2012 Lexus ISF Review- Did Lexus have an M3 Fighter?
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- Опубліковано 14 кві 2019
- Review #6
I realized my acceleration audio isn’t sync so here is the video here.
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My owners review of my 2012 Lexus IS F
Plus a Lap at #LexusISF #review - Авто та транспорт
Its better than an M3 in that its an actual quality long lasting car. There I said it.
Anthony D. I’m a BMW fan but I really like this car. I never had one single problem. Didn’t burn a drop of oil.
I too am a big BMW fan, and I agree, you cant beat the Japanese for reliability and robustness
Matt Martini that shit yall smoking must be good bmw trash
I pulled up next to an IS350 F sport two days ago at a stoplight and complimented his car, he went on and on about the red mica color and how rare it was, etc. When it was my turn to speak, I relayed how lucky I was to find my Lexus locally recently with only 58k miles on it. He looked at my car and said “yeah that’s nice” (clearly not all that impressed.. )Then when the light changed, we waived and I turned leaving him behind in my 2016 Lexus GS F 😂
Got an 08 with 47k. Every time I start her up I have a big smile! Love my isf
I’ve seen just about every ISF video on UA-cam and this is for sure one of the most informative ones and best reviews. Great job!
U know what’s funny when Toyota made the Prius we all laughed but because they sold so well Toyota/Lexus were able to produce V8’s even with the right emissions laws so shout out to all the folks who bought the Prius so we could enjoy these beautiful V8 beats from Japan
instablaster
Bro, respect on the NO TRACTION CONTROL launch. You stayed in it and held it well. Not sure it would have been the same outcome if it were a Mustang lol
B Smith Lol @ the Mustang joke. I stayed in it because I thought it would’ve stopped after first gear but it continued through second gear.
I'm considering one of these and this is the most comprehensive review I've come across. Thanks!
You are a well-spoken person..great review!
Great review. I have a 2010 isf and love it . Very underrated car
I had IS250 AWD and I can tell that was the best car I've ever had. Unfortunately had to sell him and ISF is still my dream car. I hope there will come that day when I'll be able to buy it. Respect for the owner for skills and awesome car
nie nieznane thanks. I still miss it! Something about that V8!
Something about Toyota & Yamaha collabs.
thank you, great in depth analysis of the isf
You’re welcome!
Excellent review!
Best IS F review I've ever seen. You give Doug DeMuro a run for his money.
I pick up my 2010 in a couple days.
Thanks for the encouraging words! I certainly have a long way to go before reaching Doug DeMuro level, but I certainly appreciate it!
When this transmission came out it was the fastest shifting transmission on the market.
Automatic 8 speed
great long review! good video to just know everything about the interior especially! keep it up
Romeo Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Very informative video. Thank you sir.
Great review!!!
Not going to lie, at first I thought this was going to be the typical boring car review. But then you really sent it with the launch and didnt expect you to take it on the track. Great video! Maybe make some content with donuts and races.
Nice owners review - well presented fella
Thank you very much!
Your car looks mint! I love them so much.
I agree with you on all aspects of the IS F.
especially the part about F sport versus F,,, big confusion poor marketing etc.
Yes, I hated it. I’d get someone tell me that have a ISF and when I see it I find out it’s the F Sport. 😞
Great video dude. Very informative of the car. I recently sold mine and wanted to reminisce. All car reviewers should go as in depth as you do. Enjoy the great car man!
Thank you! I sold mine too! I still reminisce about mine.
@@eddiemcarsgreat video! But may I ask you why you decided to sell it?!
Great content!
Can't beat the NGP color. Love my 2013, original owner. Solid car after 7 years.
How’s maintenance, is it as expensive as it’s M series rival ?
Very nicely done
Thanks for making this very detailed video. I've watched probably 5 times now over a couple of weeks. I might just buy myself a '10 ISF over a M3 since I do not track my cars. They are extremely rare in Norway though. There is one for sale at this moment so I am currently knee deep in the struggle. Trying very hard to resist the urge. Your video does not help the resistance though 😆
They are becoming rare in the US too. At the time of the video there were 85 for sale and now they are about half available. Even with the RCF, GSF, I still believe the ISF is more desirable.
