FRS or IS350 F-Sport - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

sato · 08-25-2014, 09:36 AM

Originally, it was comparing the RC with the fr-s... But I'm completely lost by now, I could be wrong

Ubersuber · 08-26-2014, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by krayzie

I've driven the last gen Lexus IS and it was such an awful car to drive (close 2nd to the Yaris being the worst driving experience ever), I wanted out of there after only 20 mins behind the wheel.

If this generation Lexus IS drives anywhere close to a comparable VW/Audi then Toyota has really stepped up its game.

Like night and day.

This generation of IS 250/350 and the GS350 F Sport is not only better than the previous generation it is better than any of the Eurosled competition. VW doesn't even get close. Audi rides like a buckboard by comparison, just for example.

Google Lexus IS 350 v BMW and see what pops up.

krayzie · 08-26-2014, 08:45 PM

If that's the case, then I think the 86/BRZ/FRS project probably affected how Toyota and Subaru tune handling with their new cars to a much greater extent than many would realize.

Ubersuber · 08-26-2014, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krayzie

If that's the case, then I think the 86/BRZ/FRS project probably affected how Toyota and Subaru tune handling with their new cars to a much greater extent than many would realize.

Absolutely. Visit your local Lexus showroom and see if the IS F Sport shock kit is hanging on the wall. Looks suspiciously like a Bilstein kit....

Rumour is the Subaru/FRS now sports Sachs shocks which would explain the change (improvement) in handling behaviour.

Composite · 08-29-2014, 10:03 AM

You have to remember lexus is also toyota just the higher priced cars are called lexus in the usa. You cannot compare a scion to a lexus that is just silly.

adjusts · 10-12-2016, 09:05 PM

I know this is an old post, but I was in this exact same position, except it was an IS250 f-sport vs an FRS. Initially I went to a Lexus dealership to test drive the IS.

Long story short, I saw an FRS parked in the corner of the lexus lot. I ended up getting an FRS instead. No regrets.

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08-25-2014, 09:36 AM	#99
sato Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Dodge Patitas Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 974 Thanks: 1,843 Thanked 371 Times in 265 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	Originally, it was comparing the RC with the fr-s... But I'm completely lost by now, I could be wrong

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krayzie Drive From Home Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: BRZ STI Performance Location: Filth City Posts: 4,912 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 3,111 Times in 2,007 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s)	If that's the case, then I think the 86/BRZ/FRS project probably affected how Toyota and Subaru tune handling with their new cars to a much greater extent than many would realize.

08-29-2014, 10:03 AM	#103
Composite Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: San Diego Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	You have to remember lexus is also toyota just the higher priced cars are called lexus in the usa. You cannot compare a scion to a lexus that is just silly.

10-12-2016, 09:05 PM	#104
adjusts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 86 Location: usa Posts: 544 Thanks: 45 Thanked 171 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	I know this is an old post, but I was in this exact same position, except it was an IS250 f-sport vs an FRS. Initially I went to a Lexus dealership to test drive the IS. Long story short, I saw an FRS parked in the corner of the lexus lot. I ended up getting an FRS instead. No regrets.

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