NINEZeRO

Here's the link, 65% like the M3 better only 25% for the IS-F and rest for the RS4.

This is bodybuilding.com so I think they aren't biased (not like here or a bmw forum).

If you are not allowed to post links from another site, I apologize.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=2091031

Larry96815

As a Lexus IS 350 owner I would probably agree with the M3 vote. I like a 2 door and I like a rear folding seat. Sorry

IS_Mine

I don't see what is to be gained out of putting up polls about the M3 vs the IS-F.

Sorry. Its ridiculous. The M3 will probably win everytime because it is an established performance Sedan. Once the IS-F comes out and hopefully it will live up to the F1 influence then.. judging can be called. But even then! It will boil down to taste. I really don't believe there will be too much cross shopping between M3 and IS-F buyers. M3 buyers will be your enthusiasts and IS-F buyers are looking for Luxory with added Sport -- real sport this time unlike our current IS. If a BMW shopper comes toward Lexus then he obviously wasn't happy with the "Ultimate Driving Experience." Or so thats how I see it!

I swear the whole M3 vs IS-F debate is like Wii Fan Boys against PS3 fan boys.

lexuspdx

The only reason I would get an IS-F over the M3 would be the interior features of the car. For performance and handling, M3 handsdown is the winner.

Wests

How can you even say that? No one knows how either will perform yet.

neova

If the IS-F came out with a manual + 2dr you might have a chance.. but Lexus never wanted to be a driver's car, and BMW will always have that spot because the Japanese are not willing to sacrifice costs and reliability to compete in a segment that is largely based on motorsport heritage and prestiege. Lexus only got to where it is today based on a niche - customer service and quality cars which over time gained popularity with those Audi/bmw/merc owners who are sick of overpaying and getting bad reliability for their cars.

for the pure sports sedan/coupe enthusiats, the BMW, especially the M, will always win. If Lexus builts a car starting with driving dynamics/experience first, then it is in the right direction to challenge the M. As it is now, looks like the IS-F is only good enough to be considered to be with the AMG's, which also lacked a manual but is lightning fast to drive.

gshb

well the M3 would be the better choice if youre looking for pure performance, but when the GTR comes out, im willing to bet my 70k itll be the car choice among true enthusiasts.

STIG

choosing base only on the look?

IS-F engine spec aren't even out yet.

I'll reserve my judgment until I have driven both back to back.

ItsSoFire

i agree... no one knows how either one of them drives so that poll can only measure how many people think the M3 looks better than the IS-F

Chaser07

I don't know how I found this picture but I do know I have something new on my "Concept Wish-List"

I wonder if it has anything to do with the IS-F?....Anyone?

plex

iTrader: (11)

Until proven otherwise M3>IS-F

GNN60GT500

Ill take the Z06 over them both

encore888

It's 57% to 43% now...

Anyhow, what do you expect? The IS-F is not even released yet, no one has publicly driven it. The M3 is a well-established vehicle.

That the IS-F got significant support before it's even out means it has a chance.

LexFather

M3 has so much more heritage and is proven and well known. Lexus should be happy the vote was not worse for the IS-F.

I don't expect ANY other forum besides us to chose the IS-F over the M3. If I wasn't a Lexus guy, I'd pick the M3 as well.

t0e

iTrader: (1)

This picture, was around before we even knew about the IS-F, so i say no...