Yeah I bet many of them have been crashed, thrashed or modified to death. The supply of clean ISF's can't stay high forever.
There are a few of the newer RCF for sale in Norway. Only one ISF though. They are very rare here. I have never seen one on the road, and so far in 2020 this is the second ISF that has been for sale in the country that I have found.
The $153k pricetag when new made them out of reach for most people. BMW/Mercedes/Audi is what most performance oriented people with money bought back in those days. Not much has changed.
I'm looking at a german import 2010 with ~75000 miles, ML soundsystem and no sunroof for $45k. Not too bad considering they were $153k new here due to heavy taxation on high horsepower "polluting/inefficient" cars. A new base RCF starts at $140k with no options selected.
The ISF might become collectible over the coming years so I hope the depreciation won't be too bad if I end up buying it now.
Awesome Review !!
2kscmax thank you!
anecdotal experience: I've beaten the v8 M3s twice, and a v10 m5 with the eisenman exhaust. Only mod was a skinny driver (:D) and no spare wheel or toolkit in the back.
Lovely car.
I wish to get one some day!
I like my 2012 dash more then the older setup because it just looks cleaner
Excellent review. I’m cross shopping this with an RS5.
Thank you! Both are Good choices!
Great review, bro.
I am fortunate enough to own a July 2014 (final month and year of production) oblivion black IS F.
It is by far the best car I’ve owned and will never part with it. :)
Yes, I have found that out recently more so because of searching for an IS F online and too many cars sites post the f sport. Frustrating.
I am looking to sell my 2016 Lexus GS 350 F sport 25k mi. with a full splitter kit from NIA and ceramic coating on 3/4 of the vehicle and clear bra on the front end of the vehicle. Full chrome delete in satin charcoal wrap. Side mirrors wrapped, rear spoiler, roof & shark fin. When that is sold I hope to find my IS F by then with a little luck.
Thank you again for your video.
i have a GS450h a wonderful car. I am seriously thinking of getting an IS-F as i recently got a nissan leaf so hardly use the Lexus anymore. I have a K24 Honda ep3 type r for trackdays which i can sell & just have the is-f for track use & long range trips. Awesome cars
If you can find one, you’ll love the IS-F for dual purposes.
Its 2023 now and i so want that 2012 ISF.. Its an amazing car
I’m with you… in the market now and can’t wait to find mine
Lexus need to bring back the ISF asap… The game’s been missing it bruv!!🤔💯💯💯👌🏾 Even another reviewer who drove the 2022 IS500 F sport back to back with the ISF said the ISF was the superior handling car!! Also in regards to what you said about Lexus not allowing the F brand time to develop, before branching off left, right and centre with F sport on everything, was spot on mate!!👊🏾
As I was watching the video I recognised almost every backroad then I saw thunder hill raceway and I realised we both are from the same area
Great review...literally thought this was Richard Jefferson retired NBA player
I feel like an ISF is all the car I would ever need. I just need to go get one before it's too late.
PEACE!! I’m with YOU!👍🏽👍🏽
Not a better performer than an M3, but it is a more exclusive
nice review, can’t wait to own one
Karlos’ Ketosis it’s a fun car and very reliable.
Edward M Cars I got it , same color 👍🏽
I like u bought the boot netting’s so we can see what looks like and u taught me something new Re climate controls.
Much better than an m3 way more appealing in every way
Says the person with the screen name you have. I had one for 3 years and I agree but yah.
What should I look out for when purchasing this car used. I really love this car but it is older and I’m sure these cars have had bad owners before.
The isf is a true drivers car you can daily it and track it on weekends and the reliability makes it worth owning 👍 Lexus started slapping the f badge without the f performance it lost it’s prestige great video thanks for sharing
Exactly! I’m disappointed in Lexus for overusing the F badge. I didn’t have a single issue with the car in the 3 years I owned it.
My buddy that works for Tesla is selling his 13 ISF in ultrasonic blue however the only thing I don’t like is the white leather…. he added the diffuser to the back that I guess you can’t find anymore… he wants 42,000for it it’s in pretty good shape still…
Good video!!! ❤
Thank you!
