at a point where I’m able to financially afford the things in life I want. But I also don’t want to go out and spend 70-80k on a 3/4 quarter ton truck. And I also don’t want to own a diesel 2500 due to all the complexities with the emissions. Thoughts?