In 10 years we will be lusting after these V8s (even more) once the world is neutered with the silent sound of EV appliances driving around the freeway.
@@naturalgainzzz7005 I'm in jersey too can't you just order one from manufacturer at MSRP and wait a few months for it to ship? I think the markup is for the ones on the lot now if you need a car now
They will in usa and canada until petrol wont be available for public purchase anymore.Anywhere else in the world will be different but gas in usa and canada still has a crazy big market.
Really well thought out review Matt 👍 You guys are lucky to have this USDM exclusive IS500 - there seems to be no plans for these to be available in Japan, let alone Europe! That induction noise is sonorous, reminds me of the M3 E90 generation with its V8.
Ready for Friday’s episode! I dig the IS500; I don’t really mind some of it’s dated characteristics. I love that color, too. It hasn’t occurred to me that it is the color from the LC500. Those seats look comfortable. I’m far more of a GT car fan than a pure sports car fan and I just realized how this car fits the bill perfectly. I’m never going to be one to go to the track or auto cross, but having access to that ample power and acceleration and great interior comfort as I eat up the miles is definitely seductive.
I really hope the car community takes to this vehicle more, even though it doesn't have a manual. the IS is so good looking. Toyota literally has everything in their lineup now from a hot hatch, 4 sports cars, and now a sports sedan and soon a 4 door hatch. and with the romors that the next gen IS sharing a i6 with the next Mazda 3, i'm READY
This is hands down the MOST beautiful car in its class and the most beautiful new sedan on sale IMO. This looks magnificent This is a legit sleeper. A pretty car with a badass roar.
@japanwatchconnection yeah yeah yeah. Car is still awesome. killer looks, One of the best V8 ever made, sweet on and off personality, Lexus build quality, will last 25 years. This car will be highly sort after and holds its value. Already labeled as one of the best cars to come out this year.
@japanwatchconnection if you want a bigger sedan get a charger/Mercedes/BMW. This Lexus will still be on the road when those are in the shop. And as far as the interior I think it looks better than the ones I mentioned.
The only new sedans currently sold in the United States that offer a naturally aspirated (non-turbo or non-supercharged) V8 are the Lexus IS 500, Genesis G90, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300.
A ZF in this car would make it a no brainer. Unfortunately, the transmission is a very important part of a performance sedan. The lack lustre gearbox kills it for me.
If only Lexus would sharpen up the transmission so there's less lag between the paddle shift and the actual gear shift, and make the breaks and accelerator travel less, and, of course, replace the track pad with a dial or a small storage space, this car would be so much improved. I was seriously considering it, but I ended up going for the BMW M440 xDrive Coupe because of the flaws with the Lexus I just mentioned. Lexus, I hope you're reading these comments from potential customers. UA-cam is a goldmine of feedback for designers.
I want to see future Lexus products with this 5.0L v8. Imagine how much better that would be not only to cater to enthusiasts but also make it more premium over the mainstream Toyota counterpart
Lexus is going full electric, bro, much less using this V8 in the future. 🤣 Japan is mandating all new vehicles to be electric by 2025; so yeah, V8... 🤣
@Asian sex symbol you mean coal or natural gas powered. Anyone buying electric because they think they're "helping the environment" needs to take a deep dive into how the overwhelming amount of electricity is produced.
From what I've read, car prices are not going to be going back to 2019 levels anytime soon----if ever. Especially the premium brands; they are really enjoying the super high prices they are getting and the lesson in "managing demand" has reached the C-level suite. They aren't going to overbuild anymore; they will build just enough to keep the prices where they want them. Think of OPEC and oil production. Every day I flip flop over getting the CT4-V BW or this. Neither will depreciate much, if at all. If I had the money for both I'd get both but that manual trans in the Caddy seals the deal. I love this though!
Stop saying 14mpg as if everyone will get the same. You only got that cuz you floored it every few seconds. Drive it normally and 20mpg+ is very achievable.
Seriously looking to buying this car, I’m getting older now and I can’t keep up with all these fast cars anymore. This seems like its right in my ballpark
Matt, your reviews are solid and I really enjoy watching your reviews!! I was waiting for this review to come out and just like every other videos, amazing job. Keep up the good reviews!! I hope you have a happy new year!
