Lexus IS-F

ksfrogman · 12-04-2006, 03:43 PM

I hope the IS-F is a trademark for success, not failure.

Bimmerista · 12-04-2006, 04:39 PM

IS-F..ool edition (or "fuggedaboutit" out West).

chonko · 12-04-2006, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by matsarge

Too bad it will probably be a Lexus IS-W, as in "Won't handle worth a shit".

The biggest risk is not recognising a risk.
I think it will be naive to take anything away from Lexus.

Bimmerista · 12-04-2006, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chonko

The biggest risk is not recognising a risk.
I think it will be naive to take anything away from Lexus.

I have three letters in response AMG - great engines looking for a car that can handle well enough. MB have been shoehorning huge engines in their cars for a while now, but they are all automatic (over here in NA) and their handling is not up to the standards of their competion, including BMW. I have no reason to doubt Lexus' competence, but I am sure that their F will be more like the AMGs of this world than the Ms.

In the end we are all in the dark of course, we'll have to wait and see what all the F is about

(sorry could not resist)

dmboone25 · 12-04-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

mkoesel -

I guess when I think Lexus I think pure luxury, and no performace at all. I really wasn't impressed by the handling of the Lexus at all when I test drove it. The S4 and RS4 for example, are much more performace oriented than Lexus. I had an A4 and loved the handling of that car the way I love the way the BMW handles. I just don't see the need for a couch to have 415 hp. Unless of course they tighten everything up, which I don't think they know how to...

Hope this explains it better..

I completely agree--the IS250 was a joke, completely underpowered and terrible on the turns and braking. The 350 was fast, but the other problems were magnified with the higher level of HP. My 328 would be no match for the 350 off the line, but would destroy it in every other performance category--not to mention the BMW 335 is simply out of the IS's league--thus you have the car in the above video. I wouldn't trust the Lexus like I do the Bimmer, but it might be interesting to take one of these new ones for a ride and see how much (if at all) Lexus has improved their performance shortcomings.

eclivia · 12-04-2006, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

I hope the IS-F is a trademark for success, not failure.

+1 and if its less than 50g 415hp and brembo brakes and all the F goodies im sure itll be a success. but hopefully this time they'll make a 6mt for it. the only thing i really want to see is the Final pricing for GT-R

Neil · 12-04-2006, 10:49 PM

ooooo IS-F coupe!

ALPINE6SPD · 12-05-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckJon

I just hope they won't be stupid and make it like the IS350, no manual transmission.

They will. A stock wont even be available.

enwhykiid · 12-06-2006, 08:46 PM

all the letters ar taken m, s, rs, haha they had to take an f

ska///235i · 12-06-2006, 10:22 PM

F as in "Fucked"
so another words...... "Lexus IS Fucked"

BK · 12-06-2006, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckJon

I just hope they won't be stupid and make it like the IS350, no manual transmission.

x2

I'd keep an open mind on this. In a few years, I'll be in the market for a new car, and while my next car will likely be another BMW, who knows?

Josh49 · 12-07-2006, 08:06 AM

Have you guys seen the Rear!! It is Fugly!! Lexus IS-Fugly

The exhaust looks like this:

_0____________0_
0______________0

ALPINE6SPD · 12-07-2006, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BK

x2

I'd keep an open mind on this. In a few years, I'll be in the market for a new car, and while my next car will likely be another BMW, who knows?

it will only come with an automatic trans. No manual.

Josh49 · 12-07-2006, 10:10 AM

Remember that hilarious exhaust thread??

Was one of them this:

BK · 12-07-2006, 10:48 AM

That can't be the way the exhaust will look when all is said and done. Someone at Lexus is bound to step in and slap some sense into that tailpipe design before it is final.

shragon · 12-08-2006, 02:33 PM

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The IS-F - "F" as in "fast"

lol! are they for real? so lame.

maybe lexus is now sponsored by falken?

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Josh49 Major General 254 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Have you guys seen the Rear!! It is Fugly!! Lexus IS-Fugly The exhaust looks like this: _0____________0_ 0______________0 __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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