I'm Surprised by your choice - but in a good way. IS-F is good taste. Will be interesting to see what you do with this. The IS250/350 are starting to get pretty popular and I'm curious if they can be made into even more of a weapon.
The is350 can be made good but a weapon like this IS-F, I very much doubt, it’s this year and last year we started seeing the v8 coming back, the is500, same engine specs w the is-f
I wish I bought these when I was still living in NZ. I test drove one, was really impressed but held back in buying it. Now I moved to Melbourne, and cars here are really expensive, especially the rego. I guess that's the benefit of being able to import cars from Japan even though the commercial market has the same model - keeping car buying costs down. Now I'm in a major FOMO.
Great to see your taste in cars maturing, this Lexus is an excellent choice. I think you need something with a turbo next to round out your collection.
Thanks man! Tbh I don't really have much interest in turbo cars... but ya never know haha. Not sure what the logical upgrade to this (with a turbo) would be though. F80 M3?
These must be very scarce in NZ. I have a Mercury Grey 2012 ISF and only rarely see another here in Canada. Just returned from a 6500km road trip thru the US, awesome highway car and fuel cons is actually quite good for a 5L V8.
@@KiwiCarLife me too, but i also get that with my 20 year old GS430 which has an older V8, way heavier and only has a 5 speed tranny. i get up to 16l/100km in my ISF when driven hard
I got 8.5L/100km if pure highway on my last road trip (1200kms in total) but whenever I step on the gas and hear that magical V8 it goes back to 10-11 . Track days always 30L 😂
ISF, great new car. Even so over a year ago when you reviewed it, I knew that this would be the car that would replace the Accord. Looking forward to the content ahead.
Open diff doesn't really make the car better IMO. Get a torsen LSD or even a clutch type and give the rear end minor toe in. Bout 0.1-0.2 degrees. Even if the back end steps out, it wants to correct and get back to center so it won't hang out. Car is so much fun to drive in those cases and can be pushed. Plus its very predictable even on wet roads. Its such a pleasure to drive now with the headers too. Really inspires confidence when driven hard. Very linear power delivery.
Loved your review! After owning C63 AMGs for many years, I got one of the latest ISFs from BringATrailer. I love it, fantastic car, comfortable, smooth, feels tailored for the experience. It does feel a bit quiet stock though, looking into exhaust options and doesn't seem like there's a lot available in current times. Thanks for your feedback on this car!
They are a fair compromise between sport and luxury, the brother has one and my only gripe is that the interior has the same design language as a Hino truck; vertical plastic panels with buttons on them. Smooth smooth drivers though, completely different ball game to the Accord but as they say, sometimes change is as good as a holiday.
@KiwiCarLife Congratulations!! You have made an excellent choice! This ISF is SAVAGE! I once wanted an S2000 as well but for the price along with the lack of practicality just doesn't make since. We are looking forward to your new episodes!
Congratulations, and the golf intro was super funny! I'm on my 2nd Honda Accord (my previous one I had for 13 years), latest one being a 2.4 2006 Auto with ALL the toys (yes, Lane Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control). I'm 59 and not quite ready for a Lexus ;) (I've always wanted a Subaru, so if I ever leave Honda, not very likely, I'd like to take a look at a Subaru first, then Lexus 2nd :) ).
I have had and owned Honda accords for 18 years, a UK CH1, CL9 and currently CL7 euro R and was delighted when I came across your channel, gutted you sold your Accord but fuck me I certainly approve of the Lexus. Well done mate what an awesome motor!!!
Picked up one myself too about a month ago (video on my channel). I was torn between getting a 100 Chaser or IS-F. I already own JZX110 Mark2 which is basically same car as Chaser. Naturally, my "car scene" friends trashed me for going with "golf playing old man's car". Little did they know.
..Hey bro. I enjoy your vids, good car info for our conditions and treatment. Your opinions are straight up and real life. You made a new follower. As a side note observation, when you floor the vehicle for speed, your neck and head go into a funny angle, as if it will gain more horsepower.. it's funny now that I've watched a few more videos.. I luv it, me and the bro Crack up all the time we see it now 😅 Keep on doing what you doing bro 👍
i used to own an Accord...from 2018 - 2020...the car that replaced that was the 2006 Mark X 300G..with 250bhp plus...i never looked back at the Accord ever since...even though i've moved on from the Mark X which has similar DNA as these Lexus's, i never forgot what an amazing car it was
It takes proper dedication to daily something like this in NZ I bet. Respect. I want an IS F in the States. Nothing is going to tick all the boxes like this car does. I think my initial reaction is "man I want an AMG or an M car". But the reasonable side of me would say that this car is the one you can live with every day and not lose sleep over. If anyone is driving a legitimately used C63 or M3 as their only car, they've got their nuts in the wind if you ask me. Gotta own two cars with one of those. The IS F just needs tires, preventative maintenance, and fuel for the V8. And that is why I'd buy the car. A reliable, smooth V8 with a really nice cabin space. If you could pick one recent-ish American car under $100k usd to have for weekend laughs, what would you go with? Or which several would be on your list?
