The New Lexus IS 500 F Sport Is the Last of a Dying Breed of V8 Sports Sedans...the Clock's Ticking! 

From the government?

@@ericohm9474 probably so

@@dcon8602 yeah and I’ve got a highway overpass in PA to sell you

V8’s are gone. Focus on the V6’s friends!

@@realtalk5931v6 better then v8 anyway

Thats beautiful lol

Well said! Those are going to be highly collectible in the future! If I only had the money I’d snag one up and never let it go!

The engine is great, but the car itself is not competitive at all! These get smoked by 340i, Q50 RS, and G70 3.3. Sure, those are turbocharged sixes but still... Lexus could've done a lot more with it, at least with the tech and the packaging given the price point.

@@philhenderson3516 It absolutely is competitive. Here are some of the 0-60 and 1/4 times of it's competitors and the Lexus taken from zeroto60times: Lexus IS 500, 0-60: 4.3s, 1/4 mile: 12.7s G70 3.3, 0-60: 4.6s, 1/4 mile: 13.1s Cadillac CT4-V: 0-60: 4.5s, 1/4 miles: 13.1s Infiniti Q60 RS400: 0-60: 4.5s, 1/4 miles: 13.1s MB C43 AMG: 0-60: 4.1s, 1/4 mile 12.6s Audi S4: 0-60: 4.2s, 1/4 mile: 12.8s BMW M340i: 0-60: 3.8s, 1/4 mile: 12.3s Obviously, these can all vary depending on model year and conditions, and some of them are priced lowered than the Lexus, but it's very clearly a competitive car. It obviously loses points in driving dynamics, especially compared with the BMW, Genesis, and Cadillac, but it claws its way back in terms of comfort, reliability, and that NA V8. The interior design is clearly very 2014 (cause it is), but it's just fine, not really offensive (unless you just want to be offended), good materials, and functional. Not the cars strongest selling point, but it's just fine.

I’m thinking about trading my 22 is350 AWD for the is500 u think it would be worth it?

@@rousseau327 It's not a bad car by any means but IT DOES NOT warrant the price tag. The competition excels in pretty much every category except in the powetrain department which is debatable, as it'll be based on preferences. I'd obviously take a V8 over a V6 turbo anyday but not in an antiquated package. Luxury shouldn't have to compromise, especially if they're charging a premium over the others, period.

@@drew4768 Ultra-CONGRATS!! Buddy…the miles will tick up, just lean in and enjoy it. 😂 I knew mine would not be a garage queen, but I’ve racked up 15k miles in 15 months, and I work from home. I don’t know where all I’ve gone, but I’ve smiled the whole freaking time. 😍 I’m glad you’re loving the car, happy and safe motoring!

It’s such a great car. I’ve had a LOT of cars. But I literally look forward to going downstairs, hopping in my 2023 IS500 and driving anywhere…nothing like it. And I traded an LC500 for it… Prefer the IS500 so much more. So much.

@@bigdlife86 Amen! Amen! I agree 100%.

How did you pay MSRP??

@@edxonandrade877 Literally the luck of the draw. I was in contact with 4 or 5 dealerships that only sold at MSRP. (You have to be very eagle eyed though, some will play fast and loose with the definition of ‘MSRP’.) And be willing to travel out of State, good luck!

You should

Looks like someone doesn’t have the need, the need for speed!

@@JollyGiant19uick not fast. Get it right. Plus good luck charging that thing for 10 hours everyday to go “fast” a few times.

​The Tesla is an iPad with wheels

My guy 😅

Adding miles to kill the resale. Good job 👍

​@@berniemadoff7837some people buy things to enjoy them instead of hide them in a box so they can sell them 10 years later for slightly less of a huge loss over what they paid for it.

@@berniemadoff7837the resell value will always be there, idiot. As will the reliability.

and it will most certainly out last any performance EV out there today

It's a Toyota, it will go to 250,000 miles without an issue.

