Solid info. Concur on the ease of maintenance/lack of crazy items that come up frequently. This was the biggest factor in my decision to go with an IS F over the E90 M3 or C63 AMG. Even the one-offs aren't big item. I recently replaced the external trunk release button when the gasket turned to goo. $45 and about 15 minutes with a single screwdriver. Parts are plentiful and relatively cheap to get.

yea man, the gas bites harder than maintaining the car honestly lol.

Thanks, you just solidified my desire for an IS F. Guess I know what I'll be trading my Forester XT in for next year. Lol

That thing still has a ton of life in it since it’s made by Toyota/Lexus. Glad you enjoy the car man!

Another great video Andrew! Have you topped up/changed your transmission fluid at all? I ask because while I drive in manual mode around town, shifting below 4k is not as smooth as shifting at wot on the highway. I've read that it could be low fluid levels but I also may be over reacting. dealership says it's fine and I took a sample of the atf to send out to blackstone for analysis, but I want to hear your thoughts.

In Belgium these are expensive to own. We have something called roadtax each year and for a 5 liter V8 we have to pay 3600 euro each year :(

Good Write up .Now you changed my mind on getting a 2006-2012 is350. I found a pretty clean 2008 isf original owner with 160k miles with good maintence history for 18k. As a Honda/Acura/Toyota owner .the mileage does not scare me to much as long as the car has not been abused . Im in California also and had a dui 5 years ago .Wondering how much insurance difference will be between is350 and ISF? anyways good write up .Thanks

nice! Always wanted to know all this. Thanks for sharing the owner's maintenance manual. I was in the market for one of these 3 years ago but had to settle for a used 2013 corolla due to life stuff, I take care of it as well as you take care of this ISF. Did you ask the dealer what they would charge you for an ATF flush, and the cost of a regular ATF Drain and Fill (if thats avaialble) on your ISF? Don't believe when Lexus or Toyota say that your ATF is a "lifetime fluid". Check your levels (if your A/T has a dipstick) and ALWAYS wait for the ATF to get to operating temp before you ever floor it, stressing any trans before the fluid is up to temp is the best way to exponentially accelerate wear and chances you'll eventually kill it. (I blew my 2013 corolla A/T). Now Since you track/drag the car the fluid flashes to such hot temperatures that it starts to break down much faster than under normal use.. the life of those fluids honestly is "for the lifetime of the transmission" lol, cuz once the fluid is burnt then your transmission's life is on a countdown until it fails. If your fluid is dirty or too burnt, you may find your clutch packs start to slip, lose friction, eventually causing a mechanical A/T failure under extreme conditions. I had my blown U340E A/T replaced by a built version (high stall torque converter, high pressure valve-body, custom clutch packs) from a Level-10 transmissions (built to take 550whp/650wtq they say), and they recommended that I change my ATF every 50k if under normal use, and every 25-30k if I autocross or end up doing the turbokit the car, or if i beat on it at all, which i do lol. I'd much rather replace my ATF every couple thousand miles and keep it running/shifting perfect, then deal with needing a new trans again. I dont even wanna imagine what a new IS-F trans is gonna cost you.

Amazing video! Great information, I am considering getting a isf,just not 100 percent sure yet.

Thank you for video:) Is f is forever in my heart Hi from Kazakhstan)

I just recently bought my close friends 2013 ISF in ultrasonic blue just about a week ago the car has 62,000 miles on it. It’s been relatively well taken care of it has Hayward and Scott exhaust secondary converter delete and Apex intake tube. I live in Sacramento.

Good info. Insurance and CA registration are expensive, more than I was expecting but the car is as reliable as any Lexus which is amazing considering its performance!

I've always wanted one (and I know they're reliable) but I can't find anything regarding engine rebuild. I keep my cars practically forever, and if the engine goes I'd like to know options to keep her running for good. PS: I had my 96 Eagle Talon for 10.5 years (got the 7 bolt to 6 bolt block swapped and built).

I have a 2012 ISF...it's rock solid. Just need to change brakes, oil and tires. From there I put in ethanol free gas for about 3 to 3.50 per gallon. BTW I have not spent over 200 per tire since I have owned the car but I always seem to stumble onto a good deal on Tire Rack. So far I have used either a Bridgestone or Goodyear tire on my car. The best MPG on the highway I have ever experienced is about 23MPG...but in the city I average 19MPG (this has always been the case with my car)

I replaced my pilot sports with the same Firestone tires on a 2008 ISF...I don't think I'll go call to Michelein. Ride quality, handling and the wear on the tires is incredible after 10k miles for half the price

Any failures with the IS F? Looking to buy one but since they quite old now im worrying about things that may brake

Good video bro! 👊

Thank you so much for posting this video and sharing all the information and I really appreciated it. I am in the market up a Lexus IS-F, who is your insurance company? because Mercury wanted $156/month for full coverage for 2010-2011 Lexus IS-F. And I am in California as well.

Same cost as my Honda S2000 I have pilot s4 which was 1000 dollars and the dealership wanted to charge 120 for oil change because it’s considered a luxury sports car lol but I found another dealership that changed 65 dollars and just replaced rotors and pads that was 1000 dollars at the dealership. I think the gas on that V8 is the real killer.

How did did you pay for the car? Looking to compare from WA state. The ones I have seen in CA are much cheaper. Thanks in advance. I can’t wait to get one of my own one day!

How is your Lexus doing from now? Still running fresh? Thinking you wish Japan to increase city MPG like Toyota? Haha.

