Review: IS-F

Andonis · 06-17-2008, 12:08 AM

http://www.leftlanenews.com/review-2008-lexus-is-f.html

jgill16 · 06-17-2008, 01:34 AM

I get it, so the Lexus IS-F got a grade F. let me see F for Fail! LOL Anybody with that much cash to spend, please look elsewhere like BMW Mercedes Audi Cadillac. You'll be happier I promise. hehehehe

redimpss5 · 06-17-2008, 02:37 AM

When I drove it, there was no price published, and yes it was a pretty good car, but now that I know list price, I would more than likely stay stateside or Euro.

eurohazard · 06-17-2008, 03:08 AM

$61k as tested? Now I am not saying I got that kind of loot laying around, but for what it is, that doesn't sound too outrageous. Heck, 3 years ago I test drove a Cadillac STS that had a MSRP of $66k. I know they don't compete directly; Caddy is bigger and plusher, but the Lexus is faster and sportier.

ctaylorzl1 · 06-17-2008, 04:28 AM

Not that it isnt a nice car, cause I think the F is dead sexy. Especially with the Blue exterior and white leather interior. But with a as tested price north of 60g's there is no way I could chose it over a RS4, C63, or the new CTS-V! But not counting those amazing cars, if I needed 4-door rocket saloon I would probably go for the F!!!

Hurricane · 06-17-2008, 06:17 AM

Very impressive!

coaster.n3rd · 06-17-2008, 07:17 AM

Paddle AND stick control... neat. The driveability sounds nice too....

However, the interior looks like pure crap. Some of those knobs on the radio remind me of an S-Series Saturn radio.

steinravnik · 06-17-2008, 07:33 AM

Meh...

FenwickHockey65 · 06-17-2008, 08:30 AM

I wouldn't waste $60k on an overpriced toyota.
I could buy a CTS and a Malibu with that kind of money.

coaster.n3rd · 06-17-2008, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I wouldn't waste $60k on an overpriced toyota.
I could buy a CTS and a Malibu with that kind of money.

But neither would be as fast. Its' an honest competitor with a ****ty interior.

69Firebird400 · 06-17-2008, 09:06 AM

I drove an IS350 for a week, and it was a quick car. Add another 35% more horsepower and you're talking damn fast. I also thought it handled really well and had good steering feel, and the transmission held onto gears well when in sport mode (and would let you hit the rev limited rather than just shifting to the next gear at redline).

The interior is actually very nice in the IS350, so I'd assume it is in the IS-F as well. $60k is a lot of money for such a small car, but the sucker will be fast and comfy (if you're 6' tall with no kids, or under 6' tall with kids).

That being said, assuming the CTS-V is the same price, I'd take the Caddy any day.

Edit: I forgot to mention that I actually saw a blue IS-F next to me at the gas station yesterday. That was the first one I've seen in the wild (outside of auto shows).

Michael_S · 06-17-2008, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgill16

I get it, so the Lexus IS-F got a grade F. let me see F for Fail! LOL Anybody with that much cash to spend, please look elsewhere like BMW Mercedes Audi Cadillac. You'll be happier I promise. hehehehe

If you read the article, the "F" failure was for previous Lexus models. The reviewers were pretty happy with the IS-F.

It seems decent to me. I will never buy a $60,000 car. But if I was, I would refuse to get an M3 solely because I'm sick to death of hearing the automotive media cream their pants and scream like teenie boppers at a Hanson concert over it.

coaster.n3rd · 06-17-2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_S

I will never buy a $60,000 car. But if I was, I would refuse to get an M3 solely because I'm sick to death of hearing the automotive media cream their pants and scream like teenie boppers at a Hanson concert over it.

There is a reason for that and I suggest you drive one to find out why. Hopefully the latest in the series of 'V' cars will steal a little thunder. That steering wheel in the V is the greatest thig since sliced bread.

coaster.n3rd · 06-17-2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69Firebird400

The interior is actually very nice in the IS350, so I'd assume it is in the IS-F as well. $60k is a lot of money for such a small car, but the sucker will be fast and comfy (if you're 6' tall with no kids, or under 6' tall with kids).

The switch gear, steering wheel and lack of sticthing on the dash makes it look on par with my 4 banger Aura. I'm just not that impressed and I expected better from Lexus.

61BelAir · 06-17-2008, 09:51 AM

We had an IS-F in our shop last week and it was so busy here I didn't get a chance to drive it, but everyone else seemed to like it. We also have a new M3 in the shop too. I'm gonna take it for a quick trip around the block at lunch hopefully. We will be having a Nissan GT-R coming in either this week or next week so I'm definitely gonna take that for a cruise around the block as well. As far as the price for the IS-F, i'd take the CTS-V anyday.

