Curious if anyone has driven the '10 ISF as compared to 08/09 and could comment on the ride. I read that they changes some of the suspension settings and am curious if this is in response to the complaint that the ride is too harsh. EVERY magazine write-up of the ISF has complained about this escpecially compared to the M3.
I am carefully considering a ISF this spring - and I like a firm ride - but dont want an annoyingly harsh ride. I really like the M3 - but I buy and hold cars for 8 or more years -- so the Lexus ownership experience is important. That seems to be the 800 lb gorilla that magazines never mention in comparisons - what headaches/service issues an owner is likely to endure after five/six years of ownership. Plus - Lexus does not have the "Porcupine Effect"! (But does have a bit of a boy racer / ricer look).
The only other thing that spooks me about the ISF is the silly fake exhaust tips. I gotta believe they will go away in 2011. I did see a local guy who had tastefully removed and replaced his with some simple round pipes. Even painting the OEM tips black might get me past this issue.
I am carefully considering a ISF this spring - and I like a firm ride - but dont want an annoyingly harsh ride. I really like the M3 - but I buy and hold cars for 8 or more years -- so the Lexus ownership experience is important. That seems to be the 800 lb gorilla that magazines never mention in comparisons - what headaches/service issues an owner is likely to endure after five/six years of ownership. Plus - Lexus does not have the "Porcupine Effect"! (But does have a bit of a boy racer / ricer look).
The only other thing that spooks me about the ISF is the silly fake exhaust tips. I gotta believe they will go away in 2011. I did see a local guy who had tastefully removed and replaced his with some simple round pipes. Even painting the OEM tips black might get me past this issue.