Oh my goodness, what a REFRESHING review! The production value was high and you clearly researched the car PRIOR to filming. (What a novel idea, too bad most YT Reviewers do not.) You were informative and sprinkled in some comedy to keep it light. (I laughed out loud over the turbo noises! 😀) I agree 100%, this car could be driven modestly, but where's the FUN in that?! Mine is driven in Manual and Sport S+ all day every day, because (after almost 2 years of ownership) it's sooooo freaking good and f-u-n. Swap out the OEM tires for Michelin PS4S, switch to all synthetic oil, install a sport air filter, and take this car to the mountains or canyons. The IS500 will hang with the best of them; I've ran the North GA mountains with Lotus', Vettes, and every Lexus F product. Whatever is the next level above Fanboy, I'm it. 😈 Thanks for posting, new subscriber!
@@EyeDoctorJoe This is my 5th Lexus and other than the center console rattle of my 2006 IS350, nothing else (including the IS500) had a rattle. My ‘06 did have 210k miles when I traded it in for a 2016 IS350 FSport, so a slight rattle after that many miles is okay. 😅
not everything is about speed. 4.4s 0-60 is absolutely more than enough for me. you are faster than 90% of normal cars on the street. lexus is a great all round brand. most reliable, good luxury, and enough power. perfect for me.
Great review Mike! Like the car but love it in that color. I always look out for the hood bulge when spotting IS on the road, an easy way to spot someone who made this fantastic choice and give em a resounding thumbs up as they pass.
Great review Mike. Actually picking one up tomorrow....Iridium performance premium. So excited. These vehicles are going away for sure but this one has it all IMO. Decent price, adequate tech although the cd player is a head scratcher in a '23, the 5 litre DOHC motor is the real star here. Combined with Lexus reliability....no brainer
Haha thanks Breeze. Funny thing is I was trying to get my own RUclips off the ground RIGHT before I got hired as an editor for KBB. I’ll get it back going eventually… but I’m waiting for the kiddoes to get a lil older. Thanks for your support!
As much as I loved driving this, it wouldn’t be family-life-practical because of the interior and cargo space 😢 but if the GS had a last F Sport performance now THAT would be for me!
Lol…. Many people like this outsource their income management to a licensed professional. And they are paid higher with time because the rich people are getting richer. Simple🤓
I don't think I need a finance advisor. I can manage my own money and investments. I don't want to pay someone else to tell me what to do with my hard-earned cash.
That's a risky attitude, My friend. You might be missing out on some valuable opportunities and strategies that a finance advisor can offer. A finance advisor can help you plan for your short-term and long-term goals, optimize your tax situation, diversify your portfolio, and avoid costly mistakes.
I agree with You. A finance advisor can also provide you with objective and unbiased advice, especially when you are facing emotional or stressful situations. They can help you stay on track and avoid making impulsive decisions that can harm your financial future.
@@ALMX5DPI agree. Don’t care about the interior much as long as it works. It has everything you really need. You buy this car for the v8 and that’s a strong enough reason.
Lexus has stepped up their game recently when it comes to interior (especially the tech). Unfortunately, it won't be implemented on this car as it's on its final lap. Thanks for the comment.
My only problem is that the interior literally looks 10yo. I took a look at just a regular F Sport about a month ago at the Seattle International Auto show, and the first thing my Dad said when he sat in it was “WOW! A CD player! Damn the interior looks old!”
If Lexus would just improve the transmission, update the digital technology, and increase the volume of the exhaust note, it would be the perfect car for me.
Good review and i agree with not with two things. I own a 23 is500. The transmission is slow and clunky and the brakes suck. Other than that its great:) Good review!!
My Lexus NX 350 F Sport was not terribly comfortable, it was loud, and other than some really nice tech, it was soooo not a driver’s car. I traded it after a year and picked up a SQ5. The latter does not have the tech but it is so great to drive in comparison.
