View Poll Results: How many have placed a deposit on the IS-F
I already placed a deposit, and I am couting the days till they call me
25
17.86%
I am about to place a deposit, plenty of time before the car hits the showroom floor
15
10.71%
Still on the fence on this car
62
44.29%
I'd love to (I want to) but my significant other will tear me a new one if I did
38
27.14%
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How many have placed a deposit on an IS-F or thinking about it? (merged thread+ poll)
02-11-07, 12:22 PM
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Although I would imagine you'll be able to buy an IS-F for more than a grand discount after a year. I bought my IS350 in Dec'05 for just a grand less than sticker, a year later the same car could be had for about 4-grand off. 
It's just supply and demand 101. Sure, they'll make MUCH fewer IS-Fs, but the price will definitely be coming down.Regarding hpower, I hope they don't, but I could definitely see Lexus doing something like 406 hpower, same way they did with the 350. Let's hope not!
As far as pricing, 10 grand more than a loaded 350 makes sense. I could see a full loaded IS-F in the mid 50's. That's outta my price range.
02-11-07, 01:00 PM
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What color choices are availabe for the IS-F?
Personally blue is a real winner and if comes in Graphite grey, that is fine. I figure they will have the standard colors of red,black and white.
The interior appointments are black and 2-tone trim, some have talked about the maintanence of the 2- tone. Either way this car will carry the "F" badging proudly. Lets just hope the brand will continue to grow and evolve into the status of the AMG and M brand.
Personally blue is a real winner and if comes in Graphite grey, that is fine. I figure they will have the standard colors of red,black and white.
The interior appointments are black and 2-tone trim, some have talked about the maintanence of the 2- tone. Either way this car will carry the "F" badging proudly. Lets just hope the brand will continue to grow and evolve into the status of the AMG and M brand.
02-12-07, 10:18 PM
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boy this makes it tough
The GT-R has landed in SoCal. what a beauty of a car. Just love to hear those turbos spooling up!!!!!!
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02-12-07, 11:39 PM
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The GT-R has landed in SoCal. what a beauty of a car. Just love to hear those turbos spooling up!!!!!!
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..1.*
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..1.*
Say what you want, but Skyline GT-R has been my dream car to own since the earliest days. That car is just badass.
02-12-07, 11:41 PM
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If you can afford it heck yeah, go for it! Although I would imagine you'll be able to buy an IS-F for more than a grand discount after a year. I bought my IS350 in Dec'05 for just a grand less than sticker, a year later the same car could be had for about 4-grand off. It's just supply and demand 101. Sure, they'll make MUCH fewer IS-Fs, but the price will definitely be coming down.
Regarding hpower, I hope they don't, but I could definitely see Lexus doing something like 406 hpower, same way they did with the 350. Let's hope not!
As far as pricing, 10 grand more than a loaded 350 makes sense. I could see a full loaded IS-F in the mid 50's. That's outta my price range.
Although I would imagine you'll be able to buy an IS-F for more than a grand discount after a year. I bought my IS350 in Dec'05 for just a grand less than sticker, a year later the same car could be had for about 4-grand off. It's just supply and demand 101. Sure, they'll make MUCH fewer IS-Fs, but the price will definitely be coming down.Regarding hpower, I hope they don't, but I could definitely see Lexus doing something like 406 hpower, same way they did with the 350. Let's hope not!
As far as pricing, 10 grand more than a loaded 350 makes sense. I could see a full loaded IS-F in the mid 50's. That's outta my price range.
02-13-07, 03:35 AM
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If you can afford it heck yeah, go for it! Although I would imagine you'll be able to buy an IS-F for more than a grand discount after a year. I bought my IS350 in Dec'05 for just a grand less than sticker, a year later the same car could be had for about 4-grand off. It's just supply and demand 101. Sure, they'll make MUCH fewer IS-Fs, but the price will definitely be coming down.
Regarding hpower, I hope they don't, but I could definitely see Lexus doing something like 406 hpower, same way they did with the 350. Let's hope not!
As far as pricing, 10 grand more than a loaded 350 makes sense. I could see a full loaded IS-F in the mid 50's. That's outta my price range.
