Lexus IS-F Discontinued
03-08-13, 11:31 AM
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Lexus IS-F Discontinued
Just got a text with a picture from a friend who is freaking out and i'm trying not to join him. Picture is of the news paper - USA - Today and title says "Lexus IS F's parting is such sweet sorrow"... goes on to say. 2013 Lexus IS-F is the last IS-F to be made? Someone please tell me they are just renaming the IS-F or doing the "Totally redesigned" marketing thing. I've been waiting on purpose for the new ISF and not buying the current model. Someone go grab the news paper! QUICK!
P.S - This is not an attempt to scare anyone, I just want the facts!
Edit - I forgot to add he said its in the money section. Go quick!
P.S - This is not an attempt to scare anyone, I just want the facts!
Edit - I forgot to add he said its in the money section. Go quick!
03-08-13, 11:57 AM
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So far I see where USA today has a test drive scheduled for 2pm in the ISF today. I dont see anything online about it being discontinued. I havent seen the print version.
03-08-13, 12:10 PM
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Ok, so I couldn't wait jumped on the yamaha rode to publix read the paper. Here is what is says not word for word but you'll get it.
- 2013 Lexus IS-F is the last IS-F to be made.
- 2014 Lexus IS line up with have no performance "F" models within it.
- BMW M3 will have a sedan for 2014 - Which most of us already knew.
- Lexus sold on 485 IS-F's in 2013 (Don't remember the exact number but it was under 500)
- Basically they were saying Lexus just isn't making enough money off the IS-F's.
I also looked online before I left to see for myself and couldn't find it there.
Its in the USA Today paper - Money section turn the page once and its on the right side page. Can't miss it huge IS-F photo right there.
So um maybe they will call the new IS-F the SF-C IDK all I know is Lexus needs a $60,000 400-500 hp sedan. BMW,Cadillac etc have it why not lexus.
- 2013 Lexus IS-F is the last IS-F to be made.
- 2014 Lexus IS line up with have no performance "F" models within it.
- BMW M3 will have a sedan for 2014 - Which most of us already knew.
- Lexus sold on 485 IS-F's in 2013 (Don't remember the exact number but it was under 500)
- Basically they were saying Lexus just isn't making enough money off the IS-F's.
I also looked online before I left to see for myself and couldn't find it there.
Its in the USA Today paper - Money section turn the page once and its on the right side page. Can't miss it huge IS-F photo right there.
So um maybe they will call the new IS-F the SF-C IDK all I know is Lexus needs a $60,000 400-500 hp sedan. BMW,Cadillac etc have it why not lexus.
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03-08-13, 12:46 PM
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I believe it has already been confirmed that the 2014 IS F will still be build on the 2IS, so it's not discontinued yet from what I've heard/read. Whether they release a new IS F based on the 3IS is yet to be entirely known, but I'd bet there is something coming, whether it is actually called the IS F may be up in the air though.
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03-08-13, 01:09 PM
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03-08-13, 01:25 PM
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I would much rather they discontinue the F than make a new body style. That would mean ridiculous resale value years from now.....I mean look at the NSX and Supra......even the 996 Turbo have awesome resale values. Besides, I doubt I'd upgrade to another F...I'd want a change.