Is-F V M5 Vid

[stevet]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh1Yw6n9ay4

[Steve]

one guy loves the BMW and the other Loves the Lexus.

Lexus interior is superb IMO... simply hate german interiors!

[Tango]

Odd comparison to attempt. Compare the IS-F to the M3 for a fairer match, not a V10 500 bhp M5. Notice they didn't mention anything on a comparison of prices.

[noby76]

there are rumours of the next gen IS-F being a twin turbo rather than NA just like the latest M5. rumour has it the engine will be a bored out engine from the IS350 used in US/Japan which will take displacement to 4.0litre and then lower the compression ratio and stick two turbos to it.. just like Nissan GTR currenlty has in thier 3.8 V6 engine. my guess will be an easy 500 - 550 bhp from the Toyota/Yamaha engine. ....watch out M5 Lexus is coming for ya..

[Tel]

As Tango, no spec or cost comparison is silly given the"lower" M3 costs significantly more to own!

Tel

[Exdee]

The ISF looks kind of tiny for a car with 4 doors and a 5 litre engine. The M5 has better road presence in my opinion. I hope the next gen ISF gets a longer wheelbase.

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

I would have the M5 to be honest. Same as Steve tho I prefer the interior of the ISF :)

[stevet]

New, yes i'd go for the M5. But used with a few mile on i'd go for (and did) the ISF. BMW's have legendary fragile engines/gearboxes with prices plummeting after 50k miles. A 2008 M5 is about the same price as a 2008 ISF, both around 20-22k but the M5 was £66k new (basic with no costly options, inc those auto bolster seats), the ISF £51k. Mines coming upto 60k miles and runs like its just come out of the factory. Not to mention M5 19mpg and ISF 24mpg, doesn't sound a lot but that's 25% better (a free tank of fuel for every 4).

[Raymond.]

I'd have them both tbh....

[MrW]

Mines coming upto 60k miles and runs like its just come out of the factory. Not to mention M5 19mpg and ISF 24mpg, doesn't sound a lot but that's 25% better (a free tank of fuel for every 4).

Stevet have you had any quotes on that 60K service........its a big un. Just had my 70K service done, and it cost a relatively cheap £240 at Lexus Wolverhampton. :)

[stevet]

Mines coming upto 60k miles and runs like its just come out of the factory. Not to mention M5 19mpg and ISF 24mpg, doesn't sound a lot but that's 25% better (a free tank of fuel for every 4).

Stevet have you had any quotes on that 60K service........its a big un. Just had my 70K service done, and it cost a relatively cheap £240 at Lexus Wolverhampton. :)

About £800 so far. Looks like the spark plugs make up a large bit of that. When I got it last year they had just fitted new tyres, brake disks and pads all round, so after this service I'm hoping all the big expenses are out of the way for a couple of years.

[Mcauley]

I think the next isf if we get one will keep the engine and just up it to 460 bhp which will be no problem as the engine is way under powered. And as the USA love v8 they won't drop it.