Lexus IS-F
Apr 29, 2010, 08:02 PM
#18
Evolving Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Colorado
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
One thing about Lexus though is their customer service is top notch and service department will pretty much wipe your *** for them if you ask them to haha. I would buy a Lexus but not this one. They are sweet though
Apr 29, 2010, 08:34 PM
#19
Evolving Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i think isf stands differently comparing to m3 and c63. the build is combination of japanese and german. I test drove it before i got my evo. isf is a different class on its own. you won't regret it. if daily driving is all you are looking for, isf is extremely versatile. it's a beast under tux.
Apr 29, 2010, 09:01 PM
#23
Last edited by dbsears; Apr 29, 2010 at 09:14 PM.
Apr 29, 2010, 09:06 PM
#24
You are talking about a modded ISF vs a stock C63 AMG right? For your info, the C63 AMG orbits around the ISF in every aspect except gas mileage.
How about 12.3@116mph and a 0-60 mph in 3.9 sec sounds? that is the C63 AMG. The ISF is in the high 12 sec mark.
While I truly believe that you guys created a total ISF monster, my friend Peter with his Dark blue ISF and me raced in Tucson and his 13.9@105mph was insuficient to my 13.1@109. He had a cat back and air filter. I only had air filters.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...c63_amg_page_3
By the way, I love the ISF and I would buy one any day but the reason why I didn't is becasue the C63 is quicker and I got a $12000 off on a new one otherwise the ISF is in my hot list.
Carlos
Last edited by fromWRXtoEVO; Apr 29, 2010 at 09:10 PM.
Apr 29, 2010, 09:10 PM
#26
The M-3 with the S/C kits are also sick fast. I had hard time deciding between the M-3 the cadillac CTS-V the ISF and my C63 AMG but at the end it was a $12000 off disccount(USAA member, plus $7500 rebate from MB headquarters plus negotiating with the local dealer), I couldn't pass that deal on a new car, $52500 loaded german muscle car sedan.
Carlos
Apr 29, 2010, 09:22 PM
#29
There are people running 11.8 on just a tune on a C63. Parts are expensive and there are only a A , B and C type of deal when it comes to mods(air filter, tune and headers for the most part).
The M-3 with the S/C kits are also sick fast. I had hard time deciding between the M-3 the cadillac CTS-V the ISF and my C63 AMG but at the end it was a $12000 off disccount(USAA member, plus $7500 rebate from MB headquarters plus negotiating with the local dealer), I couldn't pass that deal on a new car, $52500 loaded german muscle car sedan.
Carlos
The M-3 with the S/C kits are also sick fast. I had hard time deciding between the M-3 the cadillac CTS-V the ISF and my C63 AMG but at the end it was a $12000 off disccount(USAA member, plus $7500 rebate from MB headquarters plus negotiating with the local dealer), I couldn't pass that deal on a new car, $52500 loaded german muscle car sedan.
Carlos
Apr 29, 2010, 09:32 PM
#30
Wow you picked up a fully loaded C63 for 52k? For that price I think I would be signing loan papers. I prefer the DCT M3 myself though. With about 2-3 mods and a tune they are running high 11's as well. I feel I am more attracting to the better handling of the M3 too. The C63 just seems to be a bit too unsettled especially when you begin throwing the weight around. For an enjoyable highway cruiser though it's one hell of a ride...especially for the price you got yours for. Hell a used 08 DCT M3 with 10k miles on it is 50k
I was very lucky, I have $4480 in options(AMG leather seat package, P2 package and I-pod kit), MSRP was like $64K and change but I really got a smoking deal.
I hardly paid any sales taxes because of the value of my C6 Z06 (trade-in)was almost equal to the value of the new car, then I paid $10 registration(military exception). I just can't complaint.
My best friend is ordering a brand new 2011 M-3 and let me tell you, the options are very very expensive. His car will be deep in the mid $60 while mine was $52 and change OTD.
Despite all these discusing and exchange of opinions I think that no one could complaint if you have either a M-3, a C63 AMG, a Lexus ISF, a cadillac CTS-V in your garage, they are true sport luxury sedans with high grade of safety and comfort.
My C63 suck on gas though , with the great torque your pay the gas price penalty. One last thing not covered, some of this cars also have an additional penalty for gas guzzler (mine was no exception).
The Evo still remains the most expensive car I ever ever had to insure , no way around that.
Carlos