How does the steering feel of the IS500 Compare to the ISF?
11-19-22, 09:25 PM
#16
Have the IS 500, have not driven an IS F. I do not like the small gas tank for sure thats my biggest gripe. As for the driving I think it feels similar to the GS F as its a slightly longer wheelbase than the regular IS. I feel if Lexus does release an IS F it will be too late to be honest since the Japanese market just received the F-Sport model just this year.
11-20-22, 08:25 AM
#17
I went from 21' STI to 22' IS500 the STI outshines steering feel but then again a totally different class of vehicle Turbo awd. The IS500 is just right IMO sure not as precise as (ISF) & not a true "F" car but it's just right for a GT Car Also I've test driven 08' ISF, 10' ISF & 11 ISF many years ago. I have no complaints.
11-21-22, 06:39 AM
#18
Pit Crew
Agreed. With it being more of a track vehicle, the IS F has a harsher ride than the IS 500. I prefer the everyday ride quality of the 500 as I will rarely (if ever) track it. That said, the IS 500 outperforms the IS F on the track according to Car and Driver (https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...istorical-data), albeit by a mere half second.
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11-22-22, 08:58 PM
#19
Not to take the jam out of your donut, but in my opinion the IS 500 doesn’t have great steering feel. It is very direct and immediate, but doesn’t give a ton of road feel feedback through the steering wheel. Don’t get me wrong, it is nowhere near new BMW bad though, more along the lines of when the 911 switched to electronic power steering (2012ish models) … for me it is at most a mild disappointment having enjoyed much better.
Others on here definitely disagree with my perception so guessing it’s really about what your frame of reference is.
Separately don’t know how many options you’ll have to settle for alternate colors. Just not that many of them and most dealers are only getting two each, with their deposit wait list seemingly much longer. Hopefully that changes in early 2023.
Others on here definitely disagree with my perception so guessing it’s really about what your frame of reference is.
Separately don’t know how many options you’ll have to settle for alternate colors. Just not that many of them and most dealers are only getting two each, with their deposit wait list seemingly much longer. Hopefully that changes in early 2023.
11-25-22, 02:29 PM
#20
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