Photo: All Three Lexus IS Generations Together

Agree, Gen 2 looks as nice and modern as Gen 3.

You mean 2005-2013 or 2006-2013(model years). Many of you need to remember and better recognize the astounding longevity of the 2IS (XE20), considering that it's barely ending production since commencing in August 2005. The only other notable cars in the luxury market doing that are the W221 S-Class and the XF40 LS.

The first model year was 2006, not 2007. Sorry. Do you need to be a tool, and go off on a tirade because I was off one year? Really? BD

You are supposed to be an expert, so I just expected complete accuracy from you regarding such a thing. It's simply retribution.

You don't have to cry..... BD

The comments on this site are not to be meant for retribution of any kind. I suggest you treat all commenters with the same respect -- let's not have this happen again.

Well, I suggest that "Black..." minds his behavior as well and knows his place in regards to how he conducts himself with other posters. I was unimpressed with how a simple past recommendation of mine(concerning the 5LS) on this very site turned into a juvenile insult from "Black...", yet that was not even handled at all and now you decide these mere comments of mine are considered more volatile. Most, if not all who come to Lexus Enthusiast generally behave themselves, except this individual to a lesser degree. Either he properly conducts himself, or conflicts will continue to arise with other commenters. I will only respect those who deserve and warrant it. If you feel that I was out of line, I won't be next time as other posters aren't either. However, you need to apply the same to this individual as well, as it is certainly not respectable to refer to someone as a "tool" for a simple correction.

You're absolutely correct -- I didn't see BD's earlier comment, or I would have called him out as well. As it is, I don't like to seeing my readers sniping at one another and hope both of you can behave yourselves in the future.

I agree, as I like your site more than certain places dedicated to Lexus I've been to and it's generally a very friendly environment with no strife or snarkiness.

So stop bringing the place into the gutter..... BD

If I was you, I would behave myself, as one who chases strife will find it. No one is trying to fight nor argue with anyone here. Make yourself productive.

Seriously, BD, why restart a two-week-old argument and insult someone at the same time? Completely unacceptable, please be respectful of everyone on this website or refrain from commenting at all.

Having seen and driven the car, the interior is excellent -- another thing, every IS we've seen so far is a pre-production prototype with placeholder materials, so I would wait to see at the dealership before making a judgment like this.

I so hope you're right. I am an IS owner and I couldn't wait for the new one to come in order to make the change. Now that I've seen it in flash and blood I have serious second thoughts. I wanted to see an evolution of the cabin in line with Lexus' pursuit of perfection. Or at least keeping the same level of the interior which is great. All the presentations so far have created high expectations and I was sure that I'll put my money on it. And if the cars they exhibited at the Geneve Autoshow are not as the production ones, in terms of quality finishings, then it's even a bigger issue. Given all the videos with the chief engineer and the designers that claim a better car, you don't expect nothing but the best. Maybe a disclaimer was necessary at the stand. Or a whisper from the Lexus representatives assisting prospects. Hope I am mistaking and hope I will see my future car at the dealership. I didn't drive the car so I'll give you that.

Sorry -- let me explain what I mean a little better. The interior & exterior are both finalized, but the materials used in the prototypes are not. I'm surprised there weren't stickers on the models that said they were pre-production prototypes. As for the interior quality -- I think the new IS interior is heads above the current model. I can't say much until March 25th when the embargo lifts, but check back to read my review and I'll do my best to change your mind.