Review: 2012 Lexus IS F
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- čas přidán 9. 05. 2017
- I review this very fun 2012 Lexus IS F. What do you think about these? Huge thanks to BJ (@breakeroh) for offering his IS F for me to review!
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I'm here for the "let's turn on to this back road here"
"...and see how it does"
Tyler Leonardi my favorite part of the video
Kwesi Williams bruhhhh I was thinking the same thing. I'm sure he will do that when he rebrands soon
Tyler Leonardi same here lol
shall we???
I own a mustang GT and this is still my dream car!
Still? Lol..
@@89vainius been mine forever
@@89vainius TT 300ZX is mine. And I drive a Lexus.
I own a 19 GT and with the market, im thinking of selling my 5.0 to get one or trade it
These have held their value so well and unfortunately for me, I can't afford it still.
archinuk417 hi
confiGTR dad?
archinuk417 son, please come home. Your mother and I still love you. We can forget about what we saw you doing in your room that one night.
archinuk417 I really was looking into one.. whats a clean one running?? I was still finding the rare clean low mile one for 30 or less
Low mileage examples are still $30k and up. High mileage over 75k miles are running lower around $23k-27k
Proud owner of a 2008 Lexus IS-F with 174K+ miles on it. Amazing car and unbelievable reliability.
Este Vato Pancho Villa Cruz how does the power hold?
Este Vato Pancho Villa Cruz a lot of people knock on the 2008-2009s like they're horrible but hey that's what I can afford right now if I get one. I'm between this and an M3 and I'm all about the Japanese reliability. Sounds like you're very happy with yours. I think I'm getting one!
I realize this question is a year late. But have you changed the trans fluid at all to get to 174,000.
@Ant John The suspension, limited slip differential and the headlamps are changed.
@@allanb3222 these changes all happen in the 2010 or 2011 and up?
They need to bring the ISF back. The RC and GS F are nice, but the IS-F would fly out of dealerships and go toe to toe with the M3, C63, etc.
TheHvk the ISF didn't sell that's why it's no longer made, why would Toyota stop making a car that made money, the GSF and RCF must be selling way better, or have a bigger profit margin...all about the $$$
TheHvk Agreed. If they can make it for $55k or less they'd be EVERYWHERE. Reliability, resale value paired with performance and luxury. You'd be hard pressed to find a better car for twice the price.
RCF sold well but the GSF ...worse than then the ISF. Its sad but the GSF will be even more rare (plus more expensive).
TheHvk ive been dreaming that they make a new isf that has the same 3.5L v6 twin turbo as the ls500
Austin Ryser Have that motor in the is350. have the isf in a more powerful engine. like the 5.0 twin turbo.. would be awesome
You don't realize how great a car is until they discontinue it.
William Moshonchuk we got the gsf and rcf
William Moshonchuk gs f will be the same
This needs to be put on a plaque.
William Moshonchuk, I agree, because the Dodge Viper is still my Dream Car.
@@RK1FX and they are hevier and worse
Other reviewers should take note of subaruwrxfan's reviews. He handles the important parts. Thank you so much.
One of the coolest cars of the 21st century. Just a shame they're holding their value so well.
randomocityvideos shame for us 😕
Not a shame for me
@@greebuh LOL
One of the few people who actually did a car review of the ISF. Thank you!!
8:50 When you hittin it from the back and she starts throwing it back..
Hahahaha! Legend!
"The back end is getting squirrelly!"
My dream daily, stoked you reviewed one Matt.
I love how we call them "daily drivers" as if we all have a bunch of other cars for special occasions
Excellent review! One thing I noticed in just about all ISF reviews is the moment you mash that throttle, the 0 to EXCITEMENT factor, the reaction from the driver/ reviewer! 😂👍
Can't beat japanese reliability (bmw driver).
Stevo Supremo Lol so true, personally I find that brands like Toyota, Ford, Kia,Chevy,Volvo will all be pretty close in reliablity.
Steve Supremo Lol
Puff the Magic Dragon are you drunk typing that? Ford? Chevy? Wth am i reading lollll
Just swap the engine. BMW powered by Toyota. Haha
@@stefanfreestylez gm has some reliable cars.. pontiac used to make very reliable cars I have an 06 grand prix with 250k still running good.. idk about what they make these days tho
Lexus over the M3 any day.
Yup. Actual quality.
M3 is garbage
Archer shit like you
@@archer7716 you really gonna defend a turbo trash, plastic ridden, diminished value up the ass M3? Fuck outta here.
@@jamesgand828 No, I'm gonna defend M3 E92 with high revving V8
YES!!!! FINALLY! I have been requesting this car for YEARS!You just made my day, and I'm sure this bad ass car made yours.
