@@G0ddEityawesome I do plan on changing the midpipe on it, but to be honest it's not as bad as I thought it was going to be. It's definitely not loud but the growl is still menacing.
@comfortkabanshi5048 it's surprisingly good, it not my daily, so I'm driving the snot out of it when I do drive it and so far I'm averaging about 20mpg. It's a fair amout better than my daily actually lol.
To me it’s a bonus having a cd player. I still have a ton of cds that I don’t have to pay a subscription to listen to. As far as sound quality compared to Apple Music don’t think I could hear the difference unlike 4K Blu Rays which are still the only way to get the best picture quality and sound for your home theatre…
Any car? Stop the cap. It’s good looking but not the best in terms of exotic and super cars out there. A model s looks more aggressive and sleeker front end or a acr viper etc. Lexus is just a classy car but nothing extreme
lexus doesnt look better than a acr viper or a model s. all lexus look the same and same headlight design. at least the other 2 have better body lines. were talking strictly exterior@@the-ironclad
were talking strictly exterior lol and lexus designs are have looked the same for every model. the viper acr or model s have better looking exterior body and aggresive.. plastic? they use wood and newer ones use soft material. most of it is Alcantara and alum. love the hate makes me laugh@@jasonlateau
@@philhenderson3516 I wasn’t dissing IS bro 🤣 it’s M340i which needs to keep worthiness up with IS500. Technology, interior design goes to beemer Everything other goes to IS.
@@giorgunazedkhetaguri6363 Whattt?? Speed, performance, and handling also go to the 340. Other than the subjective looks, the 340 is superior in every tangible facet. #facts
@@PlayafromtheHimalayas looks are matter of taste, if you like 3 series more than IS it’s your opinion and doesn’t change anything for others. Engine goes to IS500 because it’s one of the most reliable N/A V8 s ever And with a procharger can make up to 900 hp, handling would go to M340i because it should be lighter but IS has more comfortable ride. Speed also goes to IS because of more powerful engine. Acceleration goes to M340i being lighter and having Xdrive Technology goes to M340i Reliability goes to IS500 Tuning potential goes to M340i because of easier tuning accessibility Better Engine goes to IS500 Better value for money also goes to IS500 For me personally looks go to IS500 Overall comfort goes to M340i
LOVEE seeing a CD player still offered prominently! I hate streaming services, and the reliance on connectivity. Sometimes I wanna listen to my music in perfect quality and not pay 12.99 a month for the privilege.
Why do you keep comparing the IS500 to an M3? You sound clueless about what this car's target demographic are. It is not meant to be taken to the track. It is a Lexus IS with a transplanted engine and a de-tuned transmission. I have an IS350 F-Sport and power aside, the IS500 feels very similar to an IS350. It does not compete with an M3. It is an m340i competitor because it is essentially an IS350 F-Sport with the RCF V8 engine in it, but the chassis/suspension/brakes/wheels/tires are all similar to what are found on the IS350.
@@AmericanAristo Yeah, just surprised people want to be reviewers, but don't want to spend a few minutes, researching the product of what it is and what it is not. M3 costs more because it has all of the track oriented suspension, brakes, wheels, tires etc. Calling it a rip off without knowing that IS500 is missing a lot of things for proper enthusiast driving, is misleading. The IS500 F-Sport has basically the same suspension as my IS350 F-Sport with minor changes. Lexus says it clearly that it was intended for buyers who want a kot more power for the streets, without an overly stiff suspension and a lot of extra hardware meant for the track,. It just has the 2UR from RCF V8 and a slightly differently tuned transmission transplanted into the car.
@@teebone5072 Being a Lexus owner (3 of them), I agree with you. That is my own personal experience. IS500 can be compared to a BMW, but in the right price category and competition, which is the m340i or the C43 AMG or the Audi S4 or the Infiniti Q50 red sport etc.
Absolutely right. Although I think many people realize this, contrary to the post below suggesting otherwise. What I like about this car is that it's an anachronism in today's market. But it's not competing with the M3.
@@pedroolivas2669 well most people who love lexus love it for its reliability mixed in with its fun v8's and top noch comfort and dependability , everytime i enter my ls430 for a long 500+ km drive am not worried if it would break and leave me stranded in high way, even tho it has 400k miles on its original drivetrain
I love my 2023 IS 350 F Sport Ultrasonic Mica Blue 2.0 with white interior. Sexy car and looks amazing with simple interior. Drives really well and smooth and LOVE the NA V6
If I were in the market for a new compact performance sedan, this would be it. No turbo 6, give me a NA V8. Don’t matter the numbers, this sounds a world better than the M3 and has more soul. Very nice work, Toyota/Lexus. Keep the V8 alive. 👍
To get a NA V8, it be reliable and placed in a rear-wheel drive set up to start under $60,000 is quite the steal. It truly is the Lexus hidden sleeper.
