2023 Lexus IS500 F Sport Review - The Sexy Red Interior

[@808aaq]

A lot of people will say that this styling is so outdated buy 10-15 years down the line it will be the only vehicle running issue free than it's competitors and that alone is what makes this vehicle bullet proof!

[@bobpaulson9r72fk24]

That's badass. I feel like being a Lexus with a naturally aspirated v8, it will run forever.

[@ZAEGAINS]

That dark blue with the blacked out ascents super clean

[@alexvieira1758]

You say everything “nothing like sounds like a V8 “👍👏🏻

[@Bart-m4p]

Great Job. Enjoyed the Presentation.

[@ripptorr]

Hey man, don't wait couple of years for it, we might have a surprise and see prices higher than now! Nice review btw!

[@timw2083]

There are so many options on the market but I love my IS500. I don't plan to sell it anytime soon.

[@moonman_8935]

Same here I took delivery of a '23 IS500 & got a great-deal on my 1-year old '22 IS500 LE at my local Lexus dealer. My current car is Ultra-White & love it.

[@timw2083]

@@moonman_8935 they're definitely fun. I'm looking for exhaust options. Enjoy round 2!!!

[@ZAEGAINS]

I hope its inside the garage 😮‍💨😎

[@G20.kevv503]

@@timw2083 rr Racing has an exhaust system for it nd it sounds good. I have an ARK exhaust on my is350 idk if they have one for the 500 tho

[@timw2083]

@@G20.kevv503 you're like the 3rd person that said RR... I'm about to check them out. Thanks

[@ezsog8903]

changing to manual mode was something i never thought would change this car up so much. gonna buy this one in a few years.

[@blu_is500]

It truly does. This car is the embodiment of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

[@kevinamundsen6983]

Just got the word yesterday mine is FINALLY being built! Should have it in 2 months! I am so excited!!!

[@wileecoyote5749]

Liar

[@magdalo4473]

Yeah, like a lego. GTFOH!

[@cloudypac]

@@wileecoyote5749you are one sad person😂 you think everyone thinks like you?

[@blu_is500]

I have the 2022 IS500 with this color combo (also had it with my 2016 IS350 FSport) and it's AWESOME! Some dealers call it the 'Hero Spec' and others the 'Superman Spec'. Your kids are right, I personally lean towards the friendly neighborhood wall crawler myself. 😄Other than upgrading the tires to Pilot Sport 4S' and installing a Tom's Racing air filter, it really doesn't need anymore mods, because it's not a track car. NOTE: I'm mulling around the GTHaus exhaust. Very nice review, you hit all the right & relevant points. The car is quite livable because it's still a Lexus and can be fuel efficient, but where's the fun in that? 😈 I also love the Jekyll & Hyde nature of the car, but about 90% of the time mine is driven in Sport+ and Manual mode. This car is worth every penny and I'm keeping mine forever.

[@timw2083]

I have Cloudburst and love it but I will have my eye out for a USB with white interior.

[@blu_is500]

@@timw2083 That color combo is SUPER rare! There were only 7 in the U.S. of mine for 2022. Be sure to get the interior protected immediately. Saw a IS 350 in that spec at Caffeine and Octane last year and they were extremely stained. I was embarrassed for the owner to be honest. Good luck!

[@timw2083]

@@blu_is500 Which tire size did you go with? OEM or the 245(f) /285(r) combo

[@blu_is500]

@@timw2083 I stuck with the OEM tire size.

[@hunter6536]

Are you in Atlanta? My Dad sold a "Superman Spec" IS500 to a man in Atlanta and he always sends him pictures of it. Is that you?

[@elonmusk8667]

Best Lexus for the money.

[@robrowman6156]

How was it in the snow? How much snow were you driving in?

[@jerryclleung]

It may be outdated in almost everything but, I’m pretty sure you’ll never see 500k miles in its competitors. And will definitely have the lowest cost of ownership in its class. Don’t need all the bells and whistle, in the end EVERYTHING gets old, but reliability never does….

[@stillinsocal42]

Love my 22 is500 more and more every day......

