IS-F, uncovered, in the wild
07-06-07, 04:56 PM
#46
Someone please explain to me how an IS-based, 420+ horsepower sedan is "rice." Everyone wants more performance out of the IS350... Well, here it is. So now what do we complain about?
"It looks too much like a regular IS."
It is an IS. It's supposed to look like an IS. It was born from the same exact chassis and sheetmetal, only it has a V8 shoehorned in, along with suspension upgrades. For pete's sake, at least wait until you see it in person until you condemn it as 'rice.' I can guarantee you one thing - anyone who hears this car's exhaust tone will most definitely NOT be thinking of the word 'rice.' Some cars photograph well - this one doesn't, because the differences between it and the current IS are so subtle. I personally love that.
Okay, I'm off my soap box now...
Javier
Lexus please do a redo!!!"It looks too much like a regular IS."
It is an IS. It's supposed to look like an IS. It was born from the same exact chassis and sheetmetal, only it has a V8 shoehorned in, along with suspension upgrades. For pete's sake, at least wait until you see it in person until you condemn it as 'rice.' I can guarantee you one thing - anyone who hears this car's exhaust tone will most definitely NOT be thinking of the word 'rice.' Some cars photograph well - this one doesn't, because the differences between it and the current IS are so subtle. I personally love that.
Okay, I'm off my soap box now...
Javier
07-07-07, 08:06 AM
#47
C63 and RS4 both just had this way of looking mean, aggressive, serious and powerful while also being classy, intimidating and elegant. They really look like the $60-$70K premium road monsters that they were.
From what I have seen, the IS-F's styling cues just look a little less well rounded. Garish in some respects, fast in others, cheap in bits too. At the same time, this car is going to have a very serious engine and transmission combination and likely the reliability and quality that lured people away from German cars in the first place. People who want a 420+ hp premium performance sedan and Japanese quality will have one choice.
Many may disagree, but I still think that quality and reliability will play a part in purchase decisions, even with cars like these. If you can have a similar car with a far superior projected reliability than another, is that not going to be a plus?
From what I have seen, the IS-F's styling cues just look a little less well rounded. Garish in some respects, fast in others, cheap in bits too. At the same time, this car is going to have a very serious engine and transmission combination and likely the reliability and quality that lured people away from German cars in the first place. People who want a 420+ hp premium performance sedan and Japanese quality will have one choice.
Many may disagree, but I still think that quality and reliability will play a part in purchase decisions, even with cars like these. If you can have a similar car with a far superior projected reliability than another, is that not going to be a plus?
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