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Dave McFly · 10-25-2007, 03:33 PM

this was the cover story in the new issue of AutoWeek. called the IS-F, it is based on the Lexus IS350 rear drive sedan it has the same V8 engine (with a bit more oomph) as in the big LS460. rated at 416hp hooked to a 8 speed auto with paddle shifters. it should do well against the the 400hp V8 powered M3. Toyota tried this in the past when the first IS came out which originally had the same inline six that was in the Lexus SC300 coupe and the Toyota Supra. a Toyota tuner put in the V8 from the the LS430 into the IS car. but it was never produced, only built as a 'what if?' idea. the new car looks slick as hell, I know I wouldn't mind one

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*TAG UR IT* · 10-26-2007, 02:46 AM

I'd drive it w/out a second thought. That's a really cool looking car. Betcha it handles good too.

stovt001 · 10-26-2007, 06:15 AM

First, that is the IS-F. It is in the same family as the IS250 and IS350, which is Lexus' smaller sporty sedan. The LS series is their full-size land yacht luxury sedan.

I'm not a fan of the styling, personally. I love the normal IS350, just not this. Also, it may match the M3 on paper, but from what I've heard it doesn't offer nearly the same feedback and just perfect connection between driver and machine that the M3 does.

Moose · 10-26-2007, 07:12 AM

I'd give it a test drive, and that's about it.

Other than the styling of the front fenders, it does nothing for me.

If I were looking for a 4-door performance sedan, the Lexus wouldn't even be on my radar screen.

Dave McFly · 10-26-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

First, that is the IS-F. It is in the same family as the IS250 and IS350, which is Lexus' smaller sporty sedan. The LS series is their full-size land yacht luxury sedan.

um, i already said that in my first post that it was based off of the IS sedan and the engine is from the LS460 sedan

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stovt001 · 10-26-2007, 01:01 PM

Negative Dave, you said LS all through your post. I could see how you could make the mistake though. This is exactly why automakers need to stop this nonsense of not giving their vehicles proper names.

The_Stache · 10-26-2007, 02:27 PM

Is that the one that has the fake quad exhaust thats really just a dual?

Moose · 10-26-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by diarmadhi

Is that the one that has the fake quad exhaust thats really just a dual?

Yes. Personally, I think the styling of the quad tips looks amateurish.

Dave McFly · 10-26-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

Negative Dave, you said LS all through your post. I could see how you could make the mistake though. This is exactly why automakers need to stop this nonsense of not giving their vehicles proper names.

whoops, my bad, i corrected my mistake, i guess i shouldn't drink and post.

Friends Don't Let Friends Drink And Post

stovt001 · 10-26-2007, 04:27 PM

Boo to fake quad exhausts. Tacky tacky tacky, and really devalues the faith Lexus puts into the sportiness of this car. Quad exhausts? I say

Dave McFly · 10-26-2007, 05:02 PM

the car has dual exhausts just the mufflers have dual tips like a lot of cars have Lexus just made them vertical instead of horizontal

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Dave McFly · 10-26-2007, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Moose

I'd give it a test drive, and that's about it.

Other than the styling of the front fenders, it does nothing for me.

If I were looking for a 4-door performance sedan, the Lexus wouldn't even be on my radar screen.

probably the only 4 door performance sedan I would get would be the upcoming G8 or G8 GXP

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SoFlaZ · 10-26-2007, 06:22 PM

That thing is nice, but those quad pipes just kill it for me. Oh and its still a toyota.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-26-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave McFly

probably the only 4 door performance sedan I would get would be the upcoming G8 or G8 GXP

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Originally Posted by SoFlaZ

That thing is nice, but those quad pipes just kill it for me. Oh and its still a toyota.

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Originally Posted by Moose

I'd give it a test drive, and that's about it.

Other than the styling of the front fenders, it does nothing for me.

If I were looking for a 4-door performance sedan, the Lexus wouldn't even be on my radar screen.

These posts echo my exact thoughts.

10-25-2007, 03:33 PM	#1
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,127 View My Garage	Lexus's M3 fighter this was the cover story in the new issue of AutoWeek. called the IS-F, it is based on the Lexus IS350 rear drive sedan it has the same V8 engine (with a bit more oomph) as in the big LS460. rated at 416hp hooked to a 8 speed auto with paddle shifters. it should do well against the the 400hp V8 powered M3. Toyota tried this in the past when the first IS came out which originally had the same inline six that was in the Lexus SC300 coupe and the Toyota Supra. a Toyota tuner put in the V8 from the the LS430 into the IS car. but it was never produced, only built as a 'what if?' idea. the new car looks slick as hell, I know I wouldn't mind one . __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin Last edited by Dave McFly; 10-26-2007 at 03:11 PM. Reason: changed the name of the car from LS-F to IS-F

10-26-2007, 02:27 PM	#7
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	Is that the one that has the fake quad exhaust thats really just a dual? __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

10-26-2007, 05:02 PM	#11
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,127 View My Garage	the car has dual exhausts just the mufflers have dual tips like a lot of cars have Lexus just made them vertical instead of horizontal . __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

10-26-2007, 02:46 AM	#2
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	I'd drive it w/out a second thought. That's a really cool looking car. Betcha it handles good too.

10-26-2007, 06:15 AM	#3
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	First, that is the IS-F. It is in the same family as the IS250 and IS350, which is Lexus' smaller sporty sedan. The LS series is their full-size land yacht luxury sedan. I'm not a fan of the styling, personally. I love the normal IS350, just not this. Also, it may match the M3 on paper, but from what I've heard it doesn't offer nearly the same feedback and just perfect connection between driver and machine that the M3 does.

10-26-2007, 07:12 AM	#4
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	I'd give it a test drive, and that's about it. Other than the styling of the front fenders, it does nothing for me. If I were looking for a 4-door performance sedan, the Lexus wouldn't even be on my radar screen.

10-26-2007, 01:01 PM	#6
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Negative Dave, you said LS all through your post. I could see how you could make the mistake though. This is exactly why automakers need to stop this nonsense of not giving their vehicles proper names.

10-26-2007, 04:27 PM	#10
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Boo to fake quad exhausts. Tacky tacky tacky, and really devalues the faith Lexus puts into the sportiness of this car. Quad exhausts? I say

10-26-2007, 06:22 PM	#13
SoFlaZ Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WPB FL Posts: 947 View My Garage	That thing is nice, but those quad pipes just kill it for me. Oh and its still a toyota.