Jakub you know you miss the is F, You should buy is500 from US since its way cheaper... I agree its better and worse but its nice they made a new version but also keeping my ISF price up is a win win
@@CentralJerseyRailfan The mid-late 2000s was a great time we had the following natural aspirated sport sedans: M3, RS4, C63 AMG, ISF, G8 GXP, Infiniti M45 & CTSV.
@@CentralJerseyRailfan I don’t think it’s that big of a surprise . They have been puttin NA v8 in Tundra, Sequoia. And then Lexus has their GX and of course the GS F. What is a bigger surprise to me was them finally producing an FI engine with that twin turbo v6 they are using right now
A hydrogen retrofit for the V8 is possible. Only has water vapor as an emission. Still is in testing. Older motors can have their injectors retrofitted.
I got fired from my job because me & my 50 year old Co-worker almost fought and It got toxic yo so now i smoke weed on my UA-cam channel now, meanwhile i get back to the hustle smh😔
It’s not a last hurrah it’s a new golden age! Electrification still does not have technological advancements it needs to replace ice both in longevity and amount of distance able to be covered and also recharged. No body is going to want to keep having to buy cars every 2-4 years because the batteries degrade. This will cause even more pollution and junk yards crammed with cars that otherwise would have been fine if they had an engine.
@@alalal123421 thought that too until I owned one, really simple and everything you need looks more driver focused and it’s perfect for the type of car it is
@@gurk1rt Says the guy who still drives an old ass Lexus. Friend bought an RC350 F sport, fully loaded. Outdated tech compared to the 3 Germans. Infotainment is too busy and the center stack has too much open space plastic.
@@DroneStrike1776 but 3 german were unraliable and less effective because they also remove many physical knob and all using by screen, especially in S class and dont forget they also have alot of material who love fingerprint ,mb gloss black in Audi case ? Yes ofc
NA gorgeous japanese v8, RWD, LSD, awesome gauges, comfortable seats and ride, reliable drivetrain, 4 seats, touch screen infotainment w carplay, amazing exterior styling, quality interior. Such an amazing DD.
As a fellow “IS Expert”, I must say you guys were part of the reason I fell in love with the IS. Still on the IS350 stage at the moment but I do plan on upgrading to the F. Great video, I was waiting patiently for this one!
@@djardy07 RCF, ISF, GSF are all on a different level from this IS500 but the engine remains. I only can hope they release a full on ISF v2 with all the upgraded bits
@@sesh3508 I own an ISF, and have done some hot laps in the IS500 at Petit les mans. Those brakes are horrible in the IS500. I’m right there with you though bro. The 2nd Gen ISF is going to be dope whenever they actually make it. Twin-turbo v8 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
@@sesh3508 reliability is the #1 thing far above all else Honda/acura is the only other competitor to Toyota/lex Nothing else matches on mechanical reliabilith therefore it is throwing your money in the trashcan
I just recently purchased an ISF and I absolutely love mine and it's so good to see Toyota/ Lexus give you reliable power even if these engines are relatively older
Owned a 2015 RCF for 3 years. Sold it summer of 2021 for more than I bought it. I regret selling so much as it was the best car I’ve ever owned. When the 5.0 is gone we are going to with more of these were built and bought. Mine had an rr-racing exhaust on it which sounded amazing. I have a track day vid from Road America on my channel.
Thank you guys for knowing to warm up the transmission first! Virtually no lag. Other reviewers complain of "laggy manual shifting" but don't bother warming it up..
So it tightens up after? I’m liking this car and want it, but I have anGLA45 which ha,Mets down with a sweet DC trans and wouldn’t be happy with the trade if the trans is as bad as some say.
You’re not missing anything; plenty of better European cars. This is the same boat of a car for the past decade & Toyota just squeezed a larger engine into it.
Not exactly a boat, 3800 pounds even with a big ole V8 and bigger wheels and tires than a standard IS. With a naturally aspirated v8 and rwd. Truly an amazing car
@@krasnaludek298 yes. Much I know. Problem is this. I loved my ISF and especially the engine and care less than this model is the 2014. I’m not a performance driver and love the engine ( engine note ) therefore it’s perfect for my modest needs. I also rate the brand dislike the Germans. It’s my kinda car.