06-17-2008, 12:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Andonis 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Home is where the heart is Drives: Volvo 480 Turbo Posts: 875	Review: IS-F http://www.leftlanenews.com/review-2008-lexus-is-f.html __________________ Nemo regat vitam meam

06-17-2008, 01:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
jgill16 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 51	Re: Review: IS-F I get it, so the Lexus IS-F got a grade F. let me see F for Fail! LOL Anybody with that much cash to spend, please look elsewhere like BMW Mercedes Audi Cadillac. You'll be happier I promise. hehehehe

06-17-2008, 02:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
redimpss5 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,615	Re: Review: IS-F When I drove it, there was no price published, and yes it was a pretty good car, but now that I know list price, I would more than likely stay stateside or Euro.

06-17-2008, 03:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
eurohazard 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Travis AFB, CA Posts: 939	Re: Review: IS-F $61k as tested? Now I am not saying I got that kind of loot laying around, but for what it is, that doesn't sound too outrageous. Heck, 3 years ago I test drove a Cadillac STS that had a MSRP of $66k. I know they don't compete directly; Caddy is bigger and plusher, but the Lexus is faster and sportier. __________________ - 1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, 110k miles - 2006 Nissan Armada 4x4, 27k miles - 1993 Toyota Camry I4 AT, 179k miles - 2007 Coachmen 19flb travel trailer - 2007 Regal 1900 boat: 225 hp FI V6 (GM 4.3)

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ctaylorzl1 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indiana Drives: 1996 Dodge 3500 CTD 4x4 1992 Camaro RS 305 Posts: 3,303	Re: Review: IS-F Not that it isnt a nice car, cause I think the F is dead sexy. Especially with the Blue exterior and white leather interior. But with a as tested price north of 60g's there is no way I could chose it over a RS4, C63, or the new CTS-V! But not counting those amazing cars, if I needed 4-door rocket saloon I would probably go for the F!!! __________________

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06-17-2008, 06:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hurricane 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,362	Re: Review: IS-F Very impressive! __________________ 2007 Yukon XL Denali 2006 Chevrolet Corvette

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coaster.n3rd 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 5,059 Miles SE of Dutch Harbor Drives: 2008 Saturn Aura XE 2.4 I-4 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Posts: 3,794	Re: Review: IS-F Paddle AND stick control... neat. The driveability sounds nice too.... However, the interior looks like pure crap. Some of those knobs on the radio remind me of an S-Series Saturn radio. __________________ 'I've seen the next Cadillac STS replacement and it looks damn good... like a ****ing Bentley.' - Unclassified GM exec. 'I had no respect for the 55 mph limit and I took great delight in breaking the limit I can assure you.' www.32hours7minutes.com

06-17-2008, 07:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
steinravnik 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Eckington, Washington, DC Drives: 2007 Nissan XTerra Offroad Posts: 1,520	Re: Review: IS-F Meh... __________________ You call yourself the Moral Majority We call ourselves the people in the real world You say, 'God loves you. Come and buy the Good News' Then you buy the president and swimming pools If Jesus don't save 'til we're lining your pockets God must be dead if you're alive Circus-tent con-men and Southern belle bunnies Milk your emotions then they steal your money It's the new dark ages with the fascists toting bibles Cheap nostalgia for the Salem Witch Trials Dead Kennedys

06-17-2008, 08:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
FenwickHockey65 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 4,858	Re: Review: IS-F I wouldn't waste $60k on an overpriced toyota. I could buy a CTS and a Malibu with that kind of money. __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

06-17-2008, 09:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
69Firebird400 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philadelphia Area Drives: 08 CTS DI RWD Nav, 08 Sienna Limited AWD Nav Posts: 5,594	Re: Review: IS-F I drove an IS350 for a week, and it was a quick car. Add another 35% more horsepower and you're talking damn fast. I also thought it handled really well and had good steering feel, and the transmission held onto gears well when in sport mode (and would let you hit the rev limited rather than just shifting to the next gear at redline). The interior is actually very nice in the IS350, so I'd assume it is in the IS-F as well. $60k is a lot of money for such a small car, but the sucker will be fast and comfy (if you're 6' tall with no kids, or under 6' tall with kids). That being said, assuming the CTS-V is the same price, I'd take the Caddy any day. Edit: I forgot to mention that I actually saw a blue IS-F next to me at the gas station yesterday. That was the first one I've seen in the wild (outside of auto shows). __________________ Autosavant Cars and Technology

06-17-2008, 09:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
61BelAir 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Drives: 07 Colorado and 61 BelAir Posts: 1,032	Re: Review: IS-F We had an IS-F in our shop last week and it was so busy here I didn't get a chance to drive it, but everyone else seemed to like it. We also have a new M3 in the shop too. I'm gonna take it for a quick trip around the block at lunch hopefully. We will be having a Nissan GT-R coming in either this week or next week so I'm definitely gonna take that for a cruise around the block as well. As far as the price for the IS-F, i'd take the CTS-V anyday.

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