18:10 this is the exact reason why they are the perfect daily's, if you below 3000rpms its refined and easy to drive while still being comfortable, but once you take it past the 6K rpms the torque converter locks up and makes the shifts snappy and quick while also sounding amazing at redline
“ISF just a IS350 with 2 more cylinders” Most likely come from a car guy who spend hours on Google car specs sheet or scrolling thru I.G You are right on the trans, despite the ages the trans still relevant in today segment. Thanks for making a video of my dream car that i probably never get to own 🥲 The ISF used price here in the USA ranging from $20k-$32k USD for an 08 with 120k-200k miles. I skip the ISF and went straight to its bigger uncle GSF. Love the 2UR-GSE sing the song past 3800 rpm. Cheer.
Thank you for the support! So happy that you’re still able to experience and feel what an incredible piece of machinery the 2UR is. Most people don’t get to, I’m one of the lucky ones at this price point 🙏
Just subbed, I can't believe how many parallels there are between your story and mine. I got mine for $18,600 NZD albeit that it had 185,000km when I bought it in February this year. I bought mine from Nelson and drove it back to Wellington. I had the same dilemma about whether to get an ISF or something german, ultimately I value reliability and the peace of mind knowing that ISF's are basically bulletproof. There aren't many performance cars out there with 420hp that can easily go over 500,000km with basic maintenance. (Also used to live in Nelson for about 20 years so recognise all these roads haha)
That is just unreal! Was this a black one for sale?? I remember looking at that one since it’s very very close to where I live. I bought mine with 165,000 in January. Very much agree with you on all other points! This car is still such an underrated gem here in NZ for the price point compared to the US. Thanks for the support! 🙏
@@somalianpirate47 I was looking at buying that one myself! I would’ve loved the black. Then I stumbled across my current one on Facebook and got it for an absolute steal all things considered :) the white is also phenomenal in real life
That thing is killer for the price. I bought a 10 but it cost me quite a bit more! Also the LSD does help alot if you ever get a chance to throw one in
@@EnjinTale Yea really is, once they are tuned they are a completely different car. I'm current putting a bigger turbo on mine. You got a insta I can follow, so I can follow ur build if u end up doing one?
@@FLWBYA_135 Sounds sick bro, I’d love to own an N55 M2 or E92 M3 for my next car when I feel it’s time to move on from the ISF! I’m currently inactive on Instagram unfortunately for personal reasons, but will likely be active again in the future. Instagram is @enjintale
I live in Sacramento California, and have a 13 IS F and ultrasonic blue. I have Swift springs on the car with Hayward and Scott exhaust. I do get a lot of looks in the car, especially the blue color, but mostly from other Lexus owners. They seem to be perplexed because they think it’s just a regular IS at times.
I get looks, but that’s only because mine is loud! You can’t miss it hahaha. Awesome car mate! How do the Swift springs perform? We’re considering those for mine
Yo! Came across this randomly. You got an insane deal for the car my is350 cost me more than that, I'm trying to upgrade but in the USA that car goes for easily $27,000 (43,117.56 New Zealand Dollar). I'm in the same position though, I feel the sluggishness of the is350 and stuck between an s4 supercharged or an isf.
In my opinion, the ISF is great if you’re enthusiastic about Lexus! I decided not to go for the Audi in the end because I’m not a fan of AWD, or Audi for that matter.
has it been in a wreck? Amazing car brother glad you put your dreams into reality, Currently in the stage where I come home from school or work and just constantly watch videos or reviews about these cars. I am truly in love even with the imperfections and reasons why most people wont enjoy them
i was in the exact same situation as you deciding which car i wanted to get, fell in love with the ISF and bought one. 2 years later i sold it for the same as i bought it for because i was planning on studying. Now i really regret selling it and want it back. But looking to save up for an RC F now instead 😄
@@EnjinTale yea bro, if you ever get the feeling that you wanna sell it, don't. There's no better car than this in the same segment or price and reliability. And I've owned AMG, and bmws too. The only bad part is the lack of aftermarket parts to mod them with, and the ones that exist are super expensive.
Good story, you got a bargain theirs a bloke on club Lexus that is from NZ called downunder he has had 3 ISF,s and mods the crap out of them, don't know where he is, are you around Christchurch cheers from OZ. PS i have a 2011 and love it.
Thank you so much! It’s a Uniden DFR7NZ, specifically an NZ version. Got it for $598 NZD. Does give a few false alerts, but it has a built in gps, which means it has a “Mute Memory” feature so you can mute any consistent false alerts and they won’t bother you. Works great!