Thankfully I don't daily this - it's my weekend car as I get a company car too so in that regard the fuel bills don't bother me. And tbh I don't really like any american cars sorry
Good purchase mate, Have had mine for 10+ years and she still going strong, Most recently doing a FBO,along with suspension and some other goodies .... boy has it transformed her once again.
I 100% agree about your point regarding the C 63. I had similar feelings with my HSV Clubsport - fucking awesome but every corner (especially in the wet) was a death wish hahahaha. I recently opted for a newer Lexus GS350 instead. Still fairly quick, comfier than anything I've driven and heaps of space for the golf clubs... because I have to play golf now, right?
I own the Fuji speedway edition , ya it is a bit hard to get used to I think it puts out quite a bit more power than this isf that’s also why the c63 and other cars are harder to control, it’s a lot more power to the rear wheels, it’s just basic science. This isf does 0-60 in 4.5 seconds which is slow in terms of racing world. The rcf Fuji does it in 3.9 seconds which is still not the fastest but it is significantly different power. The isf is also a lot more balanced on weight I’m sure due to it being a 4 door sedan.
Wow, congratz, ever since i saw your review of the ISF, i kept thinking someday this guy is gonna pull the trigger and buy one. is that a NZ new one? So hard to find, even harder for facelift model
wow! what.a.choice. basically the only car I would exchange my accord in a heart beat. (ok, maybe a 3.5 V6 Accord as well) Too bad they only came with AT. Have fun, thats one hell of a car.
Bro I’ve seen is2/350s around a lot now. I ended up looking in to them and finding these Isf versions. Ever since it’s been rare just seeing one. And when I do I turn my music down and tell whoever’s in the car “just watch that beast take off”😂
Great car. I have a black one with 225k km runs like a dream. Seems like Lexus stopped trying after they made this and the LFA. 15 years later and their is500 is slower than the isf was in 2008. Same happened with the is350, quality went down and so did the performance🙈
In fairness, you can't compare the ISF with the IS500. The 500 is not a true F product. And I don't know that it is slower... makes 60hp more for starters
Love my 08 Matador Red Mica. I've owned it (in the states) for 8 years and 105k miles both street and track (vids are on my channel). Extensively modded and bulletproof. Nice choice!
@@KiwiCarLife In the us. there are literary 15 for sale. across the entire nation. And from those 15 there is only 1 I would even consider buying but at its current price I would I could get a new IS500 with 0 miles/km. Even funnier is there are only 22 IS350 for sale in the US. From those, there are none I would consider buying. It's been a struggle finding an IS here lol. I have really been looking for one I can buy and keep forever because there is really no other car like this.
@@newdaysamepains aye how is that possible there’s 14 ISF’s here and 21 IS350’s in little old New Zealand. Although that’s less than there were a year or so ago. They’ve tightened up import laws here
As far as I know, a previous cl7 euro R owner sold it and jump right into an LS460. I would say ISF is a good choice, especially for someone likes JDM that much.
Yip mate I'm with you for sure. I purchased a 2011 ISF and I love it as well. I is the best car I have owned. Only 55,000Ks it cost me in the low $50,000s plus thanks to the witch reg was $3200.00 anyway that does not matter a shit, I love it and will keep it until I croke, then maybe my wife will have a few bob!
Hey mate thinking of picking one up as there’s a few cheap ones on our market, Trying to stay away from the Ford & Commys.. Quick Question How good is the driver space/Legroom? Are they any comfortable for big & tall people?(6’2) Does it have much room in the rear for a car seat / toddler? Wish there was one around my area I could view and test drive but there are none in my area Il be travelling to purchase it. cheers man🎉
Hey man, drivers seat is good, boot is good, but the back seat is reeeally tight. I’m sure you could make it work but it’s definitely not a super practical car. RS4 and C63 have more room. M3 is compact too
Oh yes! The legendary ISF, excellent choice bruv, I thought you might have gone with a German but this is something different. My dream car is the GSF. Keep it up bro!