Lexus is F is the best car in the world!!!i love it...i hope one day i will take one...thanks bro!!
There’s something special about the ISF. Something I wish the RCF had when I test drove one of those too.
Edward M Cars You are welcome)))I will ceep waching your videos,and about ISF its really fantastic one,but ofcourse RCF is great!! I know you will have RCF very soon:)))thanks you bro
It may not be as fast as the E92 M3 but it will definitely last way longer👍
Hello Edward, what you think about buying a 2014 Lexus GS350 f sport? I know is not a the same level as the ISF, but the Gs is fun enough for a regular driver?
albertosamaniego I have experience with a GS350 F Sport. They are fun cars. They have an excellent engine sound, the adjustable suspension, ventilated seats, the sound system is better, and overall feels more upscale. If you’re not expecting a full out race car but wanting something fun to drive and decent acceleration, the GS350 F Sport is the right choice. They depreciated pretty hard, but they should be at the bottom of depreciation so you can snag one up for an excellent deal and have a beautiful luxury car! The 2014+ RWD models have an 8-speed transmission from the ISF!
@@eddiemcars thanks for your help
D best colour ever for d IS F!
Reason I couldn’t get this car the car tax is crazy high in the Uk and they slowly banning gas guzzler cars. As 6’3 height I got a f sport gs 450 mk4 instead powerful nice and spacious for me.
Beautifull car! I hope you still have it I'm in europa and looking for an IS-F in dark grey or blue from 2011 or newer.
I wish I still had it. I wanted more from the car and I didn’t want to modify it. I think it’s better to keep them stock!
One thing I have been wondering about which no one who has done reviews on this car has mentioned is this, how does it shift when just putting around in automatic mode? Are the shifts as sharp as using the paddles?
No, they are smoother and not as quick. M mode plus sport locks the torque converter after 2nd gear to provide rapid gear changes.
I just added a video to cover the difference using paddle shifters vs automatic mode
Edward, just wondering man, im thinking of getting an ISF, with the bluetooth connectivity, I've got an iphone XS, well that connect straight to the audio screen on the lexus? for music? thanks.
If you get a 2010 or newer you will get the Bluetooth audio which will display your music over the speakers as well as display the song and playlist on the multi media screen.
@@eddiemcars thanks man, do you have an M3 now?
Matt Martini yes! I do have an M3 now! I love it.
Edward M Cars awesome, do you prefer the M3 over the ISF? mostly in terms of engine sound ?
I have a 335i 2007 and want to trade it for an ISF but I’m just not sure it’s going to be that much of an upgrade over mine
I also had a 09 335i moved from that to the C63 to the ISF and now M3. If I had to rank them by engine sound alone the M3 would be at the bottom of my list. It only sounds good when you’re wide open throttle but other than that it doesn’t sound that appealing.
The ISF has a nice, low, V8 rumble at startup. When idling, there’s that subtle muscle car idle tells people nearby this isn’t your normal Lexus.
You won’t be disappointed with the performance of the ISF especially the full throttle upshifts in manual/sport mode. It shifts firm but not violent.
It’s an excellent street car!
fellow is f owner curious on your tire set up specs. thanks.
Nice!
Good info but needs audio work Bro.
Drax68 thanks! I’m working on it!
Hi are they 4 seater or 5 seater
GTR LIFE, the ISF model seats 4 only.
That car with complety custom exhaust and a tune makes more than 500 hp
Yes sir, I own a FBO 2008 ISF and i love it.
@@2kscmax nice man i wanna buy a project car but i am not sure what buy i have 2 cars in mind isf or a 350z hr
kadir ahmadli ISF, with FBO’s you are in the 420-440 WHP and still 100% reliable. You can check my videos, cheers
@@2kscmax thanks
I actually heard these cars could run about 12.4 in the quarter mile depending on weather conditions and high 11s with just headers and a tune
I don't doubt it. I've ran against cars on the street that theoretically should have pulled me.