The backseat doesn't fold down on the regular IS of that era. My aunt had one. Only the 2013+ do.
Love the isf ... just got mines with 30 k miles 2011 .. 👌😎👊🏾👌🏾 never even considered the m3 lol ..
Triple Og congrats. It's a very nice car. I don't have an isf but I do have an IS and I love it
This car is a Future classic collector
Finally someone reviews an ISF that has the 2011+ suspension changes. I also commend you for learning about the details of the car. Thank you.
Dude you should give us a rear facing camera angle on these rear wheel drive cars so that we could see the back end sliding out when you push it. Could be a cool new angle for your reviews
Dam man finally one of my favorite car reviewers has reviewed my daily driver! Thanks subaruwrxfan great review bro!
I've watched a lot of ISF review videos, man, you did it the best yo
I seen an all blacked out 2008 with under 90k miles for only like $21000, looks so damn good. the super sonic blue also looks awesome.
The name of the color is Ultrasonic Blue Mica
Blue all the way
I just went from e46 325i to a 07 IS350! Love the looks of the exterior and interior of the 2IS/ISF. It's aged so well!
Went from a 2001 Honda Prelude to a 2012 370z.. Now I'm considering an ISF as a daily and making the Z a streetable track car
AZNSk8er4lyf Do you miss your prelude at all? I bought one (97 SH) to commute 45 mins to my nursing job and omg the gas mileage is atrocious. I'm sure your Z probably doesn't get the best mileage either
AZNSk8er4lyf I LITERALLY just got goosebumps right now. I had two cars: 2001 Prelude and 2012 370z. I sold my Prelude 3 years ago. One year after that I traded my 2012 370z for a white ISF....BEST decision ever! Do it! It's a fun fast car. While I miss driving a manual, the ISF gives you an entirely different experience.
Sam Harris I miss mine! I had a 2001z But three weeks ago I learned that it got stolen from the guy I sold it to. Definitely a gas guzzler and I had to change the oil and headlights wayyy more often than any other car. I also owned a Z. The Z did not burn as much as gas at the Lude. Now I own an ISF...best car ever and a great commuter!
I miss it for sure. I wouldn't mind another one. I always drool a little when I see a clean one on the street.
finally! Owned an 08 ISF and loved it - however it definitely has a very Toyota feel when driven at regular speeds, which isn't a bad thing. Pre 2010 suspension was super stiff (seats aren't the most comfortable either) however suspension was re-tuned post 2010 and LSD was included IIRC. Super reliable, besides a leaky waterpump (known issue on earlier model yrs) it ran flawlessly. The only thing I ended up realizing after a year of ownership was that it had to be driven hard to fully enjoy. The 5L engine only comes alive after 4K RPM. Interior is meh however the exterior has held up well with time. Transmission is awesome with load, however at low speeds its pretty meh. Overall an awesome car for the segment!
I love my ISF. Watching vids like this makes me want to go drive but I filled up three times in the last week and half....
Thanks for the review. Admiring my IS F even more with this review. :)
In the market to buy one of these baddies.
Soooo glad you made this review.
I Love the IS F I’m on my 3rd one! It has a really good balance. Speed, sound, & reliability!
thinking about getting one. What's the MPG like? comfortability?
this car is a little hard to find
i love how much content your putting out.... LOVE IT
It's ridiculous how much these cars cost today on the used market after so many years.
Francis Fung drive one, ull delete ur comment...
Did I say it's a bad thing? I was just saying it's holding its value too well lmao. Take a chill pill and delete your comment lol.
Well u said the price is "ridiculous" lol, drive one and ull understand is all I'm saying. Price is on point for what the car is so it's not ridiculous
You can buy one for $20-30k and for $35k can get 2012 mint low miles
Ilya Elis low miles 2012 MY run up to 42k usd... if by low miles you meant around 30k miles.
It looks very smooth and tough! I love the look of it.
Love the ISF! I currently own an IS300 and I do want to eventually get an ISF in the future. Such amazing cars. Awesome review Matt! where are the t-shirts??? lol
I'm digging this world of Warcraft style music at the beginning haha.
confiGTR hi
I love this ISF and the current RCF.....
I hate the RC F but I do love the IS F. I'd rather have the M4 over the RC F but I'd take an IS F over the E90/E92 M3 all day any day.
Samuel Wu I used to feel the same about the RCF, but with that rocket bunny the RCF looks amazing
***** Ohhhh that's great
Devonte Murray till u see it in person and see its just stuck on cheap flimsy bs lol (i have a friend with one and hoenstly it looks super cool but its the most pointless waste of money. All it does it make the car slower by adding weight and drag.