These will be the next Japanese unicorns.. the F line ups are just really under appreciated as everyone just compares them via performance to their competition. Yes they are not faster than the competitors but they are fast enough and unique.
I'm a simple man, I see IS500 and Straight Pipes... automatically push play I agree the Incognito doesn't do anything for me but to each their own. I love my IS500, "old" tech and all.
The ISF review was the first video I watched of yours, and for the past 3 years I've owned my red ISF. Still in love with it as much as the day I bought it, very glad I decided to go for it back then because like you said, 3 years and 20k+ miles later, it's probably worth more than what I paid for it
Awesome review!!! This car is on my short list! I'm already saving the manuals, and I'd love to have a V8 in the stable as well! Kudos to Lexus for this! I also agree with Jakub, the IS is a perfect balance for a sporty sedan, I said the same thing for my IS350 review. I was SO impressed by it!
I have a 2021 300 awd and dropped an aftermarket exhaust on it. Mannnnn the sound of these naturally aspirated engines are insane! Sad to see them go from here on.
For those Americans thinking that -1 degrees (@2:30) is crazy cold where they are filming the video in Toronto, they were talking in Celsius, in your world that is 30F; not Alaska, Minnesota or North Dakota frigid where -1F is a normal day there
Love that you guys finally got to review one of these especially since Jakub has owned an F before. Wanted to chime in and say, when you guys said you'd turn the ASC off, that wasn't actually fully-off. When you turn the dial down, it stops at a minimum volume, if you will, and then it will "click" into an off position. I own an IS 350 and have sat in an IS 500 and it's the same way. So if I had one I'd probably turn it off right away. I am with you guys on the Incognito color, I would much prefer the metallic Cloudburst Gray.
I have a 2016 350 F-sport and these new refresh models look really good on the road. Having them add the V8 is dope! Throw on some 255/275 summer tires and this thing will be solid on the streets
I had a 2016 IS 350 FSport before upgrading to the IS 500 a month or so ago. I too loved the look of the redesign, but couldn’t justify getting it. ….until the ‘500’ was announced! 😎😜
I just ordered a 2022 Mustang GT with all the bells and whistles in a manual. I’m going to drive that fucker to the ground. And when it blows I’m going to rebuild the engine or swap in a new one. This is the end. I wish I made more money so I can buy both this and the mustang but I chose the 5.0. Cheaper, manual, and faster. But damn the is500 is beautiful.
I live in Europe, and this car is banned here. Yet this is my dream car, I've been watching videos on it for weeks. The perfect sleeper with a dream engine
@@Drskopf Because in Europe we have many many taxes if you buy a car with a big engine. For exemple we have Lexus RC-F with the V8, but you have to pay 40.000€ to the government to have one… same for Audi RS3 or many other cars with a big and powerful engine. (Dépend of CO2 / per KM) We have Lexus in Europe but only in hybrid…
@@Drskopf Europe gives very very expensive fines to manufacturers if they have too many polluting models in their range, which is why in Europe we have almost only hybrids now
Sweet engine, but for that price it's unfortunately not competitive. Under the skin it's almost 10 years old, and the tech and quite frankly the entire interior is lagging far behind the germans and cadillac
@wristoww yeah I agree but the only difference is the toyota reliability, if you want more performance then yes you are correct, and the interior could be slightly better. But you can't beat the reliability
I love this car so much. The engine, the exterior styling, everything. I just wish Lexus would've updated it to include the new infotainment system. Seeing the interior, and comparing it to my gf's 2022 NX, the new infotainment is so much better
@@keithcrandall1369 It’s not the LC 500 in exhaust note, but it’s pretty good. Mine is stock and I’m told by the neighbors it’s a nice tone, not obnoxious. (Their words.)
Hey guys, I’m driving this very car now to write a review on. It has 7,000km on it now, and it’s held up well. Interior is still mint, but some exterior body nicks. I’ve fallen in love with it too despite the dated interior and lack of tech,, but I like that it has none of that auto start stop BS. The seats are comfy and that V8 is a gem.
