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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#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.
#21 of 42 IS-F by sjaieve Oct 26, 2007 (9:47 am)
IS-F 0-60 IN 4.2 SECONDS, CAR & DRIVER M3 0-60 IN 4.4 SECONDS, CAR & DRIVER HOW DOES THAT FEEL BMW, HOW DOES THAT FEEL. Replies to this message: louiswei (Oct 26, 2007 9:52 am) sjaieve (Oct 26, 2007 10:11 am) pat (Oct 26, 2007 11:05 am)
#22 of 42 Re: IS-F [sjaieve] by louiswei Oct 26, 2007 (9:52 am)
Replying to: sjaieve (Oct 26, 2007 9:47 am) Do you have the skip pad and slalom stats for both IS-F and M3 from C&D as well? The reason I ask is because Bimmer fans will alsways come back with the "straight line performance is not important" and "The Bimmer will run circles around that Lexus" argument. Guess what, if IS-F is equally impressive in those area as well we'll start hearing something like "it's not refine enough" and "it looks like a riced out IS350". Replies to this message: sjaieve (Oct 26, 2007 10:11 am) pat (Oct 26, 2007 11:05 am)