From 370Z to 2011 Lexus IS-F

Brutal 370Z · 08-17-2011, 04:50 PM

if you're going to go 4 door, cts-v FTW for sure!

Sibze · 08-17-2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutal 370Z

if you're going to go 4 door, cts-v FTW for sure!

Very good option!

Side note, I kept with a coupe

hdskull · 08-17-2011, 04:54 PM

Just buy a IS 350 for the luxury, and then keep the z for the fun! They add up to be about the same price as the IS-F

Cunnos · 08-17-2011, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atx370z

Opinions?

I test drove the IS-F yesterday and financing is already lined up, but i just can't seem to pull the trigger. At first i thought the choice was simple, but the Lexus just seems to be missing the WOW factor that my Z has.

And although it's got a 5 liter V8 and supposedly can run a mid 12 in the 1/4 mile stock... it doesn't seem that fast and even with the paddle shifters is kind of boring to drive.

Interior is prestine. I love the luxury feel of it and when you do want to step on it.... it definitely goes. The handling is also amazing for the 2011's. Lexus really stepped their game up on the IS-F in that respect.

The question is... is it worth 60k+ and worth getting rid of "Lola".

Hey man a co worker of mine had the IS-F for 5 months and traded it for a Z actually. He said the car was really boring after a few months of ownership, i took him out in my Z and two weeks later he got an '10 370z sport. He said that the Z was just more of a sportier "fun" car and that the IS-F lacked any of that. Also, i agree with some of the other members, if you are looking at cars in the 60k range go for the best, BMW M3 or perhaps even a CTS-V with 556 HP!!!!

Twaireg · 08-17-2011, 05:16 PM

Although, the ISF is really nice but if you're looking for something sportier, the cts-v could be considered as an option as well

kenchan · 08-17-2011, 05:22 PM

they should name that car IS-F&F.

i dont like toyota's in general.

Mike · 08-17-2011, 05:40 PM

Don't get it, you will regret it. I'm nit basing that on the car but from reading your original post. If you want something else, wait til you find something that moves you.

somatic · 08-17-2011, 05:47 PM

im trading my IS in this week, and i can tell you from experience that when you lower it, you definitely feel the road more.

KillerBee370 · 08-17-2011, 05:55 PM

IMO there's nothing 'sporty' about a 4 door sedan. The IS-F is a great car for a family man that needs a couple extra seats and works an exec gig where he needs to truck around clients from time to time. If the above scenario is NOT describing you then I would rather have a Cadillac CTS-V for the same amount of $$ if you're just looking for a change.

KillerBee370 · 08-17-2011, 05:57 PM

And what someone else said already... No Toyota is worth 60 clams. (except maybe the new LF-A)

TongMan · 08-17-2011, 08:17 PM

Nice and robust engine, but it looks just like the IS250 and IS350 minus the quad exhaust setup. It seems like you don't like it fully. Wait and buy something that you fully adore. Used GTR?

gurneyeagle · 08-17-2011, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

Well, luxury takes away that road feel. It is a fast car, and it is plush.

imo no toyota is worth 60 clams, but that's a matter of opinion, and only you know if trading a 2-seat agile sports car for a four-seat luxo box with a big engine is worth it for you.

also imo those vossens look terribad on that car, but again, personal preferences vary.

Point well taken, but on the same hand, is a Nissan (GTR) worth $90k using that thought train?

BTW - I looked at IS before buying my G37, and it was no contest.

Carno · 08-17-2011, 08:58 PM

Looks like a mom car.

cossie1600 · 08-17-2011, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

And what someone else said already... No Toyota is worth 60 clams. (except maybe the new LF-A)

You have not driven a LS then

nmjaxx9 · 08-17-2011, 10:10 PM

Usually if your on the fence about something that means that you dont really want to do it, which means dont do it. If you need the extra seats then go for it and sacrifice on the Wow factor, if its not about the room, and you just want a change, then for 60k and getting rid of a Z, I say no deal.

08-17-2011, 04:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	if you're going to go 4 door, cts-v FTW for sure! __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

08-17-2011, 04:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
hdskull Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 680 Drives: '10 Black 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 17	Just buy a IS 350 for the luxury, and then keep the z for the fun! They add up to be about the same price as the IS-F __________________ ^ Kenwood DDX616 \| Polk DB6501 \| Llumar 23% tint \| STi-R Clear Lens SSR Type-F \| F.I. 18" CF \| Stillen Gen 3 \| KW V3

08-17-2011, 05:40 PM	#22 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	Don't get it, you will regret it. I'm nit basing that on the car but from reading your original post. If you want something else, wait til you find something that moves you. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
2011 370Z vs 2011 EVO GSR in Road and Track	Mag350Z	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	47	05-05-2011 09:31 AM
Best Motoring 2009-11 Impreza WRX Sti 370Z Nismo Lexus IS-F Lancer Evo X Ralliart NSX	supraman626	Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery	10	04-09-2010 05:42 AM
Nismo 370z Vs. Impreza WRX Sti SPEC C - EVO X ralliart- Lexus IS F - NSX RHQ	ct63084	Other Vehicles	1	02-20-2010 11:19 AM
Lexus LFA	bigu	Other Vehicles	12	11-25-2009 10:40 AM

08-17-2011, 05:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
Twaireg Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dubai Posts: 23 Drives: '10 370z Rep Power: 14	Although, the ISF is really nice but if you're looking for something sportier, the cts-v could be considered as an option as well

08-17-2011, 05:22 PM	#21 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	they should name that car IS-F&F. i dont like toyota's in general.

08-17-2011, 05:47 PM	#23 (permalink)
somatic A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 1,767 Drives: 2013 GS350 Rep Power: 17	im trading my IS in this week, and i can tell you from experience that when you lower it, you definitely feel the road more.

08-17-2011, 05:55 PM	#24 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	IMO there's nothing 'sporty' about a 4 door sedan. The IS-F is a great car for a family man that needs a couple extra seats and works an exec gig where he needs to truck around clients from time to time. If the above scenario is NOT describing you then I would rather have a Cadillac CTS-V for the same amount of $$ if you're just looking for a change.

08-17-2011, 05:57 PM	#25 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	And what someone else said already... No Toyota is worth 60 clams. (except maybe the new LF-A)

08-17-2011, 08:17 PM	#26 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Nice and robust engine, but it looks just like the IS250 and IS350 minus the quad exhaust setup. It seems like you don't like it fully. Wait and buy something that you fully adore. Used GTR?

08-17-2011, 08:58 PM	#28 (permalink)
Carno Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Posts: 113 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Looks like a mom car.

08-17-2011, 10:10 PM	#30 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Usually if your on the fence about something that means that you dont really want to do it, which means dont do it. If you need the extra seats then go for it and sacrifice on the Wow factor, if its not about the room, and you just want a change, then for 60k and getting rid of a Z, I say no deal.