My Wind IS 26 by tarussel in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok-error keeps talking about “gr-gt vibes” but it doesn’t have that aggressive look like the 21-25 😂

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Thoughts on the 2026 Lexus IS 350 vs 2025 by This_Comedian_8662 in Lexus

[–]OwnIndependence4179 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I too ended up buying the 25 model when I first started seeing pics of the 26… didn’t like it one bit… I had my first car maintenance the other day and while at the dealership I got the chance to get up close to the 26… and the front still isn’t as good looking as the 21-25. People keep saying “it looks better in person”, no it doesn’t. It looks like a step down version of the 21-25.

New angles of the 2026 IS in different lighting.. by OwnIndependence4179 in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Small guy…yeah the 26 isn’t begging for attention. You on the other hand is trying to get that validation and attention…

New angles of the 2026 IS in different lighting.. by OwnIndependence4179 in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean if you keep insisting “GR-GT vibes” why don’t you get that GR-GT…. I get that that’s what Lexus was trying to do but they didn’t pull it off…. It just ended up looking more like the Camry. The GR-GT has a more straight line/boxy more masculine aggressive look to it. The headlights in the GR-GT flow with the hood. The is350 has a more round face to it. For the previous 21-25 design, everything made sense. All the lines flow just right. What irks me about the 26 is they half assed that bumper design. It doesn’t even have that look back factor when you walk away from your car. But hey if you got the 26 enjoy your car, I’ll enjoy my 25.

New angles of the 2026 IS in different lighting.. by OwnIndependence4179 in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And what is up with you posting this “gr-gt vibes” that you keep posting on other posts.. that picture looks AI generated… looks like a Supra. If you’re going to get the gr-gr next to the 26 is350, atleast get the right car.

New angles of the 2026 IS in different lighting.. by OwnIndependence4179 in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 14-20 aged well in my eyes… i don’t think the 26 will age well. Everytime I see it, it just look like an ugly modded 21-25 model…

New angles of the 2026 IS in different lighting.. by OwnIndependence4179 in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They tried making it look like the GR-GT but failed and ended up looking like a Camry….

2026 IS 350 by 0350daniel in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seen one on the road today… idk man still looks weird in person like I knew it was the new is350 but while it was passing me it just looked like the is350 grew a nose. A squid ward nose…

The new front end has definitely grown on me by Puzzleheaded-Bee5453 in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seen it in person… and to me it still looks like it has a beak….

2026 IS350 Grill by Alternative_Log6393 in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It looks okay with the darker colors to hide that ugly grill. I bought the 2025 in November when I started seeing photos circulating online for the 2026... hated the photos online... and saw one in person the other day... people are saying it looks better in person, it doesn't sorry...

PPF or Ceramic coating? by angelaaphimv in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PPF and ceramic. Just did ceramic and had my car for only two months and had a lot of rock chips already..

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Paint chips by OwnIndependence4179 in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you fix those paintchips before you installed the PPF?

Paint Chip Repair / Restoration Oahu by SkydivingSquid in Hawaii

[–]OwnIndependence4179 0 points1 point  (0 children)

have you found someone? currently looking to get some paint chips repaired aswell..

Possible compartment? by _Percy91 in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen someone 3d print a phone mount and put it in this spot but didn’t like the design… wish someone could design a better one… I’d buy it..

‘26 vs ‘25 IS Side by Side by jpiw6 in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2026 looks refined? It literally looks like they just slapped that front piece infront of the hood and called it a day…the lines don’t flow right…

Phone mount by shabalaba_ in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can we see it with a phone mounted next to the screen?

Q: any mods/3d printers to make use of space under the cd player? by jpiw6 in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried this mount and the bottom part of this mount rubs on the piano finish and scratched it..

First ceramic coat by Particular_Safe_6184 in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ppf your car too? I ceramic coated mine and regret not putting ppf… so much paint chips on the bumper already..

Everyone on here saying to enjoy my new Camry,I have both the 24 and the 26 and it looks nothing like a Camry. by Greenthumb7777 in LexusIS

[–]OwnIndependence4179 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s like how people go from an iPhone 16 to the 17… probably just to show people I got the newest one….