2014 Lexus IS F - Official updates via Lexus Japan and USA
09-10-13, 01:04 PM
#17
Joe Z won't (or hasn't) commented on it yet, but I've brought that question up in a couple of these threads. With the production of the RCF (M4 competitor) and GSF (M5 competitor), I can't see Lexus totally dropping the ISF (M3 competitor). They may stop making it for a year, but I'm all but certain they'll make something based on the 3IS platform by 2016. Why wouldn't they? The only reason I can imagine that they won't is if the GSF comes out in for a much lower price than expected (say $70K or so) and Lexus gets afraid of cannibalizing its sales.
09-10-13, 02:12 PM
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Yeah, you're right. I quoted that in my last comment to him. He has not offered any information about why he believes the ISF is forever dead though. I can see it being our last chance to by the original ISF... but why Lexus wouldn't make a 2nd gen ISF on the 3IS platform is beyond me, unless they want to push all of their performance car seekers into a coupe or the much more expensive GSF. BMW/Mercedes/Audi have all proven that there's a market for 4 door luxury rockets under $70K. I can't imagine Lexus would be cool with having the IS350 F sport carry that banner. That car doesn't even compete against the 335i and S4 adequately, much less the M3.
09-11-13, 11:25 AM
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Joe Z won't (or hasn't) commented on it yet, but I've brought that question up in a couple of these threads. With the production of the RCF (M4 competitor) and GSF (M5 competitor), I can't see Lexus totally dropping the ISF (M3 competitor). They may stop making it for a year, but I'm all but certain they'll make something based on the 3IS platform by 2016. Why wouldn't they? The only reason I can imagine that they won't is if the GSF comes out in for a much lower price than expected (say $70K or so) and Lexus gets afraid of cannibalizing its sales.
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09-11-13, 12:26 PM
#24
I thought you had some inside knowledge!! C'mon, I know you know the real deal.
Seriously though, I would be surprised if the ISF is never coming back after the run of our current model ends. Lexus is "all in" with the F brand now, producing the RCF and GSF. The ISF fits right in with that mold. My prediction? No ISF in 2015 and then a reintroduced ISF in 2016. Just my opinion.
Seriously though, I would be surprised if the ISF is never coming back after the run of our current model ends. Lexus is "all in" with the F brand now, producing the RCF and GSF. The ISF fits right in with that mold. My prediction? No ISF in 2015 and then a reintroduced ISF in 2016. Just my opinion.
09-12-13, 06:00 AM
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The GS is very nice and all, but I prefer the mid-sizing of the IS, or smaller cars, in general. Besides, it's already nice enough to own the first F car. The torch started here.
09-12-13, 09:02 AM
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Yeah, you're right. I quoted that in my last comment to him. He has not offered any information about why he believes the ISF is forever dead though. I can see it being our last chance to by the original ISF... but why Lexus wouldn't make a 2nd gen ISF on the 3IS platform is beyond me, unless they want to push all of their performance car seekers into a coupe or the much more expensive GSF. BMW/Mercedes/Audi have all proven that there's a market for 4 door luxury rockets under $70K. I can't imagine Lexus would be cool with having the IS350 F sport carry that banner. That car doesn't even compete against the 335i and S4 adequately, much less the M3.
It looks like Lexus is jumping on the lux coupe bandwagon.