I mean the nx is never meant to be sporty. The f sport is a terrible proposition since it adding unneeded sporty stuff on a car that is supposed to be comfortable
They need to bring back this beautiful orange color. Hate that Lexus is getting rid of nice colors. If I get a Lexus, it’d be either this orange or Atomic Silver. And seems like they’re getting rid of both colors 🤦🏻
Haha it’s a gold band for my apple watch. Swear i thought it was gonna come in as a matte gold (what i wanted) but it came in a BRIGHT shiny gold. I only wear it on special occasions 😎
Hmmmmm ,, im not the only one thinking bout slamming a big ass supercharger to this beauty . a proper stage 3 modification shall transform it to a beautiful beast classy way to baffle all of them M Power Owners ,, IYKWIM
So fun fact: this was a 2023 model. This molten lava color was the special appearance package color for that year. For 2024, it’s the blue color you probably have seen on the site. Sad, i know… but they’re both pretty cool colors!
@@ARentz07 I already knew the suspension setup, never knew that Yamaha designed the dampers. But hey you learn something new everyday. The suspension is actually the same as my 2nd gen gs300 lol
@804MRMAN Yamaha only designed the performance damper, which is a laterally-mounted damper that reduces chassis vibration. Just Google "Lexus performance damper," and you'll see what I mean. For some reason, the IS 500 is the only IS trim that receives a rear performance damper.
@@ALMX5DP interesting I’m familiar with both the 4.6 and the 5.7, just never saw this 5.0.. but I don’t follow Lexus closely. Toyota never ran a 5.0, so probably specifically built for Lexus
@@ARentz07hey thanks for the info, I assumed the displacement and high revving with more hp than torque it had to have been in sports/luxury sedans, good info 👍🏼
For something with this much power, I really expected it to be faster. The exterior is great, the interior is crap. The transmission also holds the potential back. Paired with the fact it comes dangerously close to the high $80k in Canada all in, I don't see the value. It's an anomaly for sure.
@@CapELarry A Tesla is the last thing to get. I've driven this car. The great engine wasn't enough to justify the cost. Everything else around it screamed "old".
@@ARentz07 The interior is essentially the same from late 2012. In 2023 approaching 2024, it's definitely not good. The switch gear feels noticably cheaper than other Lexus products, even less expensive ones.
lol gotta love the excuses and denial over how outdated this car is. Every FWD based Lexus has a fresher interior yet with their best engine they give an utterly outdated interior and somehow to the faithful it’s okay. You can’t make this shit up.
Lexus levels of refinement?? 🤣🤣 A bright orange luxury car with fake leather, an interior that looks 10 years old because it is, fake metal trim, and plastic everywhere. It's really hard to take Lexus serious as a luxury company all this car offers is a V8 from 2008...this is the car version of the guy that's loud and brash but offers no real substance........and it has the power of an M3 or RS5 but is as fast as an A4 or 330i smh
Superior build quality to all its shitty competitors. A RWD V8 experience that none of the AWD 6 cylinder fartcans can replicate. Faster than all in its segment except the M340i from a dig. Faster than all of them from a roll. Sit your ass down!
@@ALMX5DP Don't pay attention to Naveen. Every IS 500 video I've seen on RUclips, and even some on Instagram, has had him in the comments hating on this car.
@@ALMX5DPNaveenthemachine ( the guy you replied to) is a mentally ill weirdo and can be found in every Lexus related RUclips video’s comments section. Definitely on a spectrum. I believe he is Korean and well known for his mental health issues on the internet 😂
Natural V8 love that! Sounds great and that paint is killer! Nice work Mikey D!
Thanks Beardown!
