IS F (2008-2014) Discussion topics related to the IS F model

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Old 02-14-13, 09:15 PM
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Hey guys, it's not a photoshoot LOL. It's off my cell phone camera that I had to downsize. The only "proof" I have that it's mine in my garage is that 3 1/2 pound lithium battery wrapped in red duct tape that I took out of my F. It's just left and in front of the propane torch on the bench.

Exterior, paint, stylewise, the F is just as amazing as the S. The real difference is the feel/ride and the awd traction. Interior fit and finish is amazing though on the S. Of course list price has a huge difference so it should be more upscale. The SEATS are super bolstered compared to the F where the F was much more supportive than my IS350.

I want to just sit in my garage and sleep next to it... I don't care I'm in the doghouse tonight! It was worth it!!! (I really messed up Valentine's evening LOL)
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Old 02-14-13, 09:20 PM
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I was in LOVE with the FIG'S 2 piece rotors. Check out these bad boys. They're EVEN bigger!!!
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Old 02-14-13, 09:29 PM
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new car looks great man. loving the brake set up
Old 02-14-13, 11:50 PM
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damn so sexy every-time i see one. how does it feel to have leather on the dash!!!
Old 02-15-13, 06:12 AM
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The one nut wheels are what is turning me on the most. Now you've got me thinking. Damn you!!!

I think I will stick with my current plan though.
1) Mod the hell out of the F when a tuning solution FINALLY comes out...fingers crossed.
2) Buy a loaded 2014 Ram 1500 diesel later this year. Its production was officially announced yesterday. Oh, and mod the hell out of it.
Old 02-15-13, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Gymkata
The one nut wheels are what is turning me on the most. Now you've got me thinking. Damn you!!!
Yeah, he kinda had me thinking a little bit too. I jumped on Cars.com to price out a nice used 911 Turbo... came up with a few 2008 911 Turbo models (not even the Turbo S) with about 20K miles for $95,000... then promptly forgot ALL about that idea, lol!

I would love to step up to ToothDoc's level at some point, but we're talking quite a ways down the road. For now, I'll continue to read 6speedonline and dream.
Old 02-15-13, 08:18 AM
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What year is that? How tall are you? Every Porsche I've tried to sit in has been a no go as it just felt way too cramped, and I'm not even that tall.

Beautiful car!
Old 02-15-13, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by vbb
Yeah, he kinda had me thinking a little bit too. I jumped on Cars.com to price out a nice used 911 Turbo... came up with a few 2008 911 Turbo models (not even the Turbo S) with about 20K miles for $95,000... then promptly forgot ALL about that idea, lol!
Porsches hold their value really well. Even 996 Turbos in excellent condition are going for $50K+
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gorgeous car, man. well done!
Old 02-15-13, 08:08 PM
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Nice car and Goodbye. Must be bittersweet as the F is a great car but I've been contemplating the same route as you for a different car.
Old 02-16-13, 12:34 PM
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Congrats...sooooo jealous! I would love to have one too, but can't afford it.

That is definitely my dream car! Enjoy!
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SICK upgrade. Certainly one of my favorites as well especially the center-lock wheels. Drive it like it was made to and you will likely never regret you decision. I sincerely appreciate your business on the rotors and look forward to an update in 6 months
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You can ignore my PM.. Congratulations on the car...its amazing. Well done!
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Wow! 2011 is the first year of the 997.2. Guessing it was every bit of $130k. I know, because I check them out from time to time as that is one car on my list. Man, I'm very jealous! I keep telling myself as soon as I get out of $2k per month car payments, I'm going to pull the trigger on something. R8, Turbo S, and another GT-R are on the short list. I figure 39 will be about the age I'm at as well, since I'm 35 right now. BUT, I'll be keeping the F!
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For anyone interested in ToothDoc's ISF that he traded in, I have been talking with the dealer and they are willing to take $36,500 for it as-is, not a penny less. He said that in about a week they are going to put it back to STOCK and then they will actually be listing it higher at $38,900 due to the extra parts & labor required to put it back to stock. So if you want a nicely modded ISF at a very good price, get in touch with them ASAP! Here's what all of the upgrades on that car are worth (at least the ones I know about):
PPE Headers - $1,800 installed
Borla Exhaust - $1,200 installed
FIGS 2-pc rotors - $2,200 + installation
BC Coilovers - $1,000 + installation

So that's at least $6,200 in upgrades, plus he told me they just installed brand new OEM brake pads and also did a full detail including touching any chips/dings in the paint. If you are in the market for an ISF and plan to do those mods, you can look at it as basically getting the car for $30K even - which is a HELL of a deal! Plus the upside to this is you can roll the mods into your loan and not have to come out of pocket for them.

I was considering buying it myself and selling my stock ISF because those are the EXACT mods that I have planned, but I did the math and after paying taxes, shipping, and then selling my car I'd only clear about $1,000 less than what it would cost me to just do the mods myself. But a big part of that is because I have an extended warranty on my current car that I bought for $3,500, and if I cancel that I'll only get a partial credit back and then have to spend another $3,500 to buy one for that car. So if it weren't for the warranty that I already bought for me car I'd probably do it.

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