New member, 3 Lexus F cars later I finally get it

4everkidd · 05-29-2016, 02:49 PM

Hey guys,

Didn't see a sticky or new member section so figured I'd throw up a quick intro.

Just traded in my 15' Lexus RCF on a new F80 M3 in AY. Previous to my RCF I had a 09' and 12' ISF. I must say Lexus has come a long way since my first ISF in terms of driving dynamics, fit and finish as well as overall appeal of the brand.

However with that being said, after two weeks of ownership with the M3 I must say I "get it"...

Carbon fiber goodies, suspension, spacers and a "please make this car sound better" system due to be delivered over the upcoming weeks.

The RCF

The ISF

The first ISF

DocWeatherington · 05-29-2016, 02:56 PM

Welcome to the family

Define "Get it"....

Reach · 05-29-2016, 02:58 PM

F cars are Ferraris. Let's not pretend that label fits a Lexus!

Welcome to M cars. I suspect you'll enjoy it!

mrmoua2u · 05-29-2016, 03:40 PM

"M" for BMW = Monster

"F" for Lexus = Fail

Lol

auf Deutsch · 05-29-2016, 03:44 PM

Well done.

M3>ISF>........................................... .................................................. .....................RCF

pikkagtr · 05-29-2016, 03:54 PM

Well done
3 "F"ails later you're in the right F chassis now
Congrats

MovingChicane · 05-29-2016, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reach

F cars are Ferraris. Let's not pretend that label fits a Lexus!

THIS! My F-car in insulted!

Love your M regardless!

Doctor///M · 05-29-2016, 04:01 PM

F-antastic. Welcome.

DE Urlaub · 05-29-2016, 04:14 PM

Nice transition. Love to see the upgrades to your ride as they happen. Thanks and Congrats!!!

4everkidd · 05-29-2016, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MovingChicane

THIS! My F-car in insulted!

Love your M regardless!

My sincere apologies for not specifying!!! haha

adjusted*

Thanks for the welcome gents; i'm looking forward to being part of an active forum with such a mod friendly vehicle.

To be honest, I loved the Lexus-F cars, my second ISF in particular. The aftermarket support is just starting to come alive.

And as far as "getting it" the F80 platform just seems like a better drivers, immediately I was more comfortable in the drivers seat.

damnitBobby · 05-30-2016, 08:29 AM

Congrats!

I really like the new GSF. Considering getting one as a daily.

W/// · 05-30-2016, 09:17 AM

Beautiful. I also plan on getting an AY F80, they look so good

F83 · 05-30-2016, 09:39 AM

Welcome to M country. And also welcome to the Austin Yellow family.

One year in I still love this color and get compliments almost every time I drive it.

If you also got a 6MT then... Well you're kin.

Agree on the exhaust need BTW. Bone stock the sound is ok - but after coding off active sound and getting an MPE - I now just freakin love the sound of this car.

ando · 05-30-2016, 09:52 AM

Awesome move. AYM looks great on the M3.

gvan1998 · 05-30-2016, 09:55 AM

I came from 2014 lexus is350 f sport. I was crossshopping m4 and rcf. After test drive, i hated how the rcf drove.

Bigsurprise · 05-30-2016, 10:27 AM

Glad you like the F80! It looks damn good in AY with the black 19s. Although I'm sure you will miss that V8 rumble.

4everkidd · 05-31-2016, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigsurprise

Glad you like the F80! It looks damn good in AY with the black 19s. Although I'm sure you will miss that V8 rumble.

I've already deleted the mid-muffler and replaced with an x-pipe, coded out active sound and unplugged the exhaust valves... until its warm its almost embarrassing.

I actually got the go-ahead / told to order an exhaust system from the old lady...

x3ster · 05-31-2016, 01:35 PM

Ill take a LFA over anything BMW makes. Or just about any car under 500k.

Love those cars. Too bad Lexus does not make anything in-between.

Welcome to BMW M. Pretty sure you will love your M3.

robbys3m3 · 05-31-2016, 01:42 PM

congrats! looks like a great car you bought there.

I had an 08 ISF and I really did like that car and I agree they made some nice refinements to it over time. With that said, I do prefer the feel of BMW's.

shigeru · 05-31-2016, 02:13 PM

Congrats and welcome to M!

Naz24 · 05-31-2016, 02:16 PM

nice upgrade. My friend has an RCF and i agree, its just not the same as the M

eRiggs5 · 05-31-2016, 06:58 PM

Welcome to the M family! I just sold my 08 IS a few weeks ago. Had it for 8 years and was a great car. But isn't even on the same planet as the bimmer.

