Is This Possibly The CHEAPEST Lexus IS-F In The WORLD? | *POV Drive* And Story Of My 5.0L V8 Bargain

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  • čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
  • ⚠️INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER⚠️
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    Intro 0:00
    Backstory 2:19
    Buying an IS-F 13:04
    IS350 vs IS-F 20:20
    Outro 22:53
    Mods List:
    X-Force Catback w/ Muffler Delete
    Takeda Air Intake
    Instagram: @Enjintale
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Komentáře • 97

  • @TheYousken
    @TheYousken Před 2 měsíci +6

    Honestly great to hear the story about how you ended up with the car. Thanks for sharing!

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I can’t thank you enough for the support. 🙏❤️

  • @devongrsn
    @devongrsn Před 2 měsíci +2

    Beautiful bro!! Genuinely some high quality content. Keep it up homie

  • @truonghthe
    @truonghthe Před 2 měsíci +6

    “ISF just a IS350 with 2 more cylinders”
    Most likely come from a car guy who spend hours on Google car specs sheet or scrolling thru I.G
    You are right on the trans, despite the ages the trans still relevant in today segment.
    Thanks for making a video of my dream car that i probably never get to own 🥲
    The ISF used price here in the USA ranging from $20k-$32k USD for an 08 with 120k-200k miles.
    I skip the ISF and went straight to its bigger uncle GSF. Love the 2UR-GSE sing the song past 3800 rpm.
    Cheer.

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for the support! So happy that you’re still able to experience and feel what an incredible piece of machinery the 2UR is. Most people don’t get to, I’m one of the lucky ones at this price point 🙏

  • @Htm
    @Htm Před 2 měsíci +2

    welcome to the ISF club! looks good , congrats!

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks you so much brother! 🙏

  • @somalianpirate47
    @somalianpirate47 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Just subbed, I can't believe how many parallels there are between your story and mine. I got mine for $18,600 NZD albeit that it had 185,000km when I bought it in February this year. I bought mine from Nelson and drove it back to Wellington. I had the same dilemma about whether to get an ISF or something german, ultimately I value reliability and the peace of mind knowing that ISF's are basically bulletproof. There aren't many performance cars out there with 420hp that can easily go over 500,000km with basic maintenance. (Also used to live in Nelson for about 20 years so recognise all these roads haha)

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci

      That is just unreal! Was this a black one for sale?? I remember looking at that one since it’s very very close to where I live. I bought mine with 165,000 in January. Very much agree with you on all other points! This car is still such an underrated gem here in NZ for the price point compared to the US. Thanks for the support! 🙏

    • @somalianpirate47
      @somalianpirate47 Před 2 měsíci

      @@EnjinTale Such an underrated car and yeah it is black, that was the colour I was after. Seeing yours in white though looks very fresh!

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@somalianpirate47 I was looking at buying that one myself! I would’ve loved the black. Then I stumbled across my current one on Facebook and got it for an absolute steal all things considered :) the white is also phenomenal in real life

  • @Daniel-gi1cy
    @Daniel-gi1cy Před 2 měsíci +2

    The sound never gets old😁 cant wait to get my headers put on and hear it more! Soul over speed all day

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci

      I love it more everyday. I want headers so bad! They’re so expensive though sadly.

    • @Daniel-gi1cy
      @Daniel-gi1cy Před 2 měsíci

      @EnjinTale they are very, especially if you want high flow cats so it doesn't smell, you got an instagram?

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci

      @@Daniel-gi1cy Linked in description :)

  • @lunara9158
    @lunara9158 Před 2 měsíci +1

    18:10 this is the exact reason why they are the perfect daily's, if you below 3000rpms its refined and easy to drive while still being comfortable, but once you take it past the 6K rpms the torque converter locks up and makes the shifts snappy and quick while also sounding amazing at redline

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci

      You nailed it! Couldn’t have said it any better

  • @cricket_v8
    @cricket_v8 Před 2 měsíci

    Enjoyed this video. Got my ISF in Nov last year, also the same time as my birthday. By far the best car I've owned.

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you bro! Glad to hear you’re enjoying it. What year is yours?

    • @cricket_v8
      @cricket_v8 Před 2 měsíci

      @@EnjinTale 2010 mate.

  • @LONGWALDO
    @LONGWALDO Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video. I have an IS500, I love the v8.

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Wow! The first IS500 in my entire country only just went for sale a week or two back. What a nice car. Hope you enjoy it!

  • @tonyr1756
    @tonyr1756 Před měsícem

    Im happy for you man, you got probably the cheapest indeed, i got mine around 17500CAD with 306k km and I already thought it was cheap

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před měsícem

      That’s still pretty cheap! Luckily it’s not a worry, even with those kms! Unlike many other vehicles.