The most common repairs are the wear and tear items. Tires and brakes. This car so far has been just that for me

Be aware of radiator health when an ISF is 10 years old - could be a sensible precaution to fit a new unit? If the radiator dies, the gearbox will overheat and die too. A Toyota master tech, aka the Car Care Nut, recommends changing the transmission oil and cleaning the filter at 60k, even though it’s not listed in the Lexus service schedule.

Yo homie! Love the channel. Super informative! I’m new to the ISF family. Just bought a 2010 ISF with a Joe Z exhaust on it. Wanted to know what area of So-Cal do you live in? And what Track do you take your F to? I am wanting to get into tracking and racing it. Would be good to get some direct info from a seasoned ISF Owner like you! Thanks dude.

Going 255 in front, any modifications I would have to do?

How much did you pay for your car?

I think there are no carb legal headers for the isf. What are your thoughts on this?

You guys are so lucky! Try comparing the tax to Singapore, the road tax is $5466 a year for the IS F.

What about depreciation as a cost? How much has it depreciated, and how long have you owned it?

why are you against running the factory size 225 front and 255 back?

What is the ideal tire size setup for the isf, if 225 and 255 isn't ideal?

$4 a gallon for 91 is crazy, here in NJ a gallon of 93 is $3.30 to $3.43

See ya' squad checking in here

Hey man, what would you upgrade to for $50k from the IS-F? CLS63S or M3?

Why the hell is everyone else's insurance cheaper than mine? I just have an IS250, and I had to cut corners to get it down to $130/mo with a clean record, multi-car discount, and bundled with home owners policy. 1 miles outside of Atlanta, GA. It was initially going to be around $150/mo. I had to increase from a $250 deductible to $1000, in addition to getting the state minimum coverage for comp/collision. How can California be cheaper?

Best sedan ever!

Oil change when you want to and rear tires. Best car I ever owned

You think $400 is alot for registration in Cali, here in Australia youre looking at $800 a year on average

Just got rid of a Porche Macan my god the cost of maintenance on that thing was unbelievable. I loved the car . I loved the performance. But this ISF looks to be about the cheapest high performance vehicle in terms of reliability and cost of maintenance

I was thinking if trading in my 2013 WRX for an ISF since it would be an almost even trade maybe put 5k down. but it would be a used ISF with 70k miles. I know how reliable lexus is and i get the same amount of mpg as the isf maybe the isf gets even better than me because im spending about 10-15$ a day here in california (palm springs) driving around and some of my friends with V8's get the same mpg as me or better smh.

Really looking at one of these but 5k service intervals...mmmm appreciate it's a high performance. I'm just not sure yet

10 quart oil changes that's about it

How many times a week do u pump gas

In Wisconsin gas is around $2.35 and I don't even have to pass emissions in my county! Sorry just had to rub it in! ;)

Great video man. I'm looking to buy an IS-F. I've always owned old Toyotas (MR2, Supra, Celica, etc) but now I'm getting a little older and I need something that's a little more luxurious...plus it will keep the girlfriend happy haha. She has a '13 Prius and it doesn't exactly do it for me :p Anything I should look out for on the '08 IS-F?

How u doing man let's see some new videos I subbed a while back dont know if u remember I own the 2008 Lexus isf its Luis 🤔

Nice

In my opinion like many Japanese cars this car had been designed by different philosophy(100m vs marathon). Of course ISF is more like running a marathon. The longer it runs the more people notice it. So who cares about the ranking within the first 5 minutes when running a marathon. By the way even though ISF is running a marathon, it's NOT much slower than those running a 100m or 500m. :-)

Audi Change oil 80k and check if timing chain needs replacement...

As you get into higher miles you will have to change the exhaust manifolds bc they WILL crack, you will have to get headers

I pay $30 in TN for registration..lol

Thanks. I have a 2is350 and it’s pretty much the same maintenance. If I owned an ISF the cost of ownership where I live would be similar or cheaper due to lower fuel prices $2.90 93oct and registration of $40. I use all season tires stock size. I average 17-20mpg. Starting to burn more oil now at 205,000 miles. I Use Castrol edge full synthetic recommended 5w-30. Dealer says I need a throttle body de carbon. But I’ve heard from forums about valve covers lack drainage at that mileage. Idk I’d hate to think it’s a head gasket or piston rings.

I hope you aren't putting just 5 qts. ISF engine takes an insane amount of oil. 9.7qts

I could almost guarantee this car would cost more in Australia. You guys in the US are spoiled with part prices. I import my car parts from Rockauto cheaper than I can buy them in Australia.

$417/yr for registration is nothing lol. It's $880/yr over here in Victoria, Australia :|

I have a GS-F (same motor) and love it. The downside is gas thirsty, eats tires fast and oem pads will have your front wheels covered black in 2 days. Also not much aftermarket help on front camber adjustment so if you desire a lowered F car, your front tires won't last long. The car is easy to maintain for your average weekend warrior which is helpful in saving dealership money.

Love the V8. But looks so much like my gf 2nd Gen IS250. 3IS looks way better. Just needs that V8.

wtf is 400$ fl is all of 75$ how do you guys afford to live in CA

4:40 The tax is nothing compared to austria. I pay 2,5K a year just for engine taxes. The fuel costs almost double the price than in california🤮

Man gas for my Lexus IS $5.40 a gallon

Gas doesnt matter for me. Its all about smiles per mile lol

Too slow, too heavy, and outdated styling/interior.