Hate to be the critic, i had an IS-F -08 and let me say, i love Lexus, due to its customer service and reliability. But considering i have experienced such a wide range of cars, i never really felt as the ISF was complete. It was too stiff for being a long distance car, as a person who is 6"2 (189cm) i sat too high in the car, the paddel response was too slow for a sportscar and the open diff was slipping out of most corners on the track. So i sold it after 6 months. Although for the money i still cant think of a better car in the category:) Today im driving a IS200 Sport and thrashing it on a daily, and im having as much fun in that🕺
Yeah fair enough. I've always maintained that a car's flaws make it great. Driven a lot of cars that are much "better" than the ISF but they somehow lack soul. It's hard to explain. But the ISF always puts a smile on my face
Love ur channel my man, has become a routine to binge ur old videos whenever i feel like chilling with some snacks. Do u miss driving manual? Never expected u would get an automatic 😁
Thanks man! Glad you're enjoying the videos and tbh nah I am happy as with the auto in the isf. Besides I now have the euro r to get my manual fix if I need it haha
@@KiwiCarLife mint man! How did i forget about the Euro R hahah, my aunty has one and its a blast when she lets me take it for a spin every now and then. Just a question on the K20a3 - i have base dc5 audm and wondering if its worth putting headers on it, like how it was on ur accord euro with the nice gains? Or is it not worth on the 160hp engine? Cheers!
@@vintagecottonon Yeah tbh not really worth it. I mean you can (if they even make headers for it) but the gains will be minimal. K24A3 responds very well to headers and a tune though
Probably one of the best all round cars. Comfort, looks, power, fun, practically and solid Lexus reliability with a slight sacrifice in fuel consumption 😂😂
A worthy upgrade to earl. Same size but double on everything. Though you might see this car always pulling to the left. To a petrol station that is. More power, mate!
Good video and enjoyed it as always. A smaller thing you probably already know about but - it's really hard to hear your voice and mic audio whenever music is playing in any scenes :(
Hmm, must be certain speakers... I don't have any issues on my phone or computer at home. But I'll take that suggestion on board and try to improve for future videos :)
So cool, I was hoping it’d be this car. Super nice and in a colour I don’t came on OzDM cars. You’re the first person I’ve heard who’s reviewed the car and said it’s smooth and comfortable. IIRC, every review of the IS-F when launched in Oz described the ride as harsh and choppy to the point it was detrimental to the handling. Maybe there difference in the spec of JDM to Oz cars. Love it, totally envious and especially love the Q car appeal of it. Never liked the exhaust stacking though.
I don't know what they're on about regarding ride quality. Mines lowered and it rides all good for my standards. Even better than the cl9. It's so good on the open road especially
I just bought an 09 as well in blue and I love the car but the ride is shockingly hard, I thought the shocks were broken at first, hitting a bump feels like getting a brick to the nuts, is yours the same?
Funny you say that - a lot of people are on here complaining about the ride. Personally I think it's fine and mine's lowered. On the open road in particular it's very nice
They're all like that but changed a bit in the FL about 2010, it's perception on whether you think it's shocking or not lol, not ideal if the roads are bad where you are
@@sircefiro Honestly I'm getting used to it, I just was not prepared for a Lexus to be that hardcore. I had a BMW 335i on KW coilovers and I have a Miata on coilovers and they are both considerably softer than the F. I did notice the sway bar bushings need to be replaced though so maybe after new end links and bushings and some 18s with more tire it will be better. Appreciate the help.
I hope your ISF is better than the IS250 that I have been driving for the last 3 years - Toyota dumbing down the electronic systems to the lowest common denominator drivers. Good luck with your journey but I think your Accord Euro videos were so popular because the car is plentiful and is not regarded as a high performance car but you were able to improve it so much with relatively few and affordable mods. However the IFS is rarer and already goes very well so I am not sure you will have the same outcomes. Good luck though.
Thanks man, and yeah I'm well aware the ISF is more of a rare car that I won't be modifying like my Accord. Hence why next week there's a second edition to the channel!
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This is an AMAZING car, I'm very happy to see that you've bought this masterpiece of a car.
Haha thanks man yeah I'm loving it
Brother this is such a dream car, how wide the body looks, the quad tips exhaust and that NA v8 sound. i just love it, enjoy it !
Thanks man! Will do
I'm Surprised by your choice - but in a good way. IS-F is good taste.
Will be interesting to see what you do with this. The IS250/350 are starting to get pretty popular and I'm curious if they can be made into even more of a weapon.
