First Drive: 2008 Lexus IS F

[jay5566f4]

V8... this car can go against Lambo and Farri...

[whiteliketar]

german cars seem so shitty looking now - compared to that majestic looking beluga bulldog nose IS-F. The m3 looks like it's suffering from osteo-arthritis and above 2200 rpm it sounds like it has severe asthma compared to that sweet sound emanating from the IS-F.

[Konig1985]

gt-r owns this shit

[IrishChris1979]

I'm not trying to start a war or anything but, that's your opinion. I love the looks of the IS-F. I also like the Audi, BMW & Mercedes. My father has an 07' CLS63 AMG & that car is amazing in every way. I hear mixed opinions on the IS-F... Some love it, some hate it. I like it because it's different. To each his own I guess. Truth be told, I'd rather have the new Cadillac CTS-V... That 556 HP beast!! *I would happily own any of these cars mentioned though, their all amazing machines =)

[no1boost]

Correct me if Im wrong but isnt this video about the IS-F ??

then why are people bringing up bmw and crappy mercedes ??

[theguy459]

@no1boost, don't you kinda think its a little ironic calling mercedes crappy seeing that, after all, lexus is just a rebadged toyota?

[wtfyourafuckindoosh]

@theguy459 and where exactly is the crappy toyota this was rebadged from???

[mark9599]

Now this guy knows what the hell he is talking about...

[lovUSAhj]

c 63amg all the way!

[artcam1]

What a great car. I just have to convince my wife why I need to trade in my IS350 :)

TOYOTA ROCKS!!!

[HondaJapanPride]

you have an IS350?

[viclam]

i like both; M3 performs slightly better; but Is-F looks way way better! Actually i can't think of a better looking small 4 door sedan on the market.

[Toyota4Life]

THIS IS THE BEST CAR FOR ME

A Lexus...powerful...fast...sexy­...ultra luxury...reliable and exclusive!!

i take this over the M3. Period

[bulls23337]

there is about a 1" gap between the actual exhaust tips and the tips on the bumper. the tips on the bumper do serve a purpose. there ARE 4 tailpipes going to each in the bumper. the tips in the bumper at as diffusers at high speed. nothing on this car is just for looks.

[killersushi99]

Tom you have some dirt on you pants. SOMEONE GET HIM A WET WIPE!! What a tool.

[kzulloa]

lets race!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[svingt]

to future IS-F owners,

what are you going to say to that stranger that laughs at you for having fake exhaust tip on something this expensive?!

[mercedescl]

1st That stranger probably can't afford it; Beside, M3: too popular, C63: too much Benz (unreliable), RS4: too old, GT-R: I need those rear seats, 911: I got one already. Satisfy?

[mynocturnal]

not exactly fake, its for the exhaust note as well as looks

[killersushi99]

LOL @ the fake exhaust tip...How true...How true...The devil is in the details Toyota!

[Toyota4Life]

umm you do know that there are many cars on the market today with this setup up right...and they are not fake...do you know anything about car...i dont think so because if you did you would know that Lexus did not connect them because of heat that would melt it and the shacking from the power from the engine...think before you talk.

[whiteliketar]

I say go suck an egg. the Is-f is the answer to all those insecure fools that buy cocaine dealing pimp brainless bmw's

[AcheLone]

the sound so unmistaken american v8 which is good.

[whiteliketar]

The Lexus IS-f is just too good to be ignored. The IS-F will be an Icon and Future IS-F's will create even more angst for the german crowd.

[benz4life]

is-f is ajoke i rathe buy mini cooper

[Wodkaholic]

Then go buy one and shut up.

[infomeetingplace]

nicely said wodkaholic. doesn't make sense why so many BMW and Audi people come to eatch IS-F videos if they don't like the car, yet. they can't stop watching. they must be scared

[Wodkaholic]

Well the guy said he would rather have a mini copper over an IS-F? Those two cars are not even in the same class comparison. I think the IS-F will be the best bang for your buck when in comparison to Mercedes, BMW and Audi. Plus this is the beginning for Lexus.

[infomeetingplace]

I definitely agree. I actually test drove the IS-F this past Sat, and all I can say is that it makes my IS350 seem like it's got the speed of a Chevy Cavalier even though my car is quite fast at 0 - 60 in 5.3 I was able to do 0 - 60 in 4.4 sec. :-)

[7olusegun]

mini cooper aint worthy being in the same league as Lexus.

[infomeetingplace]

I couldn't have said it better koukiR32. BMW M3 slaves can't bear to think of the IS-F being faster than the M3, even though the BMW PR guy himself said the M3 Coupe is 0 - 60 in 4.7, 4.8 for the sedan and 5.3 for the convertible. IS-F 0 - 60 in 4.6 and it just sounds so good when driven hard and won't break down. The throttle blips are so menancing. Can't wait to test drive it. I hear they won't be in dealerships till middle of March

[ChrisFastM3]

Car & Driver tested the M3 at 4.2 0-60 in manual. They also said to expect the DKG double clutch system to be about .2 faster. 1/4 mile 12.4 for the M3!!!!!!!! Good first attempt but, still fell short.

[dukviper90]

o-60 time all depends on weather and the type of tires being used so it can vary. could be worst could be bettter. im pretty sure that the is f could do better then what it was said to do.

[koukiR32]

I agree with u. This is definately the car to by when u are shopping for your next high Performance Sedan's. I'd pick this before the Bimmer or Audi.

[infomeetingplace]

I want this car, hopefully by July/August, at $56,000 + another $10k in options, it will be about $1,400/month. Yikes. But I love the sound at the end. Love it, Love this car!!

[Hao420]

who care di rear seat is tight~~~