The best thing about this car is when most of those comparable BMW’s are sitting broken down with broken hearted owners or they just send them to the scrapyard because they are too expensive to repair, this Lexus will probably still be running fine.
Having owned BMWs for the last 15 years this car is very enticing, reliability factor is only one reason however.. Plenty more, even knowing I will miss the chassis dynamics.
you are - how do I say it - late to the party - my E30, E36 and E46 manual M3's have been low maintenance, lower than my 997 993 and 964 - had a Lexus LS430 a 1998 4 Runner and a 2004 Land Cruiser - sold them all happily ..........
I've watched you for a long time, now. I remember when you were working out of your garage and doing reviews in the abandoned warehouse. I suspect this channel will continue to grow as you have. You deserve it. Solid, informative reviews given with quirky humor and that trademark personality that always brightens my day.
The old 1uz-fe has the same fuel economy as the new 2ur ?? How? Well maybe it's the higher compression the 1ur has but still hard to believe Lol I guess u keep your 400 well taken care of.
Sarah your off the cuff incredible knowledge, humor, and delivery are amazing. You spit out more knowledge in a clear and understandable manner (while driving! ) than any scripted high budget car review channel. Both of your channels are just top tier entertainment on RUclips.
The exhaust sound is a bit tame. I’m sure CAFE regulations will probably spell the death of that V8 eventually. It may not be as fast as an M3 but it will probably last like 5 times longer and won’t cost as much to keep it on the road. Very nice car!
I love the fact that Lexus isn't trying to be all things to all people. They are laser focused on building the highest quality cars with most of the features people want, but not everything under the sun. It keeps things simple, reliable and a bit less expensive than the competition. You do it right, Sarah!
Smooth and powerful delivery...of analysis and cinematography! Love these cars with the best that ICE can achieve. Looked like a blast to drive and noticed some Supra exterior design cues as well. Fun to see the new Wrench score, too!
Waiting to order mine, driving a '21 IS 350 F Sport while waiting. Will keep the 350 because love it and it will share it with wife. Love your review style. Subscribed.
Got it 1/8/2022, Infrared/White. Your review is spot-on. Will say that it's pretty different from the IS 350 F Sport, not just a motor difference. Steering is heavier, suspension is dampened more sharply. . .great performance in a car that can be comfortably driven daily.
I have never watched any of your videos but after watching this one I will watch a few more. I enjoyed your attitude and word play. I'm excited to see more.
This review gets 5/5 Penguins! Informative, entertaining, and overall a delight to watch. Your ‘Lexus Outfit’ is on point and LAWDY … your legs in heels should have a French golfballs warning messages cuz they look dangerous AF!
The primary reason to choose this over an M3 is that you will not have to get to know your mechanic on a first name basis. German "engineering" for the last 20 years has declined into overly complicated, completely unreliable crap.
Hey Sarah, thanks for extending garage science, I don’t know if it’s my favorite part It might loses out to the driving and the breaking test but not by much. It will be sad to see the V8 go especially this one. Yamaha and Toyota Have made some great engines this definitely being one of them. Best car reviews in the business🐧🐧🐧👍
Drives me nuts that Yamaha / Toyota partnership did not produce a updated JZ engine and the world has a BMW Supra. I loved your throwback to the Altezza and the Beams! Currently that Beams is on my radar for a AE86 GTS project I have going. The IS has always been rock solid value that requires little maintenance compared to is over engineered German competitors. Nice Review!
100% agree. Wish, at the very least, Toyota would have kept the new Supra motor in Japan. Still trying to figure out what was wrong with the JZ in the first place. 🤔
Great review Sarah. Love how when you gave it the beans, the Closed Captioning translated the exhaust sounds as Applause. I too applaud the sound of exhausts ripping a fat one as you bend on the throttle.
As an 11’ IS F owner for over four years and performing almost all of my own service work, I can say this new car isn’t an F but it’s as close as we will ever get again. I appreciate your review of the car and showing all its details. Yes, this will be the last of an era. I hope to get one after realize to put my F in the garage and enjoy it on dry, sunny days and make this new IS500 F sport blah blah my daily. That’s Sarah for your great vids!
Sarah n Tuned, the official Lexus spokesperson. Hope to see you on stage at SEMA as their celebrity spokesperson. 399k subs ! Come people, help get her over 400k!