Oh my goodness, what a REFRESHING review! The production value was high and you clearly researched the car PRIOR to filming. (What a novel idea, too bad most YT Reviewers do not.) You were informative and sprinkled in some comedy to keep it light. (I laughed out loud over the turbo noises! 😀) I agree 100%, this car could be driven modestly, but where's the FUN in that?! Mine is driven in Manual and Sport S+ all day every day, because (after almost 2 years of ownership) it's sooooo freaking good and f-u-n. Swap out the OEM tires for Michelin PS4S, switch to all synthetic oil, install a sport air filter, and take this car to the mountains or canyons. The IS500 will hang with the best of them; I've ran the North GA mountains with Lotus', Vettes, and every Lexus F product. Whatever is the next level above Fanboy, I'm it. 😈 Thanks for posting, new subscriber!
Amen 🙏 this car definitely delivers.
Agree on the Michelin 4S tires - they make a big difference.
any rattles or creaks in the interior?
The guy did alright but the rest is mid . How you going to highlight the noise and not show enough of it 🤷🏻
@@EyeDoctorJoe This is my 5th Lexus and other than the center console rattle of my 2006 IS350, nothing else (including the IS500) had a rattle. My ‘06 did have 210k miles when I traded it in for a 2016 IS350 FSport, so a slight rattle after that many miles is okay. 😅
Mike Danger is such an awesome reviewer. Great video!
Appreciate that Stinger. Thanks for tuning in!
This comment is 100% the truth 🔥
not everything is about speed. 4.4s 0-60 is absolutely more than enough for me. you are faster than 90% of normal cars on the street. lexus is a great all round brand. most reliable, good luxury, and enough power. perfect for me.
Nobody NEEDS anything less than 8s
Great review Mike! Like the car but love it in that color. I always look out for the hood bulge when spotting IS on the road, an easy way to spot someone who made this fantastic choice and give em a resounding thumbs up as they pass.
Agreed! I’m always looking for that too 🤣 thanks for watching 🙌🏾
Another nicely put together review, Mike! The IS500 F Sport looks good to me. I really like the V8 sound and stacked quad exhaust tips.
Damn that color is doing God’s work. I wasn’t a fan but that color brings it to life
The color really does give this car a big personality. I like this color too!
Love the Mike Danger episodes! Nice work!
I really wanted the GSF, but if this takes its place then I want this. 😝😍
GSFs are amazing... and rare
The TRUE grown up supra fan's car. 🥂
Great review Mike. Actually picking one up tomorrow....Iridium performance premium. So excited. These vehicles are going away for sure but this one has it all IMO. Decent price, adequate tech although the cd player is a head scratcher in a '23, the 5 litre DOHC motor is the real star here. Combined with Lexus reliability....no brainer
Nice! Come back and let me know how you like it! 🎉
If you are an audiophile cd player is a must, got mine with only 31 miles on the speedometer.
@@Dontknowshit oh hells yeah DKS!!! Congrats and enjoy!
I have a 22 with 27 thousand miles 😁🥰💙 blue with red int
That Lexus and color seem to fit Mike Danger...
I agree. Definitely my style 😎 thanks for joining us this morning!
love this machine
This car whit a good engine and trans stage 1 tune is fricking awesome.
Bruh... you seriously need your own channel. Great review
Haha thanks Breeze. Funny thing is I was trying to get my own RUclips off the ground RIGHT before I got hired as an editor for KBB. I’ll get it back going eventually… but I’m waiting for the kiddoes to get a lil older. Thanks for your support!
I currently own a 2008 Lexus GS 460 since 08, I'm currently looking forward to getting the IS 500😍.
Mike, would you buy this car?
As much as I loved driving this, it wouldn’t be family-life-practical because of the interior and cargo space 😢 but if the GS had a last F Sport performance now THAT would be for me!
Ok I’m pissed with this…. How do people have such money for super cars… I don’t even have money for a car like this 😣😣
Lol…. Many people like this outsource their income management to a licensed professional. And they are paid higher with time because the rich people are getting richer. Simple🤓
I don't think I need a finance advisor. I can manage my own money and investments. I don't want to pay someone else to tell me what to do with my hard-earned cash.
