im like 90% convinced myself to trade my 2004 s2000 for the new lexus is-f.
i would like to hear people thoughts about the is-f.
thanks.

 

Different, more powerful, more doors, more weight, more digits after the "2" in the model year, and of course more $$$.

 

Have you considered an M3, C63, CTS-V, etc? Outside competitor, Audi S5 or used RS4

Why don't you tell us why you chose the IS-F.

I think the IS-F is a great car, and each car in the category has its own niche.

The IS-F has a smoother overall package, plush interior, reliability track record etc. Maybe a bit more detached in terms of driving experience, overall "feel" in dynamics, but still a great first effort by a "rogue" engineering team.

Small backseat, no fold down rear seat (some people like cargo flexbility), etc.

 

I saw one of the new "F" series on the road the other day and thought that for a car that costs that much the styling was just another one of what I call "Bland Buggy" . Blends in with every other 4 door sedan .

 

Go drive one and decide for yourself. Never listen to people who've 0 experience with it.

 

Well, you kind of have to take people's word for it. The dealer is most likely NOT going to let you drive one in the way that would give you any meaningful representation of its performance.. if they let you drive one at all.

 

if you carry yourself well and look presentable.... you may be able to get a test drive. dealers are dying for customers these days so I'm sure they will be more flexible than before.

 

^ i agree w yellow s and vtec9, in order to really appreciate it, you have to live with it for a while, so you have to get others opinions on it. i'd suggest u get the f outta s2ki (even i want to start talking trash about the is-f) and go find an is-f forum where you can talk to and ask direct questions to other owners about it

definitely dont talk to people with 0 experience, so go find people with experience..


....................why the IS-F??? THAT THING IS UGLY!!!

 

My local dealer sent me with their tech specialist out on a 50 mile romp where he thoroughly pushed the car and then had me to the same behind the wheel. So you just need to have a good dealer.

 

Well, I sure as **** wouldn't buy an IS-F with 50 miles on it so that wasn't bright on their part.. unless you bought it.