Great in depth video. I owned a 2016 BMW M4 that thing was a mechanical nightmare. It lived more in the dealership than in my garage. After throwing a lot of money at my BMW M4, I realized that the BMWs are like strippers the more money you throw at them the better they perform. Nothing beats the reliability of a Lexus. I am deciding between this car, the 2022 C8, and even the 2022 911 GTS. The reason I am leaning towards this car is the price point and the Lexus reliability.
Where's the love for the 2JZ-GE from the Sportcross? Absolutely dig your passion about the engine, and completely agree. Best, fastest and most fun are 3 different measures of a car; one does not make the others.
You are right, that car and others like it, are a dying breed. Having an actual CD slot in the audio system, and it's use of a Torsen in the back, almost define it as being an outlier.
So close to 4 hundo Sarah!!! Any day, with awesome videos like this, just around the corner! FWIW, we have an IS500 and an IS350 in the fam, both phenomenal “robotic catfish from space!”
suggestion : with N/A vehicles you review in the future, Do ! that thing ! ... the review gets exciting when you get in the pedal and your eyes reflect it. 👍
Such a great Car review. The work u put into ur reviews, is what makes makes me choose yours over everyone else's. Seriously the tfl guys put me to sleep. Thank you for all ur hard work.
Thank you Sarah for mentioning the slot for plastic frizbees!! No other review of this car mentions it. Still love my frizbees!!! Oh, love you hair brake test!!!
I love this car so much, but I would point out to anyone, its not an M3 fighter and Lexus doesn't call it that, it may have M3 levels of power but it's more of an M340i, S4, TLX Type S compeititor
@@rakhsiprayogo82 it doesn't compete with a camry at all, not in size, power, price not at all, the only thing it has in common with a Camry is that it is a Sedan
Great review, Sarah… really enjoy Version 2.0 of Garage Sarah. As a Boomer who grew up on V-8’s, I would definitely enjoy this dying breed rocket sedan. “Grey sweatpants”! 😂 👍👍
Outstanding! 👏🏻 You’re the only reviewer I look forward to when it comes to car reviews. Everyone’s channel is kinda pointless. 👍🏻🎉 Toyota showing all the others how it should be done! 🙂
Sweet! So great to see Lexus using my GS F 5 liter V8 again. Love love my GS F. Mine is Atomic silver with the circuit red interior, just like the one you reviewed! My forever car.
Picked up a 2008 IS F late last year... Looking to pick up another Lexus, but torn between another IS F and who knows... RC F ??? Great review! Awesome outfit! Very nice!!!
I loved my track pack Mustang GT but within the first month I had upgraded the exhaust,intake, tune ...I'm betting this car would greatly benefit from the same...Gotta love V8'S!!
The best thing about this car is when most of those comparable BMW’s are sitting broken down with broken hearted owners or they just send them to the scrapyard because they are too expensive to repair, this Lexus will probably still be running fine.
Having owned BMWs for the last 15 years this car is very enticing, reliability factor is only one reason however.. Plenty more, even knowing I will miss the chassis dynamics.
YOU ARE CORRECT! I have a 2022 M340i and it has been in for service at least 8 times already. I am currently talking to Lemon Law 🍋 lawyers.
BMW maintenance will bankrupt your average consumer. This is why they don’t do maintenance and that bmw will eventually explode.
you are - how do I say it - late to the party - my E30, E36 and E46 manual M3's have been low maintenance, lower than my 997 993 and 964 - had a Lexus LS430 a 1998 4 Runner and a 2004 Land Cruiser - sold them all happily ..........
@@ashman0071 Late to the party? The E46 is 15+ years old. All those p-cars have BIG MONEY maintenance and some issues too. What are you on about?
I've watched you for a long time, now. I remember when you were working out of your garage and doing reviews in the abandoned warehouse. I suspect this channel will continue to grow as you have. You deserve it. Solid, informative reviews given with quirky humor and that trademark personality that always brightens my day.
Признайся, что просто фапаешь на неё, солдафон)
@@tomcray7907 Проекция?
100% agree
RUclips pays $500 per 40 views
@@wileecoyote5749 Sure they do, bud....
It has nearly 200hp more than my old GS400 4.0 V8 but still gets the same fuel economy. Impressive.
Crazy how far we have come.
The old 1uz-fe has the same fuel economy as the new 2ur ?? How? Well maybe it's the higher compression the 1ur has but still hard to believe Lol I guess u keep your 400 well taken care of.
