isf m3 isf m3 isf...ahhhhhh help me!
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don't forget about BIG price diff. M3 with same options as IS-f is $ 68,500 PLUS $ 1,300 gas guzzler bringing total to $ 70K. vs. $ 62,500. The 2-door is even more $$$. One other comment about quality, have seen several M3 sedans up close and noticed all had SIGNIFICANT orange peel in the paint. Totally unacceptable in this price range IMO. Lexus paint is flawless!!!!!
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don't forget about BIG price diff. M3 with same options as IS-f is $ 68,500 PLUS $ 1,300 gas guzzler bringing total to $ 70K. vs. $ 62,500. The 2-door is even more $$$. One other comment about quality, have seen several M3 sedans up close and noticed all had SIGNIFICANT orange peel in the paint. Totally unacceptable in this price range IMO. Lexus paint is flawless!!!!!
As far as paint goes it's a night and day difference...BMW owners are perpetually *****ing about paint quality vs. other luxury brands and they have a legitimate gripe.
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To be fair, a 6MT M3 sedan can be had for $5K-$6K off MSRP right now and those prices should only get better as the DCT models roll out. Still more expensive than the IS-F unless you leave off some goodies but M3 diehards aren't buying iDrive, EDC, comfort access, etc anyway. $62.5K for a loaded F is also too much but the invoice prices are far better to bargain from vs. the M3 and in any case should yield a substantially better negotiated price than the Bimmer.
As far as paint goes it's a night and day difference...BMW owners are perpetually *****ing about paint quality vs. other luxury brands and they have a legitimate gripe.
As far as paint goes it's a night and day difference...BMW owners are perpetually *****ing about paint quality vs. other luxury brands and they have a legitimate gripe.
Also, if you are going to leave out all that stuff, why not just save more money and buy a 335i, a dinan tune and go just as fast. If you just want to go fast buy an evo. There's more to an M3 or an ISF than speed. It's called refinement. Without all that stuff you just have a bone dry "racecar" that isn't as fast as everyone thinks. And has orange peel apparently and reliability issues. Sorry to spill the beans
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I won't believe it until I see it. My friends M3 coupe was 75k. Thats 14k more than I paid for my ISF. It certainly isn't worth that much more $$$, IMO. Especially since everytime we line up I kick his ***. The DCT will only raise the price also.
Also, if you are going to leave out all that stuff, why not just save more money and buy a 335i, a dinan tune and go just as fast. If you just want to go fast buy an evo. There's more to an M3 or an ISF than speed. It's called refinement. Without all that stuff you just have a bone dry "racecar" that isn't as fast as everyone thinks. And has orange peel apparently and reliability issues. Sorry to spill the beans
Also, if you are going to leave out all that stuff, why not just save more money and buy a 335i, a dinan tune and go just as fast. If you just want to go fast buy an evo. There's more to an M3 or an ISF than speed. It's called refinement. Without all that stuff you just have a bone dry "racecar" that isn't as fast as everyone thinks. And has orange peel apparently and reliability issues. Sorry to spill the beans
But as long as we're spilling beans, there are enough IS-F's sitting on lots that getting a deal $1K-$2K over invoice shouldn't be any big trick at this point. We're definitely not talking C63 type waiting lists...
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IS-F cos you won't know if there is going to be another, unlike the M3 there will always be another model coming.
M3 cos it's an M3, can't really go wrong in the manual.
Neither, get the C63.
M3 cos it's an M3, can't really go wrong in the manual.
Neither, get the C63.
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You can't go wrong with either, most people will not be taking these cars to the limit. It all comes down to brand loyalty, price, and comfort.
All in all, I'm leaning towards the is-f, can't beat lexus reliabilty and I hope someone can crack the is-f ecu or any toyota ecu.
All in all, I'm leaning towards the is-f, can't beat lexus reliabilty and I hope someone can crack the is-f ecu or any toyota ecu.
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don't forget about BIG price diff. M3 with same options as IS-f is $ 68,500 PLUS $ 1,300 gas guzzler bringing total to $ 70K. vs. $ 62,500. The 2-door is even more $$$. One other comment about quality, have seen several M3 sedans up close and noticed all had SIGNIFICANT orange peel in the paint. Totally unacceptable in this price range IMO. Lexus paint is flawless!!!!!
I agree 100%, I have had BMW and the paint on the new cars including the M3 is bad, really bad. Orange peel. Lexus knows how to paint. I had a M3 on order and drove the new C63 but the IS-f fit me better. I got to flog all of them including the overpriced Audi. The Lexus is awesome.
#27
Both are fine cars, go with BMW if you want a manual and are more of a driving enthusiast (not a car enthusiast, DRIVING enthusiast) Go with the Lexus if you want something that is luxurious, unique, and still able to haul a s s.
And personally I think the E90 rear looks horrendous but the E92 is a looker.
And personally I think the E90 rear looks horrendous but the E92 is a looker.
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man....I had a friend I met yesterday get a M3 Coupe with DCT, and the car was fully loaded. Price was 81k out the door...haha...that's crazy cuz I paid 67K out the door for my car...so I guess I am happy based upon the difference in price, but I still do like the M3 Coupe. However, I will just wait for the craze to die down for the Nissan GTR and get that next...heh