Yeah well hoping to get some IS250/IS350's on the channel at some point
K or L is not a vowel mate😂
The is350 can be made good but a weapon like this IS-F, I very much doubt, it’s this year and last year we started seeing the v8 coming back, the is500, same engine specs w the is-f
haha not really , perfect car, but performance has a limit , Lexus come with very high compression ratio, hard to mod, especially those for real speed
@@KiwiCarLife come to Poland we can figure something out...;) dream car btw. congrats!
The number plate on his next surprise car will contain the vowels of his TH-cam channel 👀
Haha IIAIE
What a car. I enjoy mine every second. With good and regular maintenance, this car would run forever
Yeah absolutely - saw a pic going round of one in the US with 429,000 miles! Nuts
I wish I bought these when I was still living in NZ. I test drove one, was really impressed but held back in buying it. Now I moved to Melbourne, and cars here are really expensive, especially the rego. I guess that's the benefit of being able to import cars from Japan even though the commercial market has the same model - keeping car buying costs down. Now I'm in a major FOMO.
Yeah the NZ new ones here are so rare they tend to be way more expensive. If we didn't get the JDM imports I doubt I'd even own one.
Absolutely brilliant machine. “Japanese M sedan” is accurate haha.
Yep pretty much is
Welcome to the club. Enjoy your ride. Loads of love from (old) Zeeland in the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Thanks man! And yup good old Abel Tasman named us after you haha
Great to see your taste in cars maturing, this Lexus is an excellent choice. I think you need something with a turbo next to round out your collection.
Thanks man! Tbh I don't really have much interest in turbo cars... but ya never know haha. Not sure what the logical upgrade to this (with a turbo) would be though. F80 M3?
@@KiwiCarLife just put a blower on this, thats the upgrade😂
These must be very scarce in NZ. I have a Mercury Grey 2012 ISF and only rarely see another here in Canada. Just returned from a 6500km road trip thru the US, awesome highway car and fuel cons is actually quite good for a 5L V8.
Nah they're everywhere coz we get Japanese imports too which floods the market with cheap ones
really? i think the fuel consumption is horrible, even when comparing it to my 2003 GS430 V8
@@bdmr_isf on the open road I get 9L/100km
@@KiwiCarLife me too, but i also get that with my 20 year old GS430 which has an older V8, way heavier and only has a 5 speed tranny. i get up to 16l/100km in my ISF when driven hard
I got 8.5L/100km if pure highway on my last road trip (1200kms in total) but whenever I step on the gas and hear that magical V8 it goes back to 10-11 . Track days always 30L 😂
Yeah baby. As soon as I saw the thumbnail I smiled.
I love the ISF. I can't wait to see what you do with it.
Thanks man!
ISF, great new car. Even so over a year ago when you reviewed it, I knew that this would be the car that would replace the Accord. Looking forward to the content ahead.
Thanks man! And yeah haha it was definitely high on the list
Comfy , sporty and reliable ...
Absolutely
Open diff doesn't really make the car better IMO. Get a torsen LSD or even a clutch type and give the rear end minor toe in. Bout 0.1-0.2 degrees. Even if the back end steps out, it wants to correct and get back to center so it won't hang out. Car is so much fun to drive in those cases and can be pushed. Plus its very predictable even on wet roads. Its such a pleasure to drive now with the headers too. Really inspires confidence when driven hard. Very linear power delivery.
Fair enough and yes I agree it would be better. But I'm happy enough with it now so don't believe it's worth the investment to me
@@KiwiCarLife Fair! Enjoy the heck out of it!
After having a torsen in my BRZ and how great it was, no way I could not buy one of these without one.
@@JasonISF Absolutely. Changes the car from a scary side stepping lunatic to a controlable lunatic :D
Really wasn't expecting this not many people know what it is so makes a great sleeper
Yeah it's a bit of an oddball
Loved your review! After owning C63 AMGs for many years, I got one of the latest ISFs from BringATrailer. I love it, fantastic car, comfortable, smooth, feels tailored for the experience. It does feel a bit quiet stock though, looking into exhaust options and doesn't seem like there's a lot available in current times. Thanks for your feedback on this car!
Very nice!
They are a fair compromise between sport and luxury, the brother has one and my only gripe is that the interior has the same design language as a Hino truck; vertical plastic panels with buttons on them. Smooth smooth drivers though, completely different ball game to the Accord but as they say, sometimes change is as good as a holiday.
