Lexus IS500

CanuckM · 03-22-2022, 05:36 PM

Disclaimer: No one if any is cross-shopping this and the G80 M3.
The 500 is more of an M340i competitor. But I couldn't resist "trying" the V8 while waiting for my M3. I have never really been a Lexus guy or fan until I started seeing these 21 + on the road. They got presence.

First Lexus product but positively surprised. Soft but makes it a peach to daily. And that 5.Oh!

Fun to drive in RWD.

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nearwater4me · 03-23-2022, 12:27 PM

Congrats!
The refreshed '21+ IS design is absolutely gorgeous.
Interior is a little aged, but it was a very functional, decent design to begin with.
Enjoy!

KnightedBMW · 03-23-2022, 12:57 PM

I've had 3 Lexus IS's before. 1 250 and 2 350s.

The IS500 is bizarre to me. I don't hate it, I just don't get it. It's sort of an attempt to revive the ISF but with Lexus only dipping their toe in. Why does the IS500 look so generic? Where's the aggressiveness? I like that they dumped a V8 in it, but the styling is so bland (yes, I know it has quad tips and a raised hood).

Just an oddball to me. Either go all in on it or leave it be.

Wonder how they'll sell.

wtwo3 · 03-23-2022, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KnightedBMW

I've had 3 Lexus IS's before. 1 250 and 2 350s.

The IS500 is bizarre to me. I don't hate it, I just don't get it. It's sort of an attempt to revive the ISF but with Lexus only dipping their toe in. Why does the IS500 look so generic? Where's the aggressiveness? I like that they dumped a V8 in it, but the styling is so bland (yes, I know it has quad tips and a raised hood).

Just an oddball to me. Either go all in on it or leave it be.

Wonder how they'll sell.

To be fair it cost them nothing to develop it. It's all old parts. So it's more of a cash grab on a dying platform.

That being said I still love it... NA 5.0L V8 that loves to growl wrapped in a super good looking car... if it didn't have so many shortcomings as a car in general I'd legitimately consider it.

KnightedBMW · 03-23-2022, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wtwo3

To be fair it cost them nothing to develop it. It's all old parts. So it's more of a cash grab on a dying platform.

That being said I still love it... NA 5.0L V8 that loves to growl wrapped in a super good looking car... if it didn't have so many shortcomings as a car in general I'd legitimately consider it.

True. Parts bin car. I'm sure it'll sell fairly well.

Limegrntaln · 03-23-2022, 01:29 PM

Ran into one on the highway, the other day, while driving my G82x. I only saw it for a second.

Tyga11 · 03-23-2022, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Ran into one on the highway, the other day, while driving my G82x. I only saw it for a second.

Really? It makes almost 500 hp I would think it would be a good match especially with the V8?

element56 · 03-23-2022, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Ran into one on the highway, the other day, while driving my G82x. I only saw it for a second.

did your insurance pay out?!?!

themnmd · 03-23-2022, 11:23 PM

Hard pass, bigger grill than M3 M4. Too soft a ride.

Limegrntaln · 03-24-2022, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyga11

Really? It makes almost 500 hp I would think it would be a good match especially with the V8?

0-60 MPH, 4.3 sec ; QUARTER MILE, 12.7 sec @ 112.7 mph. The G8X Comp is literally 1.5 seconds faster 1/4 mile, 1.1 sec faster to 60, and has 10 mph on it, in the qtr. It's a dog. They're putting the IS500 in the class with the M340i.

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did your insurance pay out?!?!

I've had USAA, since 1995, and my G82 is my 17th car insured with them, and the only thing I've ever claimed was 2 windshields, and 1 lockout, about 15 years ago.

ROBERT1183 · 03-24-2022, 07:39 AM

A member in my club picked one one up. Nice looking car. Fun for what it is. Its alittle late as this is pretty much the same IS from 2015 though. My wife had a is250 Fsport. Nice daily. I dont think it will do well enough for Lexus to warrant making a full F model. This is along the line of a M340i.

CanuckM · 04-17-2022, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Ran into one on the highway, the other day, while driving my G82x. I only saw it for a second.

Lol, you would say the same comment about a m340i which is the car it is really meant to compete with.

Just like I wouldn't expect a g8x to compete with my M5c

Limegrntaln · 04-17-2022, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CanuckM

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Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Ran into one on the highway, the other day, while driving my G82x. I only saw it for a second.

Lol, you would say the same comment about a m340i which is the car it is really meant to compete with.

