16n69

Hi;
I do not want to come off inflammatory or "trolling", whatever that is?
Just want to get objective & honest opinions?
I have owned 3 series BMW's ..love 'em.
I have my eye on the new M3...but I heard the IS-F is almost as fast...and may be more reliable, since it is Japanese...although Lexus/Toyata has had a bucket full of recall/safety issues, or so I hear?

How good REALLY is the IS-F?
I REALLY want to "like" the IS-F, because of the aggressive stance/exterior...
although, I wish it had the sporty M3 interior.
BMW "M" has decades of refinement and research and is Legendary.
But I am afraid of what may be after warranty as I plan on keeping my next car far past payments & warranty.

Appreciate all & any "objective" input.

The M3 appears to cost more, but if you take in to consideration that it has wider wheels & tires factory (would want to replace those on Is-F way too narrow)...and REAL quad exhaust (I guess that needs changing for performance, on IS-F)

tenspeed

iTrader: (1)

Check out this thread -> https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...a-new-isf.html

It has a lot of pro's and con's of IS-F ownership.

IS144

Spend the 10k you will save by going with IS-F on mods

16n69

Are there mods available...something the equivalent of "Dinan"

rhy

iTrader: (2)

There are bolt-ons... intake, headers, exhaust. If you're into heavy modding and can afford it, the M3 will have more options available.

DaveGS4

iTrader: (2)

Welcome to Club Lexus. There are dozens of posts about this exact topic which will provide you instant answers and no waiting if you search. I put 'm3' in the search keyword, selected search in topic title and pointed at the ISF forum.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...a-new-isf.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l?highlight=m3

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l?highlight=m3

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l?highlight=m3

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l?highlight=m3

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l?highlight=m3

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l?highlight=m3

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l?highlight=m3

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l?highlight=m3

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l?highlight=m3

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l?highlight=m3


There are many other similar threads... this is just a few from the first page of my search.

Similarly for modifications, here's a good starter searching for 'dyno'
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...o-bs-here.html