View Poll Results: Will the IS-F hold its value after its discontinued
IS-F will eventually become a collectors Item due to its rarity
71
78.02%
IS-F will eventually lose its value and not be worth much
20
21.98%
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IS-F after the RC-F
01-14-14, 12:40 PM
#1
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
IS-F after the RC-F
So now that the RC-F is a real thing now and the IS-F line is officially discontinued, what do you think is in store for the lost only generation IS-F line
Will the IS-F hold is value and become somewhat of a collectors Item due its new found rarity for being Lexus's Only V8 Sport Sedan only available for 1 generation. Kinda like the Supra
Or
Will the F lose its value because of its potential of copy cats from the IS Sub Models. Kinda like the CTS-V value kicked the bucket (even though not discontinued)
Personally, I thought the market was just about to boom with these big engine, High HP 4 doors but im surprised lexus pulled out and went the coupe direction with the RC-F. BMW went V8 with the M3, Benz, even Cadillac. I was never a fan of coupes so im afraid the RC-F wont be on my wishlist. Unless there is a RC-F sedan in store... or a new IS top teir line! What do you think?
Will the IS-F hold is value and become somewhat of a collectors Item due its new found rarity for being Lexus's Only V8 Sport Sedan only available for 1 generation. Kinda like the Supra
Or
Will the F lose its value because of its potential of copy cats from the IS Sub Models. Kinda like the CTS-V value kicked the bucket (even though not discontinued)
Personally, I thought the market was just about to boom with these big engine, High HP 4 doors but im surprised lexus pulled out and went the coupe direction with the RC-F. BMW went V8 with the M3, Benz, even Cadillac. I was never a fan of coupes so im afraid the RC-F wont be on my wishlist. Unless there is a RC-F sedan in store... or a new IS top teir line! What do you think?
01-14-14, 12:50 PM
#2
With the RC-F coming out more people will know about the F brand but I don't think resale values will plummet for the IS-F due to limited production. It definitely won't be like the Supra or NSX since those cars did not have successors and are ULTRA rare. Looking at cars.com there are still only 200 used ISF's selling in the entire nation - a low number for sure.
Last edited by VtotheJ; 01-14-14 at 01:15 PM.
01-14-14, 01:02 PM
#3
The IS F is amazing
I sort of spotted the IS F early on and was taken by its four doors and stance. I have always been a motor head and felt that the IS F motor could be a high water mark. I had to save my money but bought an SFP 2011 last summer. I'm very happy with the car.
There are only a couple of things on the IS F that I'd change the rest stays stock. I'd add the cat back exhaust, the lower control arm bushings and larger, wider tires that still fit the existing wheel wells and stock wheels.
I doubt if anyone will come along with a better looking or more dependable "sleeper". I really want a car that does not stand out and people are unaware of what it is.
The new RC F simple does not work. Does not have the stance and simply looks like it was designed by teenagers. The added and updated technology is a joke for older ladies and while the car makes more horsepower and a bit more torque the car weighs more and so probably won't be that much faster. The IS F with about 400 rear wheel horsepower will beat it.
Usually a manufacture gets it right during the first series later someone else jumps in to add junk to the car hopping it will attract more buyers.
There are only a couple of things on the IS F that I'd change the rest stays stock. I'd add the cat back exhaust, the lower control arm bushings and larger, wider tires that still fit the existing wheel wells and stock wheels.
I doubt if anyone will come along with a better looking or more dependable "sleeper". I really want a car that does not stand out and people are unaware of what it is.
The new RC F simple does not work. Does not have the stance and simply looks like it was designed by teenagers. The added and updated technology is a joke for older ladies and while the car makes more horsepower and a bit more torque the car weighs more and so probably won't be that much faster. The IS F with about 400 rear wheel horsepower will beat it.
Usually a manufacture gets it right during the first series later someone else jumps in to add junk to the car hopping it will attract more buyers.
01-14-14, 01:13 PM
#4
I think the IS F will hold it's value pretty well since it's rare, well-built and will most likely be the last IS iteration with a v8...the next one (if they ever produce more) is rumored to be equipped with some sort of v6 turbo.
