Raced my IS350 vs IS-F last night..
05-27-16, 06:45 PM
#19
Lexus Champion
On average an IS350 will trap about 102-104 some have even hit 105+ but once again we're just looking at averages here. An ISF on average will trap anywhere from 109-112. That's a pretty substantial difference right there. So when you ask where the $10k+ difference goes on the ISF it's all going into that amazing V8, the even more amazing 8 speed automatic that actually shifts in manual mode, a much better suspension setup, better steering feel, brembo brakes, etc..
I'm not trying to shame the IS350 because I think for the money I spent I got one hell of a car. But to say the ISF isn't worth the difference in price is ridiculous. Just my opinion though..
05-28-16, 09:27 AM
#20
05-28-16, 09:32 AM
#21
Heres car & drivers test if this helps any of you. http://media.caranddriver.com/files/2008-lexus-is-flexus-is-f-test-sheet.pdf
11-08-16, 07:21 PM
#23
You say a couple tenths like it's a bad thing. On average an IS350 in optimal conditions will run a mid 13 and sometime even dip into a low 13. An ISF on average from what ive seen in optimal conditions will run a high 12 every time. So yeah, it's just a few tenths like you say BUT a few tenths in the world of drag racing is a pretty big difference. Also let's not forget about trap speeds either..
On average an IS350 will trap about 102-104 some have even hit 105+ but once again we're just looking at averages here. An ISF on average will trap anywhere from 109-112. That's a pretty substantial difference right there. So when you ask where the $10k+ difference goes on the ISF it's all going into that amazing V8, the even more amazing 8 speed automatic that actually shifts in manual mode, a much better suspension setup, better steering feel, brembo brakes, etc..
I'm not trying to shame the IS350 because I think for the money I spent I got one hell of a car. But to say the ISF isn't worth the difference in price is ridiculous. Just my opinion though..
On average an IS350 will trap about 102-104 some have even hit 105+ but once again we're just looking at averages here. An ISF on average will trap anywhere from 109-112. That's a pretty substantial difference right there. So when you ask where the $10k+ difference goes on the ISF it's all going into that amazing V8, the even more amazing 8 speed automatic that actually shifts in manual mode, a much better suspension setup, better steering feel, brembo brakes, etc..
I'm not trying to shame the IS350 because I think for the money I spent I got one hell of a car. But to say the ISF isn't worth the difference in price is ridiculous. Just my opinion though..
I don't drive my car very often, but when I finally do, I never had an IS-350 challenge me. They usually find me driving my Toyota Highlander LOL................now I'm actually looking forward to dueling with one.
11-12-16, 06:04 AM
#29
In regards to real-world 0-60 and 1/4 mile times, let's be happy that the 2IS350 continues to be the fastest non-F vehicle that Lexus has ever produced (at least until the 2018 LC500 is released).
LFA>RCF>GSF>ISF>2IS350
LFA>RCF>GSF>ISF>2IS350
11-12-16, 01:01 PM
#30
[QUOTE=TsunamiF;9677946]In regards to real-world 0-60 and 1/4 mile times, let's be happy that the 2IS350 continues to be the fastest non-F vehicle that Lexus has ever produced (at least until the 2018 LC500 is released).
LFA>RCF>GSF>ISF>2IS350[/QUOTe
Yes, happy .....Pound for pound, dollar for dollar, 0-60 and 1/4 mi. speed times with trade in values, and good looks...
At 61k for a brand new 2016 ISF compared to 46-48k for a new 2016 IS350 F-Sport all in all the best bang for your money is the IS350 IMO!
A used low mileage good condition IS350 compared to a used ISF is even a better deal.
LFA>RCF>GSF>ISF>2IS350[/QUOTe
Yes, happy .....Pound for pound, dollar for dollar, 0-60 and 1/4 mi. speed times with trade in values, and good looks...
At 61k for a brand new 2016 ISF compared to 46-48k for a new 2016 IS350 F-Sport all in all the best bang for your money is the IS350 IMO!
A used low mileage good condition IS350 compared to a used ISF is even a better deal.