Love my rcf
Lexus ISF, Lexus LFA most underrated and under appreciated cars ever...
Rc f
Gsf
People that even mention the M3 in the presence of the name ISF are flat out dumb. The Lexus IS wayyyy ahead of BMW in every single aspect. BMW build cars for people who buy them new and sell them a couple years later, Lexus builds cars for people who want to keep them for years and years and then people who want them after that with 100K plus miles
One of Lexus's best cars still. It's surprises me how so many people still picked an M3 over it. They held their value much better, and for good reason.
i will have myself one of these soon, very soon, nothing like a lexus. my buddy drives the shit out of he's and it's got 167k miles and you would assume it has about 70k, seriously the thing still looks factory.
I still love these cars! Still want one...hopefully next year :P
You have one of the best intros!
Great car, like all those XE20 IS models (well, except for a diesel). Reliable, looks great even today.
10:10 u can tell the cars quick when he stops talking haha ! Great review Matt.
I'm very impressed , if I were to add something I think you should like do a "can you own this " segment on your videos like the cost to own as far as gas and maintenance. It would give viewers more to consider if they were considering purchasing one.
been watching your videos now I'm subscriber I have a 2008 is350 great car and my wife has 2016 nx200t incredible suv. great videos
Always loved the ISF. Although the appearance is showing its age, I'd still consider owning one today no question.
I can’t wait to get mine soon !
I will always love the Lexus IS F
Hey Matt- Any chance of a RC-F/Sport review on the horizon? One of the few new cars on the road that catches my eye every time!
Hey Matt, the F does use an electric rack. Same goes for the whole XE20 chassis IIRC.
One of my dream cars. M3 who?
Dorifto Kingu! if someone wants a v8 convertible, m3 or rs5, cant go wrong with these too. Awesome cars. Just not as reliable as Lexus
FX extremely reliable lexus
its $10,000 cheaper a 2008 isf in Australia
@Spiral Architect Compare how many torque the M3 E92 and ISF have at e.g. 4k revs and think if the M3 is really so torqueless
@Spiral Architect I totally disagree with you. I drove both cars and each of them was pleasant to drive on the street. I wouldn't put the IS-F above the M3 E92, sooner due to Lexus' limited budget to do something special, which can be seen from the fact that the car is not as balanced as the M3 or it doesn't have such a unique engine, I would put them lower, but it all depends on what you expect from the car. If you want a daily sports car, the M3 is a better choice, if you want a daily that is quick, but doesn't have to give you a racing feel and is more trouble-free, then the IS-F is a good choice. It all depends on what you expect and what your taste is, for me both are great cars
in the used market i take a lexus everyday before a bmw! so much reliable and unique!
Great review Matt! One of the best cars Lexus has ever made, wish they still had something like this in their lineup. Although the majority with low miles still hold there value fairly well
Gagik Etibaryan the GS F? Or the upcoming LC 500?
LC500 is nice, but a car that competes with the 6 series coupe, which funny enough was just discontinued. GSF is nice for sure, but sadly not really any faster than the ISF, so it's odd in that respect, but a solid car nonetheless.
valdaviper1 it doesn't have to be faster than the IS F because it handles way better than the old IS F even with all that weight. RC F on the other hand is a disappointment.
Francis Fung the 11 ISF put down a better time than GSF at VIR according to CD.
valdaviper1 bruh car and driver isn't really a reliable source :/ their driver sucks. I'm hoping to see a LC F but I heard they aren't doing anything like that. Honestly Lexus needs a serious performance division and a car like the M2, a light weight small rwd coupe with turbo charged engines. Imagine a Lexus made M2 lol. I'd buy that in a heart beat.
Great review mate.
Love this car, I hope to add this one with my 2nd gen GS300
Although it’s an older car, I think I want to pick one up!
the front grill old style look most beautiful than new style coming up today
Rear seats do not fold down in the lexus is250/350 models either. They are fixed (and always a pain to take out too)
@subaruwrxfan do you prefer this over the E92 ///M3? I love the 8200 RPM redline, just wish the S65 motor had a little more torque. I'd consider the IS F if it came in manual transmission.
Ive had 2, i love the ISF
It's funny, right before you said it reminded you of V-tech, I was thinking of my buddies old Modified Integra GSR and it sounded almost identical.
@subariwrxfan please do a review on a 2017 scat pacl manual or a challenged TA 6.4 manual
I have an is250 i love it, i would love to upgrade it to a ISF but I'm gonna wait patiently for an RCF instead. (Wait for that price drop lol)
I'm 36 and this is my dream first car. Still working hard to can afford it. Such a master piece underrated. Funny thing i've never seen one in reality i guess that's the playing field in Africa.