Cylinder deactivation
@@bassicuk1986 nah it can change valve timing to run on the atkinson cycle
@@bassicuk1986 This engine doesn't have cylinder deactivation. It adjusts the valves to simulate the Atkinson cycle featured in hybrid engines.
"I'll take a robotic catfish from outer space over a beaver that smokes meth any day." Absolutely brilliant!
lol
that had me rolling 😂🤣
Funny,...and also absolutely true.
Beat me to it, still laughing LOL
Now, I'll never be able to look at a modern BMW without thinking "meth beaver."
Sarah your off the cuff incredible knowledge, humor, and delivery are amazing. You spit out more knowledge in a clear and understandable manner (while driving! ) than any scripted high budget car review channel. Both of your channels are just top tier entertainment on RUclips.
Clicked for the Lexus. Stayed for the corset. Sarah killing it, yet again.
The sound of that car gives me chills! I love V-8’s and I always will!
The day they stop making V8s will be a sad day for all car enthusiasts
The exhaust sound is a bit tame. I’m sure CAFE regulations will probably spell the death of that V8 eventually. It may not be as fast as an M3 but it will probably last like 5 times longer and won’t cost as much to keep it on the road. Very nice car!
Oh don't worry,idiots will hack the shit out these cars
I'm sure the aftermarket will fix the exhaust sound.
I love the fact that Lexus isn't trying to be all things to all people. They are laser focused on building the highest quality cars with most of the features people want, but not everything under the sun. It keeps things simple, reliable and a bit less expensive than the competition. You do it right, Sarah!
I enjoyed the 2.0. It’s definitely something that sets your videos apart from everyone else. Nice job as always!
Smooth and powerful delivery...of analysis and cinematography! Love these cars with the best that ICE can achieve. Looked like a blast to drive and noticed some Supra exterior design cues as well. Fun to see the new Wrench score, too!
Waiting to order mine, driving a '21 IS 350 F Sport while waiting. Will keep the 350 because love it and it will share it with wife. Love your review style. Subscribed.
Got it 1/8/2022, Infrared/White. Your review is spot-on. Will say that it's pretty different from the IS 350 F Sport, not just a motor difference. Steering is heavier, suspension is dampened more sharply. . .great performance in a car that can be comfortably driven daily.
I love the passion you have for the art of the automobile. May you never lose it.
I have never watched any of your videos but after watching this one I will watch a few more. I enjoyed your attitude and word play. I'm excited to see more.
This review gets 5/5 Penguins! Informative, entertaining, and overall a delight to watch. Your ‘Lexus Outfit’ is on point and LAWDY … your legs in heels should have a French golfballs warning messages cuz they look dangerous AF!
The primary reason to choose this over an M3 is that you will not have to get to know your mechanic on a first name basis. German "engineering" for the last 20 years has declined into overly complicated, completely unreliable crap.
Thats just BMW.
Yeah. It's called "Bring Mich Werkstatt" If something ist Borken.
not the b58 solid as fuck
In Ireland they BMW =bring more work
BMW = Break My Wallet
Hey Sarah, thanks for extending garage science, I don’t know if it’s my favorite part It might loses out to the driving and the breaking test but not by much. It will be sad to see the V8 go especially this one. Yamaha and Toyota Have made some great engines this definitely being one of them. Best car reviews in the business🐧🐧🐧👍
Garage Science could be its own spinoff, I like that much
I think it's time for a Sarah calendar. Take her best car reviews, and with her great wardrobe and you have a perfect calendar. 🥰
I like that idea, I'd by one in a heart beat
Facts
I would buy one.
Perfect Christmas gift for car guys. I don't know why but my wife probably wouldn't buy one for me. Maybe too much Sarah? 🤔
Not doing one.
@@SarahnTuned OK, we'll shelf that petition for another year...at least we tried. 😀
Dear Lord you make Black Tops look stunning!
Love you knowledge, an cinematography too!
6:58 Oooh! That’s one symmetrical underbody there. Lexus is really aiming perfection and I love it.
I seriously thought you were tearing up about the brakes. I admire your passion for your craft. Keeps me coming back. Keep the great content coming.
Drives me nuts that Yamaha / Toyota partnership did not produce a updated JZ engine and the world has a BMW Supra. I loved your throwback to the Altezza and the Beams! Currently that Beams is on my radar for a AE86 GTS project I have going. The IS has always been rock solid value that requires little maintenance compared to is over engineered German competitors. Nice Review!
