PART 2 LEXUS ISF BUYERS GUIDE AND OWNERSHIP REVIEW ( 42K MILES AND 19 TRACK DAYS)
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- AFTER OWNING THE ISF FOR 42K AND 19 TRACK DAYS I WANTED TO SHARE SOME THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN BUYING AN ISF , THE CHANGES OVER THE MODEL YEARS, AND WHAT I ENJOY ABOUT OWNING THE CAR AFTER 3 YEARS AND 42K MILES.
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Super helpful review!!! This gave me so much more confidence with my search!
Andreas Sharnoff thanks buddy , that comment made my day. Glad it helps!
This was incredibly comprehensive and helpful. I'm currently looking into buying a 2010.
Chocolate Milk thanks so much buddy . Means a lot. I am planning to do another two videos soon. One of tracking the ISF and one on Lexus F Heritage . Coming soon
love your review man, that was Crystal clear man, thank you for that
THANKS A LOT !!
I love the child seats in the back. My wife pushed me to get a more family friendly car vs my 08 Golf R32... I went with a 2012 ISF and my excuse was it had 4 doors:) But I did surprisingly find out that you could put a rear facing child seat in it. 4 years and 40ish k miles later this car is still rock solid.
I am using these tires and they feel nice and are reasonably priced: Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position XL (less than 200 per tire when I bought them)
It's a practical car that is fast and reliable.
eco8gator I feel the same. I even leave mine in during track days. All daddy's know they are a pain in the ass to remove and install. lol
Excellent comprehensive review
Thanks so much buddy !
Hey mate, thanks for sharing the video. Just came back to look through the ISF vids on youtube (still cant afford one though, still dreaming). In Australia we just had a national recall for all vehicles with defective TAKATA airbags. Apparently they have been going off prematurely, and I saw most if not all years of ISF have these bags in them. Might be worth checking/researching for your own safety. Drive safe and enjoy the drive!
Hey, man, great video. super helpful since I'm in the market for an IS-F! I think like me, a lot of people here are also considering the IS F as an alternative to the E92 M3. The main thing that makes me skeptical is the transmission, I've driven a manual for years now and the thought of switching to an automatic that isn't even a dual clutch takes some effort. I'm going to test drive a 2008 this week, I hope the IS-F can surprise me.
Alex Jacobi I think it will. The torque is delicious. Also much cheaper to service and own. The tranny rev matches flawlessly and make sure to put it in sport when you test drive. Switch is in front of your right knee
I really hope it does. I have a 4Runner with nearly 250k miles and the thought of having a car that is even close to the reliability of my car AND comparable to an M3 gets me excited.
Prepare to be blown away if you buy it. Like I said, its not just the great performance. Its the ownership experience. You can rely on it even if you track the hell out of it. The CCSR race cars use the exact same engine and transmission as the street version. This is the first F car so Lexus made sure it was unbreakable lol
I had inner tire wear on my 1st Gen 250 awd as well
Still the same on current IS 350
Keep it coming bro!!
Mario Fersner thanks man !!
Got my IS-F last month and good to know about the tyre wear issue. Looks like I have the issue. Will get the control arms upgraded. I also have the loud ticking in the morning. I plan to upgrade the headers so will just ignore it but good to know where it's coming from! Thanks!
I'll Shoot You glad it helped !! Congrats on the new F buddy!! Many happy miles to you
Hi from Aus. Great info,thanks. On the older model with the original wheels, what’s the largest tyre you would put on without compromising handling, I might do light track work. Do recommend any basic suspension mods . Intake , oil separator, tune , headers or just catback and primary cat delete. We can get away with that in my hometown. Thanks for any advice.
Rule of thumb is that RWD cars are set to heavily under steer from the factory. It's to prevent idiots from crashing into a tree. Simple fix, change the alignment and get better tires. The end.
NOPE !! STILL UNDER STEERS. The F requires a wider rear sway bar, alignment pieces, and better tires. The beginning
@@the_track_enthusiast That's crazy! Good to know as I'm in search of one of these.
On your shit bro good video
Does the 11 have the red leather seats?
Omar Reyes I believe so
Can’t decide between this or an R/T charger
Seven Blak IS-F
Terre Williams ISF >>>>>>>>>>
Isf fool
Im looking into isf's what should i look out for when buying one?
Juan Martinez listen for loud ticking when cold, check coolant level make sure it's full. If it's low walk away, it has the valley plate leak. Check the dash and door panels for any melting . Also drive the car when cold and check for shift flares. Check the tires. The rears go fast
I8ABMR does the valley plate leak happen over time?
Juan Martinez usually cars 60k and over . When U open the hood the coolant reservoir is right in front of you. Use the flash light on your phone to light up the tank . The markers are on the side. There is NO reason for it to be low. If it is it's a 2k fix !!
I8ABMR thank you! Im currently looking at a 2010 with 47,000 miles they want 34k is that a good price or should i talk them down a little bit?
Turn ac off and see???
I just test drove a 2012 and sure enough it had the belt chirp. Is the manifold issue on every year or just earlier models? www.norcotruck.com/2012_Lexus_IS%20F_Norco_CA_10299122.veh
valley plate is all of them . its based on mileage. If its over 50-65k check. It might have already had it done. Belt chirp can be fixed for $160 in parts plus labor. Super cheap. My second belt replacement worked . Never had the noise back
I8ABMR thanks for the reply. I will defiantly be getting an extended warranty when i purchase one. Cracked manifold that causes the tick at idle is all years as well?
Yup !! When they get older the crack. Not all but many. Many owners dont care since they want after market headers. Oem will be quiter and less drone
I8ABMR unfortunately I'm in California so I need the OEM headers
Justamazon 33 better since you constantly can get CELs if not installed perfectly .
The 2012's had wider wheels, but did they get wider fenders too? Anyone know?