Welcome to the “F” amily! You stole that car didn’t get a deal ..About the Xforce ..I was thinking about buying one for mine , does it drone on highway? Or freeway? Or whatever you call it where you live
The stock XForce Catback doesn’t drone at all in my opinion. It’s super quiet, and to be honest was a little disappointing as the rear mufflers were still quite restrictive and quiet. Ended up swapping mine out for small straight through mufflers, and it boosted the volume a lot and still kept the rasp under control which now has some slight drone between 1.5-2k. But it’s still manageable. In conclusion, the stock Catback shouldn’t be a problem with drone at all
I dream of having an FBO Isf one day. Would you say it’s worth the money? (Seeing as it’s quite expensive). And does it really get that much quicker than stock?
@@lunara9158 As for power mods I have PPE catless headers, JoeZ catback, RR Racing 93 octane tune with a bump to the rev limiter to 7200 rpm, HPS elbow with K&N filter and 1 step cooler NGK plugs.
@@EnjinTale thank you. I have the X force but it sounds muddy. Didn’t realize straight pipe would open so much sound. How’s the drone. I get quite a bit under 2k
@@qylerecallmeq675 The mufflers on the Catback are surprisingly restrictive. It becomes quite loud without mufflers, but actually still bearable in my opinion. Only problem I have with drone, is going uphill in 8th gear, I usually just kick it down a gear or two and it eliminates the drone since it sits at 2.5-3k rpm. Depends how much drone you can handle. I daily drive mine and it’s honestly fine.
Honestly great to hear the story about how you ended up with the car. Thanks for sharing!
I can’t thank you enough for the support. 🙏❤️
18:10 this is the exact reason why they are the perfect daily's, if you below 3000rpms its refined and easy to drive while still being comfortable, but once you take it past the 6K rpms the torque converter locks up and makes the shifts snappy and quick while also sounding amazing at redline
You nailed it! Couldn’t have said it any better
“ISF just a IS350 with 2 more cylinders”
Most likely come from a car guy who spend hours on Google car specs sheet or scrolling thru I.G
You are right on the trans, despite the ages the trans still relevant in today segment.
Thanks for making a video of my dream car that i probably never get to own 🥲
The ISF used price here in the USA ranging from $20k-$32k USD for an 08 with 120k-200k miles.
I skip the ISF and went straight to its bigger uncle GSF. Love the 2UR-GSE sing the song past 3800 rpm.
Cheer.
Thank you for the support! So happy that you’re still able to experience and feel what an incredible piece of machinery the 2UR is. Most people don’t get to, I’m one of the lucky ones at this price point 🙏
Just subbed, I can't believe how many parallels there are between your story and mine. I got mine for $18,600 NZD albeit that it had 185,000km when I bought it in February this year. I bought mine from Nelson and drove it back to Wellington. I had the same dilemma about whether to get an ISF or something german, ultimately I value reliability and the peace of mind knowing that ISF's are basically bulletproof. There aren't many performance cars out there with 420hp that can easily go over 500,000km with basic maintenance. (Also used to live in Nelson for about 20 years so recognise all these roads haha)
That is just unreal! Was this a black one for sale?? I remember looking at that one since it’s very very close to where I live. I bought mine with 165,000 in January. Very much agree with you on all other points! This car is still such an underrated gem here in NZ for the price point compared to the US. Thanks for the support! 🙏
@@EnjinTale Such an underrated car and yeah it is black, that was the colour I was after. Seeing yours in white though looks very fresh!
@@somalianpirate47 I was looking at buying that one myself! I would’ve loved the black. Then I stumbled across my current one on Facebook and got it for an absolute steal all things considered :) the white is also phenomenal in real life
How is your ISF going as of today ? do you give it heaps, i want one
The n54 slander 😭
YOU KNOW IT 🤣
Truth is the opposite of slander
The sound never gets old😁 cant wait to get my headers put on and hear it more! Soul over speed all day
I love it more everyday. I want headers so bad! They’re so expensive though sadly.
@EnjinTale they are very, especially if you want high flow cats so it doesn't smell, you got an instagram?
@@Daniel-gi1cy Linked in description :)
Beautiful bro!! Genuinely some high quality content. Keep it up homie
Love ❤️
there she is! that v8 sounds amazing you can never get enough of that lol wouldnt have gotten that note in the 335i 😉
Different sounds, and both great in their own ways for sure. Difficult to beat V8 grunt though
welcome to the ISF club! looks good , congrats!
