Sold My D3 Audi S8 To Purchase Lexus IS-F
11-29-15, 06:58 AM
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Sold My D3 Audi S8 To Purchase Lexus IS-F
Hi everyone,
Last week, I picked up a 2012 IS-F with ~30k miles.
The car puts a smile on my face each time I hop in the driver seat. (I have owned a 2000 NSX, a 2007 S8, a STS, a Prius, a 350z, and Integra....the IS-F is an amazing car and is definitely up there with the best in-class super sedans!).
In all honesty i knew nothing about the IS-F until a few weeks go, (when i was mulling divesture of the S8). In my opinion, the IS-F is the best kept secret in super sedans, and amazingly rare. (I don't recall ever seeing one in person until the day i bought one.... had to drive 2 hours from the SF Bay to test drive/purchase one)
I'm impressed with the fit and finish and it feels awesome knowing that Toyota reliability underlies this beast. If she holds up like the LS460 my dad owns, I will be very happy!
Look forward to learning from each of you on the forum.
Regards,
Monaco
Last week, I picked up a 2012 IS-F with ~30k miles.
The car puts a smile on my face each time I hop in the driver seat. (I have owned a 2000 NSX, a 2007 S8, a STS, a Prius, a 350z, and Integra....the IS-F is an amazing car and is definitely up there with the best in-class super sedans!).
In all honesty i knew nothing about the IS-F until a few weeks go, (when i was mulling divesture of the S8). In my opinion, the IS-F is the best kept secret in super sedans, and amazingly rare. (I don't recall ever seeing one in person until the day i bought one.... had to drive 2 hours from the SF Bay to test drive/purchase one)
I'm impressed with the fit and finish and it feels awesome knowing that Toyota reliability underlies this beast. If she holds up like the LS460 my dad owns, I will be very happy!
Look forward to learning from each of you on the forum.
Regards,
Monaco
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11-29-15, 07:29 AM
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11-29-15, 09:01 AM
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Welcome to the crew ! I owned an 07l LS460 and it was a great car but the F is even more reliable . Especially if you have a 2012 . Its rock solid . You can beat the snot and crap out of these cars and they just look at you and smile . 11 track days in 19 months and all I have had was a seat squeak that needed simple bolt tightening . Robust is an under statement
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11-29-15, 11:02 AM
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Congrats on the pickup! 2012 does have the majority of revisions the IS F had over its model years. Things such as suspension tweaks, LSD (since 2010), newer LED headlights (since (2011), and the wider wheels, albeit only 1/2 in, are some of the main things that this particular year had. Mainly the years the followed were just cosmetic. Enjoy it to the fullest!
11-29-15, 12:24 PM
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Congrats Monaco
The ISF is a great car I have owned my almost 2 months and I Love it !! Where did you get our ISF from, Lexus Dealer, private party?
Im up here in Sacramento and have seen 2 other ISF's since i got mine.. we should gtg sometime, before my baby gets here. Im trying to get something going just need to find more owners and get the Norcal forum a little more active..
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The ISF is a great car I have owned my almost 2 months and I Love it !! Where did you get our ISF from, Lexus Dealer, private party?
Im up here in Sacramento and have seen 2 other ISF's since i got mine.. we should gtg sometime, before my baby gets here. Im trying to get something going just need to find more owners and get the Norcal forum a little more active..
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11-29-15, 06:25 PM
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Bnizzle basically nailed all the changes. The 2011+ F's tracked almost 7 seconds faster (if I recall) on VIR than the older models when Car and Driver tested.
11-30-15, 03:06 AM
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congrats and welcome, you won't regret the purchase