If you were thinking of getting an IS-F Watch this!!!
03-07-2008, 03:30 PM
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trust me i know the Mercedes lineup 
as far as Lexus, it's a Toyota, plain and simple, Lexus name is just a facade, just like their "beuty covers' over the whole engine compartment.
make it look good on the outside for their typical buyers...that are pretty clueless when it comes to cars.
have you even seen what's below the beauty cover of the ISF?
i would rather work on a BMW, Audi, Mercedes anyday...
yes typical buyers might not care since they'll never touch a wrench in their life
well I do
as far as Lexus, it's a Toyota, plain and simple, Lexus name is just a facade, just like their "beuty covers' over the whole engine compartment.
make it look good on the outside for their typical buyers...that are pretty clueless when it comes to cars.
have you even seen what's below the beauty cover of the ISF?
i would rather work on a BMW, Audi, Mercedes anyday...
yes typical buyers might not care since they'll never touch a wrench in their life
well I do
03-07-2008, 03:48 PM
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'19 E63S, ‘16 CLS63 RIP, '09 E63 Gone, '06 M5 Gone, '97 Supra TT Gone
Riddle me this, if you could get a brand new, JZA80 Supra, or this Lexus IS-Fugly, which one would you choose?
03-07-2008, 04:37 PM
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I was next to a late build Supra on the 405 Wednesday. It didn't have the rear wing so I'm assuming was the NA version. My knowledge is not great compared to say what I know of the Evo VI and R-34 Skyline. Been lucky enough to drive both of them, albeit only a very short spell in the latter.
Dismissing the ISF and even the Evo 6.5 is easy enough but as for a FI Supra vs R34, well that's a tough one. If it's built like yours, I'll take the Sup.
Dismissing the ISF and even the Evo 6.5 is easy enough but as for a FI Supra vs R34, well that's a tough one. If it's built like yours, I'll take the Sup.
03-07-2008, 05:02 PM
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trust me i know the Mercedes lineup
as far as Lexus, it's a Toyota, plain and simple, Lexus name is just a facade, just like their "beuty covers' over the whole engine compartment.
make it look good on the outside for their typical buyers...that are pretty clueless when it comes to cars.
have you even seen what's below the beauty cover of the ISF?
i would rather work on a BMW, Audi, Mercedes anyday...
yes typical buyers might not care since they'll never touch a wrench in their life
well I do
as far as Lexus, it's a Toyota, plain and simple, Lexus name is just a facade, just like their "beuty covers' over the whole engine compartment.
make it look good on the outside for their typical buyers...that are pretty clueless when it comes to cars.
have you even seen what's below the beauty cover of the ISF?
i would rather work on a BMW, Audi, Mercedes anyday...
yes typical buyers might not care since they'll never touch a wrench in their life
well I do
That's fine, but what are you bringing to the table sir? Just a thought, would you roll down your windows and say, "Yeah, I got smoked, but my car has a cleaner engine bay than yours sucker"
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03-09-2008, 12:26 AM
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That's called a spider web. It's one hell of a royal mess when you take that cover off, but you are finding every conceivable way to bash the car.
That's fine, but what are you bringing to the table sir? Just a thought, would you roll down your windows and say, "Yeah, I got smoked, but my car has a cleaner engine bay than yours sucker"
That's fine, but what are you bringing to the table sir? Just a thought, would you roll down your windows and say, "Yeah, I got smoked, but my car has a cleaner engine bay than yours sucker"
nice onei have to agree most people will not look under the engine and have no clue what is what, and if it is more reliable then other brands what justification can you use other then its fugly
have to agree though the car in that link was not great looking, and i always liked the look of the IS in the lexus line up
not a fan of the tips to but i gues its different
03-09-2008, 12:49 AM
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That's called a spider web. It's one hell of a royal mess when you take that cover off, but you are finding every conceivable way to bash the car.
That's fine, but what are you bringing to the table sir? Just a thought, would you roll down your windows and say, "Yeah, I got smoked, but my car has a cleaner engine bay than yours sucker"
That's fine, but what are you bringing to the table sir? Just a thought, would you roll down your windows and say, "Yeah, I got smoked, but my car has a cleaner engine bay than yours sucker"
You're the one comparing the last model Mercedes cars, to the latest model Lexus.
Compare the C63 AMG to the IS-Fail and we'll see who wins...
03-09-2008, 03:14 AM
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Welll...
The IS-F got owned by the RS4 on the video.
I got to see one at the Taste of Lexus event, and was not impressed then either. Only my opinion though, some will love it.
I got to see one at the Taste of Lexus event, and was not impressed then either. Only my opinion though, some will love it.