That's a risky attitude, My friend. You might be missing out on some valuable opportunities and strategies that a finance advisor can offer. A finance advisor can help you plan for your short-term and long-term goals, optimize your tax situation, diversify your portfolio, and avoid costly mistakes.
I agree with You. A finance advisor can also provide you with objective and unbiased advice, especially when you are facing emotional or stressful situations. They can help you stay on track and avoid making impulsive decisions that can harm your financial future.
how did you find a good finance advisor? How do you know if they are trustworthy and competent?
Love the Mike Danger episodes! 😃
Thank ya!
Mike is my favorite reviewer.
Thanks Vincent! I appreciate it!
Exterior is brilliant, gorgeous! The interior absolutely is crap, steering wheel, multimedia, buttons, etc…
Seems alright to me, and definitely worth making a couple of sacrifices in order to get the glorious V8.
@@ALMX5DPI agree. Don’t care about the interior much as long as it works. It has everything you really need. You buy this car for the v8 and that’s a strong enough reason.
Lexus has stepped up their game recently when it comes to interior (especially the tech). Unfortunately, it won't be implemented on this car as it's on its final lap. Thanks for the comment.
Yep. Toyota is the laziest company on the planet when it comes to updates. They really do take their customers for granted Lame.
Interior is completely fine, I don’t need spin car graphics and I like a button for everything.
Enjoyed the review.
Mike's drip goes really well with that Lexus
I tried to make it bright like the ride 😎 thanks for that! 🙌🏾
That is the coolest last name ever
Thanks!
They just need to update the IS dash with ambient lighting, a larger display, and wireless apple car play
I love v8, glad they kept it. American government is against v8s
Thanks for your video! I’m definitely going to check one out! I’ve been eyeing them since they first released and it’s definitely worth the money!
Thanks for checkin out the vid, Freddy! Appreciate you!
Good Review. Enjoyed it.
Glad you joined!
Amazing review with an even more amazing Host name
Thank you Kano!
Fantastic video Mike!😸
Thanks Ryan! This was a fun one
Super cool performance sedan, AWD should at least be an option.
This guy is good at his job
Well thank you!
This is quality production!
Much appreciated!
Lexus # oneeeeeeee.......# 1
My only problem is that the interior literally looks 10yo. I took a look at just a regular F Sport about a month ago at the Seattle International Auto show, and the first thing my Dad said when he sat in it was “WOW! A CD player! Damn the interior looks old!”
This is the most reliable engine in the Lexus line up for sure.
Based on what? More reliable than the nearly 20 year old 3.5L V6? I doubt it.
Yeah, I wonder how the value of cars like this will go since it's days are numbered. Seems like an awesome car.
Will definitely be a special car in the future. Especially seeing how I can’t catch many of these in the wild. To a bigger extent… remember the LFA 👀
Check the prices that used GS-Fs are holding. The fact that it's a Lexus and that it's has that lovely V8 will ensure that it holds its value.
I think the steering wheel needs an alignment. 1:24 Great video.
Once, again, Mike, thanks for making the "sacrifice" to highlight this bitchin' ride. I know I know... someone had to do it.
My burden to bear, but you’re right… someone’s gotta do it!
Love this spec.
Dude me tooooo
The interior hasn't seen a major redesign since 2014
💋👍 Lexus 😎 👑 SUCH a Top notch review makes me want to purchase one! Keep up the Amazing work,
Thanks for that! Glad you enjoyed 🎉
nice peel out at @0:22
Thanks! Totally unplanned and tried to brake boost a launch… but those wheels were itching to burn some rubber 😎
Best vehicle in its class 🙌
If Lexus would just improve the transmission, update the digital technology, and increase the volume of the exhaust note, it would be the perfect car for me.
Niiiiice!!.. Finally a non-hybrid Lexus/Toyota road test!
Good review and i agree with not with two things. I own a 23 is500. The transmission is slow and clunky and the brakes suck. Other than that its great:)
Good review!!