Thanks you so much brother! 🙏
That thing is killer for the price. I bought a 10 but it cost me quite a bit more! Also the LSD does help alot if you ever get a chance to throw one in
Nice car man! We’ll see what the future holds though
it’s a v8 in the same (similar) frame as a tiny is250…holy smokes that’s a sleeper. caught me by surprise completely
Absolutely! No one expected Lexus to drop a 400hp bomb back in the day
ISF is incredibly good looking
Art on wheels 🎨
Great to see someone from nz enjoying there car and recording it in nz. I personally have a 135i n55 dct in NZ, absolutely loving it
I was about to buy one of those too before buying the F! Found the DCT + N55 combo fascinating
@@EnjinTale Yea really is, once they are tuned they are a completely different car. I'm current putting a bigger turbo on mine. You got a insta I can follow, so I can follow ur build if u end up doing one?
@@FLWBYA_135 Sounds sick bro, I’d love to own an N55 M2 or E92 M3 for my next car when I feel it’s time to move on from the ISF! I’m currently inactive on Instagram unfortunately for personal reasons, but will likely be active again in the future. Instagram is @enjintale
Enjoyed this video. Got my ISF in Nov last year, also the same time as my birthday. By far the best car I've owned.
Thank you bro! Glad to hear you’re enjoying it. What year is yours?
@@EnjinTale 2010 mate.
Nice to see some kiwi car vids! Makes me want to get a gs f
The whole F line is an absolutely beautiful production line. GSF would be a perfect blend of comfort/performance
19500NZD is a steal, cheapest ISF in Aus is 30k with over 200,000kms
Yeah we have them way cheaper here in NZ. Wouldn’t be surprised if they started gaining traction like they did in the U.S and Aus
Congrats bro ISF Is one of my dream cars
Cheers man! You’ll get there soon enough
Im happy for you man, you got probably the cheapest indeed, i got mine around 17500CAD with 306k km and I already thought it was cheap
That’s still pretty cheap! Luckily it’s not a worry, even with those kms! Unlike many other vehicles.
I live in Sacramento California, and have a 13 IS F and ultrasonic blue. I have Swift springs on the car with Hayward and Scott exhaust. I do get a lot of looks in the car, especially the blue color, but mostly from other Lexus owners. They seem to be perplexed because they think it’s just a regular IS at times.
I get looks, but that’s only because mine is loud! You can’t miss it hahaha. Awesome car mate! How do the Swift springs perform? We’re considering those for mine
@@EnjinTale they seem to be pretty good. I’ve only owned the car for four months now bought it off my mate…..
Yo! Came across this randomly. You got an insane deal for the car my is350 cost me more than that, I'm trying to upgrade but in the USA that car goes for easily $27,000 (43,117.56 New Zealand Dollar). I'm in the same position though, I feel the sluggishness of the is350 and stuck between an s4 supercharged or an isf.
In my opinion, the ISF is great if you’re enthusiastic about Lexus! I decided not to go for the Audi in the end because I’m not a fan of AWD, or Audi for that matter.
has it been in a wreck? Amazing car brother glad you put your dreams into reality, Currently in the stage where I come home from school or work and just constantly watch videos or reviews about these cars. I am truly in love even with the imperfections and reasons why most people wont enjoy them
No, car hasn’t been in a wreck. You’re exactly like I was! Always looking into them any chance I had until I finally pulled the trigger.
@@EnjinTale I have a strong feeling these are gonna shoot up in value, once people realize it’s essentially an e90 without the headache
Great video. I have an IS500, I love the v8.
Wow! The first IS500 in my entire country only just went for sale a week or two back. What a nice car. Hope you enjoy it!
We would love to see u taking ur car on track days. I think it will do quite well❤
Have thought about it! Just need to find the right time to go as it’s a long while from where I live
This how you make a is f video 👍🏽
i was in the exact same situation as you deciding which car i wanted to get, fell in love with the ISF and bought one. 2 years later i sold it for the same as i bought it for because i was planning on studying. Now i really regret selling it and want it back. But looking to save up for an RC F now instead 😄
Man I want an RCF in the future too! Almost everyone I’ve ever heard sell their ISF, end up regretting it, I find that super interesting.
@@EnjinTale yea bro, if you ever get the feeling that you wanna sell it, don't. There's no better car than this in the same segment or price and reliability. And I've owned AMG, and bmws too. The only bad part is the lack of aftermarket parts to mod them with, and the ones that exist are super expensive.
i got my isf for only 13k usd
What a steal! Hope it’s treating you well
I'm really interested in getting this car. Just need to reorganize my current lineup
As I said. “You won’t regret it” 😉
i got an 08 isf running and driving for 3k on facebook lol now its a parts car for my other F cars
No wayyy. Might have to rename my video to “2nd cheapest” hehe
@@EnjinTale lol
Good story, you got a bargain theirs a bloke on club Lexus that is from NZ called downunder he has had 3 ISF,s and mods the crap out of them, don't know where he is, are you around Christchurch cheers from OZ. PS i have a 2011 and love it.