Yeah they drive great
Congrats man, well earned, enjoy ur car brother
Cheers man!
@KiwiCarLife Congratulations!! You have made an excellent choice! This ISF is SAVAGE! I once wanted an S2000 as well but for the price along with the lack of practicality just doesn't make since. We are looking forward to your new episodes!
Thanks man! And yeah I think in the end it was the right choice
I have an s2000 but its a garage princess, the cl9 accord is my daily of choice
Congratulations, and the golf intro was super funny! I'm on my 2nd Honda Accord (my previous one I had for 13 years), latest one being a 2.4 2006 Auto with ALL the toys (yes, Lane Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control). I'm 59 and not quite ready for a Lexus ;) (I've always wanted a Subaru, so if I ever leave Honda, not very likely, I'd like to take a look at a Subaru first, then Lexus 2nd :) ).
Nice!
Nice video! I’m glad the Lexus V8 still warms hearts. 💙👍🏽
Yuuuurs nice is500
@@KiwiCarLife Thanks!! I freaking love this thing… I’ve gone on so many ‘milk runs’, only to return with no milk. 😂😈
The best part about that V8 is that it was co-engineered with Yamaha to say "Ha Ha" to Honda.
Dunno about haha to Honda but yeah Yamaha engineered most of Toyota's top performance engines
I have had and owned Honda accords for 18 years, a UK CH1, CL9 and currently CL7 euro R and was delighted when I came across your channel, gutted you sold your Accord but fuck me I certainly approve of the Lexus. Well done mate what an awesome motor!!!
Thanks so much man!
Picked up one myself too about a month ago (video on my channel). I was torn between getting a 100 Chaser or IS-F. I already own JZX110 Mark2 which is basically same car as Chaser.
Naturally, my "car scene" friends trashed me for going with "golf playing old man's car". Little did they know.
Haha yeah man the ISF is very underrated and can surprise a lot of cars for sure
..Hey bro. I enjoy your vids, good car info for our conditions and treatment. Your opinions are straight up and real life. You made a new follower. As a side note observation, when you floor the vehicle for speed, your neck and head go into a funny angle, as if it will gain more horsepower.. it's funny now that I've watched a few more videos.. I luv it, me and the bro Crack up all the time we see it now 😅 Keep on doing what you doing bro 👍
Thanks!
where is the strut brace from ???
Not sure it was installed in Japan before arriving in NZ
Thnx@@KiwiCarLife
i used to own an Accord...from 2018 - 2020...the car that replaced that was the 2006 Mark X 300G..with 250bhp plus...i never looked back at the Accord ever since...even though i've moved on from the Mark X which has similar DNA as these Lexus's, i never forgot what an amazing car it was
Yeah nice man
@@KiwiCarLife Thanks...May I ask how much you got this Lexus because I am considering one after watching your video
Can't wait to see some videos on this car! Such a great choice.
Thanks man!
It takes proper dedication to daily something like this in NZ I bet. Respect. I want an IS F in the States. Nothing is going to tick all the boxes like this car does. I think my initial reaction is "man I want an AMG or an M car". But the reasonable side of me would say that this car is the one you can live with every day and not lose sleep over. If anyone is driving a legitimately used C63 or M3 as their only car, they've got their nuts in the wind if you ask me. Gotta own two cars with one of those. The IS F just needs tires, preventative maintenance, and fuel for the V8. And that is why I'd buy the car. A reliable, smooth V8 with a really nice cabin space.
If you could pick one recent-ish American car under $100k usd to have for weekend laughs, what would you go with? Or which several would be on your list?
Thankfully I don't daily this - it's my weekend car as I get a company car too so in that regard the fuel bills don't bother me. And tbh I don't really like any american cars sorry
LS500 is my daily driver and have on order a 2023 LC500 Convertible due to arrive May or June. In love already.
Awesome!
Good purchase mate,
Have had mine for 10+ years and she still going strong,
Most recently doing a FBO,along with suspension and some other goodies .... boy has it transformed her once again.
Nice!
I 100% agree about your point regarding the C 63. I had similar feelings with my HSV Clubsport - fucking awesome but every corner (especially in the wet) was a death wish hahahaha.
I recently opted for a newer Lexus GS350 instead. Still fairly quick, comfier than anything I've driven and heaps of space for the golf clubs... because I have to play golf now, right?