@miker-s7219 sheesh, even that's a tuff question for me. But reason for why I'd want the Lexus is for my build ideas. But if it were the SS, I'd definitely throw in some upgrades for easy power and most likely much more modification options
I saw a new black is500 today at the dealer and fell in love. I currently drive a 2022 rav4 and it gets horrible gas mileage with such little power. I get 251 miles on a full tank. I rather have the power if I’m gonna get so little range 😂
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Was torn about if i should buy one, after watching this, immediately put my deposit down for the 1 of 2 currently for sale in ON! Picking it up by end of month!
Great review fellas. Fellow Slav…Ukrainian here. I just finally took delivery 2 weeks ago and am LOVING it. In the US here and feel the value is great too. Cloudburst with red interior. That combo pops and we get a rear sunshade as well. Traded in a 2021 TLX ASpec SHAWD. Could’ve had a good deal on a TLX Type S but I really wanted something less bulky and heavy. Build quality is superior as well. This thing is a little tank and understated as well. Stays really planted and handles great like you said. You really feel the weight of the Acura and too much body roll for my liking. Cheers!
As for it being the “last V8” isn’t true. We all thought that when they took away the ISF, and we’ve thought it a billion times. V8’s are here to stay baby
Please agree so they Stop this. No more Launching on a Road that has dirt and Gravel!! There are alot of launches that you guys do Exactly like that. Diminishes the FULL LAUNCH and grip on the tires to the road
I really wish they would've made the body look more special/beefier like the ISF. personally I'd rather have an ISF. The ISF has such a bigger appeal to it. When an untrained eye sees and ISF they know it's something different and badass. you know it's special. This is500 just looks like a normal IS to an untrained eye. I'm taking an ISF all day long. The true beauty we won't see again.
dont need no pedal dance.. will do burnouts all day with regular tc off ,sports+ ,manual 1st gr- then brake gas. plenty of owners have tried it. the review units must have been software locked.
I ordered a 2021 IS350 fsport RWD with LSD in cloud burst grey, Black BBS wheels, with all the options for my wife. She loves it! But now a year later she wants this and I agree. 😂
We literally just need Lexus GS F back with all updated Infotainment system and safety +++ (this is major reason why GS F don't sell well) or just Turn GS F exterior into EV lol like BMW i4 M50
@@jeffthedream this engine on the Lexus IS definitely a V8. What I’m saying is JDM and V8s aren’t known to go together. It’s more inline 6s or 4 cylinders. In this case putting a V8 in a Supra (which are famously known for the 2JZ inline 6 engine) would be out of place as Supra have always been know for their inline 6 engines I’m not even trying to be mean, go look it up for yourself
Toyota has “Smart Stop Technology” which is what you guys are experiencing with the inability to do burnouts. It has to do with the unintended acceleration issue that happened years ago. It’s basically in case the gas pedal gets “stuck” the brakes will override the gas. All for safety.
I have an 08 IS-F that I have owned for 13 years now and daily drive. The only modification I did was a 2010+ Torsen diff. You will have to pry it from my cold dead hands.
Super disappointing video. They spent at least 5 minute discussing the lack of burnout feature like you'd want to do a burnout every singe day on this car??? The word reliability wasn't mentioned even once. No comparisons with other cars in the same category. Never mentioned the fuel consumption - mpg/l.per100. Talked 10 seconds about the suspension, no comments on the drive train - how the acceleration/torque feels. I generally like the guys but I'm left disappointed by this video and the fact that they spend more time analyzing KIA EV's than a car that will outlive most of us.
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I tried Truecar for the IS 500 and no dealer wanted to participate lol, neither did Costco’s program
Jakub, what size Continentals did you get on the ISF
Jakub you know you miss the is F, You should buy is500 from US since its way cheaper... I agree its better and worse but its nice they made a new version but also keeping my ISF price up is a win win
@@timw2083 whatever the stock size was, I went 1 width wider. I forget exactly but I think it was a 235 front and 265 rear (assuming 225 / 255 stock)
I own a IS500 launch Edition. Sold my 2021 STI for it. Man I love this car V8 rwd ftw! Major props to Toyota for making a N/A V8 sedan.