Great!! E46 M3 review next? Been long overdue.. :)
I never saw an ISF with red leather seats. Only black seats :-(
His smiling face, gives you all answers ;-)
Hey Matt, unsure if you will see this but when you have the time is there anyway you could review a 2006-2013 Lexus IS350? I know its an older car but I am really considering getting one and have not found any good reviews on it (like yours). Cheers, I know you normally do newer cars as of late but thought I would ask.
I didn't know this car existed... i kinda dig it..
I have been looking for almost a YEAR for an ISF....so hard to find down here in the true north
Proud owner of a 2012 ISF. Purchases with 19k miles :-)
Nelson E how much was it?
I bought my 2012 Nebula Pearl Grey with Red interior in 2014 with 12K miles . Has 26K miles now. It is still worth just about what I paid for it. I think it is becoming a Collector's item. :)
Nice find at 19k. I found my 2012 with 27k and also think its going to be a collector's item in the future. Very rarely do I ever see another ISF and every track or autocross event I take mine to, people ask what the F is this amazing lexus that sounds like that!? Lol
How is the drive ?
The rear seats don't fold back in the regular IS. The back seats are also very cramped for me at 5'11.
Hey Matt, 2nd Gen IS do not have fold down seats, including all the is250 and is350
Red interior, so rare 😍
Please don't stop turning on to those back roads , I live for that .
Love the isf and the f sport models ... Lexus is killing the game
Found a 10 for 26k with 37k miles. Not bad, but not sure if any things wrong with it, looks good.
Matt would u prefer a 2016 q50 or a 2008 isf? I want something that will be really fun to drive
Are they ever gonna make one with the current body style?
The side bolsters adjust with the lumbar support
Whould love an is-f one day. Today i drive a is 250 since the 350 never came to sweden.
What really confused about this review though is that the rear seat made it to one of the positives :)
Just picked up mine in October and really do love it, even if it's an 08. They are gems in the used car market when you can find them for just under $30k, and only see them once a month if that compared to M/AMG cars. Very few issues with these and they make great daily drivers. Can't beat 21mpg combined/28mpg highway, and very easy maintenance schedule. I came from owning G37's, C5 Vette, Mini, Miata, WRX and a few other cars and have to say the F is my favorite. I do miss the manual life, but the 8 speed is surprisingly good and can be as easy as an LS/ES Lexus, or as quick and hard as any DSG. Perfect blend of luxury, performance, reliability and rarity. I do wish there was a wider aftermarket, but then again there were only like 5k of these made. Backseat is pretty small as well and I do feel the looks have dated a bit, but overall a great car compared to several new sports cars. Hell it's still slightly faster than a brand new Q50/Q60RS or 5.0 and isn't any slower than a brand new GSF. Check out my exhaust vid to see a clip of mine.
Nothing a front conversion can't fix. Switch out those tail lights add a rear diffuser and convert the front to the newer one and the car looks very modern
This has been my dream car since the first day i heard of it.. Im gonna get it one day
Did you get it yet??
Having owned a 07 IS and now a 14, I've still always wanted a ISF any year just to hang onto in the future. It's just such a amazing car, really miss my last gen IS. Btw backseat doesn't fold down in any 2gen IS. You always seem to find my favorite cars to review!
If the M3 didn't come with an Manual or DCT option I would take the ISF, I also think Lexus should really make a modern one I love how the 2017 is350s look with it V8 and that signature stacked exhaust that's a win for me
How's the sport aspect of it comparing to your mustang gt?
Should i save to buy the r34 or this now?
I love my ISF
One of the best reviews of this car! Only things as mentioned below, the car does has EPS (electronic power steering) and the seats don’t fold down on the ISX50 models either. I absolutely agree that the steering feels hydraulic though. It’s really nice.
Beautiful IS F!
The steering is still an electric rack. The difference between the normal is and isf is the weights in the steering wheel behind the airbag and the computer
kevinren10 does the electric feel lighter?
I was literally going to ask you for this one yesterday. hahaha
ISF or GS350 will be my next car 🤘
Great vid and review! However the ISF has electric power steering not hydraulic 👌😁
The stacked exhaust kills it for me.
That V8 makes it a tempting offer but Lexus is seriously pricey for Canadians on the hole, a new RC F hits over 90K with like just the performance package. So you don't see many used like the IS F. lol
damn, here they sit as low as 45k€
The seats in the regular is250 or 350 from this generation do not fold down.
Nice vid but back seats don’t fold on the IS350 or 250 contrary to what was mentioned in the vid
Wait up is that a RJ-15 socket in the centre console?