Yeah nice would agree with that
I own the Fuji speedway edition , ya it is a bit hard to get used to I think it puts out quite a bit more power than this isf that’s also why the c63 and other cars are harder to control, it’s a lot more power to the rear wheels, it’s just basic science. This isf does 0-60 in 4.5 seconds which is slow in terms of racing world. The rcf Fuji does it in 3.9 seconds which is still not the fastest but it is significantly different power. The isf is also a lot more balanced on weight I’m sure due to it being a 4 door sedan.
Wow, congratz, ever since i saw your review of the ISF, i kept thinking someday this guy is gonna pull the trigger and buy one. is that a NZ new one? So hard to find, even harder for facelift model
Haha yeah I've been thinking about one for a good long while! And nah mine's a pre-facelift jdm import. The most common type haha
I had a 1995 Ls400 with 250,000 miles with the electric steering wheel that I got rid of in 2014 and it still operated perfectly
Oh that’s excellent
wow! what.a.choice. basically the only car I would exchange my accord in a heart beat. (ok, maybe a 3.5 V6 Accord as well) Too bad they only came with AT. Have fun, thats one hell of a car.
Thanks man!
Bro I’ve seen is2/350s around a lot now. I ended up looking in to them and finding these Isf versions. Ever since it’s been rare just seeing one. And when I do I turn my music down and tell whoever’s in the car “just watch that beast take off”😂
Haha nice man!
Good on you. Same here mate. I just got my Ultrasonic blue ISF this year and I super love it. I am a Lexus fanatic as well. Cheers.
Nice man!
Nice man!
Love it, great seeing you in cars and coffee yesterday, hope campbells cooling system is all good 😂
Thanks man! And yeah good to see ya briefly! Haha he broke a couple blades off the accessory fan but should be an easy fix. A joke gone wrong!
Great car. I have a black one with 225k km runs like a dream. Seems like Lexus stopped trying after they made this and the LFA. 15 years later and their is500 is slower than the isf was in 2008. Same happened with the is350, quality went down and so did the performance🙈
In fairness, you can't compare the ISF with the IS500. The 500 is not a true F product. And I don't know that it is slower... makes 60hp more for starters
I got myself an LS460L and pretty much ditto to everything said about the ISF, a new ISF with the 4.0L TTV8 by Lexus is my dream car
Nice!
Great choice! I bought my ISF last year and it's the best car for the money. Is your ISF lowered or on coilovers?
Thanks man and yeah lowering springs
Had a brand new 05 GS430. Never once had a single problem.
Nice! Yeah I've heard they're very reliable
If you love it now, try one with HKS coils, 275/255 tyre combo and a light tune.
This one is already lowered and on 235/265 tyres
@@KiwiCarLife definitely look at the 275/255 combo when you’re up for new tyres. Go the P4S or AD08Rs, will make a massive improvement.
I clicked on this video accidentally, and I'm glad I stayed 😂
fantastic production quality, amazing car, and engaging review. really good stuff 👍
Thanks man! Good to hear
Love my 08 Matador Red Mica. I've owned it (in the states) for 8 years and 105k miles both street and track (vids are on my channel). Extensively modded and bulletproof. Nice choice!
Awesome man!
There are almost none for sale these days... all their owners keep them
Really? There’s heaps here in NZ
@@KiwiCarLife In the us. there are literary 15 for sale. across the entire nation. And from those 15 there is only 1 I would even consider buying but at its current price I would I could get a new IS500 with 0 miles/km. Even funnier is there are only 22 IS350 for sale in the US. From those, there are none I would consider buying.
It's been a struggle finding an IS here lol. I have really been looking for one I can buy and keep forever because there is really no other car like this.
@@newdaysamepains aye how is that possible there’s 14 ISF’s here and 21 IS350’s in little old New Zealand. Although that’s less than there were a year or so ago. They’ve tightened up import laws here
My dream car! Hope I could have one soon. I’d take over any Mercedes or Bimmer or Audi
Nice man! Go get it!
Just got a Lexus is 350 on my birthday (march) I love it & I will get an isf or is 500 in the future for sure !!
Nice! Would recommend
As far as I know, a previous cl7 euro R owner sold it and jump right into an LS460.
I would say ISF is a good choice, especially for someone likes JDM that much.
Yeah it's kinda the obvious upgrade imo if you wanna stay JDM after owning a Honda/Toyota
These Cars Are AMAZING! Very Underrated Super Sports Sedan with PLENTY OF GO!
Indeed!
Yip mate I'm with you for sure. I purchased a 2011 ISF and I love it as well. I is the best car I have owned. Only 55,000Ks it cost me in the low $50,000s plus thanks to the witch reg was $3200.00 anyway that does not matter a shit, I love it and will keep it until I croke, then maybe my wife will have a few bob!