And yet it's insane that people continue to hate on Lexus out of elitism when they are the only few left actually pushing out old cars with engines like that Not to mention it literally looks Phenomenal ??
I’m a huge bmw and owned many of them I have is350 Fsport but I definitely want the 500 it’s definitely a nice car but I wouldn’t choose it over a bmw because bmw definitely beats them for luxury and performance and not that many people can afford a M series car that’s what makes it unique
The issue is the IS rear seats are non existent. You can’t put someone in the back seat if the driver is over 5’10. Also that interior is 8 years old. Look at a 2016 IS, it’s basically the same interior.
I like the exterior gorgeous 🔥 It letdown by the old n tired interior. No panoramic sunroof and no wireless charger. Lexus should have used NX interior to keep up with the rivals.
I own an IS500 but please don’t compare it to an M3. If anything this competes with the m340i. However the IS500 will last longer than any M3 ever made.
What are you even saying...it completely competes with the M3...the m3 has 473 hp the is500 has 472...it's when u go up the the m3 competition that u get over 500hp...and if lexus was to release a ISF again that would be over 500hp as well.. so I'm not sure where ur going with tht comment.
@@dcon8602I feel the M3 is a track car stock. The IS500 is a GT car. The IS500 0-60 times is closer to m340i, I think it still loses. Back in the day the ISF was neck to neck with the M3 (e90/e92). The IS500 is no where close to m3 speeds. The IS500 is not designed for the track like the M3 or the ISF. The stock brakes are weak, stock tires are poor. There’s lots just don’t think about horsepower alone. If Toyota called it an ISF it would be a disgrace like the GSF was when it got released and was so slow compared to the midsized M5 etc
@HBCertified I understand where ur coming from but the M3 is turbo while the is500 is naturally aspirated and starting price is about 15k more than tht of the is500... remember Lexus was founded on the principle of under cutting the price of the germans...and it wouldn't be a disgrace if they released an ISF because Lexus already repositioned its vehicle series... and they did so after the gsf came out... the is500 would have been the ISF if they didn't do so but they are saying that the engine isn't as potent as today's competition so we can't put the F badge on it...and the GSF was also naturally aspirated V8 while the M5 was a twin turbo V8... they wouldn't have been able to under cut the price if everything on the GSF matched the m5 to a T...including the potency of the engine.
@@dcon8602$1500 down pipe and tune 700Wheel. Vs 8k rr racing fbo to hit like 440. I would rather get an isf and save like 30k lol its basically same car same engine
Completely agreed the IS500 Premium competes with a RWD M340i since they around the same price while BMW gets wayyyyy more expensive with the needed options and same 0-60 time (4.4 secs)
@Superwolffie Finally someone said it!! The Lexus is 500 compares to the bmw m340 not the m3 two totally different cars! And different target audiences, the m3 is highly superior to the is 500 because it’s a track focused vehicle as a Lexus is 500 is an comfort sedan with a high spec sport setting just like the bmw m340 for people who want comfort luxury as well as a mid superior sport option.plus the new bmw models are now more reliable than past bmw’s since pairing with Toyota on some engine components. Now bmw is the most reliable European sports car on the market right now. It’s the ultimate driving machine.
I think the mustang owner said the same thing about the supra back in 93. If there is such a thing as a one owner mk IV supra, I'm sure he's LMFAO. Truthfully, they are both awesome cars, but when the M3 comes crossing the block 20 years from now and the auctioneer says, "manual transmission" I think it will be all systems go.
@@slightlyboringgameplaymy z4 just did after 20 long years, 2003-2023. RIP Z4-191,000 miles silver and automatic 5 speed transmission, it was such a good car 😢 so much stress to get a new one
@@slightlyboringgameplayWell since you wanna be a dick, assume that BMW is a low mile example and is 10x sought after. The thing can be burned down and they'd still want it more. There is a reason old M3's are going crazy, and the same reason every M car will retain and eventually double it's value. No one is keeping mint collections of Is350s, is500s, or RC F's. Lol
I wonder if itslips and cuts power over road undulations at speed, similar to the ISF. Seems like it would be more suited to the street than the track. Looks great though.
