2nd gen Lexus IS & IS-F
 

First, I have to start by saying YUK!!! But is this what we can expect from TRD for the FT86?

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"Based on the Circuit Club Sports Concept that appeared at last year's Tokyo Auto Salon enthusiast show, the CCS package includes a vented carbon-fibre bonnet, along with carbon fibre aero elements in the front and rear bumpers.
There's also a carbon-fibre rear wing mounted high on the rear deck, and the ultra light-weight material has also made its way into the cabin for a few aesthetic tweaks.
A set of TRD-developed suspension stablisers and upgraded shocks is also featured, along with high-performance brakes and a choice of two different wheels - one set in forged magnesium and one in aluminium."

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/523...bility-unclear

Yuk? That looks badass! regarding that everything is functional, i like it :w00t:

The wheels and wing put me off. Everything else is good.

the wheels are fine, i bet they're super light for their size! but yes, the wing looks a bit...wimpy lol

Wing might be ugly, but I'm pretty damn sure it works. I like the wheels.


I was hoping for this... but damn is it expensive. Could have done more too. More weight reduction, more power. Especially at what all those mods cost.

It looks a little too ricer at a glance, but it's growing on me. Maybe it would looks better in a different color.

FT86CLUB Cool Wall: Lexus IS F (XE20)
 

Yes this was one of my dream car. I loveee the stacked quad exhaust.

fun car if you like out-of-the-box power oversteer and a luxurious interior, but i think i'd rather get a manual E92 M3. cool.

Unfortunate that the exhaust tips are fake. Between that, the 8spd auto trans, and the fact that it just isnt as good as the m3 makes it fall short.

As an overall car though, it isn't bad. Somewhere between cool and uncool imo.

I know but i like the looks of it still. And the m3 is hell of a car, also a good one.

Wonderful exterior, amazing exhaust note, comes with an auto so you can hoon it around a race track but drink your coffee on the way back... and the price isn't astronomical. Only problem is....



There are 3 german cars that do everything this can do... and then some, and for that it's on the low end of cool

I agree this just meets the edge of cool.

The 2011 model fixed a lot of what was wrong with the car at the beginning.
It might have ended up being too little too late, but this model year forwards was actually comparable with the M3.

Thinking of picking up an IS350
 

Thinking of picking up a used IS350 as a daily driver. What are the pros/cons?

Con: You have 3 cars already.

Don't hate cuz you only have 200hp vs 300hp.

New Daily* Driver: Lexus IS350 OR ISF
 

Hey fellow FT86 friends,

I don't normally ask opinions on forms but figured it would be fun. My question is, I am thinking of trading in my daily driver (2010 Toyota Camry SE, loaded) for something more fun. Basically, what I am thinking of buying is a used Lexus IS350 AWD or a used Lexus IS F. Both cars a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO). Both cars are 2011 and the IS F is 10K more.

I've read many Lexus forms but I want to hear what my FT86 buddies thought.

Specs on IS350: 2011, fully loaded, F Sport tire upgrade (18" rims), F Sport exhaust upgrade, 57K miles, CPO with a three year/100,000 mile warranty. 306hp, 277lbs tq, All Wheel Drive.

Specs on IS F: 2011, fully loaded, CPO with a three year/100,000 mile warranty. 416hp, 377lbs tq, rear wheel drive, etc etc.

Thanks guys!

Don't think you can go too far wrong either way!
I know I would be more than happy with each of those choices.

I've never owned an AWD before, so if it were me, I'd go with that to be more different from your FRS.

Agreed, I think the AWD would be fun. Plus I just found out today that Vivid Racing found a way to tune the IS250/350. The EUC maps have been locked for years and I only know of one tuner in japan that has access to the maps from Lexus Japan. I'm leaning more towards the IS350 for the daily and my FRS for the power/joy ride. I don't need two 400+ whp car's right? lol

Thanks guys!

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WTF CONSPIRACY

Quick, someone get this man a hobby!

Just one person's experience so take it with a grain of salt..my neighbor has an ISF, same year I believe. In these past 6 months alone I've seen him forced to drive the dealer rental a number of times cause of issues with the ISF. Last time I talked to him he said they can keep it for all he cared, guess hes a bit fed up with it lol.

