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Old 08-17-2011, 03:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I looked at the IS-F, went with the M3
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Old 08-17-2011, 03:50 PM   #2 (permalink)
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if you're going to go 4 door, cts-v FTW for sure!
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Old 08-17-2011, 03:51 PM   #3 (permalink)
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if you're going to go 4 door, cts-v FTW for sure!
Very good option!

Side note, I kept with a coupe
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Very good option!

Side note, I kept with a coupe
From a dig or a roll? Odd considering the massive power/weight disparity.
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From a dig or a roll? Odd considering the massive power/weight disparity.
Wow, you don't like the CTS-V??? Your all GM
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Wow, you don't like the CTS-V??? Your all GM
you wouldn't know a good GM car, if it drove to canada and put a door dent in your M3
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Wow, you don't like the CTS-V??? Your all GM
Is it because it has a Corvette engine?
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Just buy a IS 350 for the luxury, and then keep the z for the fun! They add up to be about the same price as the IS-F
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Opinions?

I test drove the IS-F yesterday and financing is already lined up, but i just can't seem to pull the trigger. At first i thought the choice was simple, but the Lexus just seems to be missing the WOW factor that my Z has.

And although it's got a 5 liter V8 and supposedly can run a mid 12 in the 1/4 mile stock... it doesn't seem that fast and even with the paddle shifters is kind of boring to drive.

Interior is prestine. I love the luxury feel of it and when you do want to step on it.... it definitely goes. The handling is also amazing for the 2011's. Lexus really stepped their game up on the IS-F in that respect.

The question is... is it worth 60k+ and worth getting rid of "Lola".
Hey man a co worker of mine had the IS-F for 5 months and traded it for a Z actually. He said the car was really boring after a few months of ownership, i took him out in my Z and two weeks later he got an '10 370z sport. He said that the Z was just more of a sportier "fun" car and that the IS-F lacked any of that. Also, i agree with some of the other members, if you are looking at cars in the 60k range go for the best, BMW M3 or perhaps even a CTS-V with 556 HP!!!!
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Although, the ISF is really nice but if you're looking for something sportier, the cts-v could be considered as an option as well
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they should name that car IS-F&F. i dont like toyota's in general.
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Don't get it, you will regret it. I'm nit basing that on the car but from reading your original post. If you want something else, wait til you find something that moves you.
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im trading my IS in this week, and i can tell you from experience that when you lower it, you definitely feel the road more.
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IMO there's nothing 'sporty' about a 4 door sedan. The IS-F is a great car for a family man that needs a couple extra seats and works an exec gig where he needs to truck around clients from time to time. If the above scenario is NOT describing you then I would rather have a Cadillac CTS-V for the same amount of $$ if you're just looking for a change.
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And what someone else said already... No Toyota is worth 60 clams. (except maybe the new LF-A)
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