[25 V8 IS]

Originally Posted by ASAP

i am in full agreement w the v8 lol... its a standout in the lexus lineup... its unfortunate they didn't make a modern ICF.

Oh I agree with you wholeheartedly!

[mirob]

Originally Posted by 25 V8 IS

I'm ok with driving a sedan on a 12 year old chassis because it has an 18 year old V8...

Kind of hilarious, right?

The IS 500 is a true ISF successor as far as I'm concerned. Great car.

[25 V8 IS]

Originally Posted by mirob

The IS 500 is a true ISF successor as far as I'm concerned. Great car.

I mean, it kind of is, but it really isn't (IMO). It's not set up for track use at all like the original IS-F, GS-F and RC-F were.

You CAN track the car stock, but it will give up the goods after about 2 hot laps.

But I didn't purchase it because I wanted to track it. I purchased it because it is super comfortable and has an amazing sounding V8 is that is relatively quick.

I can't ask for much more. I'm thrilled with my purchase.

[mirob]

Originally Posted by 25 V8 IS

I mean, it kind of is, but it really isn't (IMO). It's not set up for track use at all like the original IS-F, GS-F and RC-F were.

You CAN track the car stock, but it will give up the goods after about 2 hot laps.

But I didn't purchase it because I wanted to track it. I purchased it because it is super comfortable and has an amazing sounding V8 is that is relatively quick.

I can't ask for much more. I'm thrilled with my purchase.

Fair enough.

[mirob]

[x622]

Originally Posted by mirob

https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/05/...-running-thin/

Here's the article mentioned.

[mirob]

Just to update the thread. Went with a 2026 TX350 AWD Luxury. Maybe I'll revisit the GX550 one day if they fix the shortcomings.

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by mirob

Just to update the thread. Went with a 2026 TX350 AWD Luxury. Maybe I'll revisit the GX550 one day if they fix the shortcomings.

I didn't realize Lexus made a minivan.

[mirob]

Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

I didn't realize Lexus made a minivan.

Ground clearance is comparable to everything else in it's class but the 22s do make it seem lower than it really is.

[RM7]

Originally Posted by mirob

Ground clearance is comparable to everything else in it's class but the 22s do make it seem lower than it really is.

Clown-wheels

[mirob]

Originally Posted by RM7

Clown-wheels

Only clown here is you, my guy.

[25 V8 IS]

Originally Posted by mirob

Only clown here is you, my guy.

Yeah, like what the heck? Congrats on your purchase. I also love my Lexus!

[mirob]

Originally Posted by 25 V8 IS

Yeah, like what the heck? Congrats on your purchase. I also love my Lexus!

Like, I get people on the internet will internet but come on. It's ok not to like it but it's also ok to STFU.

[chassis]

This car has great presence. I see them now and then, and do appreciate the aesthetic.

I would want to see the TTV6 issues settle down before stepping into that engine on a LX or Tundra. Shame the engine isn't offered in the Land Cruiser or 4Runner in the US.

[XutvJet]

It's crazy to me that Toyota did not take advantage of developing an inline 6 turbo. Instead, they choose to develop an overly complex twin turbo V6 which they've never done before instead of an inline 6 that we all know they could do based on prior history plus they had access to the B58 in 2016. An inline 6 is so much simple, smoother running, can handle more load, generally easier to package. The list goes on. Such a missed opportunity for them. Now they're stuck with this POS V35A-FTS until they redo the short block and likely the crank. There is nothing legendary about a twin turbo V6 Toyota plus V6s sound like trash compared to a single turbo inline 6 (notice how I didn't mention a twin turbo inline 6 )

Take a page from BMW and the B series motor. The thing is totally modular and the same closed deck short block is used in its diesel variants.