Any engine can be built to last long. Building an engine to last long while extracting its maximum potential is the tricky part. In general, the higher the cylinder count, the more reliable the power output. More cylinders reduce the load on any one point of the bottom end. Unfortunately, packaging a V8 is tricky, as it is a similar length to a 4 cylinder, but additional width (especially in the case of dual overhead cam V8s, such as the Toyota/Lexus 2UR-GSE) makes it very challenging to place in a modern engine bay while keeping everything accessible and easily serviced. Old cars had 3 wires, new ones have more than I care to count, and that ultimately puts pressure on packaging. My dream is to live in a world where VR8 engines are the gold standard. An extremely narrow banked 8 cylinder would have the external dimensions of a 4 cylinder, could use a single head for both very close together banks to save engineering time on the timing system and manufacturing costs on the other lump of metal. As an additional note, cylinder deactivation technology is far more viable in narrow angle engines, as 2 banks sharing 1 head allows the deactivated cylinders to keep warm to avoid developing carbon deposits, as is common in many cylinder deactivation systems found in V shaped engines.

bubbleman said it. You have Mitsubishi's i4 and i6 that are still around today. I drove a Lancer with 998'900 km on it. And I know for a fact, it got over the million, as I was able to see this car with 000143 km on the odo. Also drove old fart Subaru Legacy's and Lexus LS400. You can build everything to last. But there is a certain approach to that. An approach lots of makers don't want to go anymore. Lexus is still doing it, and it's why I respect them for that.

It will outlast 2 whole electric cars 😂😂😂

It better last, it’s old as hell.

So good, and soooo great to drive!

It would make a great stable mate for my Land Cruiser!

@@scottsanders2641 Love mine next to my LX600. Biggie & smalls😂

how much did you paid Out the door for this car ? leaning towards getting one and wondering how much should I be paying

Don’t ever get rid of that car. So rare to come by

Best car I ever owned, wish I never traded her in

same lexus did something great with the gs

Just finance it for 60 months then pay it off later when you have the cash ! You only live once !

Counterpoint: fender bender aside there's no way this vehicle doesn't outlast the finance terms and doesn't maintain its value long-term.

I appreciate the feedback and advice, but it's a personal principle of mine to not finance a car anymore.

Good luck! The car is worth every. single. penny.

@@Arkeo36 Good choice on prioritizing your personal finances. It's a great car, but not worth it if you can't comfortably afford it. It's much better to wait until you can, even if it means it's discontinued and you have to buy it used at a higher price.

Exactly. It's not a cheap car to purchase, but in terms of running costs, you could do far worse!

@@ARentz07 And wayyy better all around than a 5.0 Mustang, for the same money. The IS500 is a keeper.

That screen in place of the gauges cluster on the M340i is so awful looking. Its an eyesore especially the cheap plastic brackets they put to hold it in place. The IS500 is sweet inside out.

@@martins.5880have you ever sat in a 340? 😂😂. The IS interior 10 years old. The supra has the same engine in the 340 proven to be reliable

Save yourself the headaches w BMW buy this.

@@allentoyokawa9068couleur

@@allentoyokawa9068 no

Put a set of Michelin X Ice Snow and this thing will drive thru blizzards.

Was he sick?

Lol ok

I'd be down for a hybrid V8. If the 918 and LaFerrari taught us anything, is it's possible to combine low-end and instant torque with NA engine goodness

Too small though

They are all marked up, and the one at my dealership is $88k

​​@@taipeikartmanThis car is pretty massive and heavy by sports* car standards. Unlike with SUVs fun cars don't add value with size. The payment is for the engine and driving dynamics

@@videogazer801 I got mine for MSRP like 5 months ago. If you find the right dealer, so can you.

@@allentoyokawa9068 subjective

Yeah but you will pay 200k on repair bills

@@bobdylan6773 Yes, because ALL AMG cars require 200k in repairs and ALL Lexus cars have never required a repair. Got it.

I got my IS 500 for MSRP and got a decent trade offer, too.

@@ARentz07 I'm in Miami :( He said a few month's wait and 10 to 15k over sticker. I wasn't that interested so I left it at that.

@@robbielex Next time, you can try phoning in other areas in the country, Miami is a hot spot, so even if the IS 500 isn't exactly a GT3 in terms of desirability, it'll still be hard to get.

4Runners are fantastic choice

Totally different type of car 😂 4runners are good but boring.

I’ve had two mustangs and three Fords total. Get this.

Get the Lexus