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Originally Posted by jmack
That's a pretty hard sell over a M340i at that price. You're trading off a lot of tech and dynamics just for V8 sound.
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Not necessarily just the V8 sound. Business case for the IS500:
- Rock solid Lexus reliability
- Superior Lexus service dealership experience
- Not a track car but more than sufficient power (472hp) for spirited driving on public roads
- Luxurious smooth ride for comfort cruising & daily driver
- Normally aspirated V8 car will hold its value vs. the sea of turbo engine competitors
Lexus has specified the competitors are the likes of M340, C43, S4, etc., (i.e., not the M3) and in this crowd, the IS500 has its niche and business case.