So I test drove a 08 ISF today and...
11-22-12, 11:21 AM
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I think the IS-F felt slow to you because the IS-F learns your driving habits just like your 350 does. Previous owners of the IS-F probably didn't push it hard, so therefore the ECU was still in granny mode. It didn't shift hard, or rev high until you push it hard (past 40 mph).
I bet if you had reset the battery, the IS-F would have felt like a rocket.
I bet if you had reset the battery, the IS-F would have felt like a rocket.
also sign your death warrant 
11-22-12, 01:47 PM
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I think because the power of the F is delivered very smoothly you might not feel like its fast until you look down and realize your already going 110mph lol. I love the 350 too. But the F is a whole different animal in Sport mode, manual and traction control completely off.
11-22-12, 02:59 PM
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this is pretty damn accurate to what happened when i got my car the first week racing my friends is350, but he had an exhaust.
he kept up to about 30-40 mph, but what does that matter, i prob keep up to a porsche 911 turbo to 40 mph as well, lol
he kept up to about 30-40 mph, but what does that matter, i prob keep up to a porsche 911 turbo to 40 mph as well, lol
11-22-12, 04:19 PM
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I know the ISF is faster than my is350, I am not saying my is350 is faster. Maybe I was expecting more from it. I didn't like how the power band on it is. I am used to 11 second cars beside my is350. I liked it overal, I am not hating on it. It's a beautiful car, I liked how in handled, brakes, body and int.
11-22-12, 05:52 PM
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I like how the one poster is saying that we who own a 350 are comparing it to an ISF; like mitsu owners compare a lancer to a lancer evo. A better comparo would be IS250 to ISF if you want to be accurate with your mitsu comparison.
The "ONLY" reason I would own an ISF is for the front/rear and side and hood treatments. Other than that, I bought my car new in 07 before the ISF was even around, and had no other choice. Also my car has been paid off for 2 years now, so it still works and surprises many makes of vehicles you dont think it would beat at a quick stop light to stop light race. And living here in Florida, since everyone seems to have a nissan in my area, I can put many 350z/370z owners to shame, that puts a smile on my face. Especially when you see their g/f laughing at them at the next stop light. True Story!!!
IS250 0-60 7.9
IS350 0-60 4.9-5.1
ISF 0-60 4.6
Lancer 0-60 8.1
Lancer EVO 0-60 4.5
At best 0.3 seconds 0-60 isn't worth the extra $20k for the car. But like I said earlier I would love the have the body panels from the ISF, but will not be a poser.
The "ONLY" reason I would own an ISF is for the front/rear and side and hood treatments. Other than that, I bought my car new in 07 before the ISF was even around, and had no other choice. Also my car has been paid off for 2 years now, so it still works and surprises many makes of vehicles you dont think it would beat at a quick stop light to stop light race. And living here in Florida, since everyone seems to have a nissan in my area, I can put many 350z/370z owners to shame, that puts a smile on my face. Especially when you see their g/f laughing at them at the next stop light. True Story!!!
IS250 0-60 7.9
IS350 0-60 4.9-5.1
ISF 0-60 4.6
Lancer 0-60 8.1
Lancer EVO 0-60 4.5
At best 0.3 seconds 0-60 isn't worth the extra $20k for the car. But like I said earlier I would love the have the body panels from the ISF, but will not be a poser.
11-22-12, 06:03 PM
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lol at the excuses. you guys are making it seem like races are only from 0-30 mph or 0-60 mph. if we are going to compare your best, lets compare the isf's best gears too. lol. cmon, you guys are almost as biased as the M forum now.