Lexus ISF For The Wife
06-06-2009, 01:24 PM
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Hehe....don't think I haven't thought about that one but even she would see through that............. "Oh Honey, I just purchased you a candy-apple red, Cobb tuned GTR with 20 inch staggered BBS LMs that will blister the 1/4 mile in 11sec. flat.......and don't worry, you'll blend in fine with all of your Accord driving friends."
I actually tired to sell her into the idea of getting a GTR... and she immediately said, "wow a 80K Nissan are you out of your mind!?"
Off topic, she works in a corporation where everyone wears a suit and everyone is a professional. One of her girl friend at work saw her C63 and made a comment "Wow that looks so fast even if its standing still! Those exhaust that's like a Fast and the Furious car." I laughed when I heard that story and replied you should have decided on a GTR then at least that comment would make sense.
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06-06-2009, 08:30 PM
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I'm glad that I'm not the only one that noticed this. 90% of his post are plain out confrontational.
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That link should be enough proof.
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That link should be enough proof.
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06-06-2009, 10:18 PM
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Pull the trigger on the IS-F, im sure she will love it and do you can drive it when you wanna get a break from the beast. You cant beat the reliability of a Lexus either, something Mercedes has lost in the last couple of years.
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Wow!
If the IS F is the perfect girls car then what does that make the C63? LOL...this really is some funny stuff. 
I guess all the bashing and insults the IS F is receiving from some; is well deserved since it's Lexus first attempt to be competitive in the high performance sedan market right? (Being sarcastic of course) Fair enough I suppose...BMW and Mercedes have dominated this market for so long...no way will a toyota come along and dethrone the M3..that's insane...and definitely not the C63 or even an Audi! The IS F is a very good first attempt to be competitive with M3 and other sedans. They're making huge strides and in my opinion are snipping right at the heels of the Germans...all of these cars have some good things going for them. All else that one doesn't like about any of these cars are more or less subjective to their own style, preference and whatever else they value most in a car period. Oh yeah, forget about what Car and Driver, Motor Trend etc have to say about their "Test drives" and their "Choice of vehicle" and test drive a car for yourself before drawing any conclusions because most of these cars in some aspect are soooo over-rated and most mags are completely biased when other cars are compared to German cars....ESPECIALLY THE M3!! It's been the bench mark for this market for so long that no other car can touch it not even the
C63! I dare any of you to go to the BMW forum and try to make an argument as to why the C63 is better I'm willing to bet you'd come back thinking What was I thinking? 
LMAO... I just wish that some people would have the ***** (excuse me) be a good sport about it and give props when props are due. The IS F is a fine car and with 400+ ponies, nice luxury and a reputation of being reliable, it definitely deserves much more respect from all car enthusiasts. Is that asking for too much?
I guess all the bashing and insults the IS F is receiving from some; is well deserved since it's Lexus first attempt to be competitive in the high performance sedan market right? (Being sarcastic of course) Fair enough I suppose...BMW and Mercedes have dominated this market for so long...no way will a toyota come along and dethrone the M3..that's insane...and definitely not the C63 or even an Audi! The IS F is a very good first attempt to be competitive with M3 and other sedans. They're making huge strides and in my opinion are snipping right at the heels of the Germans...all of these cars have some good things going for them. All else that one doesn't like about any of these cars are more or less subjective to their own style, preference and whatever else they value most in a car period. Oh yeah, forget about what Car and Driver, Motor Trend etc have to say about their "Test drives" and their "Choice of vehicle" and test drive a car for yourself before drawing any conclusions because most of these cars in some aspect are soooo over-rated and most mags are completely biased when other cars are compared to German cars....ESPECIALLY THE M3!! It's been the bench mark for this market for so long that no other car can touch it not even the C63! I dare any of you to go to the BMW forum and try to make an argument as to why the C63 is better
I'm willing to bet you'd come back thinking What was I thinking? LMAO... I just wish that some people would have the ***** (excuse me) be a good sport about it and give props when props are due. The IS F is a fine car and with 400+ ponies, nice luxury and a reputation of being reliable, it definitely deserves much more respect from all car enthusiasts. Is that asking for too much?