I appreciated the Charger Scat Pack comparison to this car. In June I sold my daily driver 2016 Scat Pack with over 100k miles to take advantage of the supply/demand opportunity. I loved the car but love money more. The car had zero issues and put a smile on my face every time I drove it. IMO the 500 is a polished, upscale, high quality Charger. I am ordering this car because it is a V8, rear wheel drive, comfortable, GT that sounds great. Sound sells. Compared to the Charger (my reference point) I am expecting greater refinement, reliability and a resale value when I sell it. I visited two local Lexus dealerships and was told they can order the car for me at MSRP with zero markup. They have the Limited Edition versions on the floor at MSRP. Matt, thanks for the quality video and keep up the good work!
One of my favorite engines Matt I wish Toyota could put this engine and everything! Just think of a tacoma pre-runner variant with this engine…. Wait better yet the X runner anyone remember that little Toyota truck that would’ve been an awesome platform for Toyota to screw around with! My buddy has a immaculate ISF that he let me drive and I got hooked on that car!
What a beautiful car and great review Matt! Even though it might not be the fastest, I'd take this waaaaaaaaay before an S4 or M340i for the same price.
@japanwatchconnection If you want to go fast, M340i for sure. If you want a V8 that sounds amazing and much much better reliability, IS500 all the way.
Great review Matt. Thanks so much for covering the IS500. We are so fortunate that this car exists. I had a 2011 ISF for several years, and absolutely loved it. After upgrading the intake, headers, and exhaust, it sounded like a cross between an AMG and a muscle car. I do miss that car sometimes. Have a great weekend.
Wish the shifts were faster, maybe they're teasing us and will tune an IS-F 2022 to be faster shifting because I asked some RCF and previous gen IS-F owners about the trans and they said it wasn't that slow.
Is500 is the professional gentleman’s sports sedan. Charger for high school grads with $ lol. Nothing wrong with some childish fun whatsoever with charger, just not as mature of a choice as the Lexus.
I honestly find the brakes really good…they are designed for smooth luxury performance breaking . Keeps pushing in if you need to stop sooner…very smooth breaking
Yes sir... the IS500 is a no-brainer to me but there are some great choices in the sport sedan segment. The G70, Stinger, and Q50 Red Sport don't get mentioned in the conversation as much.
I agree, I could have spent a lot more time discussing competitors but decided to just pick the most popular one since I figured most people into the IS 500 want the V8. If you’re willing to give up the V8, hands down I’d take a G70 or Stinger for 10k less than the M340i.
There goes Matt again in another “acelerorgasm” reaction 😂. No brainer choice btwn this or Charger, this one will still be on the streets 20 yrs later while the Charger is already recycled into something else
What a fantastic machine. There are naysayers, screw them. It's amazing that Lexus put this car on the road with such a limited audience. That tells me that Toyota/Lexus in the face of a hybrid/ev world, which they are a big part of, can also say that they know there are people, like me, that love the fact that cars like this exist. Lexus is my new go to company since Honda dumped the V6 coupe and manuals. I've been a Honda geek since 1992, but Honda has devolved into "just another car company".
So, in your opinion, if anyone calls out limitations in this car they are naysayers? If you like the car, that's great. Just because you like it doesn't mean that's it's perfect nor than anyone else's opinion is somehow less valid than yours.
Im only 25. But one of my dreams is to be able to walk into a dealership and buy a car i want brand new One Day. Nor finance tho, buying it Free and clear.
When is it coming out? I sure hope not. I see how Toyota has been marking up their Primes. One would be smart to buy one where they haven't marked up a vehicle and sell it elsewhere since COVID hasn't seemed to really affect people's pocket books lol. Nobody has money. What shall we do mark vehicles up 50-100% and people still can somehow afford them. 🤷♂️
@@sdlausen1 Wow. I looked online a little bit ago and didn't see any for sale. So they are asking 90k for these now? This is a great way to lose customers. They know people will buy them at this price somehow otherwise they wouldn't list them at this price. Sad day for Toyota and Lexus for doing this.
They pretty much made the same car as the one in 2008 with a prettier body. I’m glad they made it but I think sales will be horrible. It’s hard to justify a car which is supposed to be a daily and gets 16 mpg. That being said this is my favorite car of 2021.
@@Nate-Aims My bad I missread your comment. They do. I have a 12 and there is no way in hell the ISF transmission is faster. They have upgraded the shifting on thw newer models for sure.
