Comments on: BMW M3 versus Lexus IS-F

By: L0u15

L0u15 — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:24:02 +0000

Lexus all the way

By: BMW BOY

BMW BOY — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:58:16 +0000

BMW r better!!

By: BMW BOY

BMW BOY — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:56:55 +0000

why would u take the stupid c63 amg when you can just buy an m3 sedan without mercedes copying bmw with the idrive i would rather take the bmw cause:
1. Better Value (have a choice of coupe, convertible or sedan) mercedes c63 only sedan
2. your only wasting more money with the c63 cause its a 6.3l and the m3 is a v8 4.0l so your wasting less money on petrol in the m3 than in the c63
3. C63 SUCKS

By: Travis

Travis — Sat, 23 May 2009 22:46:24 +0000

This review is kind of off and a lil bias towards the IS-F

Botton line, some of the things said were on point and some things said where not. They wanted to say the IS-F was better at times, but could not say it and just went around it.

The IS F is perfect on the track, dont know what the hell they are talking about. Dont believe me look at videos of the car. It was also developed on the track…why would it not be good.

In the end they just wanted to protect the M3 name. The IS F looks better, sounds better, is faster, will last longer, performs just as good, has more luxury & features and sum that all up with a MUCH cheaper price….Lexus has a win. Can I have mine now in pearl white?

I pick the IS-F.

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:18:29 +0000

HJP – There was an article a couple of months ago on Inside line where they compared an IS-F and a TRD [US] enhanced IS250.. and [from memory] they thought that the IS TRD was a better all round car and easier to live with -probably because its got suspension; despite not having quite as much power as the IS-F

By: HJP

HJP — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:48:10 +0000

IS-F looks absolutely stunning when I see with my own eyes. I was at Lexus dealer to test drive IS250 Sports Luxury and this may be the car I would get. I would love to get IS-F but my budget did not stretch. IS-F costs $140,000 drive away while IS250 Sports Luxury can be done for $82,000 but it’s almost $70,000 gap so I don’t think it’s worth the money. But nevertheless if I can stretch more then I’ll get the IS-F.

By: joey potter

joey potter — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:53:20 +0000

It’s unnecessary to compare the price of the cars. Both are EXPENSIVE. It’s like comparing a $10M house vs $9M house.. not much difference.

By: Neutral

Neutral — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 12:23:39 +0000

No doubt the M3 is the clear winner here. But credit to Lexus for the remarkable first attempt. However if I had the money, I would go for a car the even the M3 can’t shake off – Nissan GTR

By: Al Juraj

Al Juraj — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:21:51 +0000

Every M3 made is a legend. The first one was fantastic, then the E36 set new sports car standards in the US, winning numerous tests and even outhandling a bunch of exotics. The E46 took the fight directly to the 911, and the CSL version is almost as good as a Ferrari 360 but at only a fraction of the price. The current model is no different. It’s a certified Carrera killer and despite the fact that Lexus and Mercedes have their own small sedans that are more powerful, the Beemer still does much better at the track, putting all that engine potential to the road while those others need coaxing to maintain composure. The M3 is easier to drive fast compared to the others, with music-to-your-ears engine sound, great steering and well sorted chassis.

By: Camski

Camski — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:54:03 +0000

Alan – “the engine doesn’t rev properly as it was originally designed for a limo”.

I advise you take one out, I can assure you, you’d be pretty hard pressed to find any of Lexus’ latest engines that don’t “rev properly”.

I think maybe what you mean is the power curve, as power comes on quite late in the rev range however this has nothing to do with whether or not the engine rev’s “properly”.
This is where I can relate, after taking the C63 and IS F out around some straight bits (Kurnell for you Sydney Siders) the amount of “useable power” for everyday driving (ie. overtaking in well…. 5th or 6th gear in either car [damn 7/8 ratio's =P]) is much more practical in the C63 as at any engine speed there’s just oodles of power, even for example 6th gear @80km/h it’s like nothing else, it just pulls. Not to say the IS F is underpowered, you’ve just gotta spool it up to some 4K+RPM before you get a kick.