I’m up near the Marlborough Region! I would love a 2011, those few spocy upgrades always appeal to me! Enjoy it!
These things are 40k in Australia
I’ve heard! The ISF market in both the US and Aus are incredibly expensive
Amazing car and deal mate, with they were cheap here in Aus. Whats your fuel economy like? I know fuel is not cheap in NZ
I average 6-7km/L. Not too bad at all considering how I drive. Average roughly 11km/L on a long run which is crazy
Serbia here....307.000km.on isf.working good
They are tanks in the reliability department!
Hi, great video. What model radar detector do you have. I'd like to buy a decent one if they don't give to many false alarms! Cheers
Thank you so much! It’s a Uniden DFR7NZ, specifically an NZ version. Got it for $598 NZD. Does give a few false alerts, but it has a built in gps, which means it has a “Mute Memory” feature so you can mute any consistent false alerts and they won’t bother you. Works great!
It’s so weird watching u drive on the left and sit on the right
Japanese import 🚗💨
Welcome to the “F” amily! You stole that car didn’t get a deal ..About the Xforce ..I was thinking about buying one for mine , does it drone on highway? Or freeway? Or whatever you call it where you live
The stock XForce Catback doesn’t drone at all in my opinion. It’s super quiet, and to be honest was a little disappointing as the rear mufflers were still quite restrictive and quiet. Ended up swapping mine out for small straight through mufflers, and it boosted the volume a lot and still kept the rasp under control which now has some slight drone between 1.5-2k. But it’s still manageable. In conclusion, the stock Catback shouldn’t be a problem with drone at all
@@EnjinTale thanks for the advice I’m thinking the valved Xforce now -
Dude, so you paid like US$12,000 for your car! I paid 42K for mine but I have 66,000 miles on my ISF
Interesting! 60,000 mile examples go for around US$18,000 here. That is pre 2010
@@EnjinTale I think because mine is a 13 and it’s towards the end of the production line 14s are pretty hard to find…
I'm surprised Radar detectors are legal in NZ.
They have been for decades now!
@@EnjinTale yea i didn’t knew as someone living in Australia
Are you going to put a suspension on it
We’ll see! Might go for some Swift springs in the future
Got mine for $15,500 USD 3.5 years ago and I'll never sell it. Went FBO and it's nasty quick.
I dream of having an FBO Isf one day. Would you say it’s worth the money? (Seeing as it’s quite expensive). And does it really get that much quicker than stock?
@@EnjinTale 430 whp is worth every penny.
@@greebuh 430?? what mods do you have?
@@lunara9158 ISF with PPE UEL catless headers, Joe Z catback RR tune, HPS intake , RRRacing lower control arm bushings and their crazy motor mounts.
@@lunara9158 As for power mods I have PPE catless headers, JoeZ catback, RR Racing 93 octane tune with a bump to the rev limiter to 7200 rpm, HPS elbow with K&N filter and 1 step cooler NGK plugs.
Lovely sounding machine. What exhaust? I’d love this sound on my 2010
As per description, it’s an X-Force Catback with straight pipes in place of the mufflers.
@@EnjinTale thank you. I have the X force but it sounds muddy. Didn’t realize straight pipe would open so much sound. How’s the drone. I get quite a bit under 2k
@@qylerecallmeq675 The mufflers on the Catback are surprisingly restrictive. It becomes quite loud without mufflers, but actually still bearable in my opinion. Only problem I have with drone, is going uphill in 8th gear, I usually just kick it down a gear or two and it eliminates the drone since it sits at 2.5-3k rpm. Depends how much drone you can handle. I daily drive mine and it’s honestly fine.
@@EnjinTale thanks man! Keep enjoying your whip. These videos help keep me in the F community
Where to get one?
Sit and wait for the best deal is all you can do I suppose. Hard to come by
@@EnjinTale 😩😩😩
The cheapest ISF in the world was $125 lol
Say what now 😳
About to lose his license...-> still keeps speeding
Nuh uh. Don’t know what you’re talking about.
Have you had any problems snice you had it ?
Only just starting to have a slightly squeaky belt on cold start which should be an easy fix, otherwise nothing mechanical.
@EnjinTale how many kms have you put on it, I'm keen to pick one up, do you give yours heaps
@@loopernz I’ve put on 10,000ks in 6 months. I give it the beans every single time I drive it. This car rarely doesn’t see redline
@@EnjinTale your a crack up
How much. Mileage?
170,000km/106,000mi
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I need one now shush about the prices whilst i get my noney up
Yeah I know the feeling 😵💫
hope u keep growing this a great vid for such little subs
Thank you so much for the support! 🙏