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After unsuccessful attempts to buy a 335d and without any viable 335d in my marketplace, I've officially purchased a Lexus is-f to replace my 2g tsx. In someways it all worked out, b/c i've had enough time to realize that the poor reliability of bmw might be more trouble than it's worth. and i won't enjoy the car if i have to visit the dealer too much. the cars are different class cars so it's not fair to compare them. the have vastly different prices and appeal to different market segments.

I'll probably hold onto the tsx for a few months until I'm 100 percent sure the is-f suits my needs over the tsx, at which time I will probably sell the tsx. I have an option to sell the car with minimal loss within the first 5 months.

I'll write a mini comparison later on when I've driven them some more, but like I said it's not really a fair comparison. However, I'm sure the tsx will still beat the is-f in some areas I know I'll miss the 6mt in the tsx but I have the s2000 tranny to keep me happy when i need it and the 128i as a backup in the winter months (honda shifter > than bmw shifter in my opinion)

rawger

Nice! I actually like that over the 335D anyways. And Lexus is reliable so you don't have to worry about that. If the IS-F doesn't support your "needs", just give up

Also, get us some real pictures and not these stocks! And what year did you get?

bagwell

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GREAT pick up!

I guarantee you will love the IS-F and dump the TSX pretty quick!

Post up some real pics of your car PLEASE!!!!

opboarding

You have too many cars.

xtcnrice

Congrats!

iCrap

I think I would have just sold them all and bought a GT-R lol.

terdonal

Congrats, enjoy.

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More pics later. s2k is still in storage and isf in at the dealer.

2010 lexus is f 18k miles

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I only drive about 10k miles per year or 17k km, so hopefully the poor gas economy won't become an issue.

There is an upcoming photoshoot for the isf in my locale, so if i have the time to make it I'll post up the pics.

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Yes, too many toys. Too much money, not enough time....hahaha

I told my wife, the is-f only seats 4, so if i have 3 kids, she will have to stay home when we go out...hahahah

xtcnrice

I wouldn't mind taking some of it off you since you don't have the time to use it all

sr20bet

GT-R is a great car and I could probably trade the isf for a gt-r in the future, but it doesn't meet my family needs.

if you are single or a couple without kids....get the gt-r now! once the little ones are around, you're wife will have to stay home on family day if you have the gt-r...hahahaha

sr20bet

I'll always be part of the honda/acura family in one way or another. my best memories were when i drove a 1995 acura integra. the only problem with the acura integra at that time, was that it was difficult to have action in it with my girlfriend at that time, the back seat was not a bench. gotta keep it real!...hahaha

sr20bet

the 2g tsx 6mt is for sale, if you know anyone in the gta looking.

rawger

If you throw an exhaust on it, it's going to sound so mean. This one sounds like it eats babies for breakfast.

rawger

I saw a used GT-R for 65K a few months ago. Even though it's still such a ridiculous amount I wanted it so bad. Haha.

Hahaha. My thoughts exactly.

bagwell

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you have 4 cars and you're worried about poor MPG?

Buy a Tesla!

atsx1313

wow!! I love the exhaust!!

rawger

Sounds like a legit super car. So mean.

flanders43

My tsx? Lol

HHCZ

Wow good upgrade man. I drove IS-F once and it is a different league from our TSX. Ok, maybe a different sport haha.

BTW GT-R is crazy expensive to run, that is really a different league again.

Personally I had some problems with IS-F so I wouldn't do it, but it seems that IS-F price is dropping much more then M3 so comparing to it it is a bargain. At least in Europe. Loved the engine tho!

benben01

Congrats OP! Having too much money and toys are problems most of us wouldn't mind having. I agree with on the kids perspective. Get your toys and fun in while you still can for those without kids at the moment.