Just got an IS-F!!!
11-17-08, 11:34 PM
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i agree mostly with what was said except wanted to point out that
amg also has s/e/ml/gl versions... and m has m5, m6... which are not 'entry level' vehicles, and yet the exterior still resembles heavily the non halo versions....
same with the audi S cars....
the current generation amg C is (by media publication stanards) right on par if not better than the current generation m3, and the isf is considered the middle of the two in terms of comfort/performance....
again, i agree that the halo versions looks similar to non halo versions with performance mods, just don't agree with the entry level assessment and amg c generalization....
cheers
amg also has s/e/ml/gl versions... and m has m5, m6... which are not 'entry level' vehicles, and yet the exterior still resembles heavily the non halo versions....
same with the audi S cars....
the current generation amg C is (by media publication stanards) right on par if not better than the current generation m3, and the isf is considered the middle of the two in terms of comfort/performance....
again, i agree that the halo versions looks similar to non halo versions with performance mods, just don't agree with the entry level assessment and amg c generalization....
cheers
And let's be honest, that's the point of these vehicles... they are just performance versions of entry-level sedans. That was the magic of cars like the C36 or C43... they looked just like any other C-class with minor styling upgrades, minor interior upgrades, and a badge. M3 was always a bit more than the C-class AMGs in terms of having more distinctive features but even then the differences were not significant - especially not to the average person. Frankly, the IS-F in its current form goes way overboard in this philosophy. Historically this segment has been about high performance - yet in the same package as the entry-level.
Dealer markup is not allowed. Waiting list varies on geographical location, it's still 20+ people out here in the Las Vegas area, but the list is longer for popular exterior colors and color combinations. IS-F's in less popular color combos have even been unclaimed as it is.
Dealer markup is not allowed. Waiting list varies on geographical location, it's still 20+ people out here in the Las Vegas area, but the list is longer for popular exterior colors and color combinations. IS-F's in less popular color combos have even been unclaimed as it is.
11-18-08, 11:27 AM
#123
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My post was in response to one comparing the features of entry-level performance sedans (specifically RS, C, IS, M3), so naturally my commentary regarded those vehicles. Context is important.
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