Am sooooooooooooooo not impressed!!! The gearbox must be from 2005 and it has no oil cooler for the gearbox...., the tech and interior design is from the 90's til' mid 00's, while the whole car breaths the 80's.... well done Lexus... another senior sitizen car in your line up of all your other senior sitizen cars.... I really don't get how Lexus has survived all these years!!!!The domestic market must have helped a lot I guess! I mean, 125M ppl makes a lot of difference .... imagine 10% of them buying lexus cars... voila... money in the bank for Lexus.
Outdated, lacking in actual performance, but looks good, sounds good and charming to drive. It's such a tired car at this point, not sure if the V8 saves it. The M340i still outruns this car and is far more modern. You aren't getting a bargain here, you're paying less and getting less. Beyond the V8 there is no reason to get this car. It's too old with the interior being particularly outdated and lacking features you find on a loaded Camry.
I just picked up my LC500 and I'm all smiles. Ive smoked a new F Type and a new Scat pack 6.7L all at stops and he was creeping on the red... THE DAY WAS MINE!!!! both times both days. And I look and sound good doing it. LOL
I've owned an ISF before and so I can see why this package would be attractive to enthusiasts in some ways. But in today's world of sporty vehicles the engine is just too old. Lexus may be the only brand that markets a 470hp V8 sport sedan that doesn't pull it's rated horsepower. Every competitor has a listed power rating that equals its actual wheel horsepower while Lexus has stuck with its crank rating for this motor. That's why it underperforms versus it's competitors. 470hp yes, but more like 370whp whereas for example a mustang 5.0 makes more whp with similar mfr horsepower ratings. Makes me think that lexus has gotten lazy relying on this yamaha designed motor from the mid 2000s.
I want a white Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance with black rims and 10% window tinting for the exterior and then white seats for the interior. Hopefully once I graduate college I will be able to get my hands on one, hopefully a 2024/2025 IS500🙏🏼
@19:15 Great review overall but it’s important to note that this is a press vehicle that has gotten a lot of abuse from other auto journalists so its braking performance could be affected by that. It could probably use some maintenance by now.
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Put some black rims and tint the windows, it would be the perfect combo to that beautiful infrared color and then add some real good exhaust and you got yourself an amazing car for the ages
Toyota/Lexus paint finishing is second to none. Acura and Honda can take lessons from Toyota/Lexus not only in paint finishing but also body panels that don’t rust quickly.
props to lexus for at least putting this out on the market for enthusiasts but man o man, that transmission is an absolute dog....i think my sq5 is faster than this thing
Given Lexus' stellar reliability this will be a sweet pick up in 4 or 5 years.
They'll be hard to find
@@PStewart28 I’m afraid you’re right :-/
They will be 85% of the price in 5yrs still
@@hansolo6827 Exactly what I was thinking. And that might be 85% of the market price, which is at least 5 grand over MSRP
Dont count on it. A V8 "IS350" it will hold its value, may even go up.
Definitely a sleeper. You don't expect this stuff from a Japanese car company.
In 10 years we will be lusting after these V8s (even more) once the world is neutered with the silent sound of EV appliances driving around the freeway.
When carbon neutral fuel becomes available, cars like this will triple in value.
Ford needs to make a 4 door with the mustang 5.0 v8.
just the fact this car exists puts a smile on my face
>name
>like a subhuman car
paint me shocked
Will be sad when the IS 500 will convert to another powertrain.
A screaming deal at 56K. A car this size with a V8 is a great combo.
can u get it for that?
@@heritagefamilydental I'd assume most sitting at dealers will have a few options
@awaters0206 unfortunate. Greedy dealers.
Lmao I'm in Jersey and for 56k your not getting this car youl be lucky to get this under 62k
@@naturalgainzzz7005 I'm in jersey too can't you just order one from manufacturer at MSRP and wait a few months for it to ship? I think the markup is for the ones on the lot now if you need a car now
I’m praying that Gasoline Powered Cars stay alive forever. Cars like this CANNOT Die.
It’s a Red Barchetta
They will in usa and canada until petrol wont be available for public purchase anymore.Anywhere else in the world will be different but gas in usa and canada still has a crazy big market.
The best channel to explain about cars. This episode was eagerly awaited. My best car
Thank you!
