Article Comments - First Look: 2008 Lexus IS-F

42 messages, Last post on Oct 31, 2007 at 3:53 PM

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First Look: 2008 Lexus IS-F - Though Lexus is still coy with us about the specifications of the IS-F's V8 as the date of the car's introduction approaches, the engine is almost certainly based on the LS 600h L's 5.0-liter V8. (more)

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#11 of 42 Re: What about the V? [louiswei] by gc4auto Sep 16, 2007 (7:53 pm)
Replying to: louiswei (Sep 16, 2007 2:48 pm) read in a mag that the LF-A is coming soon.
#12 of 42 Re: One thing... [louiswei] by 05redrex Sep 16, 2007 (11:44 pm)
Replying to: louiswei (Sep 16, 2007 2:46 pm) What is class? Precision, tastefullness, grace, dignity, restrained beauty. What is not class? Jet fighter exhaust outlets, F badges that look out of place everywhere, boy racer body kits and front grills that look like they were stolen off of a civic. Kudos to you for sharing your feelings.
#13 of 42 Fell from the ugly tree... by usa1 Sep 17, 2007 (8:49 am)
It's got a silly looking nose job and the side scoops are just plain ugly. I'm sure it will sell great.
#14 of 42 Nice for SoCal stoplight drags, different class than M3 by stressdoc1 Sep 17, 2007 (9:19 am)
The emphasis of the M3 design is handling in Alpine twisties. The IS-F seems targeted at the SoCal drag market. I see it as more of a competitor for the Mustang and GTO.
#17 of 42 Tight interior by chanmak Oct 23, 2007 (4:47 am)
I own 2006 IS-250 AWD and I regret buying it because its tight interior space. Specially rear seat is absolutely useless. Buy it only if you dont expect it to accommodate average size 4 adults. Replies to this message: louiswei (Oct 23, 2007 6:39 am)
#18 of 42 Re: Tight interior [chanmak] by louiswei Oct 23, 2007 (6:39 am)
Replying to: chanmak (Oct 23, 2007 4:47 am) Didn't you test drive the car prior of purchasing it? Why would you buy the car if you already knew that it has a tight rear seat? The IS is not designed to carry 4 adults for a cross country trip, however the rear seat is NOT useless when it is needed.
#19 of 42 New video clip of the IS-F but wait GS-F is on its way too... by cklho818 Oct 23, 2007 (5:51 pm)
I have seen most video clips from the U.S. Lexus site and others in Youtube already. Want to share this one: http://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/tech/new_cars/lexus/isf/car_300k.asx I think that intended signature blue color is not a good match for the car. The white and the dark red look better. Toyota/ Lexus usually look better with lighter colors on them. From the Japan Lexus site, the IS-F spec will have: V8 5.0L NA Engine VVT-iE 423hp/6,600 rpm 8-speed SPDS (Sport Direct Shift) transmission 2 modes of VDIM -Normal- & -Sport- w/ VSC and Traction control The IS-F is to compete with BMW M3 but Lexus is also developing the GS-F which will be powered by a V10 w/ a potential range of 450 - 500+ hp to compete with the M5. Concept pics:
#20 of 42 is-f... by cohenfive Oct 25, 2007 (9:48 am)
from just reading the early reviews, this seems like a real mixed bag to me...great speed, good but firm handling, lexus interior...but also boy-racer styling and what seems to me to be a projected very high price. i don't think this car will compete well with the m3 unless it's a reasonable amount cheaper. also you have the audi s5 in the market now which is in the high $50's loaded and beautiful in its own right.