Currently have a g37 but I have the goal to get this or a mustang in march 2026. Gonna get a second job and let the direct deposits stack up and not even check my account until 2026
I don’t know how they’ve kept that interior looking the same for years. It looks dated on the inside but amazing on the outside. I’m sure it’s amazing to drive though.
I went to a dealership to take a look at one and they said they didn’t have any and where waiting on a few arrivals. We got down to business and they marked it up $15k for a total of 98k Damn near an LC500
I was seriously considering one of these but i can't justify the price for a 10 year old interior. I keep my cars for 6-8 years usually. I won't be able to stand driving a 15 year old interior 5 years from now. It already looks super dated. Sure the engine is great and the car will be reliable, but damn i wish Lexus was willing to invest in the IS and give it the new RX interior. But of course they didn't because of the new electric IS coming out. Such a shame. The car could have been perfect.
As much as I love the V8 here. The M3 is still the better driving car. AWD and RWD when you want it. The Lexus interior is pretty dated, also no manual. And a race chip on an M3 would put the IS to shame in performance. BUT That V8 sound is heavenly. Also obviously that Lexus are just amazingly reliable.
Why I would buy this any BMW over this Lexus is beyond me. Over 400 horses is enough for me. I am not a car racer. I prefer comfort and reliability over straight sportiness. Makes sense to have a fast ,sporty,comfortable car over an aggressive, loud ,full sports car,in my opinion. Besides a Lexus is cheaper to buy and maintain anyway. This has always been a no-brainer to me.
@@alanthepianoman no doubt. Agree 100% as far as dependability and depreciation. But when it comes to having fun in the twisties, a 6 speed M3 is hard to beat.
@Olympus God you should eventually grow out of top tier performance as your primary focus and appreciate higher quality, reliability, durability and design-all things BMW lacks
@Olympus God having owned a Genesis and Lexus, they don't compare in quality and reliability. Not to mention the dealer experience. Hyundai dealers are not good at all. I sold that Genesis in less than 2 years, not a great experience.
test drove this and the 340i the other day. Hate to say it, this car is very underwhelming. Shame it looks so much better than any other car in this segment. Surprisingly, It even sounds worse with that v8 which is mind boggling (the lc500 sounds brilliant, one of the best). The 340i drives better, handles better, better interior, etc. Hence, I went ahead and ordered an LC500, no regrets.
This is in no way an M3 competitor. An M340i is a much more realistic comparison. Unless you’re really going to keep the car longer than 5 years the M340i is superior in every way.
I'm done with unreliable, over priced maintenance and unnecessary sensors in these bmws..the bmw is now a sensitive computer on wheels..the older ones from the 90s were the real driving machines..I just need sleek looks, simplicity and reliability when buying car 😅
@Cole I have seen this video, and that's exactly what I am talking about. This guy was shifting it with half a throttle thinking it's gonna be quick. It simply won't. To get snappy shifts, you need: - Full throttle - Redline - Manual mode - Traction off Watch AutoNL's ISF video, since he knows his stuff unlike these "reviewers".
@@Regardforknowlage One more thing, if you are above 4-5K RPM, it won't shift till it's close to the redline since it thinks that you want more power, and peak power is at 7100 RPM
I don’t know why anyone even compares this car to any BMW, Audi or even the Korean automakers. It’s pointless. This car is totally unique and appeals to a totally different market than any of those cars. These other cars are turbocharged, balls to the wall performance. The IS500 is an experience that centers around that naturally aspirated V8.
@@chapllc722Not bad but you can also buy a 5.0 Coyote Dark Horse for around the same price with a manual btw. And yes Ford took home the most reliable V8 award very recently for their Coyote motor.
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One of the last cars on the market that actually isn’t overpriced in my opinion, in a couple years I’ll be looking for one used
only $70k
Hell yeahhhh worth every penny
@@majabhahshs2755 56k
@@mez6256 Thats the msrp but you can’t find one for that
@@n0isyboy232 Yeah you'll find it lower than that
I've had mine for 2 months now, couldn't be happier with it.
Did you upgrade the exhaust. It sounds underwhelming tbh
@@G0ddEityawesome I do plan on changing the midpipe on it, but to be honest it's not as bad as I thought it was going to be. It's definitely not loud but the growl is still menacing.
Say something about its mpg
@comfortkabanshi5048 it's surprisingly good, it not my daily, so I'm driving the snot out of it when I do drive it and so far I'm averaging about 20mpg. It's a fair amout better than my daily actually lol.