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06-07-2009, 03:01 AM
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If the IS F is the perfect girls car then what does that make the C63? LOL...this really is some funny stuff. I guess all the bashing and insults the IS F is receiving from some; is well deserved since it's Lexus first attempt to be competitive in the high performance sedan market right? (Being sarcastic of course) Fair enough I suppose...BMW and Mercedes have dominated this market for so long...no way will a toyota come along and dethrone the M3..that's insane...and definitely not the C63 or even an Audi! The IS F is a very good first attempt to be competitive with M3 and other sedans. They're making huge strides and in my opinion are snipping right at the heels of the Germans...all of these cars have some good things going for them. All else that one doesn't like about any of these cars are more or less subjective to their own style, preference and whatever else they value most in a car period. Oh yeah, forget about what Car and Driver, Motor Trend etc have to say about their "Test drives" and their "Choice of vehicle" and test drive a car for yourself before drawing any conclusions because most of these cars in some aspect are soooo over-rated and most mags are completely biased when other cars are compared to German cars....ESPECIALLY THE M3!! It's been the bench mark for this market for so long that no other car can touch it not even the
C63! I dare any of you to go to the BMW forum and try to make an argument as to why the C63 is better I'm willing to bet you'd come back thinking What was I thinking? LMAO... I just wish that some people would have the ***** (excuse me) be a good sport about it and give props when props are due. The IS F is a fine car and with 400+ ponies, nice luxury and a reputation of being reliable, it definitely deserves much more respect from all car enthusiasts. Is that asking for too much?
I guess all the bashing and insults the IS F is receiving from some; is well deserved since it's Lexus first attempt to be competitive in the high performance sedan market right? (Being sarcastic of course) Fair enough I suppose...BMW and Mercedes have dominated this market for so long...no way will a toyota come along and dethrone the M3..that's insane...and definitely not the C63 or even an Audi! The IS F is a very good first attempt to be competitive with M3 and other sedans. They're making huge strides and in my opinion are snipping right at the heels of the Germans...all of these cars have some good things going for them. All else that one doesn't like about any of these cars are more or less subjective to their own style, preference and whatever else they value most in a car period. Oh yeah, forget about what Car and Driver, Motor Trend etc have to say about their "Test drives" and their "Choice of vehicle" and test drive a car for yourself before drawing any conclusions because most of these cars in some aspect are soooo over-rated and most mags are completely biased when other cars are compared to German cars....ESPECIALLY THE M3!! It's been the bench mark for this market for so long that no other car can touch it not even the C63! I dare any of you to go to the BMW forum and try to make an argument as to why the C63 is better
I'm willing to bet you'd come back thinking What was I thinking? LMAO... I just wish that some people would have the ***** (excuse me) be a good sport about it and give props when props are due. The IS F is a fine car and with 400+ ponies, nice luxury and a reputation of being reliable, it definitely deserves much more respect from all car enthusiasts. Is that asking for too much?As far as going on the M3 forum to preach how great the C63 is... I don’t think that is such a good idea hahaha, just like I wouldn’t preach a Lexus here, and so on...
06-07-2009, 11:15 PM
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Agree with points on the IS-F as far as it being a good start for Lexus into this market. IMO the C63 is first Mercedes to actually compete as far as an all around performance sedan. I've had two M3's and the C63 is first Benz that I even considered owning. I still wish a manual was offered (spare me the shift speed arguments). Competition is good for the consumer so more power to the success of the IS-F.
06-08-2009, 09:16 AM
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If the IS F is the perfect girls car then what does that make the C63? LOL...this really is some funny stuff. I guess all the bashing and insults the IS F is receiving from some; is well deserved since it's Lexus first attempt to be competitive in the high performance sedan market right? (Being sarcastic of course) Fair enough I suppose...BMW and Mercedes have dominated this market for so long...no way will a toyota come along and dethrone the M3..that's insane...and definitely not the C63 or even an Audi! The IS F is a very good first attempt to be competitive with M3 and other sedans. They're making huge strides and in my opinion are snipping right at the heels of the Germans...all of these cars have some good things going for them. All else that one doesn't like about any of these cars are more or less subjective to their own style, preference and whatever else they value most in a car period. Oh yeah, forget about what Car and Driver, Motor Trend etc have to say about their "Test drives" and their "Choice of vehicle" and test drive a car for yourself before drawing any conclusions because most of these cars in some aspect are soooo over-rated and most mags are completely biased when other cars are compared to German cars....ESPECIALLY THE M3!! It's been the bench mark for this market for so long that no other car can touch it not even the
C63! I dare any of you to go to the BMW forum and try to make an argument as to why the C63 is better I'm willing to bet you'd come back thinking What was I thinking? LMAO... I just wish that some people would have the ***** (excuse me) be a good sport about it and give props when props are due. The IS F is a fine car and with 400+ ponies, nice luxury and a reputation of being reliable, it definitely deserves much more respect from all car enthusiasts. Is that asking for too much?