Very pleasant surprise given that nearly everyone else is ditching NA V8s for turbo 6s
@@CentralJerseyRailfan The mid-late 2000s was a great time we had the following natural aspirated sport sedans: M3, RS4, C63 AMG, ISF, G8 GXP, Infiniti M45 & CTSV.
@@CentralJerseyRailfan I don’t think it’s that big of a surprise . They have been puttin NA v8 in Tundra, Sequoia. And then Lexus has their GX and of course the GS F. What is a bigger surprise to me was them finally producing an FI engine with that twin turbo v6 they are using right now
@@TeeWadeG I see…my point was having that engine in entry level sport sedans that are favoring less cylinder turbo routes lol
Enjoy your badass car that will have 80% resale price after 10yrs
First the GR Yaris and now this .. the last hurrah of ICE! Such a shame we’ll never see cars like this again
In my opinion every major and iconic car maker should make one last hurrah car before the ICE goes extinct.
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I don’t get why we can’t just have both. The politicians put their money into electric and don’t wanna lose it
A hydrogen retrofit for the V8 is possible. Only has water vapor as an emission. Still is in testing. Older motors can have their injectors retrofitted.
I got fired from my job because me & my 50 year old Co-worker almost fought and It got toxic yo so now i smoke weed on my UA-cam channel now, meanwhile i get back to the hustle smh😔
It’s not a last hurrah it’s a new golden age! Electrification still does not have technological advancements it needs to replace ice both in longevity and amount of distance able to be covered and also recharged. No body is going to want to keep having to buy cars every 2-4 years because the batteries degrade. This will cause even more pollution and junk yards crammed with cars that otherwise would have been fine if they had an engine.
I've always loved Lexus' center stacks. Everything just looks so mechanical and high quality.
kinda boring tbh
@@alalal123421 nah you just never drove one 😭
@@alalal123421 thought that too until I owned one, really simple and everything you need looks more driver focused and it’s perfect for the type of car it is
@@gurk1rt Says the guy who still drives an old ass Lexus. Friend bought an RC350 F sport, fully loaded. Outdated tech compared to the 3 Germans. Infotainment is too busy and the center stack has too much open space plastic.
@@DroneStrike1776 but 3 german were unraliable and less effective because they also remove many physical knob and all using by screen, especially in S class and dont forget they also have alot of material who love fingerprint ,mb gloss black in Audi case ? Yes ofc
This is part of the "No more boring cars" lineup from Toyota.
It's either gonna be the i-FORCE MAX TT-V6 or all electric after this generation IS.
@@AcurAEX I think in 2025 we are getting a electric IS sadly
They still might give as an IsF either a TTV8 or SCV8 then go full electric
@@paolowalters4462 that would be so damn good, I seriously can’t wait for it will put up my house for a TTV8 IS
@@paolowalters4462 depending on how well the IS500 sells, they will make a new twin turbo V8 for a new ISF
That straight piped IS-F sounded amazing.
🥰
NA gorgeous japanese v8, RWD, LSD, awesome gauges, comfortable seats and ride, reliable drivetrain, 4 seats, touch screen infotainment w carplay, amazing exterior styling, quality interior.
Such an amazing DD.
Oh don't forget 80% resale value
@@dude-yg9ez absolutely, if you can ever convince yourself to sell it
@@AlexSchwartzATV that’s why I hate getting mine, now I can’t see myself selling it even in 10 years 😭
@@tygervoods8358 I thought u drove a genesis gv80?? 🤔
As a fellow “IS Expert”, I must say you guys were part of the reason I fell in love with the IS. Still on the IS350 stage at the moment but I do plan on upgrading to the F. Great video, I was waiting patiently for this one!
