Drove an F the other day, my review
08-25-09, 12:15 AM
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Drove an F the other day, my review
I went up to the dealership and told them to let me drive the F, they were cool since I bought my car from them, and their sales people are pretty cool too.
I have to say I love the car, I have been wanting to drive one for a while now...
Positives: I absolutely love the transmission, it shifts 1000X faster than my 350 and instead of S mode you have M mode which is even better. the response on the paddles is so much faster its not even comparable. The power was definitely there and the sound is stupid intoxicating. lol. the steering feels really tight but not twitchy, just perfect. For a somewhat heavy car it does not drive heavy, its light on its feet and the braking system has no porblems with the weight either. the interior ffcourse is an upgrade from the IS350 and I loved the black trim around the navi console.
Negatives: Without being too picky, the only thing I would change would be the suspension, I thought the F would handle a little bit better, I love the steering feel but the handling is not as good as i expected (maybe i was expecting too much). You might think im crazy but I feel like my 350 handles better (I have coilovers and sway bar).. this is impossible to compare unless its on a track, but im just talking about how it felt to me. Comfort wasnt great either.
I have to say I love the car, I have been wanting to drive one for a while now...
Positives: I absolutely love the transmission, it shifts 1000X faster than my 350 and instead of S mode you have M mode which is even better. the response on the paddles is so much faster its not even comparable. The power was definitely there and the sound is stupid intoxicating. lol. the steering feels really tight but not twitchy, just perfect. For a somewhat heavy car it does not drive heavy, its light on its feet and the braking system has no porblems with the weight either. the interior ffcourse is an upgrade from the IS350 and I loved the black trim around the navi console.
Negatives: Without being too picky, the only thing I would change would be the suspension, I thought the F would handle a little bit better, I love the steering feel but the handling is not as good as i expected (maybe i was expecting too much). You might think im crazy but I feel like my 350 handles better (I have coilovers and sway bar).. this is impossible to compare unless its on a track, but im just talking about how it felt to me. Comfort wasnt great either.
08-25-09, 08:36 AM
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i also agree the car isn't the best in comfort. But it's a super sedan so I kinda expected it not to be as comfortable as all the other lex's. None the less I love my F.
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08-26-09, 12:16 PM
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Once you've been F'd, well, the 350 just isn't the same anymore. But you can tell everyone you're now F'd up until you get your own F so you can F up all your friends.
08-26-09, 10:29 PM
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LOL to the F-ing... To be honest it made me happier about my IS350 as far as the handling, comfort. Considering my suspension upgrades.
But like some of you said im F'D and yes I will probably get one sometime
But like some of you said im F'D and yes I will probably get one sometime
08-26-09, 10:42 PM
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Everybody complains about the F's ride on the street - the first time you take it on the track, all the complaints disappear and you see why it's set up the way it is.
I really doubt your set up handles "better." I'd bet it feels a lot better to you on the street, but on a timed course, you'd probably be twiddling ***** and playing with spring preload all day before getting even close to what the F does right out of the box. It's really that good.
Many people mistake feeling better for actually being better. They're not the same thing.
I really doubt your set up handles "better." I'd bet it feels a lot better to you on the street, but on a timed course, you'd probably be twiddling ***** and playing with spring preload all day before getting even close to what the F does right out of the box. It's really that good.
Many people mistake feeling better for actually being better. They're not the same thing.
08-26-09, 11:48 PM
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Everybody complains about the F's ride on the street - the first time you take it on the track, all the complaints disappear and you see why it's set up the way it is.
I really doubt your set up handles "better." I'd bet it feels a lot better to you on the street, but on a timed course, you'd probably be twiddling ***** and playing with spring preload all day before getting even close to what the F does right out of the box. It's really that good.
Many people mistake feeling better for actually being better. They're not the same thing.
I really doubt your set up handles "better." I'd bet it feels a lot better to you on the street, but on a timed course, you'd probably be twiddling ***** and playing with spring preload all day before getting even close to what the F does right out of the box. It's really that good.
Many people mistake feeling better for actually being better. They're not the same thing.
Dont complain about how it handles on the road because its a performance sedan did u expect anything else but a harsh ride???
If you want something smooth Lexus Offers the ES and LS model.
Please stop the complaining
08-27-09, 02:58 AM
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Jeez, the OP just posted his review of the ISF based on his personal opinion. I'd hardly call that complaining.
Juice - what did you think of the ISF seats vs the IS350's? For me it's no contest - that's one of the options that I wish were available for our cars.
Juice - what did you think of the ISF seats vs the IS350's? For me it's no contest - that's one of the options that I wish were available for our cars.