100% agree. Wish, at the very least, Toyota would have kept the new Supra motor in Japan. Still trying to figure out what was wrong with the JZ in the first place. 🤔
Great review Sarah. Love how when you gave it the beans, the Closed Captioning translated the exhaust sounds as Applause. I too applaud the sound of exhausts ripping a fat one as you bend on the throttle.
This has to be one of your best reviews...thanks for sharing.
As an 11’ IS F owner for over four years and performing almost all of my own service work, I can say this new car isn’t an F but it’s as close as we will ever get again. I appreciate your review of the car and showing all its details. Yes, this will be the last of an era. I hope to get one after realize to put my F in the garage and enjoy it on dry, sunny days and make this new IS500 F sport blah blah my daily. That’s Sarah for your great vids!
What’s the difference then? It’s the same engine.
Sarah n Tuned, the official Lexus spokesperson. Hope to see you on stage at SEMA as their celebrity spokesperson. 399k subs ! Come people, help get her over 400k!
Nah, I prefer to stay low key.
Another great review. Audi and BMW are fools not to let you review their stuff.
You're under the impression that Audi and BMW needs a youtube "influencer" to sell their cars? You have gravely misapprehended something.
@@scottmattern482 and you haven’t got a fuckin clue
@@mbal4052 wow, very edgy, you even used a curse word. Mommy's going to be very upset with you.
Great in depth video. I owned a 2016 BMW M4 that thing was a mechanical nightmare. It lived more in the dealership than in my garage. After throwing a lot of money at my BMW M4, I realized that the BMWs are like strippers the more money you throw at them the better they perform. Nothing beats the reliability of a Lexus. I am deciding between this car, the 2022 C8, and even the 2022 911 GTS. The reason I am leaning towards this car is the price point and the Lexus reliability.
So true Ed ,every time there is a really hot day in Perth WA you will always see at least 1 BMW on the side of the road
Especially when you value your money 👍🏽
Key word Reliability
@Ed Masoud we have 911 gts here in Europe and they are nightmares
Where's the love for the 2JZ-GE from the Sportcross?
Absolutely dig your passion about the engine, and completely agree. Best, fastest and most fun are 3 different measures of a car; one does not make the others.
You are right, that car and others like it, are a dying breed. Having an actual CD slot in the audio system, and it's use of a Torsen in the back, almost define it as being an outlier.
399k well done and deserved 👍😊👍
that IS500 was happy to see you Sarah.
A fine review of a fine car. I love Lexus. Your humor always brings a smile to my spirit.
Sarah, congratulations on 400K!
So close to 4 hundo Sarah!!!
Any day, with awesome videos like this, just around the corner!
FWIW, we have an IS500 and an IS350 in the fam, both phenomenal “robotic catfish from space!”
those things always reminded me of the Cylons on the original Battlestar Galactica, the ones why say 'by your command'
Just like GM with the blackwing, this is Toyota's answer for the V8 4 door segment.
You are so knowledgeable of automobiles and very easy on the eyes. You should be doing commercials for car companies.
I like the bolster noise
Fantastic review!!!
Really like the understated interior
Yeah Sarah, I'm liking the under chassis shots. If you could mount a camera on your little vacuum cleaner buddy, that would be cool; just thinkin'
Wow! Great review and your outfit goes so well with the car! Looking forward to the next review!
Sarah ! Love your outfit, your glasses, love everything in this video. Love from Montreal !
suggestion : with N/A vehicles you review in the future, Do ! that thing ! ... the review gets exciting when you get in the pedal and your eyes reflect it. 👍
Such a great Car review. The work u put into ur reviews, is what makes makes me choose yours over everyone else's. Seriously the tfl guys put me to sleep. Thank you for all ur hard work.
Thank you Sarah for mentioning the slot for plastic frizbees!! No other review of this car mentions it. Still love my frizbees!!! Oh, love you hair brake test!!!
I love this car so much, but I would point out to anyone, its not an M3 fighter and Lexus doesn't call it that, it may have M3 levels of power but it's more of an M340i, S4, TLX Type S compeititor
And this IS 500 is More Like a Camry
@@rakhsiprayogo82 it doesn't compete with a camry at all, not in size, power, price not at all, the only thing it has in common with a Camry is that it is a Sedan
Unpopular opinion:This could also compete with the Dodge Charger Scat Pack.
@@alwaysiyi272 IS 500 is Looks Small Than a Camry
Well this car will outlast any crappy bmw
Sad that no more V8s. Nice review as always.