I hope you aren’t calling the IS500 an F LOL being a “IS Expert”
@@djardy07 I’m not hahaha. I fully understand the difference between F Sport, F Sport Performance, and actual F car. Nice try tho lol
@@djardy07 RCF, ISF, GSF are all on a different level from this IS500 but the engine remains. I only can hope they release a full on ISF v2 with all the upgraded bits
@@sesh3508 I own an ISF, and have done some hot laps in the IS500 at Petit les mans. Those brakes are horrible in the IS500. I’m right there with you though bro. The 2nd Gen ISF is going to be dope whenever they actually make it. Twin-turbo v8 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
@@djardy07 Boy oh boy I need the ISF in my life I’m ready to have some top end
Will always be my favorite brand no matter what people say
i drive an acura ilx a spec but lexus will always blow acura out the water
As a current type r owner, that is all 🤓
Same here man but I’m starting to love other brands too. Lexus has a special place in my heart though and will always be at the top
@@sesh3508 reliability is the #1 thing far above all else
Honda/acura is the only other competitor to Toyota/lex
Nothing else matches on mechanical reliabilith therefore it is throwing your money in the trashcan
@@ahahuehafook4207 precisely how I feel
Man Toyota is on a roll they’re bringing absolute Ws🔥
I just recently purchased an ISF and I absolutely love mine and it's so good to see Toyota/ Lexus give you reliable power even if these engines are relatively older
Owned a 2015 RCF for 3 years. Sold it summer of 2021 for more than I bought it. I regret selling so much as it was the best car I’ve ever owned. When the 5.0 is gone we are going to with more of these were built and bought. Mine had an rr-racing exhaust on it which sounded amazing. I have a track day vid from Road America on my channel.
Hit the buyer up talk to him
Thank you guys for knowing to warm up the transmission first! Virtually no lag. Other reviewers complain of "laggy manual shifting" but don't bother warming it up..
So it tightens up after? I’m liking this car and want it, but I have anGLA45 which ha,Mets down with a sweet DC trans and wouldn’t be happy with the trade if the trans is as bad as some say.
Just recently bought a 2008 ISF matador red mica black roof...with 55k miles...love that car..condition is imaculate..
Loved the positivity and love of the brand in this video. This GREY IS500 looks so well. We don't get in ( UK ); Boo
You’re not missing anything; plenty of better European cars. This is the same boat of a car for the past decade & Toyota just squeezed a larger engine into it.
Not exactly a boat, 3800 pounds even with a big ole V8 and bigger wheels and tires than a standard IS. With a naturally aspirated v8 and rwd. Truly an amazing car
@@krasnaludek298 yes. Much I know. Problem is this. I loved my ISF and especially the engine and care less than this model is the 2014. I’m not a performance driver and love the engine ( engine note ) therefore it’s perfect for my modest needs. I also rate the brand dislike the Germans. It’s my kinda car.
@@krasnaludek298 The same reliable fun car you’re absolutely right.
@@krasnaludek298 european cars aren't reliable anyway lol
These will be the next Japanese unicorns.. the F line ups are just really under appreciated as everyone just compares them via performance to their competition. Yes they are not faster than the competitors but they are fast enough and unique.
I'm a simple man, I see IS500 and Straight Pipes... automatically push play
I agree the Incognito doesn't do anything for me but to each their own. I love my IS500, "old" tech and all.
Most "new tech" is complete gimmicks and arbitrary anyways
Love this car just ordered one, not a fan of turbos on a DD. This was perfect
The ISF review was the first video I watched of yours, and for the past 3 years I've owned my red ISF. Still in love with it as much as the day I bought it, very glad I decided to go for it back then because like you said, 3 years and 20k+ miles later, it's probably worth more than what I paid for it
ISF first hand depreciation is crazy man... but if your bought it second handed though, that's a whole different story...
Lexus nailed it with the design 👌
Just found out about this car this weekend! NOW I NEED TO BUY ONE! 😍
Japanese V8 sound is something else, man!
Awesome review!!! This car is on my short list! I'm already saving the manuals, and I'd love to have a V8 in the stable as well! Kudos to Lexus for this! I also agree with Jakub, the IS is a perfect balance for a sporty sedan, I said the same thing for my IS350 review. I was SO impressed by it!
I have a 2021 300 awd and dropped an aftermarket exhaust on it. Mannnnn the sound of these naturally aspirated engines are insane! Sad to see them go from here on.
I have a IS500 and have been waiting for this video as long as I waited for the car!
Automakers for the past three years: "Here's another car with a V8"
Car reviewers: "Woah, IS THIS THE LAST OF ITS KIND???"
What NA V8 sports sedan has come out in the past 3 years that wasn't a Lexus?
@@MrRandomTwat I would also like to know... seems everything is hair dryer powered 6 cylinders now.
