03-15-2021, 09:37 AM | #133 |
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With the new M3 now out, I think this IS will sell pretty well (relative to sedan sales).
If you're in the market for a daily driver that's fast, and won't be on the track, instead of buying an M3 for $80k, why not the IS500 w/ $10-$20k saved? If you're going manual then I understand buying the M3, but if you're going auto + DD, I'd opt for the Lexus + snow tires. Thoughts from you auto M3 buyers? |
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03-15-2021, 10:07 AM | #134 |
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I think the M3 will sell very well especially once the AWD version is out. IS500 will be a nice option IF Lexus prices it aggressively. Typically the performance versions are overpriced and have horrible lease deals. Lexus also doesn’t offer you to do custom build like most enthusiasts prefer to get the exact color combo/options. I personally hope IND or another company can make a normal grill alternative that will have more traditional styling. |
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03-15-2021, 10:03 PM | #135 | |
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If I am in the market for a daily driver that is fast and I want the best bang for the buck. The IS500 would not be on the top of the list. A Charger Scatpack for 40k would be significantly cheaper than Lexus and a lot quicker.
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03-16-2021, 10:20 AM | #138 |
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That's not hard to figure out. 395tq compared to bigger displacement V8s pushing more like 450tq. Then RWD vs. AWD with the engine up front and it probably doesn't have 315s in the back.
Yes most people base things solely on stopped 0-60 and stoplight-to-stoplight speed. This is probably not a car for those people.
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03-16-2021, 07:41 PM | #140 |
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I think it will sell just fine probably better than expectations if they keep starting price around $58k-60k. We are headed towards all electric vehicles this combo of compact luxury sedan + RWD + NA V8 will be classics in the future. Lexus reliability is just icing on the cake.
This is competing against the M340i, C43, S4 segment so I think it stacks up very well against them. You couldn’t pay me to drive a charger lol |
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03-17-2021, 06:51 AM | #142 |
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The rear seat room is the only thing holding this car back in my opinion. IS has always had a stupid back seat.
I wonder if having the IS with the V8 has any impact in GS F residuals... That car was over priced and unfortunately didn't sell well but it had the right size back seat. |
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If the IS500's performance is accessible enough on the street, meaning no constant traction control intervention like my M3, then this car is a home run for me. It's the most interesting and standout car in its segment, whether someone is interested in what it offers or not. Although I definitely agree with R N M, the fact that you can't really get a committed special order is garbage. But I guess when you're Toyota, you run the show.
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My neighbor's AMG GT-C by comparison has over 100+ more hp/torque and barely even breaks a sweat under WOT. It's a much more expensive car, but software is something that even Americans in their 40k Mustangs and Camaros get right. No excuses in my opinion. Just hope Lexus gets it right with this one.
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MotorTrend is estimating (not official) $56,000.
https://www.motortrend.com/cars/lexu...t-look-review/ |
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Lexus just updated their press release.
https://pressroom.lexus.com/2022-lex...dan-unleashed/ Quote:
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Have you considered having Euro MDM coded? I heard it is a big difference from stock MDM.
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New teaser.
Lexus (@Lexus) Tweeted: If you love sports sedans as much as we do, we have something very special in store for you – straight from Sebring at 7pm ET. https://t.co/Z89TGKaC3n https://twitter.com/Lexus/status/137...124465666?s=20 |
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As for my driving style, I don't get enjoyment out of throttle modulation or gradual tip in. My foot is a hammer and I want grip when I want it. Other RWD cars with similar power are much less fussy and intrusive with the TC programming, so it's not a matter of mechanical grip. The few times I did disable TC completely, the car behaved exactly like I wanted it to, but I was not about to drive with TC off all the time on public roads, which is where I used the car exclusively.
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Introducing the Lexus IS 500 Launch Edition
https://pressroom.lexus.com/2022-lex...f-distinction/
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03-19-2021, 06:27 PM | #153 |
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So basically a Nardo Grey version with some alcantara interior bits...I wonder how much of a premium they'll slap on this?
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Just a mark up edition. They can keep the alcantara I don't like that stuff.
Can't wait till this car releases this fall. I'm ready to move on from my F80 comp. Looking forward to a less edgy ride and more special engine. This car ticks all the boxes hopefully at the right price! |
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