Really well thought out review Matt 👍 You guys are lucky to have this USDM exclusive IS500 - there seems to be no plans for these to be available in Japan, let alone Europe! That induction noise is sonorous, reminds me of the M3 E90 generation with its V8.
That BMW motor was glorious; although the one in the Lexus sounds like the “less worrying and better MPG version” of that one even, LOL
Thanks! Yeah it’s a shame the rest of the world doesn’t get it.
@@pushslice Exactly! No need to worry on rod bearings and throttle actuators unlike the S65 B40 haha
@@pushslice the 4.0 was great but dogshit reliability.This lexus will last decade with simple maintenance.
@@pushslice This Lexus V8 is tried and true; it's been around a long time and is extremely reliable in other (Lexus) vehicles.
People can say whatever, but I love the interior then and still now lmao
I went to a dealership to check out this car and they had a 20k markup over MSRP. Outrageous.
I've been following you from Yemen for five years
I appreciate the support over the years!
I'm really trying to work out how to get one without leaving myself poor.
Haha same here.
Wait a few years
@@howtobeatadrum A few years is a long time. You only live once, go for it! 🤣
@@howtobeatadrum a few years maybe 10 lol
Ready for Friday’s episode! I dig the IS500; I don’t really mind some of it’s dated characteristics. I love that color, too. It hasn’t occurred to me that it is the color from the LC500. Those seats look comfortable. I’m far more of a GT car fan than a pure sports car fan and I just realized how this car fits the bill perfectly. I’m never going to be one to go to the track or auto cross, but having access to that ample power and acceleration and great interior comfort as I eat up the miles is definitely seductive.
I'd rather have this than a c8 with their sky high dealer markups
@japanwatchconnection It would be interesting to see the markup on the bmw though
I really hope the car community takes to this vehicle more, even though it doesn't have a manual. the IS is so good looking. Toyota literally has everything in their lineup now from a hot hatch, 4 sports cars, and now a sports sedan and soon a 4 door hatch. and with the romors that the next gen IS sharing a i6 with the next Mazda 3, i'm READY
Love the sound of the V8!!!!
I would seriously consider this if I'm looking for a RWD sport sedan.
Sometimes I wonder what a Honda V8 would be like
This is hands down the MOST beautiful car in its class and the most beautiful new sedan on sale IMO. This looks magnificent
This is a legit sleeper. A pretty car with a badass roar.
I agree. This and the CTS V are the best looking sedans in my opinion
They really nailed the proportions and body lines. Clean and sleek. Definitely one of the most beautiful sedans on the road
@japanwatchconnection yeah yeah yeah. Car is still awesome. killer looks, One of the best V8 ever made, sweet on and off personality, Lexus build quality, will last 25 years. This car will be highly sort after and holds its value. Already labeled as one of the best cars to come out this year.
@japanwatchconnection if you want a bigger sedan get a charger/Mercedes/BMW. This Lexus will still be on the road when those are in the shop. And as far as the interior I think it looks better than the ones I mentioned.
Put this engine in the LS.
Now you're talking.
I might have to trade the Camaro for this thing.I've owned 2 Lexus and they really are top notch cars!
🤝😎
The only new sedans currently sold in the United States that offer a naturally aspirated (non-turbo or non-supercharged) V8 are the Lexus IS 500, Genesis G90, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300.
Thats a nice color red, but wouldn't pick that color for the IS500F. Silver, gray, would be best. Beautiful car, good job Matt!
This car is beautiful
A ZF in this car would make it a no brainer. Unfortunately, the transmission is a very important part of a performance sedan. The lack lustre gearbox kills it for me.
If only Lexus would sharpen up the transmission so there's less lag between the paddle shift and the actual gear shift, and make the breaks and accelerator travel less, and, of course, replace the track pad with a dial or a small storage space, this car would be so much improved. I was seriously considering it, but I ended up going for the BMW M440 xDrive Coupe because of the flaws with the Lexus I just mentioned. Lexus, I hope you're reading these comments from potential customers. UA-cam is a goldmine of feedback for designers.
I want to see future Lexus products with this 5.0L v8. Imagine how much better that would be not only to cater to enthusiasts but also make it more premium over the mainstream Toyota counterpart
Sadly this will be the last product with that v8 as Lexus already confirmed.
@@pvtcmyers87 😔😞
It's not going to happen because of fleet MPG mandates.
