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Is the Lexus IS-F a real M3/C63 AMG competitor?

 
marc.noordeloos marc.noordeloos
User | Posts: 78 | Joined: 10/06
Posted: 06/23/08
10:41 AM

We now have a Lexus IS-F in our Four Seasons fleet.

What do you all think of this car? Is it a true competitor for the M3 and C63 AMG? Had Lexus finally built a world-class sports sedan?

Eager to hear your thoughts...  

 
Deutsch.car1 Deutsch.car1
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 04/08
Posted: 06/23/08
03:37 PM

I like all three, but the M3 seems to be the "drivers car" of the bunch. Like the C63, I think its (IS-F) a bit over styled as well. Nice to see Lexus getting in the game though.  

 
marc.noordeloos marc.noordeloos
User | Posts: 78 | Joined: 10/06
Posted: 06/24/08
01:15 PM

I think you are spot on. Having driven all three, the M3 is the driver's choice but Mercedes and Lexus both did an excellent job on their models. And I also agree that the styling of the Lexus isn't as cohesive as the others.  

 
chuck2oonz chuck2oonz
New User | Posts: 7 | Joined: 06/08
Posted: 06/25/08
01:58 PM

its deff a true competitor. its just like they said though, the M3 is the "drivers car"  

 
bayviewwilliams bayviewwilliams
New User | Posts: 22 | Joined: 12/07
Posted: 06/30/08
09:32 PM

I also agree that the styling of the IS-F leaves a lot to be desired. I personally do not care for the looks at all. Of the Lexus, BMW, and M-B offerings, I'd take home the M3. What turned me off of the IS-F, and I am not sure if I read this in Automobile, was that the stacked tailpipes are a complete farce. Nothing but eye candy, the actual pipes aren't even attached to what you see on the real valance. Now, I also know the IS-F is lightning quick, but those fake pipes scream 'poseur'. I hate to harp on such a small detail, but I just don't get why Lexus did that. They had a car with the right numbers, so, why???