@Bills-Mafia-Forever they told be I'd be lucky to get mine in 2023 but it came March 2023
And that amazing CD player you don’t get with most car's. Most people hate it, but I think it’s still pretty cool you get that option
Thats Japan car , they listen high quality music.
It comes with cd player because the model dates back to 2013
To me it’s a bonus having a cd player. I still have a ton of cds that I don’t have to pay a subscription to listen to. As far as sound quality compared to Apple Music don’t think I could hear the difference unlike 4K Blu Rays which are still the only way to get the best picture quality and sound for your home theatre…
@@LexusIS300HBecause Japan never kills off CDs and DVDs, which is a huge W for physical preservation
It comes with CD player because it sounds better @@freepadz6241
I love how the climate and basic functions are still switches or buttons pressing on them or Turing feels way more satisfying than a tablet
That car has the coolest front end of any car imo
Any car? Stop the cap. It’s good looking but not the best in terms of exotic and super cars out there. A model s looks more aggressive and sleeker front end or a acr viper etc. Lexus is just a classy car but nothing extreme
@@Fumbiii16 BRO SAID MODEL S, what a joke to even compare a piece of heavy plastic trash EV to a real car. this is the funniest shit i've seen
@@Fumbiii16you lost all credibility and I stopped listening to you waffling when you said Model S looks better 😂
lexus doesnt look better than a acr viper or a model s. all lexus look the same and same headlight design. at least the other 2 have better body lines. were talking strictly exterior@@the-ironclad
were talking strictly exterior lol and lexus designs are have looked the same for every model. the viper acr or model s have better looking exterior body and aggresive.. plastic? they use wood and newer ones use soft material. most of it is Alcantara and alum. love the hate makes me laugh@@jasonlateau
My dream car, looks so fire
Make it a goal not a dream you’re putting it on a pedestal saying it’s unachievable
How bout the ls500?
Only thing they should have done different is added the ten speed from the lc500
I had a 2021 Lexus is350 f sport. Absolutely amazing car. Extremely underpowered. I can only imagine how perfect this is500 is.
How so? 300hp is good for daily driving and good for a NA v6. I think its perfect on power for what it is. Definitely beats having an is200t or is300
@@RUclipsCommenterOL if you leave it in sport mode the whole time it helps. 350hp would have been perfect for the is350 f sport.
@@RUclipsCommenterOLit’s slower than a 330i
Agreed. I have an IS350 F sport and it's definitely underpowered. I'd even be happier if it just had more torque to give the feeling of higher HP
Why not get a custom tune and get a few performance upgrades? You could do that and still be under the price of an M3/M4.
IS500 isn’t a competitor to M3
It’s a competitor to M340i
And why do Americans love to call any V8 powered car a muscle car 😂
Not even a worthy competitor to the M340i if we're being honest. The G70/Stinger also gap these.
@@philhenderson3516 I wasn’t dissing IS bro 🤣 it’s M340i which needs to keep worthiness up with IS500.
Technology, interior design goes to beemer
Everything other goes to IS.
@@giorgunazedkhetaguri6363 Whattt?? Speed, performance, and handling also go to the 340. Other than the subjective looks, the 340 is superior in every tangible facet. #facts
@@PlayafromtheHimalayas looks are matter of taste, if you like 3 series more than IS it’s your opinion and doesn’t change anything for others.
Engine goes to IS500 because it’s one of the most reliable N/A V8 s ever
And with a procharger can make up to 900 hp, handling would go to M340i because it should be lighter but IS has more comfortable ride.
Speed also goes to IS because of more powerful engine.
Acceleration goes to M340i being lighter and having Xdrive
Technology goes to M340i
Reliability goes to IS500
Tuning potential goes to M340i because of easier tuning accessibility
Better Engine goes to IS500
Better value for money also goes to IS500
For me personally looks go to IS500
Overall comfort goes to M340i
@@giorgunazedkhetaguri6363 A procharger on a lexus is laughable. You just nullified the reliable category with that statement.
LOVEE seeing a CD player still offered prominently! I hate streaming services, and the reliance on connectivity. Sometimes I wanna listen to my music in perfect quality and not pay 12.99 a month for the privilege.
Why do you keep comparing the IS500 to an M3? You sound clueless about what this car's target demographic are. It is not meant to be taken to the track. It is a Lexus IS with a transplanted engine and a de-tuned transmission. I have an IS350 F-Sport and power aside, the IS500 feels very similar to an IS350. It does not compete with an M3. It is an m340i competitor because it is essentially an IS350 F-Sport with the RCF V8 engine in it, but the chassis/suspension/brakes/wheels/tires are all similar to what are found on the IS350.