@@S8ER my hair dryer powered i6 will smoke u
@@fubu45 🤷 and?
@@S8ER it’s just fun to say sometimes bro.
One of the best and factual review of the IS 500!!! As an owner of this amazing car, I can say your review is SPOT ON!!!
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"The best cars have already been built and they've kinda rebuilt the best cars sort of but worse."
Dang... I felt that...
wish they sold this in Australia, it would have been my next car. The highest spec we got was the is350 before it got discontinued down under
Reasonable chance it could be eligible for import ex-Japan in the future though
Man, I remember that 50k burnout. Now almost 1.5 million. Nice job.
It needs an exhaust to open up that V8 more. One of my dream cars is a Lexus ISF. It’s amazing how they’re still going for $20k plus
Lexus builds quality cars, so it's no surprise their value holds. My relative has a 94 LS, all original parts!
Very late reply. But buying a Lexus sports car means that you will need to upgrade the exhaust 😂
For those Americans thinking that -1 degrees (@2:30) is crazy cold where they are filming the video in Toronto, they were talking in Celsius, in your world that is 30F; not Alaska, Minnesota or North Dakota frigid where -1F is a normal day there
Yeah 30f is nice spring/fall weather in the midwest hell pocket.
5:12 Just a lion roaring every time you rev it; amazing
Keep the V8's alive!
idc what anyone else says. you get toyota reliability from a NA V8 and has way more than enough power for the street-AND luxury brand. win win.
Love that you guys finally got to review one of these especially since Jakub has owned an F before.
Wanted to chime in and say, when you guys said you'd turn the ASC off, that wasn't actually fully-off. When you turn the dial down, it stops at a minimum volume, if you will, and then it will "click" into an off position. I own an IS 350 and have sat in an IS 500 and it's the same way. So if I had one I'd probably turn it off right away.
I am with you guys on the Incognito color, I would much prefer the metallic Cloudburst Gray.
It's commendable that Lexus actually lets you turn off the fake sound
Finally the IS500 review, NICE! It sounds so so good.
I have a 2016 350 F-sport and these new refresh models look really good on the road. Having them add the V8 is dope! Throw on some 255/275 summer tires and this thing will be solid on the streets
I had a 2016 IS 350 FSport before upgrading to the IS 500 a month or so ago. I too loved the look of the redesign, but couldn’t justify getting it.
….until the ‘500’ was announced! 😎😜
isf will run 295/315 go big or go home cuh
We're in the last days of the V8's bois, Idc which company you buy a V8 from just buy one and treat it like a weekend vehicle!
I just ordered a 2022 Mustang GT with all the bells and whistles in a manual. I’m going to drive that fucker to the ground. And when it blows I’m going to rebuild the engine or swap in a new one. This is the end. I wish I made more money so I can buy both this and the mustang but I chose the 5.0. Cheaper, manual, and faster. But damn the is500 is beautiful.
I live in Europe, and this car is banned here. Yet this is my dream car, I've been watching videos on it for weeks. The perfect sleeper with a dream engine
Why? and do You mean just this type of Lexus? Or the whole Lexus line?
@@Drskopf Because in Europe we have many many taxes if you buy a car with a big engine. For exemple we have Lexus RC-F with the V8, but you have to pay 40.000€ to the government to have one… same for Audi RS3 or many other cars with a big and powerful engine. (Dépend of CO2 / per KM)
We have Lexus in Europe but only in hybrid…
@@Drskopf Europe gives very very expensive fines to manufacturers if they have too many polluting models in their range, which is why in Europe we have almost only hybrids now
@@conkervideo Damm you missing the party, Lexus will start to sell their products in Mexico this year.
Sweet engine, but for that price it's unfortunately not competitive. Under the skin it's almost 10 years old, and the tech and quite frankly the entire interior is lagging far behind the germans and cadillac
what would you buy instead?
@@ThatBigCactus m340i, S4/5, C43
Hell, a Dodge Charger even
@wristoww yeah I agree but the only difference is the toyota reliability, if you want more performance then yes you are correct, and the interior could be slightly better. But you can't beat the reliability
Absolute best car I’ve owned. Going to begin modding soon.