05-29-2016, 02:49 PM	#1
4everkidd Major 646 Rep 1,336 Posts Drives: F80 AY M3 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Calgary iTrader: (1)	New member, 3 Lexus F cars later I finally get it Hey guys, Didn't see a sticky or new member section so figured I'd throw up a quick intro. Just traded in my 15' Lexus RCF on a new F80 M3 in AY. Previous to my RCF I had a 09' and 12' ISF. I must say Lexus has come a long way since my first ISF in terms of driving dynamics, fit and finish as well as overall appeal of the brand. However with that being said, after two weeks of ownership with the M3 I must say I "get it"... Carbon fiber goodies, suspension, spacers and a "please make this car sound better" system due to be delivered over the upcoming weeks. The RCF The ISF The first ISF Last edited by 4everkidd; 05-29-2016 at 07:37 PM.. Reason: to keep F car owners happy!
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DocWeatherington Brigadier General 2933 Rep 4,076 Posts Drives: F90 CP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: US iTrader: (0) Garage List 23 Bmw M3 [10.00]	Welcome to the family Define "Get it"....
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Reach gone baby gone 382 Rep 1,052 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Location, Location. iTrader: (0)	F cars are Ferraris. Let's not pretend that label fits a Lexus! Welcome to M cars. I suspect you'll enjoy it! __________________ ///M3: MW / SO
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05-29-2016, 03:40 PM	#4
mrmoua2u Captain 655 Rep 877 Posts Drives: 2018 MW F80 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	"M" for BMW = Monster "F" for Lexus = Fail Lol
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auf Deutsch Colonel 1913 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: '17 jackrabbit on crystal meth Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Philly burbs iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [0.00]	Well done. M3>ISF>........................................... .................................................. .....................RCF __________________ 2017 BSM M2\|6MT\|Exec\|black kidneys and gills\|full alcantara wheel\|CF spoiler\|Dinan Stage 4\|Dinan COI\|Dinan free flow exhaust with resonator delete\|Fabspeed sport cat DP\|BMS clutch stop\|465 bhp\|4.75/5 stars retired: 2014 435xi\|MPPK\|335 bhp\|3/5 stars
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pikkagtr Go Spurs Go 3870 Rep 2,871 Posts Drives: 2022 GR Zupra Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (-1)	Well done 3 "F"ails later you're in the right F chassis now Congrats
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DE Urlaub Lieutenant 190 Rep 437 Posts Drives: '71 Pinzgauer 710K Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Nice transition. Love to see the upgrades to your ride as they happen. Thanks and Congrats!!! __________________ *Our Adventure!: F80 SSII/Amaro Brown w/ZCP/6MT/CCB: Indy Day '16 Welt ED!*
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damnitBobby Major 991 Rep 1,370 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Congrats! I really like the new GSF. Considering getting one as a daily.
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W/// Lieutenant General 7484 Rep 12,305 Posts Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (13)	Beautiful. I also plan on getting an AY F80, they look so good
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ando Colonel 2001 Rep 2,148 Posts Drives: i5 eDr40, G80 and F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW i5 eDr40 [10.00] 2022 BMW M3 [7.50] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	Awesome move. AYM looks great on the M3.
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gvan1998 First Lieutenant 162 Rep 388 Posts Drives: 16 M4 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	I came from 2014 lexus is350 f sport. I was crossshopping m4 and rcf. After test drive, i hated how the rcf drove.
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Bigsurprise Private First Class 100 Rep 113 Posts Drives: '17 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (0)	Glad you like the F80! It looks damn good in AY with the black 19s. Although I'm sure you will miss that V8 rumble.
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x3ster Private First Class 91 Rep 150 Posts Drives: M4- YMB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: north carolina iTrader: (0)	Ill take a LFA over anything BMW makes. Or just about any car under 500k. Love those cars. Too bad Lexus does not make anything in-between. Welcome to BMW M. Pretty sure you will love your M3.
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robbys3m3 Lieutenant Colonel 1941 Rep 1,552 Posts Drives: M3's Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (1)	congrats! looks like a great car you bought there. I had an 08 ISF and I really did like that car and I agree they made some nice refinements to it over time. With that said, I do prefer the feel of BMW's. __________________ 2020 M2 CS, 2018 M3 CS, 2016 M4 GTS, 2013 M3 LRP, 2011 1M, 2011 M3 GTRS3, 2004 M3, 2002 M3, 2000 M Coupe, 2002 M5, 1997 M3, 1988 M3, 2022 STO, 2020 Urus, 2022 TRX, 2022 392, 2021 SVJ, 2018 Performante, 2013 Gallardo 550-2, 2012 Gallardo STS, 2018 R8 RWS, 2012 R8, 2017 G550 4X4^2, 2015 GT3, 2015 Continental GT3R, 1971 Bronco
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shigeru Private First Class 33 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 BSM Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW [0.00]	Congrats and welcome to M!
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Naz24 Lieutenant Colonel 1628 Rep 1,727 Posts Drives: W205 AMG C63 / E70 X5M Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North/Central NJ iTrader: (1)	nice upgrade. My friend has an RCF and i agree, its just not the same as the M __________________ 2017 C63 2012 X5M SOLD: 2015 M3; 2007 X3 M Sport; 2014 X3 M Sport 35i; 2004 X5 4.4i; 1994 325i
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eRiggs5 Lieutenant 299 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 18 M3 CS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the M family! I just sold my 08 IS a few weeks ago. Had it for 8 years and was a great car. But isn't even on the same planet as the bimmer. __________________ -> 2018 M3 CS <- follow IG: eriggs05_m3cs 2020 Grand Cherokee Summit: Wife's 2016 BMW M3: Gone 2008 Lexus IS: Gone
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