I guess all the bashing and insults the IS F is receiving from some; is well deserved since it's Lexus first attempt to be competitive in the high performance sedan market right? (Being sarcastic of course) Fair enough I suppose...BMW and Mercedes have dominated this market for so long...no way will a toyota come along and dethrone the M3..that's insane...and definitely not the C63 or even an Audi! The IS F is a very good first attempt to be competitive with M3 and other sedans. They're making huge strides and in my opinion are snipping right at the heels of the Germans...all of these cars have some good things going for them. All else that one doesn't like about any of these cars are more or less subjective to their own style, preference and whatever else they value most in a car period. Oh yeah, forget about what Car and Driver, Motor Trend etc have to say about their "Test drives" and their "Choice of vehicle" and test drive a car for yourself before drawing any conclusions because most of these cars in some aspect are soooo over-rated and most mags are completely biased when other cars are compared to German cars....ESPECIALLY THE M3!! It's been the bench mark for this market for so long that no other car can touch it not even the C63! I dare any of you to go to the BMW forum and try to make an argument as to why the C63 is better
I'm willing to bet you'd come back thinking What was I thinking? LMAO... I just wish that some people would have the ***** (excuse me) be a good sport about it and give props when props are due. The IS F is a fine car and with 400+ ponies, nice luxury and a reputation of being reliable, it definitely deserves much more respect from all car enthusiasts. Is that asking for too much?You conclude with, "...it definately deserves much more respect from all car enthusists. Is that asking for too much?"
Yes, I believe it is. You want all car enthusiasts to assign greater respect to the IS-F? Speaking for myself, I'll assign as much respect for the IS-F as I care to assign.
Good luck changing the world, one IS-F at a time.
06-08-2009, 10:31 AM
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I don't get the sense that people here hold the IS F in disdain. For the most part, it seems like we recognize it as a very competent high-performance sports sedan. But it doesn't mean people are obligated to love it and wax lyrical about its attributes all day long.
06-08-2009, 11:58 AM
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Ekaru Lives!!!! Car **** has not been the same since you disappeared from M3forum.
Interesting, I didn't realize the ISF could run that close to the C63 in the quarter. The mph difference was only .6 and the et. .1sec.......nice!! Hey, as long as she can smoke an M3 at the stop light I'm happy.
Interesting, I didn't realize the ISF could run that close to the C63 in the quarter. The mph difference was only .6 and the et. .1sec.......nice!! Hey, as long as she can smoke an M3 at the stop light I'm happy.
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I find it difficult to understand your key point through all your rambling.
You conclude with, "...it definately deserves much more respect from all car enthusists. Is that asking for too much?"
Yes, I believe it is. You want all car enthusiasts to assign greater respect to the IS-F? Speaking for myself, I'll assign as much respect for the IS-F as I care to assign.
Good luck changing the world, one IS-F at a time.
You conclude with, "...it definately deserves much more respect from all car enthusists. Is that asking for too much?"
Yes, I believe it is. You want all car enthusiasts to assign greater respect to the IS-F? Speaking for myself, I'll assign as much respect for the IS-F as I care to assign.
Good luck changing the world, one IS-F at a time.
It might not be 'Thee' preferred track car like the M3 and the C63 but it's certainly a fast enough car for that particular market of people Lexus is targeting. I see the IS F as an alternative to those that would prefer it over a German car for whatever their reason(s) are. I'll stop here because my dam check engine light on the AMG is on again. Besides, I don't want to ramble too much.
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I don't get the sense that people here hold the IS F in disdain. For the most part, it seems like we recognize it as a very competent high-performance sports sedan. But it doesn't mean people are obligated to love it and wax lyrical about its attributes all day long.
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I just traded my IS F in for a black C63..... Your choice man, whatever makes the wifey happy. The trade in they gave me for the IS F was 49000.
06-16-2009, 09:43 PM
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Why is a Toyota not a real car? The fit, finish and materials are just as nice as my Mercedes and I know it would be in the shop a lot less.
Okay, so it's a tick slower around the track and at the strip but that hardly disqualifies it from being a great performance machine and a tremendous value.
Actually, I already got the wife a ride and it smokes both the ISF and the C63.
Okay, so it's a tick slower around the track and at the strip but that hardly disqualifies it from being a great performance machine and a tremendous value.
Actually, I already got the wife a ride and it smokes both the ISF and the C63.
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Toyota-Lexus
Honda-Acura
Nissan-Infiniti
Great cars!!
but they dont have the history or soul of a true automobile.
Mercedes Benz- Mercedes Benz
BMW-BMW
Ferrari-Ferrari
Honda-Acura
Nissan-Infiniti
Great cars!!
but they dont have the history or soul of a true automobile.