Brake hold, sport +, trac in performance mode. It launches great
I love this car so much. The engine, the exterior styling, everything. I just wish Lexus would've updated it to include the new infotainment system. Seeing the interior, and comparing it to my gf's 2022 NX, the new infotainment is so much better
Interior is just good as is. Nothing too distracting and engaging at the same time. What I want from a car that is meant to perform
Lexus car's has an amazing look, incredible!
The IS500 isn’t a Lexus F it’s F-sport performance, but you guys addressed the first thing. Appreciate that to help people out
I wanted this car.
I now own this car.
I absolutely LOVE this car!
By the way, Jakub didn’t turn the ASC off. You have to keep going until it clicks.
Yes. You just didn't hear the click. The B roll I didn't pull it all the way down
thinking about buying one...did you put an aftermarket exhaust on it...or is factory good enough? Thanks
@@keithcrandall1369 It’s not the LC 500 in exhaust note, but it’s pretty good. Mine is stock and I’m told by the neighbors it’s a nice tone, not obnoxious. (Their words.)
Hey guys, I’m driving this very car now to write a review on. It has 7,000km on it now, and it’s held up well. Interior is still mint, but some exterior body nicks. I’ve fallen in love with it too despite the dated interior and lack of tech,, but I like that it has none of that auto start stop BS. The seats are comfy and that V8 is a gem.
About to trade in my Focus RS for one in a couple months 🤝🏻
Did you do it ?
@@miker-s7219 can't till April 😅 found that one out.
But I'm still very much planning on it ✍️🏻
@@themoto199 I would like one too. You think it’s a better car than a 14-17 Chevy SS ?
@miker-s7219 sheesh, even that's a tuff question for me.
But reason for why I'd want the Lexus is for my build ideas. But if it were the SS, I'd definitely throw in some upgrades for easy power and most likely much more modification options
I saw a new black is500 today at the dealer and fell in love. I currently drive a 2022 rav4 and it gets horrible gas mileage with such little power. I get 251 miles on a full tank. I rather have the power if I’m gonna get so little range 😂
The newer 5.0 and isf 5.0 are very different internally. The newer ones are forged. I also wish Yamaha would just build a sports car.
Oh yea? Where can I read about that ? Makes me want an Is500 even more now
A shame there is no capture that exists that can truly show the beauty of that body line on the back doors. This car looks so much better in person!
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Awesome 👌
I think you should include some nighttime clips in the videos, especially for the headlights and taillights, not the entire videos but some clips
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Just hit the back button on the steering wheel to get rid o& the warning message.
I’m happy with my 2008 IsF 05/50 Special Build, but this one is definitely pretty cool.
great review! I was considering a red IS500 but an opportunity came up and I was able to get a very rare 2014 IS F in red =)
It'd be great if you guys could start adding the mpg/kpg on these cars as well when you announce the horsepower and torque numbers.
They used to all the time. Dang, I never noticed they stopped doing that
Was torn about if i should buy one, after watching this, immediately put my deposit down for the 1 of 2 currently for sale in ON! Picking it up by end of month!
Nice review guys, keep it up!
Great review fellas. Fellow Slav…Ukrainian here. I just finally took delivery 2 weeks ago and am LOVING it. In the US here and feel the value is great too. Cloudburst with red interior. That combo pops and we get a rear sunshade as well. Traded in a 2021 TLX ASpec SHAWD. Could’ve had a good deal on a TLX Type S but I really wanted something less bulky and heavy. Build quality is superior as well. This thing is a little tank and understated as well. Stays really planted and handles great like you said. You really feel the weight of the Acura and too much body roll for my liking. Cheers!
As for it being the “last V8” isn’t true. We all thought that when they took away the ISF, and we’ve thought it a billion times. V8’s are here to stay baby
Please agree so they Stop this.
No more Launching on a Road that has dirt and Gravel!!
There are alot of launches that you guys do Exactly like that. Diminishes the FULL LAUNCH and grip on the tires to the road
Or the cops could pull you over for launching on a high traffic asphalt road. That’s always fun!
I really wish they would've made the body look more special/beefier like the ISF. personally I'd rather have an ISF. The ISF has such a bigger appeal to it. When an untrained eye sees and ISF they know it's something different and badass. you know it's special. This is500 just looks like a normal IS to an untrained eye. I'm taking an ISF all day long. The true beauty we won't see again.
