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Old 04-30-14, 12:25 PM
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I need the GS-F when I turn 40 and the LS-F when I turn 50.
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Originally Posted by FD3SISF
I need the GS-F when I turn 40 and the LS-F when I turn 50.
Lol. Hate to think how much the LSF will cost.
Old 04-30-14, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Stuno1
Lol. Hate to think how much the LSF will cost.
100k+ My guess anyway. The M6 Grancoupe is around 116k if I remember correctly.

Personally I'm more hoping that the LF-LC finally makes it to production. I want a sports car to go with the ISF. Don't need another grand-tourer.
Old 04-30-14, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dannyk8232
But that also works the other way when somebody thinks they'll smoke your car in their v6 mustang or charger and you humiliate them in front of their lady passenger
I'd rather have the respect than smack around a dumbass everytime they don't know any better. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy "educating" people, but I'd rather they already know.
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Very well said, and me too.....
Old 04-30-14, 03:23 PM
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[QUOTE=melbitoast;8513393]Exactly. Tuned exhaust that you cannot hear. Upgraded suspension that will never be tested or used properly. And the same engine. What's the point? Besides being better looking than the standard model (at least IMO), I just don't get the enticement to the F-Sport models. Maybe that's because I know what the real F is; therefore, my perception is very skewed.

In Defense of Is F Sport particularly Is 350 F Sport upgrade suspension is in fact huge improvement over previous bolt on F Sport components I should know I had 08 Is350 with all F Sport bolt on parts and recently test drove Is350 F Sport night and day difference between two cars, it not just spring and shocks, it steering feel, it's chassis it much better handling car then previous model. What It Lacks is more POWER!!! Should Have Bumped Up Hp to between 340hp and 350hp. When I had my 350 I tracked it, raced on 1/4 mile and drove it aggressively just like my F. Don't assume just because it's F Sport there not going to drive it like IS-F. Different strokes for different folks that's all lm saying.
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True F models
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i sort of don't care that they might not build another ISF. unless it's something that performs way above the current model, i'll probably be moving onto bigger and better things. such as the GS-F. (assuming the GS-F has impressive performance to offer.) very exciting news nonetheless. i'm thinking my next car will either be the GS-F or the Eau Rouge Q50 w/ the GT-R muscle under the hood, if they in fact build it.
Old 04-30-14, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Clownshoes
As much as I love my ISF, I am not going to buy anther Lexus performance car until the cut the uncrackable ECU BS.

Hey, Lexus!! Pull your heads out and face the fact that people who buy perfromace cars want to tune them!!!!
this is the statement that i put my pure heart out !

are u a Jesus ? because i was " amen " after your statement

this is such a true ... is lexus going for a buick style? F sports ....get you better handling but slow as

2 hp increase and the cost of this upgrade is few Gs... come on guys
Old 04-30-14, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Weapon F
In Defense of Is F Sport particularly Is 350 F Sport upgrade suspension is in fact huge improvement over previous bolt on F Sport components I should know I had 08 Is350 with all F Sport bolt on parts and recently test drove Is350 F Sport night and day difference between two cars, it not just spring and shocks, it steering feel, it's chassis it much better handling car then previous model. What It Lacks is more POWER!!! Should Have Bumped Up Hp to between 340hp and 350hp. When I had my 350 I tracked it, raced on 1/4 mile and drove it aggressively just like my F. Don't assume just because it's F Sport there not going to drive it like IS-F. Different strokes for different folks that's all lm saying.
Here's where I'm mainly upset. I think the new GS and IS F -Sports look fantastic, but they do them injustices by not giving them more power and speed, which is what most sports car drivers want b/c no one is "track" driving on the highway. They're hauling *** straight ahead; typically in relatively short sprints.

And I'm not saying F-Sport owners won't drive it like a real F. I'm saying the F-Sport isn't giving a real fighting chance against others in its category. I believe that directly makes the real F appear weaker. I'm with you; they should have given it more power. 350 would likely suffice for its class.
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Originally Posted by Clownshoes
As much as I love my ISF, I am not going to buy anther Lexus performance car until the cut the uncrackable ECU BS.

Hey, Lexus!! Pull your heads out and face the fact that people who buy perfromace cars want to tune them!!!!
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Old 04-30-14, 10:25 PM
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very cool to hear they are doing the LS-F. We all had our eyes on in back in the LS forum when I had my LS460. The F line makes me proud. Happy to be a member. The family is only getting better and better
Old 04-30-14, 10:38 PM
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word if none of them won't be able to be tuned then ill pass on all 3...
Old 04-30-14, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ISFNYC
word if none of them won't be able to be tuned then ill pass on all 3...
Does Factory Tuned count..!!??


We welcome more TRUE "F" models...


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Old 04-30-14, 11:58 PM
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IMO, the more brand recognition and gusto picked up by F-sports, the better. It's no different from any of the other manufacturers people here are constantly comparing ISF's to...it not only raises awareness of lexus planting its' flag in the performance sector, but it makes actual F owners even more elite (if that's your thing)
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