Lexus IS-F Discontinued
03-08-13, 07:23 PM
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I don't know if you guys are talking specifically about the IS series, but do remember that the Lexus LF-LC is suppose to be coming out in a few years. I actually think that that, will be a nice *** car. Although i do love that IS-F...
03-08-13, 08:14 PM
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You're comparing apples to oranges. It doesn't mean anything if Lexus sold more IS-F than Ferraris.
IS-F is the first performance oriented car from Lexus. Even if it's discontinued, no one knows if the value will hold like Supra or NSX. Only time will tell. I hope Lexus continues to make them. One thing for sure is that IS-Fs are rare but not a collector's item. I think it's pointless to speculate at this time and just enjoy the car.
Terrance
IS-F is the first performance oriented car from Lexus. Even if it's discontinued, no one knows if the value will hold like Supra or NSX. Only time will tell. I hope Lexus continues to make them. One thing for sure is that IS-Fs are rare but not a collector's item. I think it's pointless to speculate at this time and just enjoy the car.
Terrance
03-08-13, 08:51 PM
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Everyone needs to stop thinking about car values....this car ain't gonna be worth anything unless they either stop making it...or continue making it and people continue to crash 1st gen IS Fs. OR...this is the last of the V8 engines. 11,000 cars world wide....how many are in the US?
There were 5000 E30 M3s at one point....20 years later...could be less than 1000 on the streets now.
There were 5000 E30 M3s at one point....20 years later...could be less than 1000 on the streets now.
03-08-13, 09:55 PM
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If Lexus continues to make the F our resale values will without a doubt plummet more than if they discontinued it, that's for sure. The value will certainly hold or even go up if they discontinue it. Basic idea of supply and demand. Supply is low, demand goes up, so does price.
My opinion is that our cars are rare but just not special enough to command a premium even if Lexus decides to pull the plug. I could be very wrong also.
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03-08-13, 10:04 PM
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You're comparing apples to oranges. It doesn't mean anything if Lexus sold more IS-F than Ferraris.
IS-F is the first performance oriented car from Lexus. Even if it's discontinued, no one knows if the value will hold like Supra or NSX. Only time will tell. I hope Lexus continues to make them. One thing for sure is that IS-Fs are rare but not a collector's item. I think it's pointless to speculate at this time and just enjoy the car.
Terrance
IS-F is the first performance oriented car from Lexus. Even if it's discontinued, no one knows if the value will hold like Supra or NSX. Only time will tell. I hope Lexus continues to make them. One thing for sure is that IS-Fs are rare but not a collector's item. I think it's pointless to speculate at this time and just enjoy the car.
Terrance
Also, I wouldn't consider over 11,000 units sold Globally, over 5 years exactly rare...
Low volume is a YES..!!!
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03-08-13, 10:13 PM
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When I read the report in USA Today, I called my Lexus salesperson and asked it it were true. She had not heard anything official but hoped it was true. The IS-F was nothing but a problem for the dealers. Lots of people wanting to test drive that could never qualify for a loan for a $60K car. The dealership stopped stocking any and only sold them as special order only. Used, they presented the same problem plus concern about how they were driven so they were wholesaled.
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03-08-13, 10:21 PM
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When I read the report in USA Today, I called my Lexus salesperson and asked it it were true. She had not heard anything official but hoped it was true. The IS-F was nothing but a problem for the dealers. Lots of people wanting to test drive that could never qualify for a loan for a $60K car. The dealership stopped stocking any and only sold them as special order only. Used, they presented the same problem plus concern about how they were driven so they were wholesaled.
Steve
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Also it says you live in AZ....different kind of demographic. Come here to socal...plenty of IS Fs here. An IS F aint nothin compared to all the AMGs running around.
03-09-13, 05:01 AM
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- You can only imagine how the IS-F enjoyers did a double take when reading the headlines in USA Today - I'm sure there was a repeated..."Huh, hold up, what?"
As for the future...Only time will tell...
I just wanted to share my surprise when I heard the news.
