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if they throw the LC500 drive train in there i'll be taking a look. if its a ttv6 i'll pass and keep the f80.
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Have you looked at GS-F's? Would be far slower than your F80 of course, but I think they would make cool dailys. I just think there's too much overlap to my E92 M3.
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just can't do a car that's over 2 tons. It sounds like the new IS is actually going to be lighter than the outgoing model which was around the same as the f80's weight at 3500 ish.
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Most recently I've driven a buddy's C43 coupe extensively and it feels like you're sitting inside an incredibly heavy bathtub. It is not nimble at all.
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2021 Lexus IS Arrives At U.S. Dealerships Next Month, Starts At $39,000
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Well it' not bad looking...I guess.
But using the same old V6 is just laziness by Lexus. |
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If they are going to save this lineup, they need to drop the IS500 fast. Enthusiasts are losing their patience with Lexus. I am one of them. Already looking at C63's and M4's. |
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Who is going to buy this old thing over 330i even which is better in every way.
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Is Lexus considered a competitor anymore? I don't even think so. Who buys a Lexus over a 3 series? Back when the IS lineup looked stylish and had an ok motor it may have been and that was a long time ago.
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Why would someone that isn't an enthusiast buy a 3 series? What most on this site forget is everyone isn't looking for the fastest or best handling sedan. Drive both to 150k miles or many years of ownership and I bet the long term costs and headaches of owning the Lexus are far smaller.
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There is also the other end, of people who buys German only for the badge, those are likely the lease people who can return the car to the dealer when they are done with appearing rich
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When I was younger, single and made more money I would have probably agreed with you. Like a number of people have mentioned; they're ok with a "boring" car if that means less headaches, and or they don't want to go broke playing fake rich.
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My 2018 M3 I had for 3 years with 25k miles hasn't even been to the dealership once. Many other people with F80 M3 on this forum are sharing the same sentiment about the reliability of the F80 M3.
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