[@karlowens1086]

I have a 2022 M340i. I love the: driving dynamics, looks, and acceleration. What don't I like about my M340i? Going to the BMW service center 10 to 12 times in a 15 month period. I test drove the IS500. I like: reliability, touchscreen/updated interior, exterior styling cues and redesign, the Mark Levenson system, the V-8 sounds pretty good as well. Problems: too slow off the line, doesn't handle as well as the Bimmer. Finally, is it me, or is the size of the IS interior a lot smaller than a 3 series?

[@aluisious]

Almost monthly visits to service for a new car under warranty. Imagine what a pain in the wallet it will be when it's out of warranty. For me that puts it into the category of a car I can't really own, it's a disqualifier.

[@ericmin7645]

what was wrong with it? i heard the b58 engine was fairly reliable...

[@karlowens1086]

@Eric Min I also read that the B58 has an amazing engine. I figured if Toyota uses it, it must be reliable because of their reputation. Unfortunately, I have been unlucky so far. I have had one drivetrain malfunction and one powertrain malfunction. There were two seperate warning screens/alerts that caused a dramatic and instantaneous loss in power. Also, a lot electrical issues with: the touchscreen, the speakers, the amp, a window that was stuck, etc....

[@ericmin7645]

@@karlowens1086 can you recall what those failures were? And if u don't mind me asking how many miles did you have on ur car ?

[@karlowens1086]

@Eric Min I had less than 12,000 miles when I had all of those problems. The issues that I listed in my previous answer is all the information that I have for you at this time. Once I received the drivetrain and powertrain warnings, I just took them to Bmw to be fixed under warranty. I did not ask really specific questions as to what exactly happened.

[@blacksmoke23]

Beautiful car

[@LeannAllen-u4g]

How is the cabin noise? I have a 2021 Honda Accord Sport the cabin noise is so unbelievably loud like a truck with big wheels. I can’t take it I have to trade it in 🙈

[@Prstyles4evry1]

I have the ultra white IS 500 fully loaded with black interior. I ordered mine a year ago and just got it a month ago I live oahu Hawaii and there is only 3 total on the island but I love my 2023

[@ThePersianOne]

How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking? I'm from Oahu too and looking into one.

[@Prstyles4evry1]

@@ThePersianOne 67k

[@dennyo661]

Traffic filled Oahu does not have the space and roads to enjoy cars like these.

[@Prstyles4evry1]

@@dennyo661 I agree we plan on shipping to our other home in Texas but it’s nice when we drive around the island trust me I know the spots to enjoy the ride for sure 😎

[@dennyo661]

@@Prstyles4evry1 Yeah I used to live in upper Makakilo, now live Sedona, AZ. Speed limit on Interstate is 75 mph, which mean you can approach 85 without troopers to bother. In neighboring Utah, parts of I15 have 80 mph speed limits. On Oahu there is just too much traffic, everywhere, most of the time.

[@Jindsing]

I hear its got one of those state of the art CD players!

[@j.howardj]

The only thing I hate about this car, is the price as the pump.

[@JohnBlazeZero]

I have 21 rcf in USB blue but I want IS500 in blue to make a collection

[@bongobreathman]

Need to show more of the interior...close up on the dash...set some cameras outside and do some drive by shots...show the engine...talk about cornering...ok, I will stop my director comments...

[@aluisious]

Honestly I'd rather see POV outside view of the car than look at this guy while he's driving. The "look at how cool I am" shtick gets old quick.

[@NegacionistaInconformado]

Preço, consumo, autonomia e venda no Brasil?

[@aluisious]

A V8 isn't "really heavy." A turbo V6 is about the same weight. They use turbo 6s for fuel efficiency fleet requirements. A 5 liter V8 is going to burn more idling at a stop light than a turbo 3.6 liter V6 or a 3 liter straight six. Probably the only reason Lexus can sell this car in the USA is because they have so many other hybrids and other efficient motors to offset the fleet numbers.

[@suburbia8831]

I need this car!

[@Nick-mn4ly]

If you push down the gas pedal push with a little force at bottom. There is an extra bit and it will automatically downshift

[@darrylweller6143]

What is the color?

[@blu_is500]

Ultrasonic Blue 2.0 and Circuit Red interior.

[@official.kellybcdtv6846]

Nice one brother

[@summergonzalez1868]

🔥🔥Is it the performance or the performance premium?