Ding ding ding. Nobody seems to understand its a 340i competitor.
@@AmericanAristo Yeah, just surprised people want to be reviewers, but don't want to spend a few minutes, researching the product of what it is and what it is not. M3 costs more because it has all of the track oriented suspension, brakes, wheels, tires etc. Calling it a rip off without knowing that IS500 is missing a lot of things for proper enthusiast driving, is misleading. The IS500 F-Sport has basically the same suspension as my IS350 F-Sport with minor changes. Lexus says it clearly that it was intended for buyers who want a kot more power for the streets, without an overly stiff suspension and a lot of extra hardware meant for the track,. It just has the 2UR from RCF V8 and a slightly differently tuned transmission transplanted into the car.
I dont understand either! Why would you compare a Lexus to a BMW! LEXUS IS STRAIGHT UP A BETTER CAR
@@teebone5072 Being a Lexus owner (3 of them), I agree with you. That is my own personal experience. IS500 can be compared to a BMW, but in the right price category and competition, which is the m340i or the C43 AMG or the Audi S4 or the Infiniti Q50 red sport etc.
Absolutely right. Although I think many people realize this, contrary to the post below suggesting otherwise.
What I like about this car is that it's an anachronism in today's market. But it's not competing with the M3.
I own one now. It's ballistic
Are there any is500 models less than $52,000? I’m looking in price ranges of at least $32,000
@@heemcarchannel
No. And don't buy one used
@@jerrypareja960 gotchu! Appreciate it
@@jerrypareja960why not used
@@blxzing1201
It could've been abused
That red is 🔥🔥
Also, the BBS rims look much better in glossy black (still prefer the Enkei ones)
I will take that IS 500 any day over any of the Germans. Oh my goodness. That car is magnificent.
Any of the german?😂 you r talking about the v4s right 😂
@@pedroolivas2669 well most people who love lexus love it for its reliability mixed in with its fun v8's and top noch comfort and dependability , everytime i enter my ls430 for a long 500+ km drive am not worried if it would break and leave me stranded in high way, even tho it has 400k miles on its original drivetrain
@@pedroolivas2669v4? What's that?
@@nathanmathews2148 don't know
@@pedroolivas2669you mean i4 or boxer 4?
I love my 2023 IS 350 F Sport Ultrasonic Mica Blue 2.0 with white interior. Sexy car and looks amazing with simple interior. Drives really well and smooth and LOVE the NA V6
If I were in the market for a new compact performance sedan, this would be it. No turbo 6, give me a NA V8. Don’t matter the numbers, this sounds a world better than the M3 and has more soul. Very nice work, Toyota/Lexus. Keep the V8 alive.
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This competes with the M340i not the M3
Man what a beauty! By the time I'll be able to afford one it'll probably have a 4 cylinder turbo 😂
More reliable too
Ive had 2 is250s... Toyota knows what theyre doing with the Lexus models - great cars all-around!
I like how it says type of engine oil you need to use when you open the bonnet
To get a NA V8, it be reliable and placed in a rear-wheel drive set up to start under $60,000 is quite the steal. It truly is the Lexus hidden sleeper.
You'll never find it that cheap
And yet it's insane that people continue to hate on Lexus out of elitism when they are the only few left actually pushing out old cars with engines like that
Not to mention it literally looks Phenomenal ??
Bmw fanboys are all over RUclips, watching a tutorial on how to fix an oil leak, so when they see a video like this they start hating
they stopped using leather, red flag
Depends why you're buying the car. The m3 is the better performance car. The is500 is a luxury car first and foremost
@@cornervillain838 It's sudo luxury. Lexus has been riding a wave of a reputation that doesn't hold up in reality.
I’m a huge bmw and owned many of them I have is350 Fsport but I definitely want the 500 it’s definitely a nice car but I wouldn’t choose it over a bmw because bmw definitely beats them for luxury and performance and not that many people can afford a M series car that’s what makes it unique
The issue is the IS rear seats are non existent. You can’t put someone in the back seat if the driver is over 5’10.
Also that interior is 8 years old. Look at a 2016 IS, it’s basically the same interior.
As an IS owner, I love this car. Still wish the new IS was still offered with a manual but it is what it is. I’ll just stick with mine
I like the exterior gorgeous 🔥
It letdown by the old n tired interior.