Thanks Kev! Yeah they coulda put some brembos or special brakes on the 500 but I know you’re still lovin the heck out of it. 🙌🏾
@@yesmikedanger you're welcome! Please keep doing reviews! You're going to be great!!
@@Floperatorreaper aw Kev thanks so much dude! That means a lot to me 🙏
@@yesmikedanger you're welcome!
What do you mean, "slow"? Lexus says it'll shift in as little as 100 milliseconds, and it sure does rip the shifts off in S+ Mode!
My Lexus NX 350 F Sport was not terribly comfortable, it was loud, and other than some really nice tech, it was soooo not a driver’s car. I traded it after a year and picked up a SQ5. The latter does not have the tech but it is so great to drive in comparison.
I mean the nx is never meant to be sporty. The f sport is a terrible proposition since it adding unneeded sporty stuff on a car that is supposed to be comfortable
They need to bring back this beautiful orange color. Hate that Lexus is getting rid of nice colors. If I get a Lexus, it’d be either this orange or Atomic Silver. And seems like they’re getting rid of both colors 🤦🏻
Whoa whoa whoa! There’s only room for one abnormally tall guy attempting to sit behind himself around these parts… 😅
No wat this guys name is Danger
That’s my middle name 😎
What type of watch is that money Mike danger ?
Haha it’s a gold band for my apple watch. Swear i thought it was gonna come in as a matte gold (what i wanted) but it came in a BRIGHT shiny gold. I only wear it on special occasions 😎
@@yesmikedanger cool thanks I like the reviews and the swag you add to it keep it up
@@curiosityredpill7030 thanks redpill 🙏 much appreciated!
so Lexus made a 2010 Mercedes C63?
I love Lexus and the design, but the inside needs a little help
Mike, where did you find those Armadillo jeans?
H&M 😂
Hmmmmm ,, im not the only one thinking bout slamming a big ass supercharger to this beauty .
a proper stage 3 modification shall transform it to a beautiful beast
classy way to baffle all of them M Power Owners ,, IYKWIM
that right there pretty much sounds like a next gen ISF
Supercharging this car is not worth it lol. Besides Bmw’s make the power far too easy
When will that Orange color be available??? (Can't find that color on Lexus's website)
So fun fact: this was a 2023 model. This molten lava color was the special appearance package color for that year. For 2024, it’s the blue color you probably have seen on the site. Sad, i know… but they’re both pretty cool colors!
Yeah, love them. Thanks for info. Thought you might been given one with a color yet to come ;-)@@yesmikedanger
it's a last sedan until electrification 💯
2:03 “there’s no turbo lag” yeah no shit it doesn’t have a turbo 😂
5:47 This is supposed to be a Lexus, not a Corvette😂
Oh Lexus please update the 2000 infotainment 😢🤧
I love it
Needs awd and manual.options.
where is micah??
6:10 Should be wireless at that price point. Other than that, don't see anything else wrong.
Outdated powertrain but more reliable than anything turbocharged
Sometimea anthusiast with new LX F be not proof in the Kelly street cars blacklist.
Is this euro PC channel..
ok but it needs a interior refresh
DEI wasn’t working for me on this review.
Huh?
👍
One day ...
Wait what? Yamaha suspension? 🤔
the performance dampers are made by yamaha
@@tubedude92 Yeah, I heard.
@@804MRMAN It's a laterally-mounted chassis damper. The actual suspension is similar to what you get on the IS 350.
@@ARentz07 I already knew the suspension setup, never knew that Yamaha designed the dampers. But hey you learn something new everyday. The suspension is actually the same as my 2nd gen gs300 lol
@804MRMAN Yamaha only designed the performance damper, which is a laterally-mounted damper that reduces chassis vibration. Just Google "Lexus performance damper," and you'll see what I mean. For some reason, the IS 500 is the only IS trim that receives a rear performance damper.
Is this V8 from BMW? Not familiar with a 5 liter from Toyota
It’s a Toyota engine, part of their UR engine family that also includes the 5.7 and previous iterations like the 4.6.