Just like I wouldn't expect a g8x to compete with my M5c

Except the M4 xDrive it faster on the track than the M5CS. 7:29:57 vs 7:28:57 at the Nürburgring.

CanuckM · 04-17-2022, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Except the M4 xDrive it faster on the track than the M5CS. 7:29:57 vs 7:28:57 at the Nürburgring.

There is no doubt that the m3/4xDrive is great value all around. I was strictly talking about highway as you brought up.

pnm9576 · 04-17-2022, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CanuckM

Disclaimer: No one if any is cross-shopping this and the G80 M3.
The 500 is more of an M340i competitor. But I couldn't resist "trying" the V8 while waiting for my M3. I have never really been a Lexus guy or fan until I started seeing these 21 + on the road. They got presence.

First Lexus product but positively surprised. Soft but makes it a peach to daily. And that 5.Oh!

Fun to drive in RWD.

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if you don't mind me asking, did you pay over sticker for it? a few dealers around me want 10k over. Lol

M4CompConv/X7 · 04-19-2022, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

0-60 MPH, 4.3 sec ; QUARTER MILE, 12.7 sec @ 112.7 mph. The G8X Comp is literally 1.5 seconds faster 1/4 mile, 1.1 sec faster to 60, and has 10 mph on it, in the qtr. It's a dog. They're putting the IS500 in the class with the M340i.

I've had USAA, since 1995, and my G82 is my 17th car insured with them, and the only thing I've ever claimed was 2 windshields, and 1 lockout, about 15 years ago.

My 2022 G83 is my 36th vehicle with USAA (SINCE 1979). Had 4 cars before using USAA. LOL

SaMaster14 · 05-06-2022, 01:37 PM

I've seen a local IS500 in the nardo grey/grey black type color and I actually think it's a very good looking car. Aggressive, but also a "sleeper" - the quad exhaust looks nice.

I definitely would not cross shop the IS500 with the M3/4. I'm honestly not sure if I would even cross shop it with the M340i. Seems like a direct "attack" on the Infiniti Q50/60 "red sport" with 400hp. I'd probably have the Lexus over the Infiniti (and my first car, which I have some nostalgia/fondness of, was a 2009 G37S sedan). I feel like Infiniti has gone the wrong way with their new cars since then (although the new Nissan Z appears to be a winner in that market!)

_E90S65_ · 06-18-2022, 01:39 PM

I think the 08-14 IS-F, with its flared out front fenders, looks much better.

Lexus played it way too safe with IS500's styling.

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CanuckM First Lieutenant 666 Rep 384 Posts Drives: cars Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Lexus IS500 Disclaimer: No one if any is cross-shopping this and the G80 M3. The 500 is more of an M340i competitor. But I couldn't resist "trying" the V8 while waiting for my M3. I have never really been a Lexus guy or fan until I started seeing these 21 + on the road. They got presence. First Lexus product but positively surprised. Soft but makes it a peach to daily. And that 5.Oh! Fun to drive in RWD. __________________ 2023 992 4 GTS 2023 G80 6MT incoming 2022 Macan GTS 2021 G80 6MT sold
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nearwater4me Colonel 1916 Rep 2,135 Posts Drives: '22 G82 Base Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: GA iTrader: (1)	Congrats! The refreshed '21+ IS design is absolutely gorgeous. Interior is a little aged, but it was a very functional, decent design to begin with. Enjoy!
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KnightedBMW Lieutenant Colonel 2347 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: 2022 M3C Join Date: May 2016 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I've had 3 Lexus IS's before. 1 250 and 2 350s. The IS500 is bizarre to me. I don't hate it, I just don't get it. It's sort of an attempt to revive the ISF but with Lexus only dipping their toe in. Why does the IS500 look so generic? Where's the aggressiveness? I like that they dumped a V8 in it, but the styling is so bland (yes, I know it has quad tips and a raised hood). Just an oddball to me. Either go all in on it or leave it be. Wonder how they'll sell.
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ROBERT1183 Captain 1569 Rep 989 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M3 DRAVIT GREY 6SPEED Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: ROCKAWAY NJ iTrader: (0)	A member in my club picked one one up. Nice looking car. Fun for what it is. Its alittle late as this is pretty much the same IS from 2015 though. My wife had a is250 Fsport. Nice daily. I dont think it will do well enough for Lexus to warrant making a full F model. This is along the line of a M340i. __________________ IG:F80M3ROB NEDC member
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