I bought a 2009 IS-F last October. The car is great, amazing power, comfortable and so far low maintenace. I owned a MB C32 before and that was kind of a nightmare. Incredible ride... when it's running but just so many problems that it wears out the fun factor eventually. After the tranny died, I decided to switch to Lexus because of the reliability.
Anyways I have been reading more and more about the GT-R and everyone is raving about it's super acceleration and how it can match Porsche, Lambos at 3 times the price. So now I am second guessing myself about whether I should have dish out a bit of cash and got the GT-R, the ultimate performance car bar none. But my research also seems to show that the GT-R has bone jarring ride, and most of all, it is a high maintenance vehicle. Edmunds reported that in 15 months of ownership, 6 scheduled visits are needed costing over $7,000. Also there were a couple recalls already and the infamous tranny breakdown with hard launches. I know all these but the performance bit is just so tempting. I think someone here actually sold their IS-F, bought a GT-R and then switched back. Any advise you can offer? This IS-F vs GT-R thing is tormenting me, especially when I see C63 on the road and I know that while the IS-F could match their performance, the GT-R can own them!
Deep down I know I made the right decision but... you know, it's like drooling over Scarlett Johanson even though you are married!
Anyways I have been reading more and more about the GT-R and everyone is raving about it's super acceleration and how it can match Porsche, Lambos at 3 times the price. So now I am second guessing myself about whether I should have dish out a bit of cash and got the GT-R, the ultimate performance car bar none. But my research also seems to show that the GT-R has bone jarring ride, and most of all, it is a high maintenance vehicle. Edmunds reported that in 15 months of ownership, 6 scheduled visits are needed costing over $7,000. Also there were a couple recalls already and the infamous tranny breakdown with hard launches. I know all these but the performance bit is just so tempting. I think someone here actually sold their IS-F, bought a GT-R and then switched back. Any advise you can offer? This IS-F vs GT-R thing is tormenting me, especially when I see C63 on the road and I know that while the IS-F could match their performance, the GT-R can own them!
Deep down I know I made the right decision but... you know, it's like drooling over Scarlett Johanson even though you are married!
