Upgrading from a 370 to a Lexus IS-F

PR370z · 12-03-2010, 11:04 AM

Im getting a real good deal on a 2008 lexus is-f, thinking of buying it and then selling my Z. What do you think, good or bad move?
416 HP V8
12.9 1/4
seats 4,with 4 doors
auto 8 speed trans
ventilated seats

HKYStormFront · 12-03-2010, 11:06 AM

i kinda like them, the F looks kinda funky but the performance is good. what's a "good deal"? that'd probably be my deciding factor

PR370z · 12-03-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

i kinda like them, the F looks kinda funky but the performance is good. what's a "good deal"? that'd probably be my deciding factor

Here in PR a new isf with all the taxes is around 90,000.(crazy) I can get this one (2008 but looks the same) for 43,000 with 25,000 miles. I paid 40,000 for my Z

theDreamer · 12-03-2010, 11:12 AM

It is a tough call, I have heard good things about the IS F for performance and luxury combo.
It will be completely different from the Z though.

m4a1mustang · 12-03-2010, 11:12 AM

If you want it, get it. They are pretty nice cars.

Blu370 · 12-03-2010, 11:12 AM

i am not to sure but i am pretty sure the model of lexus are changing in 2011

antman22 · 12-03-2010, 11:36 AM

the IS-F just doesn't do it for me. From a performance standpoint, its impressive, but for me, I couldn't make the switch.

Guess its just a matter of driving it around and seeing if you like it better than the Z....good luck with your decision!

ClemsonWill · 12-03-2010, 11:58 AM

My buddy just picked up and 2010 IS350. I'm very impressed with it so I'm sure the IS-F is only that much more impressive. I think it's a great car if you need the extra space and luxury then go for it. If you want a more true sports car then keep the Z. In a perfect world you could have both!

Side note: Everyday I wish my Z had ventilated seats. Someone do a DIY on swapping out the roadster seats into the coupe.

m4a1mustang · 12-03-2010, 11:59 AM

There was an ISF running 11.7s at the 1/4 last month. I have no idea what he had done, though. Exhaust was stock, I know that!

chuckd05 · 12-03-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

There was an ISF running 11.7s at the 1/4 last month. I have no idea what he had done, though. Exhaust was stock, I know that!

SCed. They do low 13s high 12s stock. Check dragtimes...

GZ3 · 12-03-2010, 12:52 PM

thats not very impressive considering the price tag...

EazyD · 12-03-2010, 03:13 PM

Test drive it

PR370z · 12-03-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

Test drive it

That's the problem,I test drove another one a while back (before I got the Z) and it was awesome but the deal was not right. before 3,500 its a tame car but from 3,500 to redline it's loud and it pulls hard. It feels faster than my Z, its comfortable, easy to get in and out (Im a big guy) also it has that auto steering wheel adjusting motors. I do have to say the suspesion feels harder than the Z. Overall the only thing missing from this car to the Z its the looks factor.

m4a1mustang · 12-03-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PR370z

That's the problem,I test drove another one a while back (before I got the Z) and it was awesome but the deal was not right. before 3,500 its a tame car but from 3,500 to redline it's loud and it pulls hard. It feels faster than my Z, its comfortable, easy to get in and out (Im a big guy) also it has that auto steering wheel adjusting motors. I do have to say the suspesion feels harder than the Z. Overall the only thing missing from this car to the Z its the looks factor.

Well think about it some more and see if it is worth it. Do you still want the Z? If you still want the Z then keep it. If not, maybe go et the ISF.

LuckyJinx · 12-03-2010, 04:02 PM

No.

12-03-2010, 11:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
PR370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 108 Drives: 2008 BMW E60 M5 Rep Power: 15	Upgrading from a 370 to a Lexus IS-F Im getting a real good deal on a 2008 lexus is-f, thinking of buying it and then selling my Z. What do you think, good or bad move? 416 HP V8 12.9 1/4 seats 4,with 4 doors auto 8 speed trans ventilated seats __________________ MODS:293 Whp/ 246 Tq K&N drop ins, ERZ HFC, JIC-Magic Y Pipe, HPS post MAF tubes, Nismo shift knob, 30% tints, JDM rear fog light more to come!

12-03-2010, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	i kinda like them, the F looks kinda funky but the performance is good. what's a "good deal"? that'd probably be my deciding factor __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

12-03-2010, 11:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	It is a tough call, I have heard good things about the IS F for performance and luxury combo. It will be completely different from the Z though. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-03-2010, 11:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	If you want it, get it. They are pretty nice cars. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-03-2010, 11:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	My buddy just picked up and 2010 IS350. I'm very impressed with it so I'm sure the IS-F is only that much more impressive. I think it's a great car if you need the extra space and luxury then go for it. If you want a more true sports car then keep the Z. In a perfect world you could have both! Side note: Everyday I wish my Z had ventilated seats. Someone do a DIY on swapping out the roadster seats into the coupe. __________________ Slightly modded

12-03-2010, 11:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Blu370 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami Lakes Posts: 100 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	i am not to sure but i am pretty sure the model of lexus are changing in 2011

12-03-2010, 11:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	the IS-F just doesn't do it for me. From a performance standpoint, its impressive, but for me, I couldn't make the switch. Guess its just a matter of driving it around and seeing if you like it better than the Z....good luck with your decision!

12-03-2010, 11:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	There was an ISF running 11.7s at the 1/4 last month. I have no idea what he had done, though. Exhaust was stock, I know that! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-03-2010, 12:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	thats not very impressive considering the price tag... __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

12-03-2010, 03:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	Test drive it __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

12-03-2010, 04:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	No. __________________

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