  • @faunastation5147
    @faunastation5147 Před 13 dny

    We would love to see u taking ur car on track days. I think it will do quite well❤

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 11 dny

      Have thought about it! Just need to find the right time to go as it’s a long while from where I live

  • @lunara9158
    @lunara9158 Před 2 měsíci

    has it been in a wreck? Amazing car brother glad you put your dreams into reality, Currently in the stage where I come home from school or work and just constantly watch videos or reviews about these cars. I am truly in love even with the imperfections and reasons why most people wont enjoy them

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci

      No, car hasn’t been in a wreck. You’re exactly like I was! Always looking into them any chance I had until I finally pulled the trigger.

    • @lunara9158
      @lunara9158 Před 2 měsíci

      @@EnjinTale I have a strong feeling these are gonna shoot up in value, once people realize it’s essentially an e90 without the headache

  • @Elanis420
    @Elanis420 Před měsícem +1

    Nice to see some kiwi car vids! Makes me want to get a gs f

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před měsícem

      The whole F line is an absolutely beautiful production line. GSF would be a perfect blend of comfort/performance

  • @devongrsn
    @devongrsn Před 2 měsíci +10

    The n54 slander 😭

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci +1

      YOU KNOW IT 🤣

    • @greebuh
      @greebuh Před 2 měsíci +1

      Truth is the opposite of slander

  • @keepitleaux
    @keepitleaux Před měsícem +1

    it’s a v8 in the same (similar) frame as a tiny is250…holy smokes that’s a sleeper. caught me by surprise completely

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před měsícem

      Absolutely! No one expected Lexus to drop a 400hp bomb back in the day

  • @timbrown9731
    @timbrown9731 Před 13 dny

    I live in Sacramento California, and have a 13 IS F and ultrasonic blue. I have Swift springs on the car with Hayward and Scott exhaust. I do get a lot of looks in the car, especially the blue color, but mostly from other Lexus owners. They seem to be perplexed because they think it’s just a regular IS at times.

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 11 dny

      I get looks, but that’s only because mine is loud! You can’t miss it hahaha. Awesome car mate! How do the Swift springs perform? We’re considering those for mine

    • @timbrown9731
      @timbrown9731 Před 7 dny

      @@EnjinTale they seem to be pretty good. I’ve only owned the car for four months now bought it off my mate…..

  • @TobajzzHD
    @TobajzzHD Před 2 měsíci

    i was in the exact same situation as you deciding which car i wanted to get, fell in love with the ISF and bought one. 2 years later i sold it for the same as i bought it for because i was planning on studying. Now i really regret selling it and want it back. But looking to save up for an RC F now instead 😄

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci

      Man I want an RCF in the future too! Almost everyone I’ve ever heard sell their ISF, end up regretting it, I find that super interesting.

    • @TobajzzHD
      @TobajzzHD Před 2 měsíci

      @@EnjinTale yea bro, if you ever get the feeling that you wanna sell it, don't. There's no better car than this in the same segment or price and reliability. And I've owned AMG, and bmws too. The only bad part is the lack of aftermarket parts to mod them with, and the ones that exist are super expensive.

  • @AutoRevLife
    @AutoRevLife Před 2 měsíci

    I'm really interested in getting this car. Just need to reorganize my current lineup

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci

      As I said. “You won’t regret it” 😉

  • @pivotmannz
    @pivotmannz Před 2 měsíci

    Hi, great video. What model radar detector do you have. I'd like to buy a decent one if they don't give to many false alarms! Cheers

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! It’s a Uniden DFR7NZ, specifically an NZ version. Got it for $598 NZD. Does give a few false alerts, but it has a built in gps, which means it has a “Mute Memory” feature so you can mute any consistent false alerts and they won’t bother you. Works great!

  • @kimjongun3704
    @kimjongun3704 Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing car and deal mate, with they were cheap here in Aus. Whats your fuel economy like? I know fuel is not cheap in NZ

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci

      I average 6-7km/L. Not too bad at all considering how I drive. Average roughly 11km/L on a long run which is crazy

  • @JTB_Ronnie
    @JTB_Ronnie Před 2 dny

    This how you make a is f video 👍🏽

  • @Toyota4Life
    @Toyota4Life Před 2 měsíci +2

    ISF is incredibly good looking

  • @navaho5430
    @navaho5430 Před měsícem

    Good story, you got a bargain theirs a bloke on club Lexus that is from NZ called downunder he has had 3 ISF,s and mods the crap out of them, don't know where he is, are you around Christchurch cheers from OZ. PS i have a 2011 and love it.

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před měsícem +1

      I’m up near the Marlborough Region! I would love a 2011, those few spocy upgrades always appeal to me! Enjoy it!

