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Old 04-24-08, 10:54 AM
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Question Lexus IS-F or BMW M3

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I am giving away from 07 GS350 to my little sister for her school next year, and I am just wondering which car would be better to get, the Lexus IS-F or the BMW M3. The M3 that I am thinking of getting might be 10k more then the IS-F just simply because I wants it fully loaded with every single options. So please give me some Honest advice thank you all.....

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I suspect the IS-F would be more reliable and a better value than a loaded M3, though the M3 is about as good of a value or better when comparing base to base... BM options just cost too much to present any reasonable value.

The M3 will probably be more fun to drive, and based on the reviews I've read, more comfortable too... lots of reviews say the IS-F is downright harsh to drive on anything but glass-smooth roads.
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Old 04-24-08, 11:02 AM
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M3 has a reputation, heritage and so much going for it, the IS-F other then being a pretty sweet car just does not give off that same cool factor that the M does
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M3 Coupe>IS-F

IS-F>M3 Sedan
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Old 04-24-08, 11:10 AM
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Will it be your daily driver? Or is it a splurge ride?
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Old 04-24-08, 11:11 AM
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You just have to ask yourself this question.

Do you want a true sports car?

or

Do you want a really fast sedan?
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M3 of course.
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Old 04-24-08, 11:26 AM
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I would have to say M3...I hate to admit it but BMW DO make drivers cars! I'm sure it would be a lot of fun! GL!
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Old 04-24-08, 11:44 AM
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you want a true driver car or better overall car?
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I think the M3 is a better performer. But if you care about reliability go for the IS-F. If I had to choose I would go for the M3, I like the idea of a V8 that revs to 8400rpm
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Old 04-24-08, 12:28 PM
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Naturally I would drive both if I were in the position to make that decision...based on the reviews it seems that the IS-F is plenty hardcore, the M3 has always been that. The IS-F adds Lexus quality, features, and more showy styling. It comes down to personal preference.
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This car will be a car that I drives to school everyday......I really like the M3 just the price is a big differences
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The M3 coupe looks HOT HOT HOT!!!
If reliability means alot to u then go for the IS-F. Otherwise, go for the M3.
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As much as I like the Lexus product when it comes to true performance you cannot go wrong with a M3
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Originally Posted by Xotic sC
You just have to ask yourself this question.

Do you want a true sports car?
if so, get an 08 Vette and save yourself $10K!
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