Best dressed car reviewer award goes to . . . Sarah
Great review, Sarah… really enjoy Version 2.0 of Garage Sarah. As a Boomer who grew up on V-8’s, I would definitely enjoy this dying breed rocket sedan. “Grey sweatpants”! 😂 👍👍
Lol!
Same, although not a Boomer.
NA V8, New Corvette ZO6-7, hope you get one of these! Would be a Fun review!
You're a breath of fresh air, Sarah. Laugh out loud moments watching your reviews last evening.
Outstanding! 👏🏻
You’re the only reviewer I look forward to when it comes to car reviews. Everyone’s channel is kinda pointless. 👍🏻🎉
Toyota showing all the others how it should be done! 🙂
Lexus time! Thanks, Sarah!!
Also, a brake test described as “firm” and “solid feeling”. We see what you did there.
Love these reviews keep yjem coming!!
Awesome review. This sounds like the only modern equivalent to an old majestic e39 M5.
You meant the old M3 I'm assuming.
I'm still holding out for an isf version great review
So am I. It’s coming and that’s the reason why this is not called a ISF .
Great review. I enjoyed watching it!
Your music choices is always on point
Love the Outfit. Thanks for the Video.
Sweet! So great to see Lexus using my GS F 5 liter V8 again. Love love my GS F. Mine is Atomic silver with the circuit red interior, just like the
one you reviewed! My forever car.
OUTSTANDING review. 👊🏻👌🏻
Oh they went with Tokico I bought a set for my infinity years ago I was pretty impressed with the quality of them I think the ISF had Sach dampers .
Congrats on 400K subs :-)
Wife got a GX earlier this year and I love the Lexus V8....maybe its my turn to get a V8 in my life, this would be a forever car.
Brilliant review I agree with you ls 500 F sport better than BMW M3 and Mercedes Benz. C63
Great review. An NA engine tuned like this says DD but that it can be fun too. B4 Blitzen that was my second subie.
That’s rad, I never knew anyone who actually owned one before!
That V8 sounds stunning..
Love your car reviews.
Alright that skirt and a Lexus screwed me up I try not to luv ur thumbnail but u got me
Excellent review
You've been stepping up the quality of video production - noticed and kudos
You are awesome! So love your breakdowns, technical and yet SO entertaining! Never change Sarah!!!!
One of the best reviewers on YT - Legend Sarah!
I could listen to her talk all day
Besides the awesome car, have to love the leather bustier with the Catholic school girl skirt.
I' drive an old grandpa IS250. It would be a dream to drive a newer Lexus ISF. Nice review I might subscribe
S-n-T is on point. Thank you for the great analysis of cars. Lexus IS 500 is an awsome sport sedan. NA V8s should most certainly be revered.
Thank you Sarah!
Love my “80s Vibes Shirt.”
Shame it's not coming to the UK. Love Lexus quality
love you!😍
Give it up for the cd player still use them👍
Most comprehensive is500 review yet
Watching it with closed captions on it pops up as [music] when the car revs. I would have to agree.
Competitors With a Toyota Camry,Nissan Altima,Honda Accord & Hyundai Sonata More Like a Infiniti Q50,Acura TLX,Genesis G70
mmmm...Infinity
@@jnb756 wrong it is Infiniti
@@-redtango Yup You Correct to JJ But This Lexus IS 500 More Like a Toyota Camry
this IS F really REALLY needs a manual if this is the swan song for the V8.
Hi great video witch car would you pick for a daily from every thing you have reviewed and maybe haven't but you know a lot about the vehicle.
Picked up a 2008 IS F late last year... Looking to pick up another Lexus, but torn between another IS F and who knows... RC F ??? Great review! Awesome outfit! Very nice!!!
Best Car review ever I already love her after watching it for 3minutes
Hey Ruslan, if you like Lexus reviews I've made a few of them. If you're interested to watch let me know what you think :)
Love the level of mechanical detail in this review!
I appreciate how you say aluminium.
Wow you look, I mean, it looks, amazing!
Thank you for your service!
This does sound brilliant!
It will run forever w basic maintenance. And it sounds so sweet. Our RCF is a gem
Of an automobile.
I loved my track pack Mustang GT but within the first month I had upgraded the exhaust,intake, tune ...I'm betting this car would greatly benefit from the same...Gotta love V8'S!!
Thanks for all you do
I almost fell out of my chair laughing at your comment, "Beaver that smokes meth". Great review!! :D