Hi guys
I'm planning to buy an ISF 2013
I want to know how durable it is for a daily car?
I used to have the is 350 and it was a very reliable car
Appreciate your opinions

 

No difference in reliability, in fact maybe even more reliable since the engine and drivetrain are so well built. I haven't heard of ANY chronic durability issues and they have been on the road for 7 years now, and most likely logged hundreds of millions of miles. Only issues I see repeatedly are maybe the subwoofer being easy to blow out and the LED needles in the dash burning out, but nothing in terms of reliability as a DD.

 

Don't forget the water pump issue but that may not affect 2013 models. I have had mine a year and no issues but I still have less than 50k on her.

 

Water pump is only the 08/09s.
No issues except maybe headlight pain bubbling...

 

The car itself is built well. I haven't seen or heard any issues regarding the newer Fs outside of the headlight paint bubbling, but that's more of a cosmetic issue than anything. Mechanically, I have yet to find a vehicle that is as reliable and still provides ample fun behind the wheel. It's not the fastest, and there will probably never be a "tune", but for a car that is still faster than 95% on the roads ( and a sedan at that), that's a very reassuring feeling. It probably won't ever break down on you, and all it requires is routine maintenance (engine oil takes close to 10 qts, brake pads/rotors, tires) and a nice detail every once in awhile, and she's good to go!

The only differences between your current IS350 and the IS F are the lack of a fifth seat (middle seat not available on the F), added HP/TQ, and no cooled seats in the front (only heated seats for the F).

Post some pics of you do get the F!

 

That sounds positive guys
Will post pics for my new ride if I get it
I'm going now to test an ISF to see the overall condition, if it passes I'll get it

 

Make sure you look at a few, but 2013 is a good year.

 

+1 on 2013 as being great year, wish i would've had the change to grab a 13 model.

 

2013 is one of the best years to own. All the suspension upgrades with the cosmetic changes AND no known issues . These cars are bullet proof. Made to be beaten on.

 

I just picked up a 2012 after hearing all the upgrades on 2011+

 

The IS F will be way more reliable than the 350z. I knew a bunch of people that had 350zs ranging from fully stock to 700+ rwhp. On a side note, the VQ35 engine starts running into massive head lifting issues at that much power.

 

Toyota/Lexus cars are usually durable and long-lasting. Expect 19 mpg for combined road/highway.

 

I think he meant he had a IS 350, not 350z

 

When you pick one up, also get the Figs front LCA bushings or the RR Racing ones and a good alignment. Then you will get even front tire wear as well.

 

I am also sure he meant IS 350 but haven't heard of heads lifting on a VQ since ARP came out with L19 head studs... A few early builds had head lift mine included but it hasn't been an issue on properly built VQs in the last 7 years.


To the OP I have an ISF for my daily driver and run about 60miles/day and I love it. The perfect daily driver. I get 19-23mpg and I drive fairly quick.