Lexus is going full electric, bro, much less using this V8 in the future. 🤣 Japan is mandating all new vehicles to be electric by 2025; so yeah, V8... 🤣
@Asian sex symbol you mean coal or natural gas powered. Anyone buying electric because they think they're "helping the environment" needs to take a deep dive into how the overwhelming amount of electricity is produced.
From what I've read, car prices are not going to be going back to 2019 levels anytime soon----if ever. Especially the premium brands; they are really enjoying the super high prices they are getting and the lesson in "managing demand" has reached the C-level suite. They aren't going to overbuild anymore; they will build just enough to keep the prices where they want them. Think of OPEC and oil production. Every day I flip flop over getting the CT4-V BW or this. Neither will depreciate much, if at all. If I had the money for both I'd get both but that manual trans in the Caddy seals the deal. I love this though!
As a GSF onwer and as someone who onwed a isf in the past incannot stress how insane the deal this car is. The engine and sound here is like no other.
What deal lol I see these for $78,000 minimum ?
Man that car is beautiful. I like it more than any BMW or Mercedes. Only car that comes close is the new Acura TLX type S.
That v8 sounds amazing even from my $20 crappy PC speakers. Love it!
Then upgrade your speakers. They are very cheap now.
I was shocked when you said it has a v8 but glad
Stop saying 14mpg as if everyone will get the same. You only got that cuz you floored it every few seconds. Drive it normally and 20mpg+ is very achievable.
thanks for the review,,,thinking about getting one of these,,,,,because of the v/8,,,i'm 73 and grew up on them,,,thanks again,,,,matt
I wish it was AWD
my next car :)
This will be on my list to buy when it gets older. That along with the rcf and gsf should have options in the next few years.
Amazing car. Amazing review!
Wish Lexus would of given it the vented fenders also
Seriously looking to buying this car, I’m getting older now and I can’t keep up with all these fast cars anymore. This seems like its right in my ballpark
Matt I hear people complain about the transmission jerking when downshifting into lower gears. Do you experience that?
I really want to like the IS500, but something is missing. The V8 is awesome. The design is awesome, but it lacks that polish of a true sports sedan
Man just imagine if Lexus put boost on their V8s 👀
Matt, your reviews are solid and I really enjoy watching your reviews!!
I was waiting for this review to come out and just like every other videos, amazing job.
Keep up the good reviews!! I hope you have a happy new year!
Thanks Yoshi, I'm glad you like the reviews! I hope you have a happy new year too!
I preordered one already.
That's awesome, congrats!!
Absolutely insane car. A beautiful farewell to the V8s before EVs take over...
I appreciated the Charger Scat Pack comparison to this car. In June I sold my daily driver 2016 Scat Pack with over 100k miles to take advantage of the supply/demand opportunity. I loved the car but love money more. The car had zero issues and put a smile on my face every time I drove it.
IMO the 500 is a polished, upscale, high quality Charger. I am ordering this car because it is a V8, rear wheel drive, comfortable, GT that sounds great. Sound sells. Compared to the Charger (my reference point) I am expecting greater refinement, reliability and a resale value when I sell it.
I visited two local Lexus dealerships and was told they can order the car for me at MSRP with zero markup. They have the Limited Edition versions on the floor at MSRP.
Matt, thanks for the quality video and keep up the good work!
Don’t ever compare this car to a Charger. Very disrespectful.
Dodge is no where near toyota lexus 🤣
One of my favorite engines Matt I wish Toyota could put this engine and everything! Just think of a tacoma pre-runner variant with this engine…. Wait better yet the X runner anyone remember that little Toyota truck that would’ve been an awesome platform for Toyota to screw around with! My buddy has a immaculate ISF that he let me drive and I got hooked on that car!
Ridiculously slow transmission in 2021/22 but the V8 should make it a collector item in a decade or two.
Are you in sport plus while in manual mode? If not that’s why is not shifting properly. It shift just as fast as any dual clutch.
What a beautiful car and great review Matt! Even though it might not be the fastest, I'd take this waaaaaaaaay before an S4 or M340i for the same price.
@japanwatchconnection If you want to go fast, M340i for sure. If you want a V8 that sounds amazing and much much better reliability, IS500 all the way.
@@dsher503 bruh. b58 is reliable and has a tons of potential for power.
Hi Matt! Awesome vid as always! Please stay safe and God Bless you and your family always!
