Porsche 911 c2 vs Lexus ISF
#32
04-05-2012, 01:29 PM
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Evergreen, Colorado
Posts: 2,272
Rep Power: 116 
lol so much disdain for the F in this thread! This is not comparing the Lexus' top end car...that would be the LF-A. I agree it's silly to compare cars that are very different and have decades between then but if the OP is looking to get into either one it's a legit question.
Have any of you disregarding the car actually driven an IS-F? It is by all accounts a fantastic machine (especially for their first try!). That said it's not a coupe sports car, it's a sporty sedan. One of the reasons why I sold it and got a boxster spyder
. Really though, it's all about the driving experience you're looking for. For me I missed being in a nimble little mid engine car. However, for the price of an IS-F it's hard to beat the torque burst at 4k rpm and the lightning quick shifts.
also for whoever quoted the rated 13 second 1/4 mile time it's actually 12.6 if you can drive, and simple bolt-ons will get you into the 11's.
Have any of you disregarding the car actually driven an IS-F? It is by all accounts a fantastic machine (especially for their first try!). That said it's not a coupe sports car, it's a sporty sedan. One of the reasons why I sold it and got a boxster spyder
. Really though, it's all about the driving experience you're looking for. For me I missed being in a nimble little mid engine car. However, for the price of an IS-F it's hard to beat the torque burst at 4k rpm and the lightning quick shifts. also for whoever quoted the rated 13 second 1/4 mile time it's actually 12.6 if you can drive, and simple bolt-ons will get you into the 11's.
#33
04-05-2012, 03:59 PM
Ditto...... I think he might need some driving lessons oh yeah, and maybe a pill
#35
04-05-2012, 05:02 PM
Yes, Top Gear has run the Lexus IS F on their track with their tamed race driver, The Stig and it did not do near as well as the Boxster S. The handling left much to be desired
. I'm sure you can find it on youtube
#36
04-05-2012, 07:22 PM
Well this thread certainly became amusing! LOL i thought i'd ruffle some feathers and walk away... that was a month ago...
This thread took quite a turn.
@Dennis... "trolls" LOVE IT! my thoght exactly.
This thread took quite a turn.
@Dennis... "trolls" LOVE IT! my thoght exactly.
#38
04-11-2012, 10:10 AM
oddly enough this thread was recently posted over at clublexus. Not exactly comparing the two cars in question by the OP but interesting none the less. enjoy 
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-f...and-video.html
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-f...and-video.html
#39
04-11-2012, 02:57 PM
oddly enough this thread was recently posted over at clublexus. Not exactly comparing the two cars in question by the OP but interesting none the less. enjoy
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-f...and-video.html
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-f...and-video.html
Different cars will behave differently around different tracks.
But what also holds a lot of weight to me is to see a pro driver test drive those same cars as a Porsche is a pretty hard car to drive around the track at anything above 8/10ths. I can say with confidence that your avg joes that have Porsches will never be able to bring out the full potential of that car driven at their limit.
I could probably drive my BMW faster around the track than my Porsche merely because it's more confidence inspiring when driven hard and because my skill level is no where near that of a pro driver in the techniques and skill level needed to drive a Porsche really hard.
#41
05-14-2012, 05:43 PM
I drove ISF before it was launch at a track event. Comparing that to 996 and 997, ISF is more balanced and easier to drive. 996/997 feels more nimble, sounds better, and steers more direct. Brakes are good on both with a slight advantage on the 911 due to rear weight bias.
ISF is more comparable to M3. Between the two, I would get M3. Looks better and felt faster and lighter too.
So, 996/997 > M3 > ISF
ISF is more comparable to M3. Between the two, I would get M3. Looks better and felt faster and lighter too.
So, 996/997 > M3 > ISF
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
2lflat4
Automotive Parts & Accessories For Sale/Wanted
2
11-18-2019 05:05 PM
AJUSA.com
997 Vendor Classifieds
4
10-08-2015 05:50 PM