03-09-2008, 08:18 AM
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I checked one out the other day and I thought it was a pretty sweet ride. You really have to see it in person to appreciate. Performance wise it will not hang with the RS4, M3, or C63 of course. I could be wrong, but I don't believe they were going after that buyer.
From what I hear(I didn't get to drive one...not enough time) the car drives like a regular lexus until you step on it. This will be a major plus for a lot of people. The seats were INCREDIBLY comfortable and the interior(except for the silver) was awesome.
This thing is a Lexus so you know it will run forever and have few issues. Also, I bet resale will be strong as well. Keep in mind, most peopel that buy Lexus really like the understated aspect of the car. Not for me, but I didn't think the car was bad...I kind of liked it.
From what I hear(I didn't get to drive one...not enough time) the car drives like a regular lexus until you step on it. This will be a major plus for a lot of people. The seats were INCREDIBLY comfortable and the interior(except for the silver) was awesome.
This thing is a Lexus so you know it will run forever and have few issues. Also, I bet resale will be strong as well. Keep in mind, most peopel that buy Lexus really like the understated aspect of the car. Not for me, but I didn't think the car was bad...I kind of liked it.
03-09-2008, 09:30 AM
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how can you even compare the performance numbers of a previous generation to what the current generations of RS, M, AMG, and F are? To those of you asking what you'd do when you get "smoked" by the IS-F....what would you do when you are dead even with a 335? the notch went up too drastically.
the point is it still lost to it's competition. the manufacturer doesn't build cars aimed at the previous generation per say.
further, 85% of Lexus sales are to the baby boomers; those about to retire or "fall off the map." Lexus is trying to influence their sales toward the younger generation. personally, i'm hoping for failure. ;o)
the point is it still lost to it's competition. the manufacturer doesn't build cars aimed at the previous generation per say.
further, 85% of Lexus sales are to the baby boomers; those about to retire or "fall off the map." Lexus is trying to influence their sales toward the younger generation. personally, i'm hoping for failure. ;o)
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03-09-2008, 08:45 PM
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Here's a video review from Edmund's with the IS-F vs the RS4.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV1HIwdkYoI
We've all seen the videos of the C63 vs the M3 and RS4 and this car loses to the Audi guess Lexus missed the mark on this some how.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV1HIwdkYoI
We've all seen the videos of the C63 vs the M3 and RS4 and this car loses to the Audi guess Lexus missed the mark on this some how.
Why would it stop me from purchasing the ISF. Because it had fake exhaust tips
Pleez! You guys sound like the BMW guys who say the C63 is an ugly step child from the transformers. Give me a break!!
The IS-F may not be faster than the RS4 in the 1/4 mile ,but after the 1/4 mile the show will be over for the RS4. My W202 has proven that to me over and over and over.
They also said that the IS-F has a better braking distance than the RS4.
Anyway,for each his own but I like the way the car looks and I'm sure it looks better in person.
Screw the overpriced,piggish V8 RS4, the real RS4 was the TT V6 anyway!
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That vid is Bull Sh@t. This vid does not help me draw any kind of objective opinion on this car.
Why would it stop me from purchasing the ISF. Because it had fake exhaust tips Pleez!
You guys sound like the BMW guys who say the C63 is an ugly step child from the transformers. Give me a break!!
The IS-F may not be faster than the RS4 in the 1/4 mile ,but after the 1/4 mile the show will be over for the RS4. My W202 has proven that to me over and over and over.
They also said that the IS-F has a better braking distance than the RS4.
Anyway,for each his own but I like the way the car looks and I'm sure it looks better in person.
Screw the overpriced,piggish V8 RS4, the real RS4 was the TT V6 anyway!
Why would it stop me from purchasing the ISF. Because it had fake exhaust tips
Pleez! You guys sound like the BMW guys who say the C63 is an ugly step child from the transformers. Give me a break!!
The IS-F may not be faster than the RS4 in the 1/4 mile ,but after the 1/4 mile the show will be over for the RS4. My W202 has proven that to me over and over and over.
They also said that the IS-F has a better braking distance than the RS4.
Anyway,for each his own but I like the way the car looks and I'm sure it looks better in person.
Screw the overpriced,piggish V8 RS4, the real RS4 was the TT V6 anyway!
03-10-2008, 04:48 PM
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So yes, the ISFugly (which I agree), will smoke the C32/C55/E46 M3. As simple as that. I for one will prefer the AMG since I am an AMG owner myself, but I have no problems with bringing more competition to the table. I live in capitalism, where monopoly brings nothing to the consumer.
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The bentley's GT exhaust is not connected. the engine bay does matter, the rs4 is one of the prettiest. nice to look at and keep clean!!
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