Awesome man!
Love the sound of a V8
Yuuuurs
I LOVE this car!! My cousin has a 2008 IS in this color, not an F sport tho. Congratulations dude
Thanks man!
I bought mine 2007 lexus IS 250 for 5k. Runs like champ, best decision ive made in my life so far.
Nice man!
ISF Is Ultimate Sleeper with Reliability to Boot
Great Choice
Thanks man!
I had a 2012 ISF and it still to this day is the best car I’ve ever had better than the 335is, 435i, and e46 330ci ZHP
Yeah they're great cars
Amazing video man, keep coming back to watch it.
Haha yeah I was really happy with this one
@@KiwiCarLife Awesome bro.
Hey mate thinking of picking one up as there’s a few cheap ones on our market, Trying to stay away from the Ford & Commys.. Quick Question How good is the driver space/Legroom? Are they any comfortable for big & tall people?(6’2) Does it have much room in the rear for a car seat / toddler? Wish there was one around my area I could view and test drive but there are none in my area Il be travelling to purchase it. cheers man🎉
Hey man, drivers seat is good, boot is good, but the back seat is reeeally tight. I’m sure you could make it work but it’s definitely not a super practical car. RS4 and C63 have more room. M3 is compact too
Such an underated car. I have the is350 but this looks amazing.
Nice!
This sounds sooooo good dude, nice choice! Can't wait for the videos on this car to come.
Thanks man!
Lexus cars are the best daily drivers.
Just pick your favorite model and you’re good to go!
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Oh yes! The legendary ISF, excellent choice bruv, I thought you might have gone with a German but this is something different. My dream car is the GSF. Keep it up bro!
Thanks man and yeah GSF is awesome
Hate to be the critic, i had an IS-F -08 and let me say, i love Lexus, due to its customer service and reliability. But considering i have experienced such a wide range of cars, i never really felt as the ISF was complete. It was too stiff for being a long distance car, as a person who is 6"2 (189cm) i sat too high in the car, the paddel response was too slow for a sportscar and the open diff was slipping out of most corners on the track. So i sold it after 6 months. Although for the money i still cant think of a better car in the category:) Today im driving a IS200 Sport and thrashing it on a daily, and im having as much fun in that🕺
Yeah fair enough. I've always maintained that a car's flaws make it great. Driven a lot of cars that are much "better" than the ISF but they somehow lack soul. It's hard to explain. But the ISF always puts a smile on my face
He said that Accord guys aren't gonna complain about the next car... As an Accord guy myself, I'm thrilled to see where this is heading
Hehehe
have the "little brother" IS350 also a 2008 in same colour... it's a great car
very nice yeah they’re also good
I just got me a G37 couple months ago and I came from accord too with a V6.
Nice!
Great car. Impressive how you responded to every comment as well. I wish you luck!
Thanks man!
You should do a review of non turbo zt Caldina from 2002-2006 in the sport trim. Amazing car goes well it'd surprise you
Already done the turbo one. Was good
It is a great car! Can't ask for more from Japanese engineering that brought these beast to life. Cause I got one.
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Congrats mate!, very good cars!
Thanks man!
Love ur channel my man, has become a routine to binge ur old videos whenever i feel like chilling with some snacks. Do u miss driving manual? Never expected u would get an automatic 😁
Thanks man! Glad you're enjoying the videos and tbh nah I am happy as with the auto in the isf. Besides I now have the euro r to get my manual fix if I need it haha
@@KiwiCarLife mint man! How did i forget about the Euro R hahah, my aunty has one and its a blast when she lets me take it for a spin every now and then.
Just a question on the K20a3 - i have base dc5 audm and wondering if its worth putting headers on it, like how it was on ur accord euro with the nice gains? Or is it not worth on the 160hp engine? Cheers!
@@vintagecottonon Yeah tbh not really worth it. I mean you can (if they even make headers for it) but the gains will be minimal. K24A3 responds very well to headers and a tune though
Probably one of the best all round cars. Comfort, looks, power, fun, practically and solid Lexus reliability with a slight sacrifice in fuel consumption 😂😂
Yeah haha that's the only downside - the fuel economy, but in general I couldn't be happier
Welcome to the club 😁 you won't enjoy the fuel bills but it won't let you down. Enjoy.
Yes all true statements hahah
Great upgrade, well done!
Thanks!
Had one top car loved it only down fall is the entertainment system no good but everything else is greatt
Yep agree
Levels this. I'm not even mad you sold the accord for an ISF. It's not even a debate .