Thanks! You too!
Lexus' 5.0L V8s are my favorite V8s.
Nice video Matt! Excited to post my review of the 500 tomorrow! Love it in both that Red and the press car Blue :)
Great review Matt. Thanks so much for covering the IS500. We are so fortunate that this car exists.
I had a 2011 ISF for several years, and absolutely loved it. After upgrading the intake, headers, and exhaust, it sounded like a cross between an AMG and a muscle car. I do miss that car sometimes.
Have a great weekend.
After hearing that engine. How do you go out and buy a Tesla?
Currently have a 2021 IS 300, definitely considering trading up to this.
Def do it. You will feel a huge difference
Beautiful car, what a beast
Wish the shifts were faster, maybe they're teasing us and will tune an IS-F 2022 to be faster shifting because I asked some RCF and previous gen IS-F owners about the trans and they said it wasn't that slow.
They are that slow trust me.
Is500 is the professional gentleman’s sports sedan. Charger for high school grads with $ lol.
Nothing wrong with some childish fun whatsoever with charger, just not as mature of a choice as the Lexus.
Sounds awesome, but needs a sunroof for the 💰. Great color. 👌
I honestly find the brakes really good…they are designed for smooth luxury performance breaking . Keeps pushing in if you need to stop sooner…very smooth breaking
Yes sir... the IS500 is a no-brainer to me but there are some great choices in the sport sedan segment. The G70, Stinger, and Q50 Red Sport don't get mentioned in the conversation as much.
That’s true but neither of them sound as good as the Lexus v8
I agree, I could have spent a lot more time discussing competitors but decided to just pick the most popular one since I figured most people into the IS 500 want the V8. If you’re willing to give up the V8, hands down I’d take a G70 or Stinger for 10k less than the M340i.
@@MattMaranMotoring your reaction to the IS500 said it all. I'll be looking for one in the spring!!!
@@naveenthemachine I love how 4IS looks and that V8 is a bonus
although i understand why Lexus couldn't go all the way "F" that would have been so epic. but still a really cool car.
Great review my local Lexus dealership here in Houston wanted 68k out the door for this base model.
There goes Matt again in another “acelerorgasm” reaction 😂. No brainer choice btwn this or Charger, this one will still be on the streets 20 yrs later while the Charger is already recycled into something else
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What a fantastic machine. There are naysayers, screw them. It's amazing that Lexus put this car on the road with such a limited audience. That tells me that Toyota/Lexus in the face of a hybrid/ev world, which they are a big part of, can also say that they know there are people, like me, that love the fact that cars like this exist. Lexus is my new go to company since Honda dumped the V6 coupe and manuals. I've been a Honda geek since 1992, but Honda has devolved into "just another car company".
So, in your opinion, if anyone calls out limitations in this car they are naysayers? If you like the car, that's great. Just because you like it doesn't mean that's it's perfect nor than anyone else's opinion is somehow less valid than yours.
You can really see the delay in throttle response when going WOT from a dig.
Happy New year to you and your family bud. Cant wait to see more reviews from you next year.
Thanks and Happy New Year to you too!
when this video came out and today the scat pack still cost more than the is500.
Im only 25. But one of my dreams is to be able to walk into a dealership and buy a car i want brand new One Day. Nor finance tho, buying it Free and clear.
Right on. With that hunger you will get there.
This how every car should be made.
I want one. 🥺
Dealer mark ups put this car in the $80-100k price range. DAMN SHAME!
When is it coming out? I sure hope not. I see how Toyota has been marking up their Primes. One would be smart to buy one where they haven't marked up a vehicle and sell it elsewhere since COVID hasn't seemed to really affect people's pocket books lol. Nobody has money. What shall we do mark vehicles up 50-100% and people still can somehow afford them. 🤷♂️
@@glennnichols4220 The is500 is already out. Like I said, dealers are marking them up by $30k+!
@@sdlausen1 Wow. I looked online a little bit ago and didn't see any for sale. So they are asking 90k for these now? This is a great way to lose customers. They know people will buy them at this price somehow otherwise they wouldn't list them at this price. Sad day for Toyota and Lexus for doing this.
I would never buy a newer Lexus or Toyota just becasue you have to rent the fob to get features
This is the holy grail of ICE engineering. I m sure it will become a highly desirable collector's car.