Edward M Cars No i has one 2008 stock better time is 13.2
@@JavierRodriguez-ht8hw I don't know bro I'm beating cars that run 12s few Mustang GTs 2011 to 2014 Scat Pack 392 and the other day my friends e92 M3 BMW
The later years ISF are better then a M3
This car is better than the M3 in fact, motor trend actually tested a 2014 model year ISF against an M3 v8 competition, and they put down the same lap time… and that M3 was a two door…
Edward
Why did you sell the car for the M3? How is your ownership experience been with your M3 now that you sold the ISF last year?
I sold the ISF because once I started to attend HPDE events I realized I wanted more from the car. Not that the ISF is a bad car because it’s a really good street car but I wanted to keep it original. I wanted to modify the suspensions and do some bolt ons, but I didn’t want to do all of that to a car what I felt would increase in value in the coming years. It made me not want to drive it and just keep it parked.
I tried my hardest to like the RCF, I could get into a used 2015-16 for a good price but after driving two of them, it felt that Lexus focused more on the luxury and than the sport. The M3 on the other hand seems like luxury is an after thought and they focus more on the driver feel. The M3 ownership has been good. I had one minor problem with the seat logo cracking but it was replaced while I was still under warranty. I now have 48k on the odometer and two track days and it’s going strong. Do I miss the ISF? Yes I do. I miss the V8, the cold start and the exclusivity of it. It was a sleeper because not many people know that Lexus put a V8 in these cars. I would always get looks at gas station when it would crank up and low V8 rumble would follow.
Thank you for your detailed response!... I own a 2010 ISF and stumbled across your video. I was just curious why you got rid of it.
I like BMW and I respect their engineering how they're always pushing the envelope with performance but truth be told I've been scared to own one because of the maintenance cost😬
I guess I've been spoiled with my Lexus reliability experience. That being said the S55 motor is a beast and better yet the S58 that's going into the new M3 is even better😎
Gabe H, I will say this; don’t let maintenance cost scare you. It’s not that bad. I was afraid, too, after my first experience with my E90 335i was horrible, but now I know what to look for. There’s a lot of customizations with the car which I like. The M3 gives me a challenge when I drive it hard, which I love. The IS F was easy to drive fast and hard without feeling like I was pushing the limits. I’m pretty sure I could beat my M3 0-60 with my old ISF because it puts its power down better. The ISF makes you feel like an expert driver, and the M3 is such a beast I quickly realized I’m not as good as a driver as I thought I was lol
As yes, the new S58 is going to be a monster. I'm sad to see the DCT go, but glad RWD is still an option.
Did u sell this car ? I saw one just like this one for sale
Yes, I did sell it.
Where did you see it for sale?
thats nice
Ive had my 08 for 5 years now 113k miles with FBOs and she is fun and super super reliable as any other toyota. She can boogie for a street car
Doug Jones what are you driving now?
@@dwaynebolan2583 same car
How much did your ISF sell for?
It was around 36k
Sadly I own an IS250. Truly depressing. Haha kidding. It’s still a nice car just slow and direct injected so I had to spend 600 bucks to clean the intake valves due to some minor carbon buildup. Provably didn’t need to do it but I did it anyhow. Also a rock solid engine but just slow.
So basically you're saying the Is F-sport is the poor man's ISF 😂 no hard feelings man, unfortunately that's all I can afford
That’s perfectly fine. Nothing wrong with the F Sport. You still get the AVS, cool sound and better looks. I mentioned it because some people interchange them or don’t know the difference.
Would you consider selling it?
Unfortunately, I sold it last year :(
@@eddiemcars Edward, also just wondering did you upgrade?
@@eddiemcars how did you come to the conclusion to sell it?
its more like 12.5 at just over 115 mph...but who's counting...documented in other videos...
You’re probably right. I was being conservative. Considering the cars I’ve encountered at the track and street 12.5 @ 115mph is more realistic.
M3 = over rated
Would you be willing to sell it to me?
Jumpman23 shoot me an email. Subzero906@gmail.com
@@eddiemcars you sell it?
Is this even a question ? Lol give me this isf over that year m3
I hate the IS F didn’t get the same respect back then as the other two. It was just as capable.
1400÷ PERCENT
sell it to me
I can’t. It’s sold!
Edward M Cars been looking for the right one for over a year :/
こんばんは、
LEXUS ISF 良いね。（笑）👍😊