Lexus Is-f - What Do You Think?

Lexusjohn · March 30, 2007

i would like to see a redline closer to 8000rpm, not 7000rpm. But, will they do the same to the gs, to try to match the BMW M5?

The M5's Fuel economy is nothing short of Horendous, all I got was 15MPG and that was normal day to day driving, boot it and 9MPG is what you get!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shutit:

Tango · March 30, 2007

I have to admit I'd take the RS4 over the IS-F, the Audi just amazed me in it's performance and if you go for the estate version you've got a great family car too!
I also like the fact that although the S / RS lines are so quick they don't go for really in your face styling, yes the IS-F looks good but I prefer the toned down Audi!

I'll take another call when I see it in the flesh :)

Sounds like I'm one of the few that has seen the IS-F in the flesh, and believe me it doesn't look or feel as good as the Audi RS4. The IS-F bonnet line just doesn't look right as it's more bulbous than the 250/350 to fit the V8. The side vents look cheap and bolt-on, and the rear pipes configuration also looks like a designers last minute after thought. The general sprinkling of IS-F badges could have come from Halfrauds.

I did like the shape of the seats though Was going to place an order, but after seeing it for real...no way.

Lexusjohn · April 15, 2007

I have to admit I'd take the RS4 over the IS-F, the Audi just amazed me in it's performance and if you go for the estate version you've got a great family car too!
I also like the fact that although the S / RS lines are so quick they don't go for really in your face styling, yes the IS-F looks good but I prefer the toned down Audi!

I'll take another call when I see it in the flesh :)

Sounds like I'm one of the few that has seen the IS-F in the flesh, and believe me it doesn't look or feel as good as the Audi RS4. The IS-F bonnet line just doesn't look right as it's more bulbous than the 250/350 to fit the V8. The side vents look cheap and bolt-on, and the rear pipes configuration also looks like a designers last minute after thought. The general sprinkling of IS-F badges could have come from Halfrauds.

I did like the shape of the seats though Was going to place an order, but after seeing it for real...no way.

Sounds real crap, Disapointed, I will have a look but with fuel prices set to rise again :tsktsk:

johnboy · April 15, 2007

tailpipe,why did you have an e46,if you like comfort?i have one and its certainly not interested in comfort,just wondering.The M3 and M5,drive the way they drive cos you have to feel the entire road,have you ever driven a 996/997 ,i can tell you it drives like a sainsburys shopping trolley on these potholed roads,and thats a porsche,approx £20k more than a brand new e46.my women cantt wait to get out of them.The new m3 and latest m5 are the cars of the future and i would rather put my money on someone who has been doing performance cars for years, rather than a company that is all about luxury and has just woken up to the idea.
and yeah m cars dont wake up until 5000/6000rpm

Not made peformance cars before ??

Toyota have been building performance cars for many years, and have had many wins in top competitions.

And seeing as all performance development work for Lexus and Toyota are done by the same company, i would have thought they would have some guidance on this.

Maybe you should all wait until it is available to test drive before you start condemning the car on its performance, you wont know the true figures until then.

Also isnt driving a Lexus about exclusivity, not driving an M3 thats as common as a Mondeo.

Just my tuppence worth

Lexusjohn · April 16, 2007

tailpipe,why did you have an e46,if you like comfort?i have one and its certainly not interested in comfort,just wondering.The M3 and M5,drive the way they drive cos you have to feel the entire road,have you ever driven a 996/997 ,i can tell you it drives like a sainsburys shopping trolley on these potholed roads,and thats a porsche,approx £20k more than a brand new e46.my women cantt wait to get out of them.The new m3 and latest m5 are the cars of the future and i would rather put my money on someone who has been doing performance cars for years, rather than a company that is all about luxury and has just woken up to the idea.

and yeah m cars dont wake up until 5000/6000rpm

Not made peformance cars before ??

Toyota have been building performance cars for many years, and have had many wins in top competitions.

And seeing as all performance development work for Lexus and Toyota are done by the same company, i would have thought they would have some guidance on this.

Maybe you should all wait until it is available to test drive before you start condemning the car on its performance, you wont know the true figures until then.

Also isnt driving a Lexus about exclusivity, not driving an M3 thats as common as a Mondeo.

Just my tuppence worth

:winky: Fair comments John, I will give it a test run, My local Lexus dealership want a grand up front to "book one", I am not going for that option, I think with the 8 speed box it could be fast as hell and economical as well on a run. :)