No panoramic sunroof and no wireless charger.
Lexus should have used NX interior to keep up with the rivals.
Can't get the IS500 in Australia unfortunately. Bummer..
My only gripe with new Lexus’s is the interior it’s the exact same as the 2014
I own an IS500 but please don’t compare it to an M3. If anything this competes with the m340i. However the IS500 will last longer than any M3 ever made.
What are you even saying...it completely competes with the M3...the m3 has 473 hp the is500 has 472...it's when u go up the the m3 competition that u get over 500hp...and if lexus was to release a ISF again that would be over 500hp as well.. so I'm not sure where ur going with tht comment.
@@dcon8602I feel the M3 is a track car stock. The IS500 is a GT car. The IS500 0-60 times is closer to m340i, I think it still loses. Back in the day the ISF was neck to neck with the M3 (e90/e92). The IS500 is no where close to m3 speeds. The IS500 is not designed for the track like the M3 or the ISF. The stock brakes are weak, stock tires are poor. There’s lots just don’t think about horsepower alone. If Toyota called it an ISF it would be a disgrace like the GSF was when it got released and was so slow compared to the midsized M5 etc
@HBCertified I understand where ur coming from but the M3 is turbo while the is500 is naturally aspirated and starting price is about 15k more than tht of the is500... remember Lexus was founded on the principle of under cutting the price of the germans...and it wouldn't be a disgrace if they released an ISF because Lexus already repositioned its vehicle series... and they did so after the gsf came out... the is500 would have been the ISF if they didn't do so but they are saying that the engine isn't as potent as today's competition so we can't put the F badge on it...and the GSF was also naturally aspirated V8 while the M5 was a twin turbo V8... they wouldn't have been able to under cut the price if everything on the GSF matched the m5 to a T...including the potency of the engine.
@@dcon8602 that’s a great take / perspective on it. I didn’t think about the financial strategy involved.
@@dcon8602$1500 down pipe and tune 700Wheel. Vs 8k rr racing fbo to hit like 440. I would rather get an isf and save like 30k lol its basically same car same engine
Had an f80 and traded for this because the deal was crazy. Got rid of it after 2 months car doesnt compare. Now i have a 911
It is a little small and for some reason doesn’t have a power truck opener, but you expect that from this segment. At least the rear seats fold down.
Sorry I'm a Lexus fan but the M3/4 are more sportier....
Completely agreed the IS500 Premium competes with a RWD M340i since they around the same price while BMW gets wayyyyy more expensive with the needed options and same 0-60 time (4.4 secs)
@Superwolffie Finally someone said it!! The Lexus is 500 compares to the bmw m340 not the m3 two totally different cars! And different target audiences, the m3 is highly superior to the is 500 because it’s a track focused vehicle as a Lexus is 500 is an comfort sedan with a high spec sport setting just like the bmw m340 for people who want comfort luxury as well as a mid superior sport option.plus the new bmw models are now more reliable than past bmw’s since pairing with Toyota on some engine components. Now bmw is the most reliable European sports car on the market right now. It’s the ultimate driving machine.
Compare it to my v8 m550 with 523hp, funny thing is my buddy has this car and from a dig or roll m550 always pulls.
Not leather seats, synthetic leather called Nuluxe which actually is a very durable and soft material compared to real leather.
Lexus have real leather
I think the mustang owner said the same thing about the supra back in 93. If there is such a thing as a one owner mk IV supra, I'm sure he's LMFAO.
Truthfully, they are both awesome cars, but when the M3 comes crossing the block 20 years from now and the auctioneer says, "manual transmission" I think it will be all systems go.
Assuming the bmw doesn’t destroy itself after 5 years😂
@@slightlyboringgameplaymy z4 just did after 20 long years, 2003-2023. RIP Z4-191,000 miles silver and automatic 5 speed transmission, it was such a good car 😢 so much stress to get a new one
Literally just a couple hours ago the driveshaft deleted itself and probably fucked more things up I’m so sad about everything 😢
@@paulbrown3302Could always LS and Tremec swap ya know.
@@slightlyboringgameplayWell since you wanna be a dick, assume that BMW is a low mile example and is 10x sought after. The thing can be burned down and they'd still want it more.
There is a reason old M3's are going crazy, and the same reason every M car will retain and eventually double it's value.
No one is keeping mint collections of Is350s, is500s, or RC F's. Lol
Great home with Toyota/lexus products is it doesn’t matter what size engine you get, they will all be reliable
Can it switch off fuel to some cylinders to make it economical when the driver is low on cash?
