Comments on: Lexus IS-F Video

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 06:51:27 +0000

Ok according to the latest Wheels it needs to go on a diet!

1720 kgs……….! Wow

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:22:38 +0000

Hey Sco, I think your reading more into what Adam and myself are trying to say here.

The first paragraph of this blog says quote”The highly anticipated, BMW M3 killing Lexus IS-F is looking better and better every day.”

How can you say this when neither car has been put up against each other yet ?

BMW has been the best engine manufacturer for 30 years now and this year alone has taken out 4 awards including the top award for best engine for the third year running with the first I6 twin turbo. So yes I guess Lexus has made great head way in 20 years against Merc and BMW but they do have these companies as the bench mark to meet and in my opinion haven’t surpassed either of them yet!

By: sco

sco — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:52:59 +0000

Adam: give a little credit where its due. For a company thats been in existence for a little over 2 decades, they have done quite well in rattling the luxury market. Just being able to compete with the best is a feat within itself.

the 3 series has had nearly half a century of development to get it where it is today, and by right is a sensational car. The IS on the other hand is in its 2nd generation and is one of the closest to come to the BMW in terms of driving dynamics, which i think we can all agree is what the 3 series is best at. not only that, but lexus has pushed the envelope on build quality and reliability.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:48:16 +0000

So…can anyone post any auto review that puts any Luxus model ahead of any BMW model?

By: sco

sco — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:05:52 +0000

seems like a lot of people what to take a shot at toyota, feels like a bit of tall poppy syndrome? toyota is the biggest motor group in the world, just that it doesn’t really build any inspiring drivers cars at the moment.

if they were to bring back a replacement for the supra, the AE86 and start offering some well thought out performance variants of its range (imho i don’t consider the aurion TRD a well thought car) they would probably inspire more of the car buffs and “drivers” out there.

Their cars appeal to the greater market who use the car as a day-to-day, no fuss mode of transportation.

i own an xr6turbo and have driven numerous different cars and i have to hand it to toyota for their brilliant quality control GIVEN how much you pay for them.

Other than that, i don’t believe there are any manufacturer confirmed data released on the IS-F V8 motor at this stage. all just speculation. power has been reported anywhere between 295kw and 309kw?
If the IS250 vs. 325i weight comparison is anything to go by, i would guess that the IS-F would weight a good 150 – 250kg more than the M3 due to lexus not being so anal about “ëfficient dynamics”

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:19:16 +0000

HAHAHA,yep you got me Paul……….I still dont have my answer though on the Lexus questions? You know?

By: Gary Baird

Gary Baird — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:13:44 +0000

Looks like you had a chomp on the ‘ole hook there yourself kido.

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:36:37 +0000

SCO….yep your right there is going to be a 4 door M3.

Gary Baird I dont know is Lexus better than Toyota,you asking or telling me?Why also cant a Ford Fan be a BMW fan mate too ? I do own both! Where did I bring up Holden and Ford to Lexus anyway ? I am still waiting for someone to answer my questions on the Lexus against the M3.

Who is Toyota Paul, I thought he was Paul! So what are you smoking mate?

And guess what you two ,your both outclassed by me,hehehe

By: Gary Baird

Gary Baird — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:40:16 +0000

Bavarian – yeah ,but Lexus is a lot better then Toyota… isn’t it.

Lexus has also grown to be one the worlds greatest and most respected car companies… hasn’t it.

Like Alborz said, Lexus hasn’t been able to put a foot wrong in recent years either… has it.

Lexus Fan – don’t bother with Ford/Holden twits like Bavarian… they are still in a jam trying to work out how Toyota out-classed, out-manouvered, out-sold and out-wealthed (if that is a word who cares) the poor old lost buggers at GM and Ford.

And doesn’t that IS-F look like a goer.

LOOKS BLOODY GREAT MATE.

By: Toyota Paul

Toyota Paul — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:06:10 +0000

Bavarian Im beginning to think your behind this other ‘Paul’ given that your always post so soon after and actually conversing with it, when its quite obious that its a joke. Regardless I think this alternate person should be blocked if possible.

As for the IS-F, its got the credenitials, I think attacking its ‘dynamics’ as someone did is ridiculous considering it isnt even out yet let alone driven it…. but personally the looks aernt great for me. If your paying a fair bit more then the IS250 or in the states 350 youd want it to be more differentiated, not to mention the rear to me at least looks abit outdated, the front is good though