How does the IS350 compare to the BMW 335i or the Audi A4 or Mercedes C350 ?

IS350 is for people that want to pretend to have money and can not afford a German car. Quality? Just like any Toyota.

Good luck on your choice :-)

The 2007 Lexus IS 350 earns at least 4 of 5 Power Circles in initial quality ratings, which means it is nearly among the best in overall mechanical quality. Overall initial quality of design, however, is about average. The IS 350 earns 3 Power Circles. However, in terms of appeal, this model delights its owners. The IS 350 earns 5 out of 5 Power Circles in most of the factors that evaluate the appeal of the vehicle to owners after the first 3 months. Our firm is quaity ratings for the 2008 model r not out yet. For a comparison of the IS 350 quality ratings to other models, u may want to visit is auto site & view JDPower.com is Power Circle Ratings link.
The link is: http://autos..com/newcars/reliability.html. In addition, soon, we will be providing ''ride & drive'' reviews of vehicles on JDPower.com that will help u make a more informed purchase or lease decision.

One of our associates who is a German car enthusiast wants to help u identify some differences between characteristics of the German models & the Lexus IS 350. He points out that the BMW is powerful, with a twin turbo engine & 300 horsepower. Acceleration from 60-80 mph is supposed to be exceptional & the model has been reviewed as being agile & responsive, but may provide a stiffer ride than the others. The Mercedes is biased toward the luxury side of the equation. It offers 268 horsepower & the Audi A4 is positioned somewhere between the BMW is overt sportiness & the C350 is luxury aura. The Lexus IS 350 generates 300 horsepower & focuses mainly on refinement .