Wish it had a lil bit more spark, Front lip different spoiler, diffuser just something…looks like any other is350
So sad we can't get this in the UK
I wonder if itslips and cuts power over road undulations at speed, similar to the ISF. Seems like it would be more suited to the street than the track. Looks great though.
Currently have a g37 but I have the goal to get this or a mustang in march 2026. Gonna get a second job and let the direct deposits stack up and not even check my account until 2026
It’s kinda slow in comparison and the infotainment system is dated but it’s a beautiful car. I was considering this over my 2017 F80 M3 maybe….
Funny i have that same exact steering wheel in my 04 and 02 GS300 😂
Is rwd?
i wish there was such a thing as a modern day lexus with a 6mt. but i guess there’s nothing luxurious about shifting gears yourself
Here in EU it's priced similarly to M3 so it's a no-brainer to pick M3.
I love these interiors.
You didn't show the actual work of the gauge cluster
Doesn’t the gauge cluster also completely shift to the side to show some information as well??
Bro what’s the differ between the LC500 and whatever that car is
When you talk about high end engine model car, how about engine sound?
I don’t know how they’ve kept that interior looking the same for years. It looks dated on the inside but amazing on the outside. I’m sure it’s amazing to drive though.
Just put a detuned V8 of the Lexus IS500 without the hybrid on the new Supra and people would be absolutely thrilled about it
Needs a way better transmission to be an M3 competitor.
Why can't Lexus make a manual for it? It would sell
Not every car can be a manual man, I’d take it as is any day, and that’s coming from a die hard manual driver
@@gibsonf06 in fact, yes they can.
@@iq6840 they can, but maybe they shouldn’t because the market is so small. No one is looking for a manual sedan these days unless it’s a charger
@@avidjasonenjoyer2001 well the weaker chromosomed generation just doesn't understand them. Very sad.
@@iq6840 how unfortunate
That N/A V8 is just 😍😩
I went to a dealership to take a look at one and they said they didn’t have any and where waiting on a few arrivals. We got down to business and they marked it up $15k for a total of 98k
Damn near an LC500
Report them and move on to another one
Damn that’s crazy😢
Dealers have to go
There’s one at my dealer for $67k rn 2023 is 500 f sport in grey with 15 miles on it
@@Poopymattyt that’s OTD Right?
Red Lexus just hits different
Interior cluster and steering wheel are years behind and it’s too heavy/slow. There’s a reason you don’t see these much
I was seriously considering one of these but i can't justify the price for a 10 year old interior. I keep my cars for 6-8 years usually. I won't be able to stand driving a 15 year old interior 5 years from now. It already looks super dated. Sure the engine is great and the car will be reliable, but damn i wish Lexus was willing to invest in the IS and give it the new RX interior. But of course they didn't because of the new electric IS coming out. Such a shame. The car could have been perfect.
They could have borrowed interior resources from the Lexus LC or the discontinued Lexus GS. They didn't because they're too cheap and greedy to do it.
Is the ISF coming back ❓️
As much as I love the V8 here. The M3 is still the better driving car. AWD and RWD when you want it. The Lexus interior is pretty dated, also no manual. And a race chip on an M3 would put the IS to shame in performance.
BUT That V8 sound is heavenly. Also obviously that Lexus are just amazingly reliable.
Why I would buy this any BMW over this Lexus is beyond me. Over 400 horses is enough for me. I am not a car racer. I prefer comfort and reliability over straight sportiness. Makes sense to have a fast ,sporty,comfortable car over an aggressive, loud ,full sports car,in my opinion. Besides a Lexus is cheaper to buy and maintain anyway. This has always been a no-brainer to me.
i just wish the interiror is upgraded, dnt get me wrong, it looks so nice but at the same time its more than 10yrs old
yea but the only downside for this car is its limited what you can tunne and modfy in this car
People sleep on the RCF too
I’ll take a manual M3 any day of the week, twice on Sunday! The fun factor on back roads is insane.
The IS 500 will last a long time and not lose substantial value
@@alanthepianoman no doubt. Agree 100% as far as dependability and depreciation. But when it comes to having fun in the twisties, a 6 speed M3 is hard to beat.
Does it have a cd player? Thats weirdly oldschool already
Is that a CD player? In 2023? I wish i had this car 😅
In all honesty if they made an IS500 AWD I would buy it. But I'm sticking with my G80 xDrive.
Can’t compare genesis to Lexus bruh
@@briand.5321 lol he's talking about his bmw m3 (g80) is the body code.