  • @4k1s0
    @4k1s0 Před 2 měsíci +1

    hope u keep growing this a great vid for such little subs

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you so much for the support! 🙏

  • @kennyjohnson4515
    @kennyjohnson4515 Před měsícem +1

    These things are 40k in Australia

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před měsícem

      I’ve heard! The ISF market in both the US and Aus are incredibly expensive

  • @qylerecallmeq675
    @qylerecallmeq675 Před 2 měsíci

    Lovely sounding machine. What exhaust? I’d love this sound on my 2010

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci +1

      As per description, it’s an X-Force Catback with straight pipes in place of the mufflers.

    • @qylerecallmeq675
      @qylerecallmeq675 Před 2 měsíci

      @@EnjinTale thank you. I have the X force but it sounds muddy. Didn’t realize straight pipe would open so much sound. How’s the drone. I get quite a bit under 2k

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@qylerecallmeq675 The mufflers on the Catback are surprisingly restrictive. It becomes quite loud without mufflers, but actually still bearable in my opinion. Only problem I have with drone, is going uphill in 8th gear, I usually just kick it down a gear or two and it eliminates the drone since it sits at 2.5-3k rpm. Depends how much drone you can handle. I daily drive mine and it’s honestly fine.

    • @qylerecallmeq675
      @qylerecallmeq675 Před 2 měsíci

      @@EnjinTale thanks man! Keep enjoying your whip. These videos help keep me in the F community

  • @predragstanic8762
    @predragstanic8762 Před měsícem

    Serbia here....307.000km.on isf.working good

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před měsícem

      They are tanks in the reliability department!

  • @ericludington5783
    @ericludington5783 Před dnem

    Are you going to put a suspension on it

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 11 hodinami

      We’ll see! Might go for some Swift springs in the future

  • @cloudcap-nv4cz
    @cloudcap-nv4cz Před 28 dny

    I'm surprised Radar detectors are legal in NZ.

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 27 dny

      They have been for decades now!

    • @cloudcap-nv4cz
      @cloudcap-nv4cz Před 27 dny

      @@EnjinTale yea i didn’t knew as someone living in Australia

  • @user-pn7bb9dm4p
    @user-pn7bb9dm4p Před 3 dny

    經典

  • @kevintboy9538
    @kevintboy9538 Před měsícem

    Where to get one?

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před měsícem +1

      Sit and wait for the best deal is all you can do I suppose. Hard to come by

    • @kevintboy9538
      @kevintboy9538 Před měsícem

      @@EnjinTale 😩😩😩

  • @moves1112
    @moves1112 Před 2 měsíci

    How much. Mileage?

  • @greebuh
    @greebuh Před 2 měsíci

    Got mine for $15,500 USD 3.5 years ago and I'll never sell it. Went FBO and it's nasty quick.

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci

      I dream of having an FBO Isf one day. Would you say it’s worth the money? (Seeing as it’s quite expensive). And does it really get that much quicker than stock?

    • @greebuh
      @greebuh Před 2 měsíci

      @@EnjinTale 430 whp is worth every penny.

    • @lunara9158
      @lunara9158 Před 19 dny

      @@greebuh 430?? what mods do you have?

    • @greebuh
      @greebuh Před 19 dny

      @@lunara9158 ISF with PPE UEL catless headers, Joe Z catback RR tune, HPS intake , RRRacing lower control arm bushings and their crazy motor mounts.

    • @greebuh
      @greebuh Před 14 dny

      @@lunara9158 As for power mods I have PPE catless headers, JoeZ catback, RR Racing 93 octane tune with a bump to the rev limiter to 7200 rpm, HPS elbow with K&N filter and 1 step cooler NGK plugs.

  • @isfarhuda8145
    @isfarhuda8145 Před 2 měsíci +2

    i got my isf for only 13k usd

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci

      What a steal! Hope it’s treating you well

  • @That3Fifty
    @That3Fifty Před 2 měsíci +1

    It’s so weird watching u drive on the left and sit on the right

  • @timbrown9731
    @timbrown9731 Před 13 dny

    Dude, so you paid like US$12,000 for your car! I paid 42K for mine but I have 66,000 miles on my ISF

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 11 dny

      Interesting! 60,000 mile examples go for around US$18,000 here. That is pre 2010

    • @timbrown9731
      @timbrown9731 Před 11 dny

      @@EnjinTale I think because mine is a 13 and it’s towards the end of the production line 14s are pretty hard to find…

  • @elisee9935
    @elisee9935 Před 2 měsíci

    About to lose his license...-> still keeps speeding

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci

      Nuh uh. Don’t know what you’re talking about.

  • @amgone75dm
    @amgone75dm Před 6 dny

    The cheapest ISF in the world was $125 lol

  • @huyra8019
    @huyra8019 Před 2 měsíci

    I need one now shush about the prices whilst i get my noney up

    • @EnjinTale
      @EnjinTale  Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah I know the feeling 😵‍💫