ASAP wroteOh I agree with you wholeheartedly!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.
400.9KVIEWS
80REPLIES
79APPRECIATES
07-09-2026LAST POST
25 V8 IS wroteThe IS 500 is a true ISF successor as far as I'm concerned. Great car.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?
mirob wroteI 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.The IS 500 is a true ISF successor as far as I'm concerned. Great car.
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.
25 V8 IS wroteFair enough.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.
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.
mirob wroteI didn't realize Lexus made a minivan.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 wroteGround clearance is comparable to everything else in it's class but the 22s do make it seem lower than it really is.I didn't realize Lexus made a minivan.
mirob wroteClown-wheelsGround clearance is comparable to everything else in it's class but the 22s do make it seem lower than it really is.
RM7 wroteOnly clown here is you, my guy.Clown-wheels
mirob wroteYeah, like what the heck? Congrats on your purchase. I also love my Lexus!Only clown here is you, my guy.
25 V8 IS wroteLike, 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.Yeah, like what the heck? Congrats on your purchase. I also love my Lexus!
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.
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.
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.
)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.