Since I think it appears likely there will be a GS F and LS F to follow the RC F, we will have to wait and see what the next sedans have as far as performance/equipment.
Since I think it appears likely there will be a GS F and LS F to follow the RC F, we will have to wait and see what the next sedans have as far as performance/equipment.
01-14-14, 01:24 PM
#5
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
With the RC-F coming out more people will know about the F brand but I don't think resale values will plummet for the IS-F due to limited production. It definitely won't be like the Supra or NSX since those cars did not have successors and are ULTRA rare. Looking at cars.com there are still only 200 used ones selling in the entire nation - a low number for sure.
I was looking at a few other V-8 Sedans and the prices really plumeted more than I thought it would. Just like the the F-line, Caddilac had the V-line (now V-Sport) but I was surprised to see that a 7 year old CTS-V is a less than a quarter of its original MSRP. A once $60k Sport sedan only worth $13k Bluebook (a 2006 CTS-V with 60k miles is only worth $13k+). I mean also Caddilac is a crap brand so that may have something to do with it but I would like to see the IS-F become a collectors item at some point
01-14-14, 01:46 PM
#6
Well the IS-F wont have a successor since the RC-F is technically a totally different the car. New name, new style, etc. Same engine tho.
I was looking at a few other V-8 Sedans and the prices really plumeted more than I thought it would. Just like the the F-line, Caddilac had the V-line (now V-Sport) but I was surprised to see that a 7 year old CTS-V is a less than a quarter of its original MSRP. A once $60k Sport sedan only worth $13k Bluebook (a 2006 CTS-V with 60k miles is only worth $13k+). I mean also Caddilac is a crap brand so that may have something to do with it but I would like to see the IS-F become a collectors item at some point
I was looking at a few other V-8 Sedans and the prices really plumeted more than I thought it would. Just like the the F-line, Caddilac had the V-line (now V-Sport) but I was surprised to see that a 7 year old CTS-V is a less than a quarter of its original MSRP. A once $60k Sport sedan only worth $13k Bluebook (a 2006 CTS-V with 60k miles is only worth $13k+). I mean also Caddilac is a crap brand so that may have something to do with it but I would like to see the IS-F become a collectors item at some point
Based on what I have seen and read to date, the ISF will quite adequately hold its own against the RCF. I can see the torque vectoring differential giving the RCF an advantage on the track--maybe.
I need to see the specs and see the cars track performance during the next year.
01-14-14, 02:09 PM
#7
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Has Lexus "officially" stated the ISF is discontinued? Officially?
Based on what I have seen and read to date, the ISF will quite adequately hold its own against the RCF. I can see the torque vectoring differential giving the RCF an advantage on the track--maybe.
I need to see the specs and see the cars track performance during the next year.
Based on what I have seen and read to date, the ISF will quite adequately hold its own against the RCF. I can see the torque vectoring differential giving the RCF an advantage on the track--maybe.
I need to see the specs and see the cars track performance during the next year.
Last edited by NYKnick101; 01-14-14 at 02:13 PM.
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01-14-14, 02:15 PM
#8
World wide, the ISF is a rare car. With a pending discontinuation, and people buying and destroying them as will happen with road cars, those of us that keep our cars long term and do not kill them wil have a very collectable car in the future. Bet on it.
01-14-14, 03:27 PM
#10
With electric cars and smaller engines with forced induction.. anything with a v8 will be more sought for.
In that sense, I'm looking to unload my car sometime this year and get into a less comfy vehicle lol. Hopefully prices for the IS-F stabilize or go up.
In that sense, I'm looking to unload my car sometime this year and get into a less comfy vehicle lol. Hopefully prices for the IS-F stabilize or go up.
01-14-14, 04:14 PM
#11
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
A part of me hopes that prices fall through the floor so I can buy like 3 of them lol but then another part of me has high hopes for the F and that it becomes a collectors because I think the IS is one of the best cars ever built. But I am also biased