I recently had to get rid of my 14 is350 and even though it wasn't an "F", it was still a fun car.
Technically not the last V8, because they are designing a H2-V8
Straight pipes thanks for another long awaiting review. Great 👍 review.
The best for last.
dont need no pedal dance.. will do burnouts all day with regular tc off ,sports+ ,manual 1st gr- then brake gas. plenty of owners have tried it. the review units must have been software locked.
I’m surprised it isn’t faster for having a 5.0 V8 in a compact sedan. Anyways, still amazing and shocked that Toyota would do this.
Better like you said it…Lexus ISF sport performance
$20,000 dealer markup is ridiculous beautiful car though !!
I ordered a 2021 IS350 fsport RWD with LSD in cloud burst grey, Black BBS wheels, with all the options for my wife. She loves it! But now a year later she wants this and I agree. 😂
Come for the car review, stay for the IS history lesson
I only wish this was a full on IS F rather than a F sport. The world needs a final IS F before this engine goes away for good
🇺🇲MAKE AMERICA V8 AGAIN😎
5:38 - Watching a review of a nit-picking "IS Expert" and a "guy who clearly doesn't really care" is actually a perfect formula for entertainment.
My dream car list keeps filling up with Toyota products 😂
Jacob, your ISF was so clean!!! Such an Iconic car.
aka best Lexus to have ever been made.
We literally just need Lexus GS F back with all updated Infotainment system and safety +++ (this is major reason why GS F don't sell well) or just Turn GS F exterior into EV lol like BMW i4 M50
Oh man... imagine if they made a wagon version of this ;-)
If an ISF ever comes out and it can do burnouts we need a jailbreak ECU video
Good luck buying an ISF. A clean one is impossible to find. The is500 might not be that bad of an option
Yeah. Can’t find one.
Turn off traction control before doing the burn out and it will work
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Would've been cool for Toyota to put this engine in the Supra instead of using a BMW one
A v8 supra 🤨
@@typicalgamer5560 Would've been really cool and would make the car feel more jdm
@@jeffthedream V8s and JDM do not go together at all, you have no idea what you’re talking about
@@isanchez9839 it's literally a Japanese engine 💀 if you have nothing positive to say go away
@@jeffthedream this engine on the Lexus IS definitely a V8. What I’m saying is JDM and V8s aren’t known to go together. It’s more inline 6s or 4 cylinders.
In this case putting a V8 in a Supra (which are famously known for the 2JZ inline 6 engine) would be out of place as Supra have always been know for their inline 6 engines
I’m not even trying to be mean, go look it up for yourself
Toyota has “Smart Stop Technology” which is what you guys are experiencing with the inability to do burnouts. It has to do with the unintended acceleration issue that happened years ago. It’s basically in case the gas pedal gets “stuck” the brakes will override the gas. All for safety.
i love this car but one of the reasons id buy it is for the burnouts, but ur tellin me i cant even do burnouts….? that’s ridiculous
You can do burnouts, there’s plenty of videos of people in this exact vehicle doing them
I have an 08 IS-F that I have owned for 13 years now and daily drive. The only modification I did was a 2010+ Torsen diff. You will have to pry it from my cold dead hands.
Sounds right
Super disappointing video. They spent at least 5 minute discussing the lack of burnout feature like you'd want to do a burnout every singe day on this car??? The word reliability wasn't mentioned even once. No comparisons with other cars in the same category. Never mentioned the fuel consumption - mpg/l.per100. Talked 10 seconds about the suspension, no comments on the drive train - how the acceleration/torque feels. I generally like the guys but I'm left disappointed by this video and the fact that they spend more time analyzing KIA EV's than a car that will outlive most of us.
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This is one of the few Toyota’s I’d absolutely recommend. That v8 🤩😍
Would go for Lexus GS F all day ....They should keep it and update all Infotainment system for GS F :(
That Primer paint is kinda meh
holy shit lmao i never realized how much the channel has grown. I was here for the element burnout at 100k lol
So purdy in that color 😍
I have a 2016 RC F...eats gas like crazy but V8 NA power baby!!