GRC CE or IS350?

tskyyc · 2022-09-15T15:47:24-0400

Torn here.... I'm first in line for a circuit edition at a major metro dealership. (Canada)

With pricing released, I'm torn between this car and a loaded IS350 which would only be a couple grand more. Totally different category of car and the GR will certainly be more fun to drive, but the Lexus is of course much nicer.

Kinda thinking I'd regret not getting the GR because I've been waiting 20 years for Toyota to offer something like this. Maybe I trade it for an IS in 4 or 5 years?

gazoo · 2022-09-15T15:50:15-0400

Follow your heart not what people will advise you

wind_slash · 2022-09-15T15:58:30-0400

do u wanna look rich or look like a sucker who over paid for a carolla?

tskyyc · 2022-09-15T15:59:48-0400

wind_slash said:
do u wanna look rich or look like a sucker who over paid for a carolla?

It ain't really overpaying if I could turn around and flip it for a 10k profit.

wind_slash · 2022-09-15T16:01:33-0400

passing the title on to the next buyer only to then buy the is350. send it

tskyyc · 2022-09-15T16:03:07-0400

wind_slash said:
passing the title on to the next buyer only to then buy the is350. send it

The thought has crossed my mind. But the dealer is a friend and I promised I'd be buying it to keep, not flipping it. I'd keep it at least a year I think.

Whizard · 2022-09-15T16:30:38-0400

I gave up my slot. Keeping my is350. The only thing that would have kept me was a good mpg like at least 26mpg to 35,mpg.

Awd/lsd/hatchback is the only thing this has over is350

ccrook06 · 2022-09-15T16:46:23-0400

If it's just a daily I'd go with the Lexus, I wouldn't pick up a GRC if I wasn't looking for a manual daily that I can also use for motorsports.

Jeonsa · 2022-09-15T16:48:00-0400

tskyyc said:
Torn here.... I'm first in line for a circuit edition at a major metro dealership. (Canada)

With pricing released, I'm torn between this car and a loaded IS350 which would only be a couple grand more. Totally different category of car and the GR will certainly be more fun to drive, but the Lexus is of course much nicer.

Kinda thinking I'd regret not getting the GR because I've been waiting 20 years for Toyota to offer something like this. Maybe I trade it for an IS in 4 or 5 years?

Ironically my backup cars are the IS350 and maybe a IS500.

if I had those cars I would be happy enough to not look at the GRC.

Whizard · 2022-09-15T16:50:11-0400

Jeonsa said:
Ironically my backup cars are the IS350 and maybe a IS500.

if I had those cars I would be happy enough to not look at the GRC.

Doesnt the is have an awd option as well?

Jeonsa · 2022-09-15T16:53:01-0400

Whizard said:
Doesnt the is have an awd option as well?

The AWD on that car is terrible outside of just commuting.

but the IS350 RWD is pretty fun. IS500 is really fun too outside the 2 stage pedal thing

Snowman · 2022-09-15T17:11:37-0400

After seeing pricing for the GRC the same thought crossed my mind. The GRC will be more fun but the IS is a much nicer car in terms of daily driving. I doubt I'd ever take either to a track, maybe once over the life of the car, so track performance doesn't matter to me.

gazoo · 2022-09-15T17:39:24-0400

The next question would be, the resale value of both, who's going to hold up and who's going down.

Which of the 2 are cheaper to maintain

Snowman · 2022-09-15T18:21:56-0400

gazoo said:
The next question would be, the resale value of both, who's going to hold up and who's going down.

Which of the 2 are cheaper to maintain

Lexus probably costs a bit more to maintain but also has longer warranty.

Jeonsa · 2022-09-15T20:58:57-0400

gazoo said:
The next question would be, the resale value of both, who's going to hold up and who's going down.

Which of the 2 are cheaper to maintain

Don’t underestimate a Lexus resale value. That IS500 for example might be worth more in the long run over the GRC. Lol. IS350 will have resale value depending on trim, and that’s mainly because Lexus IS going full EV soon

gazoo · 2022-09-15T21:55:39-0400

Jeonsa said:
Don’t underestimate a Lexus resale value. That IS500 for example might be worth more in the long run over the GRC. Lol. IS350 will have resale value depending on trim, and that’s mainly because Lexus IS going full EV soon

If its a limited run, maybe yes

Jeonsa · 2022-09-15T22:07:34-0400

gazoo said:
If its a limited run, maybe yes

Which one?

KanmuriDavid · 2022-09-16T06:54:11-0400

I love my IS350 F Sport. The car is fantastic, but comparing it to the GR Corolla is comparing apples to oranges. It really depends on what you're looking for in a car.

The GR Corolla is a very capable and light (by today's standards) car. However, it is not a luxury car. It can't be smooth and quiet. It won't have all the bells and whistles.

Lexus build quality is very underrated. The interior is impressive for an entry level luxury sedan. Despite being much heavier, the handling is great on it. However, on a track it won't stand a chance to the GR Corolla. The GR Corolla is about the raw driving experience.

Ask yourself what you're looking for in a car. Are you ever going to track? How many creature comforts are you willing to sacrifice? Are you looking for novelty?

Either way. Both are fantastic cars, which is why I'm looking to own both. They serve, however, different purposes.

AE86Guy · 2022-09-19T18:39:58-0400

I've test drivin LS350s and honestly if it weren't for the anemic the AT was I may have gone in. That's my biggest gripe with it. It's sorta like the 350z, you can tell the platform is ancient and its been revised to death.

azukay · 2022-10-04T23:53:44-0400

Jeonsa said:
Ironically my backup cars are the IS350 and maybe a IS500.

if I had those cars I would be happy enough to not look at the GRC.

I test drove the 22 IS300 and IS350 they are definitely my back up options. I wish the RWD version with LSD was available in Canada.

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