Lexus IS500 F SPORT Performance
#828
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There are legit Car and Driver and Motor Trend reviews out, forget the amateurs. Read what the real pros are saying, and they're very good things by the way.
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Sounds like a great daily commuter. Not a track focused machine like the RCF...doesn't have an oil cooler and other track niceties but suspension is livable. The observed fuel economy was 15mpg
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You need to get the launch edition
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#833
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He hates all German stuff lol
I don’t think he is serious - that’s just his personality.
The best parts of the review is when vehicles are on the lift and he points out the engineering/development of the cars. Nobody else does this.
Btw i much prefer him over a “professional” like Johnny Liebermann at MT who just makes unfunny jokes instead of an actual car review.
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Love the pricing too! I'm sure we won't see many of the under 60k cars but cool that it's offered. Mid 60k seems like the sweet spot which many guessed.
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Besides the LFA - it’s probably the only other Lexus that may get displayed at Concours D’Elegance show one day.
#836
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a number of IS500 reviews dropping
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3b8gwp8fQI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHFRzYpGgCA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV0evFcA5uc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3b8gwp8fQI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHFRzYpGgCA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV0evFcA5uc
#837
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Great reviews and fantastic pricing! Man, that's tempting!
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wait for the additional dealer markups. ![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
you mean this one page review from car and driver? Tested: 2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance Channels the Past (caranddriver.com)
talk about phoning it in.
this one's a bit longer but...
2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport First Test: An Excellent Ending (motortrend.com)
video > text for 99% of people.
ha.
hope so![Peep](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/peep.gif)
apple carplay / android auto make it mostly a non issue.
wow, surprised. even his new IS 500 review is very entertaining i would say. his tribute to the LFA video is AMAZING. yes, he does have a melancholy slant on much of his extra footage, but i love the different moods. he also injects some very dry and adult humor. ![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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talk about phoning it in.
this one's a bit longer but...
2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport First Test: An Excellent Ending (motortrend.com)
video > text for 99% of people.
hope so
![Peep](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/peep.gif)
apple carplay / android auto make it mostly a non issue.
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#839
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I predicted it was not going to be priced/start in the mid 60's. I think under 60K will be a key to its success, 56K is a attractive starting price and where I think the most demand will be.
SG was a little more negative about it then I thought, I thought the transmission would have been sorted out more but still for 56K to get that engine/power/experience is attractive and the vast majority who buy these cars aren't taking it to the track and will appreciate a smooth ride that does not beat them up on daily drives. I hope it is successful, I wish they would have offered something like that for the 4th Gen GS priced under 70K, just the V8 and not a bunch of track stuff.
SG was a little more negative about it then I thought, I thought the transmission would have been sorted out more but still for 56K to get that engine/power/experience is attractive and the vast majority who buy these cars aren't taking it to the track and will appreciate a smooth ride that does not beat them up on daily drives. I hope it is successful, I wish they would have offered something like that for the 4th Gen GS priced under 70K, just the V8 and not a bunch of track stuff.
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wait for the additional dealer markups. ![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
you mean this one page review from car and driver? Tested: 2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance Channels the Past (caranddriver.com)
talk about phoning it in.
this one's a bit longer but...
2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport First Test: An Excellent Ending (motortrend.com)
video > text for 99% of people.
D
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
you mean this one page review from car and driver? Tested: 2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance Channels the Past (caranddriver.com)
talk about phoning it in.
this one's a bit longer but...
2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport First Test: An Excellent Ending (motortrend.com)
video > text for 99% of people.
D
Agree. I'm just so stunned by this IS500 making it into the lineup.