But yeah the IS350 should get better MPG, similar luxury, and maybe hold its value better than the ISF, those things depreciate like crazy. As you said you already have the turbo'd as the fun car xD

IS F rides like garbage, last I tried it. IS350 has a horrible backseat entry and no rear headroom, but it's a nice little car otherwise. If I needed rear seats often or for adults, I would not buy it.

Lmao Ammonia! My bad. Tried to type this up quick on my break at work. You made it quite entertaining to read...then I fixed it lol.


He did have quite a bit of energy involved!


Interesting. That's the last thing I need is problems with a daily driver. Thanks for the info! :)

Good feedback. Luckily I don't have people in my back seat so bonus room for me in the front!

Those are some fancy daily driver choices. My FR-S is my daily!

If you're contemplating an IS-F just get a RC-F. They just came out and it's equipped with an updated IS350 motor.

Used luxury sedan vs brand new luxury coupe? I doubt he's cross-shopping those.

And the RC-F is packing the IS-F's 2UR-FSE engine (5.0L V8), not the IS350's 2GR-FSE (3.5L V6).

Oh, and I vote IS-F....UNLESS you want AWD for bad winter weather (dunno what your winters are like in Nebraska).

After owning a brand new car I don't think I'll ever spend as much money ever again unless it's a classic I plan on keeping forever.

idk, at this point give me a stereo that does bluetooth to my phone (I bet I can kludge one into anything) and something fun to drive and I'm in, literally dozens of options that tickle my fancy well under $20k and most could be taken to the track for a fun time if you're cool being the slowest car out there.

I guess I just really want to post a dissenting opinion, I don't get the appeal of >$25k sedan daily driver that doesn't check my fun box, personally.

The RC F is a pretty sick car but probably not the best for a daily driver. I believe that is the "replacement" for the IS F. A lot of the IS F drivers that do track on the weekends say the don't like the 8-speed transmission. It tends to stay in to high of a gear if you aren't manually shifting it. But I do love that quad-tip exhaust! lol

As for winter's in Nebraska it is give or take. I'm already starting to hear it is going to snow next week :thumbdown:... I/m thinking the AWD would be fun in the snow. Worst case I could just take the FRS out to a parking lot and whip some donuts LOL.

Side note (wasn't going to say it) but I might put a small 7PSI supercharger on the IS350 in a year or two and use Vivid racing's new tuning. I think it'll sound sick LOL

Pretty sure we just a sample of his!
Have to admit it was spectacular though.

I do agree on the cost of a new car, especially if you have to pay tax, tag and title. Buying a used one can cut the cost significantly. The key thing is getting the car as a Certified Pre-Owned so you'll get a full three year warranty. Plus registration and tax is a lot lower.

Example for Nebraska: Purchase a new 2015 IS350 at ~50K (will be cheaper after getting a few bucks off and trade-in). Below is what it will cost for tax and registration in NE... lol. I know other states it can be higher but damn! lol

OHHH And to ADD: that $740 motor vehicle tax, plate fee, and motor vehicle fee will be like $720 next year when it comes time for registration renewal... The used one I'm looking at will only cost $350 for registration. Man, 2015 to 2011 makes quite the difference!

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Sorry I meant to say RC350.

True, it is the RC 350, but I figured you were referring to the F-Sport variant :cheers:

It's Nebraska!! How could winter be anything but horrible (says the driver who's lived her whole life in TN, SC, and GA) :D

Some really odd advice in this topic.

I'd go for the IS-F, it's got a nice engine, looks good, fun little car by the looks of it.

I was really bored when I Illuminated you guys.



Btw, ISF over the IS350, better value retainment, prestige, power, fun. More money though.

Same argument for 335i vs M3. If you think you can use the extra power and can afford the difference, get the M3 (even slightly used).

Let me rephrase my point short and sweet:

A 'new' car (built within the last 10 years) offers me nothing I can't find in an older cheaper model that has more character and offers more smiles/$.

Just get an FRS.