apocalight

Hey all,

I'm thinking about getting an ISF, but they are quite difficult to come across around here. Is there a model of Lexus I could go up to the dealership and sit in, that would give me a pretty good idea of the ISF interior and feel? Thinking I might do this in lieu of getting to sit in an actual ISF before I'd put money down on one from far away.

yemgi

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A F-Sport IS250 or IS350 have the same front seats as the IS-F but in suede instead of leather, the other differences will be the texalium trim and the rear seat

apocalight

Thank you sir. I'll see if I can find one at a dealer to check out.

vraa

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If the interior of the IS-F makes or breaks your decision to get one, you probably weren't worthy of an IS-F in the first place

apocalight

It's not the quality of the interior, it's the shape. I just want to make sure that there isn't anything that is funky that might hit my knee based on the way I sit. I'm not huge, but at 6' 1" and about 200-210 there are some cars that just don't mesh well on the inside hehe.

For instance, in my CTS-V, I can't drive and have the change/power pocket thing open (it's in front of the shifter) as the corner will dig into my knee because of how I sit.

I'm sure the quality and finish of the Lexus is on par with our BMW (if not better), so I'm not questioning that. I'd just hate to buy one, have it arrive, and find that something jabs me in the knee, or whatever.

Meant no disrespect to your interior quality .

Steve727

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The ISF is pretty crammed in the interior. It's a good idea for you to sit in one before u decide to buy it. I'm 5'10" 225 and I feel at times it's small.... Lol, it's still one hell of a car though!!

indyberett

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Sit in any IS250 or IS350 and you get the idea.

vraa

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I am just joshing

What year CTS-V?

The only ergonomics I don't like is forward for upshft, backward for downshift

Salil022

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250 or 350 front seats doesn't compare to F seats, it would be wise to sit in the F and then make your decision.

indyberett

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I have both an is 350 and an is f and the interior is almost the same.

apocalight

I'm not so much worried about the seats as I am the overall space and shape. Assuming the seats are at least moderately comfortable . The CTS-V is a 2004.

lobuxracer

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That's easy to fix. At least on the IS350. I haven't bothered with the F, I just use the paddles all the time.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/2804527-post29.html

I'm 6'2" down to 220 from 240 (and still dropping) but I do not find the interior cramped at all. I will say on long drives (over 8 hours) my right knee has been known to ache a bit if I'm not on cruise control. I'll also say the F's seats are WAY nicer than any of the regular 2IS models if you like good side bolsters.

vraa

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Time to try this out
How did you flip the + and - signs?

Weapon F

I have to agree with lobuxracer having owned IS350 before my F, yes seats are much nicer and more supportative in ISF than 2IS but if you want to get idea of were everything is located such as snow mode switch, trac off, cigarette lighter, light switch, wind shield wipers, etc, and ensure your knees or elbows aren't hitting anything then you can sit in 2IS since everything is located in same spots in both ISF and 2IS models. This should give you good idea if you will be comfortable sitting IS-F just remember that the seat are different.

lobuxracer

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I didn't bother with that. I'm sure the new owner will be confused if he/she ever tries using the stick...