Mercedes Benz- Mercedes Benz
BMW-BMW
Ferrari-Ferrari
06-16-2009, 11:01 PM
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You cannot be serious? Please don't be a fan-boy. Go out, drive some other cars and experience what they have to offer. Please be a car-lover not marque-lover.
06-17-2009, 12:00 AM
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The ISF is a great car. I would say at the very least TRY one out. I can tell you they are very competent performers (Cathafer's has raised quite a few eyebrows of sports car drivers!), and sickly reliable. The Blue car that's on our site is a daily driver in the pothole capital of the world....NY! lol
Anyways, if your thinking about it, why not try it. You can always dump it if it doesn't work for you..oops... I meant the wife!
Anyways, if your thinking about it, why not try it. You can always dump it if it doesn't work for you..oops... I meant the wife!
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06-17-2009, 06:27 AM
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2008 Nameplate JD power and VDS Ranking
Problems Per 100 Vehicles
Lexus 120
Mercury 151
Cadillac 155
Toyota 159
Acura 160
Buick 163
BMW 164
Lincoln 165
Honda 177
Jaguar 178
Porsche 193
Mitsubishi 197
Hyundai 200
Ford 204
Infiniti 204
Industry Average 206
Audi 207
Mercedes-Benz 215
Nissan 224
Pontiac 225
GMC 226
Mazda 228
Subaru 228
Chrysler 229
Dodge 230
MINI 233
Chevrolet 239
HUMMER 241
Scion 243
Volvo 244
Saturn 250
Jeep 253
Volkswagen 253
SAAB 254
Isuzu 274
Kia 278
Suzuki 302
Land Rover 344
I'm not the only one that believes Lexus makes well built cars.
Problems Per 100 Vehicles
Lexus 120
Mercury 151
Cadillac 155
Toyota 159
Acura 160
Buick 163
BMW 164
Lincoln 165
Honda 177
Jaguar 178
Porsche 193
Mitsubishi 197
Hyundai 200
Ford 204
Infiniti 204
Industry Average 206
Audi 207
Mercedes-Benz 215
Nissan 224
Pontiac 225
GMC 226
Mazda 228
Subaru 228
Chrysler 229
Dodge 230
MINI 233
Chevrolet 239
HUMMER 241
Scion 243
Volvo 244
Saturn 250
Jeep 253
Volkswagen 253
SAAB 254
Isuzu 274
Kia 278
Suzuki 302
Land Rover 344
I'm not the only one that believes Lexus makes well built cars.
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2008 Nameplate JD power and VDS Ranking
Problems Per 100 Vehicles
Lexus 120
Mercury 151
Cadillac 155
Toyota 159
Acura 160
Buick 163
BMW 164
Lincoln 165
Honda 177
Jaguar 178
Porsche 193
Mitsubishi 197
Hyundai 200
Ford 204
Infiniti 204
Industry Average 206
Audi 207
Mercedes-Benz 215
Nissan 224
Pontiac 225
GMC 226
Mazda 228
Subaru 228
Chrysler 229
Dodge 230
MINI 233
Chevrolet 239
HUMMER 241
Scion 243
Volvo 244
Saturn 250
Jeep 253
Volkswagen 253
SAAB 254
Isuzu 274
Kia 278
Suzuki 302
Land Rover 344
I'm not the only one that believes Lexus makes well built cars.
Problems Per 100 Vehicles
Lexus 120
Mercury 151
Cadillac 155
Toyota 159
Acura 160
Buick 163
BMW 164
Lincoln 165
Honda 177
Jaguar 178
Porsche 193
Mitsubishi 197
Hyundai 200
Ford 204
Infiniti 204
Industry Average 206
Audi 207
Mercedes-Benz 215
Nissan 224
Pontiac 225
GMC 226
Mazda 228
Subaru 228
Chrysler 229
Dodge 230
MINI 233
Chevrolet 239
HUMMER 241
Scion 243
Volvo 244
Saturn 250
Jeep 253
Volkswagen 253
SAAB 254
Isuzu 274
Kia 278
Suzuki 302
Land Rover 344
I'm not the only one that believes Lexus makes well built cars.
1998 GS400
1999 GS400
2000 GS400
2001 GS300
2002 SC430
2004 LS430
2006 GX470
2007 GS430
2008 GS350
Lets say I have empirical data here. But does that mean Lexus is a better car in my eyes? No. There are other things that clearly hurt Lexus but Im just talking about reliability here.
Since the better half has to drive a Lexus to get the car allowance, Im seriously looking at the IS-F. We get the car way back of cost and a payment allowance. Its the closest thing Lexus has to involvement ever.
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Maybe it's me but getting a woman a car with over 400hp seems a no no lol....im not married maybe im just biased. I just can't see a woman using all that power, thats all.