Hahah that's good to hear!
Not surprised. You know value when you see it.
Indeed
A worthy upgrade to earl. Same size but double on everything. Though you might see this car always pulling to the left. To a petrol station that is. More power, mate!
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Haha yeah I've only had it two months and I've already filled up 9 times HAHA. It's a combo of 15L/100km and a small fuel tank
@@KiwiCarLife wow only 15!?
My daily driven Aurion uses 11 with 70 hway / 30 urban normally off peak normal driving
@@rcast3763 that sounds about right. It's a 3.5 vs 5.0L the difference in size isn't enormous
Every review of ISF has happy faces and great sound
Haha absolutely
"confidence inspiring," one of the easiest ways to describe a Lexus
Absolutely
Good choice there mate one of my dream cars
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Japane is the best in the world perfect tecnology Respect
Yuuuuurs
Bloody good choice mate, I'm jealous these are a phenomenal vehicle.
Haha thanks man!
I love the British reference. “Easy to get in and out of you know”
Absolutely HAHA
You have great taste! I can't wait to get my Lexus 😍
Thanks man!
Can’t wait until I can have both an RCF and ISF . That’s all I need !
Same!
Good choice mate! Its a honda accord lovers thing! The next thing i would choose over an accord is 1000% one of these!
Good to hear!
Happy for you, drive safe and enjoy
Thanks
Lovely lovely but what is that beep all the time?
You can set the tachometer to beep at a set rpm
Yeah it's the shift beep. Don't think it can be turned off or adjusted annoyingly
Good video and enjoyed it as always. A smaller thing you probably already know about but - it's really hard to hear your voice and mic audio whenever music is playing in any scenes :(
Hmm, must be certain speakers... I don't have any issues on my phone or computer at home. But I'll take that suggestion on board and try to improve for future videos :)
Beautiful colour, hopefully it has the valley plate leak sorted
Thanks and tbh I have no idea
Listen to that noise - peep - such a noise - peep peep peep
isnt that just great - peep peep
so fun!
I've learned to tune the shift beep out
Have an ISF too and agree, enjoy!
Thanks!
What an awesome car! Really enjoy your channel. Just wondering if you've ever driven a fuga 450 and if you have thoughts on it? Cheers
Haven’t done the fuga but did drive an FX450 and it was quite good
@@KiwiCarLife No worries, keep the vids coming, cheers!
Awesome upgrade bro, its so cool
Thanks man!
So cool, I was hoping it’d be this car. Super nice and in a colour I don’t came on OzDM cars.
You’re the first person I’ve heard who’s reviewed the car and said it’s smooth and comfortable.
IIRC, every review of the IS-F when launched in Oz described the ride as harsh and choppy to the point it was detrimental to the handling. Maybe there difference in the spec of JDM to Oz cars.
Love it, totally envious and especially love the Q car appeal of it. Never liked the exhaust stacking though.
I don't know what they're on about regarding ride quality. Mines lowered and it rides all good for my standards. Even better than the cl9. It's so good on the open road especially
I just bought an 09 as well in blue and I love the car but the ride is shockingly hard, I thought the shocks were broken at first, hitting a bump feels like getting a brick to the nuts, is yours the same?
Funny you say that - a lot of people are on here complaining about the ride. Personally I think it's fine and mine's lowered. On the open road in particular it's very nice
They're all like that but changed a bit in the FL about 2010, it's perception on whether you think it's shocking or not lol, not ideal if the roads are bad where you are
@@sircefiro Honestly I'm getting used to it, I just was not prepared for a Lexus to be that hardcore. I had a BMW 335i on KW coilovers and I have a Miata on coilovers and they are both considerably softer than the F. I did notice the sway bar bushings need to be replaced though so maybe after new end links and bushings and some 18s with more tire it will be better. Appreciate the help.
I hope your ISF is better than the IS250 that I have been driving for the last 3 years - Toyota dumbing down the electronic systems to the lowest common denominator drivers. Good luck with your journey but I think your Accord Euro videos were so popular because the car is plentiful and is not regarded as a high performance car but you were able to improve it so much with relatively few and affordable mods. However the IFS is rarer and already goes very well so I am not sure you will have the same outcomes. Good luck though.
Thanks man, and yeah I'm well aware the ISF is more of a rare car that I won't be modifying like my Accord. Hence why next week there's a second edition to the channel!
The music is amazing. For real
That's good
Great car man. Very exciting to see!
Thanks man!