YUP
It’s like those paddle shifters ain’t connected to the transmission.
Starts at $56k High price for a boulevard cruiser with an inadequate amount of torque and lazy transmission tuning
and this thing will last decades
@japanwatchconnection I'd drive this thing for decades.
@japanwatchconnection most car owners, apparently
How much is a Lexus? is500 2022
What a great gig to have. Having that much fun and getting paid. You’re a joy to learn from.
Thanks Gene, I feel very fortunate to be able to do what I do for a living.
Still a rice burner with a big motor
They pretty much made the same car as the one in 2008 with a prettier body. I’m glad they made it but I think sales will be horrible. It’s hard to justify a car which is supposed to be a daily and gets 16 mpg. That being said this is my favorite car of 2021.
I could live with 16mpg....the rest of the car more than makes up for it.
This car doesn’t get 16 mpg lol and also the original isf is much more raw and direct then the IS500 and has a faster transmission
@@Toyota4Life How do you know the ISF has a faster transmission??
@@glennnichols4220 They both use the same transmission lol
@@Nate-Aims My bad I missread your comment. They do. I have a 12 and there is no way in hell the ISF transmission is faster. They have upgraded the shifting on thw newer models for sure.
This or BRZ/86?
Am sooooooooooooooo not impressed!!! The gearbox must be from 2005 and it has no oil cooler for the gearbox...., the tech and interior design is from the 90's til' mid 00's, while the whole car breaths the 80's.... well done Lexus... another senior sitizen car in your line up of all your other senior sitizen cars.... I really don't get how Lexus has survived all these years!!!!The domestic market must have helped a lot I guess! I mean, 125M ppl makes a lot of difference .... imagine 10% of them buying lexus cars... voila... money in the bank for Lexus.
Outdated, lacking in actual performance, but looks good, sounds good and charming to drive. It's such a tired car at this point, not sure if the V8 saves it. The M340i still outruns this car and is far more modern. You aren't getting a bargain here, you're paying less and getting less. Beyond the V8 there is no reason to get this car. It's too old with the interior being particularly outdated and lacking features you find on a loaded Camry.
They should have put out out 500 hp
I just picked up my LC500 and I'm all smiles. Ive smoked a new F Type and a new Scat pack 6.7L all at stops and he was creeping on the red... THE DAY WAS MINE!!!! both times both days. And I look and sound good doing it. LOL
I've owned an ISF before and so I can see why this package would be attractive to enthusiasts in some ways. But in today's world of sporty vehicles the engine is just too old. Lexus may be the only brand that markets a 470hp V8 sport sedan that doesn't pull it's rated horsepower. Every competitor has a listed power rating that equals its actual wheel horsepower while Lexus has stuck with its crank rating for this motor. That's why it underperforms versus it's competitors. 470hp yes, but more like 370whp whereas for example a mustang 5.0 makes more whp with similar mfr horsepower ratings. Makes me think that lexus has gotten lazy relying on this yamaha designed motor from the mid 2000s.
I want a white Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance with black rims and 10% window tinting for the exterior and then white seats for the interior. Hopefully once I graduate college I will be able to get my hands on one, hopefully a 2024/2025 IS500🙏🏼
@19:15 Great review overall but it’s important to note that this is a press vehicle that has gotten a lot of abuse from other auto journalists so its braking performance could be affected by that. It could probably use some maintenance by now.
True, it definitely could have worn out brakes, I'd have to drive another one to know for sure. As always, I just report on how things feel to me.
Brakes are worn out? 🤣
The last of the analog muscle sedans
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Put some black rims and tint the windows, it would be the perfect combo to that beautiful infrared color and then add some real good exhaust and you got yourself an amazing car for the ages
Toyota/Lexus paint finishing is second to none. Acura and Honda can take lessons from Toyota/Lexus not only in paint finishing but also body panels that don’t rust quickly.
Nice review Matt.
Lexus transmission performance wise have always been a disappointment. Excluding the lcf
props to lexus for at least putting this out on the market for enthusiasts but man o man, that transmission is an absolute dog....i think my sq5 is faster than this thing
I am just so happy this car exist - that’s what Doug exactly said about that car in his Lexus review ? Do you copy him ?
Just the way the car sings makes it look alive and full of character, It's just such a beautiful car.
Awesome review as always! But I still think you should return to your OG name