@@ALMX5DP interesting I’m familiar with both the 4.6 and the 5.7, just never saw this 5.0.. but I don’t follow Lexus closely. Toyota never ran a 5.0, so probably specifically built for Lexus
@@Kwhopperfan yeah I think specific to Lexus and maybe some high end JDM Toyotas.
@@Kwhopperfan This engine was first used in the IS F. It has been in all the F cars since and the LC 500.
@@ARentz07hey thanks for the info, I assumed the displacement and high revving with more hp than torque it had to have been in sports/luxury sedans, good info 👍🏼
I look forward to the Muzio's inevitable review of this legendary beast. ❤🎉
Nice F you to the ev, this is wer
My 60k would
Go
LEXUS MESSED UP CALLING IT A F SPORT
I think it's accurate to what you get. It's not an F.
@TOYOTA @LEXUS ISF500 ! OR NOTHING!
Yes , small car, not enough room ,overpriced small car . That's the same price as the LS .
NA ❤
For something with this much power, I really expected it to be faster. The exterior is great, the interior is crap. The transmission also holds the potential back. Paired with the fact it comes dangerously close to the high $80k in Canada all in, I don't see the value. It's an anomaly for sure.
The interior is not crap...
What exactly is the experience?
@@CapELarry A Tesla is the last thing to get. I've driven this car. The great engine wasn't enough to justify the cost. Everything else around it screamed "old".
@@ARentz07 The interior is essentially the same from late 2012. In 2023 approaching 2024, it's definitely not good. The switch gear feels noticably cheaper than other Lexus products, even less expensive ones.
@@ShafinRehman Agree to disagree? People seem to like mine. 😉
Lexus need italian designers all their cars looks boring
More like the sound of global warming smh
lol gotta love the excuses and denial over how outdated this car is. Every FWD based Lexus has a fresher interior yet with their best engine they give an utterly outdated interior and somehow to the faithful it’s okay. You can’t make this shit up.
Lexus levels of refinement?? 🤣🤣 A bright orange luxury car with fake leather, an interior that looks 10 years old because it is, fake metal trim, and plastic everywhere. It's really hard to take Lexus serious as a luxury company all this car offers is a V8 from 2008...this is the car version of the guy that's loud and brash but offers no real substance........and it has the power of an M3 or RS5 but is as fast as an A4 or 330i smh
Superior build quality to all its shitty competitors. A RWD V8 experience that none of the AWD 6 cylinder fartcans can replicate. Faster than all in its segment except the M340i from a dig. Faster than all of them from a roll.
Sit your ass down!
This comment makes no sense
The substance lies in the fact that it's built like a tank and will be super reliable.
Once I hear naturally aspirated I stop the video. Stop assuming we are stupid. No turbo.. we know!!
Wait… huh? 🤨
@@yesmikedanger Right there with you.
Bro what😂
@@yesmikedangerikr I’m so confused 😂
The v8 sound doesn’t mean anything if the IS is slow, dated, boring to drive, lacking features and it’s overpriced
Mike doesn’t look bored here, it’s not a race car, and feature content and value proposition are quite subjective.
@@ALMX5DP Don't pay attention to Naveen. Every IS 500 video I've seen on RUclips, and even some on Instagram, has had him in the comments hating on this car.
@@ARentz07 that’s because in secret he really likes it wants it but can’t afford it😝
Here comes naveenthetroll once again
@@ALMX5DPNaveenthemachine ( the guy you replied to) is a mentally ill weirdo and can be found in every Lexus related RUclips video’s comments section. Definitely on a spectrum. I believe he is Korean and well known for his mental health issues on the internet 😂
outdated
Old but gold, I say.
So is the mask in your avatar.
I love mine, if I wanted something else I would have bought it.
Old-school cool
I test drove every sports car up to 100k and picked this. There’s a reason why.
This with some aftermarket pipes? 🤌🤌🤌👌👌
CHEF KISS FOR SURE!!! 😮💨