Considering purchasing an ISF...Help?

daniel3ooo · 01-07-2010, 06:34 PM

Decided to buy it! Thanks for the help

domobrown · 01-07-2010, 07:16 PM

I know there has been a lot of hate towards the IS-F here, but I think they are nice. I'm in love with its transmission. I say go for it.

hks786 · 01-07-2010, 07:43 PM

Funny thing is I just seen one today on the road for first time. I'm quite a fussy guy so I'm suprised I liked it. The exhausts arent AS bad as I thought they would be. They dont look big which is sort of damage limitation lol. I would prefer twin exhausts.

Also the rest of the body looked quite clean and a decent design. Maybe it looked better because it was in motion. Things that annoyed me in pics were exhausts, side skirts, hood buldge. Anyway, if you like it you should buy it.

Ron1n · 01-07-2010, 08:05 PM

Guy at work has one, and every time I walk by it and see the ass end, I

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MisterSkiMask · 01-07-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by daniel3ooo

Hey guys,

Sold my 335i a while back I'm looking to buy an ISF. This is the one I'm specifically looking at:

http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...BP262685002065

The dealer says it was an "executive driven demo". On the carfax which they have linked...it says the title was at one point issued to the manufacturer. Can anyone elaborate on what they might mean?

Thanks!!

The car was owned by the manufacturer and used as a fleet car, I don't think I understand the confusion.

Nobody knows who drove the car, there is a chance that it was just a fleet car that could be taken on more or less a first come first serve basis. My cousin's girlfriend works for Toyota in the LA area and they routinely visit the bay area in different fleet vehicles.

Epik · 01-07-2010, 08:57 PM

The ISF continues to grow on me.

SantaPimp27 · 01-07-2010, 09:12 PM

IS-F is a sleeper. i saw my first one about a month ago and i barely noticed it. not a very agressive design but still looks good

PLAY · 01-07-2010, 11:08 PM

M3 with ericsson rear trunk + vorstiner front lip over > IS-F.

The IS-F looks like a IS350 with a body kit.

domobrown · 01-07-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PLAY

M3 with ericsson rear trunk + vorstiner front lip over > IS-F.

The IS-F looks like a IS350 with a body kit.

M3 looks like a 3 Series M Sport?

Neither are that much different than the car they are based on.

majin ssj eric · 01-07-2010, 11:43 PM

I prefer the IS350 looks-wise (I hate that stupid ricer fin behind the front wheel) but the IS-F is a nice sports sedan...

BlackLemon · 01-08-2010, 12:18 AM

Mehh. Not my fav but congrats

Cdnrockies · 01-08-2010, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by majin ssj eric

I prefer the IS350 looks-wise (I hate that stupid ricer fin behind the front wheel) but the IS-F is a nice sports sedan...

That's actually a functional vent that aids in air movement.

Congrats on the new ride....they're pretty fun.

Cdnrockies · 01-08-2010, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron1n

Guy at work has one, and every time I walk by it and see the ass end, I

.

That's also all you'd be seeing of it when it's moving to.

01-08-2010, 02:39 AM

Honestly it's
m3> isf > 335i aesthetics wise.
However, the IS-F is a damn nice car to drive around on the streets and I wouldn't be ashamed to drive one. Too bad it's just so damn mod unfriendly

Inspired · 01-08-2010, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLAY

M3 with ericsson rear trunk + vorstiner front lip over > IS-F.

The IS-F looks like a IS350 with a body kit.

What about the M3?

creaminz · 01-08-2010, 03:47 AM

Lucky you!! IS-F is sick!!

Boost Gomez · 01-08-2010, 07:08 AM

01-08-2010, 12:26 PM

i change my mind. C63

Ron1n · 01-08-2010, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cdnrockies

That's also all you'd be seeing of it when it's moving to.

335d + tune = obscenely fast

Cdnrockies · 01-08-2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my92

Honestly it's
m3> isf > 335i aesthetics wise.
However, the IS-F is a damn nice car to drive around on the streets and I wouldn't be ashamed to drive one. Too bad it's just so damn mod unfriendly

That is the only serious drawback in comparison to an M3 or C63. They're all close enough stock that it really comes down to buyer preference....but slap some bolt on's to either the BMW or MB and it changes very quickly.

daniel3ooo · 01-08-2010, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cdnrockies

That is the only serious drawback in comparison to an M3 or C63. They're all close enough stock that it really comes down to buyer preference....but slap some bolt on's to either the BMW or MB and it changes very quickly.

+1 on that...I wish the IS-F had more mod options

hiimwayne · 01-08-2010, 04:44 PM

I'd rock it. You can find used Isf's for around 47k. Not much more than a 335i. Sexy exhaust note too

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PLAY Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 204 Posts Drives: AWE92N54 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	M3 with ericsson rear trunk + vorstiner front lip over > IS-F. The IS-F looks like a IS350 with a body kit.
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01-08-2010, 02:39 AM	#14
my92 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	Honestly it's m3> isf > 335i aesthetics wise. However, the IS-F is a damn nice car to drive around on the streets and I wouldn't be ashamed to drive one. Too bad it's just so damn mod unfriendly
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01-08-2010, 03:47 AM	#16
creaminz Major General 557 Rep 7,701 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (33)	Lucky you!! IS-F is sick!!
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hiimwayne Private 21 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 07 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	I'd rock it. You can find used Isf's for around 47k. Not much more than a 335i. Sexy exhaust note too
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