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Old 09-17-12, 05:44 AM
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Default MotorTrend Reviews 2012 IS F!

Finally they reviewed our car!

Old 09-17-12, 06:12 AM
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This is the best review of the IS-F I have seen. Thanks for posting!
Old 09-17-12, 06:46 AM
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Even though it was positive, the guy said he prefers M3. He's a dweeb for me.
Old 09-17-12, 07:27 AM
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"And then there's this F model, which is completely opposite than anything you'd ever expect. It's super surprising. It's like... the quiet accountant in your office gets in a bar fight, and you later find out that he's secretly been training in the MMA for years."

My favorite quote.

I never thought I'd own a Lexus as a performance car, but I sure am glad they decided to make the IS-F. Now I'm a brand loyalist (and maybe even a bit of a fanboy). Thanks for posting the review.
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Originally Posted by 2012ISF
Even though it was positive, the guy said he prefers M3. He's a dweeb for me.
Clarkson said we're dorks
Old 09-17-12, 09:33 AM
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Just watched the video..good stuff. I hope they do make a 2nd generation IS F, and perhaps I shouldn't make the mistake that most of the BMW E30 M3 owners have done and sold their cars...now it's a highly sought after car.

I bet you if the guy from motortrend had a Ultrasonic Blue IS F, he'd be happier
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should keep the F also..it's a harbinger of lexus's turning point.

nah he would have dissed the M3 if he had a Matador red mica one..
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nice! i've never driven a newer model; wonder how much better the newer suspension feels.
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^^^ Much better!
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I like how he talks about how good the exhaust sounds at high revs. Our F's sound great with just factory exhaust.
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Awesome review! I love my F
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Haydog, thank you for posting that up. I was looking at 2010's to get the LSD... now I wonder if I should hold out for an 11 to get the updated suspension. Decisions decisions
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lol if you keep waiting TrackLight the newer model will always have better updates. The 13 got revised suspension also and the 2nd gen F will likely have variable suspension like the GS and maybe even 4 wheel steering. I know how you feel though. I sort of hope they don't come out with a 2nd get F for a while still since I havn't had mine for a year yet. lol
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I heard the 2012's were nearly sold out and 2013's were on the way with a further revised suspension. Which makes the review strange timing - - but I guess all his points stand.
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I need a cigarette after that.


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