@@rhenzlemuel09 lmao facts I thought genesis immediately
@Olympus God you should eventually grow out of top tier performance as your primary focus and appreciate higher quality, reliability, durability and design-all things BMW lacks
@Olympus God having owned a Genesis and Lexus, they don't compare in quality and reliability. Not to mention the dealer experience. Hyundai dealers are not good at all. I sold that Genesis in less than 2 years, not a great experience.
this thing is tough
Basically unchanged since 2014 but thats not a bad thing, if it aint broke
Can‘t get those in Germany unfortunately
What a cool car, although bit of a shame it revs only to 6k rpm.
Quad tips crazy
Squeezed TF out of the engine in there!!! 😂😂😂
Great car for 475 hp for 80k fully loaded. Cheaper then the lc500
Love lexus for the reliability but that does not look better than a m3 and does not perform better than a m3 let alone a m340i with less hp
test drove this and the 340i the other day. Hate to say it, this car is very underwhelming. Shame it looks so much better than any other car in this segment. Surprisingly, It even sounds worse with that v8 which is mind boggling (the lc500 sounds brilliant, one of the best). The 340i drives better, handles better, better interior, etc. Hence, I went ahead and ordered an LC500, no regrets.
Such a shame we didn't get it in Europe and no one knows whether we will at all
This is in no way an M3 competitor. An M340i is a much more realistic comparison. Unless you’re really going to keep the car longer than 5 years the M340i is superior in every way.
I don’t disagree but it’s crazy that that’s where we are. People don’t expect to keep a car longer than 5 years. It’s nuts.
I'm done with unreliable, over priced maintenance and unnecessary sensors in these bmws..the bmw is now a sensitive computer on wheels..the older ones from the 90s were the real driving machines..I just need sleek looks, simplicity and reliability when buying car 😅
Third gen IS dates back to 2013 and the v8 is a generation older again. This thing is literally two generations behind the m340i
Yeah no. Don’t get me wrong I love this car for the sound and style, but that transmission is so ancient it ruins the car.
The transmission is almost as snappy as a DCT, you just never experienced it or seen someone who knows how to utilize it.
@@yousef.al-assaf This is what I mean ruclips.net/video/H7NNjZsmbIg/видео.html
@Cole
I have seen this video, and that's exactly what I am talking about.
This guy was shifting it with half a throttle thinking it's gonna be quick. It simply won't.
To get snappy shifts, you need:
- Full throttle
- Redline
- Manual mode
- Traction off
Watch AutoNL's ISF video, since he knows his stuff unlike these "reviewers".
@@Regardforknowlage
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One more thing, if you are above 4-5K RPM, it won't shift till it's close to the redline since it thinks that you want more power, and peak power is at 7100 RPM
That’s crazy they still have an CD player
They just need a refreshed interior
Lexus is way better quality than any other manufacturer
I don’t know why anyone even compares this car to any BMW, Audi or even the Korean automakers. It’s pointless. This car is totally unique and appeals to a totally different market than any of those cars. These other cars are turbocharged, balls to the wall performance. The IS500 is an experience that centers around that naturally aspirated V8.
I can’t decide between this or a G80 M3. No manual option for the Lexus might be a deal breaker for me
g80 m3 not even a question. Lexus doesn’t have a car to rival the m3.
As soon as I payback my student loan, I am getting thisss! hopefully
Rather have an Infiniti Q50 Red Sport, just as fast 0-60, 4.5 sec, looks better and has AWD and a back seat that fits adults
15 years old V8 engine and 15 years old IS body style for $70k.
Yes. And it doesn’t break
Lol 15 year old style yea the right.😂 That body style just got released last year.
@@chapllc722 bumpers and headlights,yes!..put on a lift lets seen what else is new 😂😂😂
@@jnagime The 2UR is the most reliable performance-oriented V8 on the market and has one of the lowest costs of maintainance.
@@chapllc722Not bad but you can also buy a 5.0 Coyote Dark Horse for around the same price with a manual btw. And yes Ford took home the most reliable V8 award very recently for their Coyote motor.
can't afford either one but they are fun to look at
Geezus Lexus , stuck in the nineties much with that cd 💿 player lol
Also the Lexus is under Toyota..the most reliable brand..it worth buying..
they need to update the interior
I’m a buy one probably end of this year or next year
M3 is in a different league hardly a comparison that's why the price difference.
Mustang/camaro power with toyota reliability? I see this as an absolute win