[@wil3159]

Premium , it has a sun roof. none premium doesn't have the sun roof.

[@mr.j5526]

I wish they didn't discontinued the g series and made the f sport for that instead. The IS feels too claustrophobic to me

[@ageovanny21]

Agreed 👍

[@StarryTemplar]

Does this have AUTO LANE CENTERING DRIVING ?

[@aluisious]

yes

[@dominiclopez1610]

I’m really thinking about getting a is 500 or a gen 3 raptor… idk which way to lean… I’m doing reviews every other day and I’m still at the same place where I started .. any one care to drop suggestions for me ?

[@aluisious]

Completely different cars and experiences obviously. Downsides of the Raptor: obviously not going to handle on the road like an IS, which is where you'll be most of the time. Braking is especially a problem for trucks, the Raptor is going to basically too fast for it's own good. If you're not a chill person, you might end up ramming something you didn't mean to. Parking is going to be horrific. Never mind that it's too wide and long, there are garages you won't even be able to drive into without worrying about hitting the roof. MPG is going to be even more terrible in the Raptor than the IS. No Ecoboost engine is going to last like this V8. Ford does not have a good reputation for quality, which I've experienced with fleet cars. Toyota is the leader in quality. Hands down, I'd rather have the ownership experience of the IS. I can see how tooling around in a giant, ridiculous truck would be funny, though.

[@friendsforever5012]

What's faster the is500 f sport or the lc500..

[@wileecoyote5749]

The 1973 Datsun 510

[@LateNightDateNight]

Funny enough the IS is

[@jamesdupont74]

Was thinking about getting one, but I think with the engine and power it should be faster. I wouldn't want to get one then have a tune done and possibly void the warranty.

[@aluisious]

It takes a second longer for a big V8 to rev up to peak power than it does for a hot turbo six to build boost to make the same power. For a road car, I don't care.

[@karlowens1086]

Agreed

[@THEFIRE360]

i want this car, but its not something i can afford :/

[@finnmd.4208]

Dreamcar

[@raymondleung6]

PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, TURN OFF THE ELEVATOR JAZZ!

[@ahberlowkz852]

I bet with some 285's it'll get better 0-60 times.

[@SullyKhan-t4m]

could've got the car detailed before hand at least lol

[@MPowerSubie12]

We want a full F car! 😤👎 Toyota is no longer interested in selling you the overbuilt underpriced Supra more like all about profit for them these days subtract options, reuse same chassis/ interior/engine/trans and jack up the price. Looking for a true sucker these days

[@brianh4625]

You can get a low mileage GSF for less than the IS500.

[@axylus9890]

What is the name of the exterior color?

[@bcvijasiu]

Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0

[@friendsforever5012]

Blue lagoon 3.0

[@wileecoyote5749]

Blue

[@valerieallen9170]

How much do Is 500 cost?

[@no-uh535]

50-70k

[@aluisious]

Does google not work where you're at?

[@Mr21scott]

Isn't this the guy that used to shill for Acura in those cringey commercials?

[@aluisious]

I might know that if I had ever paid attention to an Acura commercial. The last interesting car they made was in 2001.

[@matthewwaldrup149]

Cold starts the car and IMMEDIATELY revs it 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@tand9854]

Not his car so doesn’t care. 😢

[@yadielenielbellecolon982]

😁👍😃🤩

[@paullabbee9300]

I wish it came in stick

[@kosanmr2]

Not an F.

[@samflores2367]

Interior is so outdated

[@supayota7265]

@9:56 Deep throat

[@latino914]

Old engine, outdated interior, old transmission, overpriced, and outclassed by the competition. Hard pass.

[@wilsonguerrero1710]

Says the infinity owner- 😳

[@latino914]

@@wilsonguerrero1710 when you can't spell correctly... 🫢

[@wileecoyote5749]

Says the person with $86 in total savings

[@moonman_8935]

Lmao why hate cars you can't afford? I bought 2 brand new IS500's in 1 year. A '22 Launch Edition & now a '23 IS500. also INFINITI owners are a bunch of tools.

[@Dontknowshit]

Usually comment like this is people can't afford the damn thing

[@calvincho8965]

Mid

[@YingYangStang]

GT haus