Lexus IS-F

[merseaboy]

Apparently the engine is very very good, they did some days for the DPs which included, RS4, M3 and 997. It performed really well. The problem is it looks like its got a halfords body kit and exhausts and will probably be about £50k but with a much better spec. With limited numbers coming to the UK in 2008 they shouldnt have too much trouble shifting them at £50k. If they up production and with M3's (E92) not holding their value at all they may have problems going forward. If you view them as a fast lexus for a fat american then there are no issues for a car like this. If you want a hard core competitor for the Audi and the BMW then it may be found wanting

[RussianM3_dude]

It might be just the car for the Brits then. Saw on the news recently that the Brits are the most obese/alcoholic of all the Europeans and that some counties were "beating" the US average for obesety.

[rAudiguy]

It might be just the car for the Brits then. Saw on the news recently that the Brits are the most obese/alcoholic of all the Europeans and that some counties were "beating" the US average for obesety.

Do you believe everything you read???! My god you come out with some SH*TE at times........

[GardinerG]

It might be just the car for the Brits then. Saw on the news recently that the Brits are the most obese/alcoholic of all the Europeans and that some counties were "beating" the US average for obesety.

hic... Hang on a sec, I've gotta go break the seal.



At least it's better than being thick between the ears, wouldn't you say?

[RussianM3_dude]

It might be just the car for the Brits then. Saw on the news recently that the Brits are the most obese/alcoholic of all the Europeans and that some counties were "beating" the US average for obesety.

Do you believe everything you read???! My god you come out with some SH*TE at times........

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/a ... ge_id=1798

http://www.annecollins.com/weight_healt ... weight.htm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3191521.stm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/hottopics/obesity/


http://www.news-medical.net/?id=31416


http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/news/a ... r/18321409

And there are plenty more. Might want to go easy on the fish and chips there and stick to tea and cucumber sandwiches.

[ChrisRS4]

It might be just the car for the Brits then. Saw on the news recently that the Brits are the most obese/alcoholic of all the Europeans and that some counties were "beating" the US average for obesety.

Do you believe everything you read???! My god you come out with some SH*TE at times........

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/a ... ge_id=1798

http://www.annecollins.com/weight_healt ... weight.htm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3191521.stm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/hottopics/obesity/


http://www.news-medical.net/?id=31416


http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/news/a ... r/18321409

And there are plenty more. Might want to go easy on the fish and chips there and stick to tea and cucumber sandwiches.

I can't deny there's a bunch of fatties over here, but not one of those links says anything about the UK being worse than the US. And where do you get the alchoholics bit from? We, unlike the French, Spanish, Italians, etc, recognise when we're drinking too much and the media jumps on it. Its just accepted on the mainland. And how about smoking?????

Edit: This is getting a little off topic and totally pointless. Needless to say, the Russians are probably the most alchoholic nation in the world. Vodka anyone?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL0-8v9pyKk

[audijohn]

I read somewhere that the IS-F engine was very advanced, and had titainium valves as well as direct injection and twin veriable valve control, that's as advanced as you can get today, BM & audi do not have titanium valves do they?.
Use this link and click technology/engine.
http://www.lexus.com/isf/

[rAudiguy]

I read somewhere that the IS-F engine was very advanced, and had titainium valves as well as direct injection and twin veriable valve control, that's as advanced as you can get today, BM & audi do not have titanium valves do they?.

Yeah I believe I heard that too John, what you have to remember is Toyota who of course fund Lexus are so rich a plum millions into developing and using the latest technology. My dad has a LS460 which I believe is the same lump and it's an amazing engine and car. I just think the Lexus lack caracter and that individual feel that you get from German cars. Of course that stands for most japanese cars not just Lexus. Will be interested to see it and drive it though. If it really is £32k then it's a bargain!!

[t_urbo]

It might be just the car for the Brits then. Saw on the news recently that the Brits are the most obese/alcoholic of all the Europeans and that some counties were "beating" the US average for obesety.

Actually hes right we are a bunch of fattys.
I visit the US regularly and 5 year ago the yanks shocked you they looked so fat, visit the US today and there is no difference.

[t_urbo]

I read somewhere that the IS-F engine was very advanced, and had titainium valves as well as direct injection and twin veriable valve control, that's as advanced as you can get today, BM & audi do not have titanium valves do they?.

Yeah I believe I heard that too John, what you have to remember is Toyota who of course fund Lexus are so rich a plum millions into developing and using the latest technology. My dad has a LS460 which I believe is the same lump and it's an amazing engine and car. I just think the Lexus lack caracter and that individual feel that you get from German cars. Of course that stands for most japanese cars not just Lexus. Will be interested to see it and drive it though. If it really is £32k then it's a bargain!!

Have you seen this http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/c ... 37243.html

[RussianM3_dude]

Do you believe everything you read???! My god you come out with some SH*TE at times........

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/a ... ge_id=1798

http://www.annecollins.com/weight_healt ... weight.htm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3191521.stm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/hottopics/obesity/


http://www.news-medical.net/?id=31416


http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/news/a ... r/18321409

And there are plenty more. Might want to go easy on the fish and chips there and stick to tea and cucumber sandwiches.

I can't deny there's a bunch of fatties over here, but not one of those links says anything about the UK being worse than the US. And where do you get the alchoholics bit from? We, unlike the French, Spanish, Italians, etc, recognise when we're drinking too much and the media jumps on it. Its just accepted on the mainland. And how about smoking?????

Edit: This is getting a little off topic and totally pointless. Needless to say, the Russians are probably the most alchoholic nation in the world. Vodka anyone?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL0-8v9pyKk

I am not here to edumacate anybody. All I am saying is that the "fat American" stereotype is played out soon Britain will also get "US spec" cars, with huge seats to cater to British bums and wallowy suspension to cater to British roads.

[audijohn]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/a ... ge_id=1798

http://www.annecollins.com/weight_healt ... weight.htm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3191521.stm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/hottopics/obesity/


http://www.news-medical.net/?id=31416


http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/news/a ... r/18321409

And there are plenty more. Might want to go easy on the fish and chips there and stick to tea and cucumber sandwiches.

I can't deny there's a bunch of fatties over here, but not one of those links says anything about the UK being worse than the US. And where do you get the alchoholics bit from? We, unlike the French, Spanish, Italians, etc, recognise when we're drinking too much and the media jumps on it. Its just accepted on the mainland. And how about smoking?????

Edit: This is getting a little off topic and totally pointless. Needless to say, the Russians are probably the most alchoholic nation in the world. Vodka anyone?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL0-8v9pyKk

I am not here to edumacate anybody. All I am saying is that the "fat American" stereotype is played out soon Britain will also get "US spec" cars, with huge seats to cater to British bums and wallowy suspension to cater to British roads.

Dude I give up with you, replies on a postcard please to: The Nursing Home for sick ruskies.

[GardinerG]

We already get US spec cars, fortunately most sensible Brits don't buy them. Personally I find the RS6 seats too big.

P.s. Sorry for the OT.