Although I would imagine you'll be able to buy an IS-F for more than a grand discount after a year. I bought my IS350 in Dec'05 for just a grand less than sticker, a year later the same car could be had for about 4-grand off. It's just supply and demand 101. Sure, they'll make MUCH fewer IS-Fs, but the price will definitely be coming down.Regarding hpower, I hope they don't, but I could definitely see Lexus doing something like 406 hpower, same way they did with the 350. Let's hope not!
As far as pricing, 10 grand more than a loaded 350 makes sense. I could see a full loaded IS-F in the mid 50's. That's outta my price range.
02-13-07, 11:06 AM
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02-13-07, 07:08 PM
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So far the only color I have seen the IS-f in is that special blue they've shown us in the exhibits. I wonder if Lexus will offer this car in 'F only' colors and none of the original colors will be offered. I currently own the Tungsten Pearl (very cliche I know) but I love it and my interior is sterling colored, I am hoping for the same color, or Obsidian black with black interior.
Personally, I am not a big fan of the blue with the black and white interior would be make for too many colors. ~just my personal taste, with all due respect to everyone else's tastes. I know it would make more aggressive and sportier feel, but it feels to me that it lessens from the luxury feel of the cabin. what do you guys think?
Personally, I am not a big fan of the blue with the black and white interior would be make for too many colors. ~just my personal taste, with all due respect to everyone else's tastes. I know it would make more aggressive and sportier feel, but it feels to me that it lessens from the luxury feel of the cabin.
what do you guys think?
02-13-07, 07:20 PM
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Me on the otherhand, I woke up twice so far, thinking I already bought the IS-F and that it was parked comfortably in my garage. lol ~I can't wait till this car makes it to the market...
02-13-07, 07:43 PM
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Price speculation on the GT-R is @ 70K. There target market is someone who is looking at buying the Porsche Turbo. So when u compare the 2 vehicles, both have a long history of racing and great performance. Obviously the person who is buying/looking at a Porsche may not have heard about the GT-R, and may not give up the "status symbol" over price.
Nissan may have a hard sell on this and I know only a selected amount of Nissan dealers will be carrying the car. Limited production is expected and I think it is wise of Nissan to get a feel for the global market.
I for 1 love the GT-R and would like to get it, a true sports car, and a lot of bang for the buck.
IS-F is heading for a different market, fortunately they are giving a lot of performance for the money. I am waiting for the April write up from Flipside, when he reviews/test drives the car then. Hopefully it will live up to everyone's expectation and then some. Back in 2001 when RMM dropped in a motor from the GS 4.7L into the IS300 , I kinda had a feeling Toyota was letting them do all the R&D on the vehicle. We were all hoping to see a IS500 in 2003, never happened and we all know Lexus said back then they were not getting into the HP-wars. I think that was a smoke-screen to take any pressure off the company so they can design in peace or in "skunkwork" like fashion. I hope the engineers did their job and not stick in a V-8 with Brembo brakes. Till this day there have been no other data about the car except the HP and torque, I wish they would say what the curb weight of the vehicle is.
Nissan may have a hard sell on this and I know only a selected amount of Nissan dealers will be carrying the car. Limited production is expected and I think it is wise of Nissan to get a feel for the global market.
I for 1 love the GT-R and would like to get it, a true sports car, and a lot of bang for the buck.
IS-F is heading for a different market, fortunately they are giving a lot of performance for the money. I am waiting for the April write up from Flipside, when he reviews/test drives the car then. Hopefully it will live up to everyone's expectation and then some. Back in 2001 when RMM dropped in a motor from the GS 4.7L into the IS300 , I kinda had a feeling Toyota was letting them do all the R&D on the vehicle. We were all hoping to see a IS500 in 2003, never happened and we all know Lexus said back then they were not getting into the HP-wars. I think that was a smoke-screen to take any pressure off the company so they can design in peace or in "skunkwork" like fashion. I hope the engineers did their job and not stick in a V-8 with Brembo brakes. Till this day there have been no other data about the car except the HP and torque, I wish they would say what the curb weight of the vehicle is.
