BMW M235i vs Lexus ISF - Turbo or N/A?

[@TobajzzHD]

had an isf for 2 years, not a single problem with the car with very hard driving aswell, thing is rock solid

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah they’re awesome man

[@bdmr_isf]

get some PPE headers and an RR Racing tune for your ISF, you'll walk the m235i alot easier than you already did. the oem headers on the ISF are useless and probably cracked (cause they always are) and it makes you lose power.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Ah yes

[@RK1FX]

American racing headers are better and sound better

[@bdmr_isf]

@@RK1FX they dont even sell headers for the isf anymore and i doubt they are better! i was surprised how well my PPE headers fitted considering how tight everything on the isf is.

[@keno88]

I think it’s time for a comparison with a true dinosaur Falcon/Commodore V8 for comparison and while still being affordable. Also Falcon XR6T would be good considering how popular the Barra has become.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah hopefully will get to do that at some point

[@AdamLeask]

Yes, it'd be great to see Liam get behind the wheel of something out of Aussie.

[@balancemode4112]

I’d take the Big 5.0 V8 Lexus anyday! Reliable, Fast, Comfortable and cheap to maintain☝🏻 i love how NA cars accelerates immediate power

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah agreee

[@CoasterRPG]

Old fashioned dinosaur will not let you down you for years and years, while a small turbo like BMW will fall apart after 5 years.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Well that bmw is now nearly 10 years old and is tight as a drum so dunno what you’re on about

[@17t135i]

Hmm my inferior reliability N54 works fine at 15 years old and double its original power..

[@Mark-bd5ci]

Lol get recked

[@jackturner990]

@@KiwiCarLife thank you

[@nathanpendleton9733]

My 2011 e90 n55 fbo stage 2 plus with 120k seems to say otherwise!

[@fabianhcarsnvlogs]

I love how this video gets progressively more unhinged as it goes on haha

[@KiwiCarLife]

Hahahah

[@izaacnoon5033]

what is the road your driving on in the final comparisons of each car ?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Coast road

[@thatguyben3128]

_agreed, BMW is too quiet inside, very noticeable when you jumped in the ISF, which sounded glorious🔥_

[@KiwiCarLife]

Indeed

[@manusnz]

What road is that? I want to say I's Wainui coast rd?.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Potentially

[@spadgm]

Hmm, both very nice! A lot of car for the 30k mark, I would go for na V8 power, but really there are no losers, would be happy in the 235i as well! I recognize that twisty road you are on, was always a bit of fun in various cars!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yup agree

[@The_Noticer.]

To the owner: If you want better sound inside the car, you need to liven up the intake. I think there are some mods for these engines that do just that.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nah on turbo cars intakes just get you spooly boi noises

[@The_Noticer.]

@@KiwiCarLife oh, right..

[@Caleb__main]

god i love that gen 2 series

[@KiwiCarLife]

Lovely car

[@ProductofNZ]

That acceleration test looks to have been conducted in Mexico?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Absolutely

[@AllDayBlazer89]

Were's the accord!!!! 🤣

[@KiwiCarLife]

Sold

[@KVIZZZZLE]

i got a ISF my favorite thing to do is when i make a right turn, i have traction control off, manual mode, 1st gear WOT and make that baby slide, i got a 2010 so i have LSD too

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah man it’s fun aye

[@jovindahschannel]

Now can you do comparison with 335i e92!!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Ehh it’s basically the same

[@jovindahschannel]

@@KiwiCarLife thanyou btw i'm a honda guy actually in my country i got fd1.8 in 2.5million pkr so the things are expenssive here.. But what about the S65 v8 vs v8!!

[@17t135i]

A catless downpipe helps the noise a little with the M235i, but agree they are a bit quiet

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah he’s already done that

[@17t135i]

@KiwiCarLife hehe yeah they are just too well built and insulated 😅 my 135i even with full exhaust etc is on the quiet side still

[@thatpersiandude7386]

did you enjoy the m235i more than the 370z?

[@liamlindsay1458]

Ive driven both. That being said the m235i is way better

[@thatpersiandude7386]

@@liamlindsay1458 im currently driving a auto v36 skyline and looking for bit more fun/ driver focused. not sure if should go for a manual 370z or zf m235i

[@KiwiCarLife]

M235i is objectively better yes

[@Vikturus22]

(sarcasm activated) whats wrong with a 4cyl turbo CVT? CVTS are the future man! said nobody ever. If that M235i came with a 6 speed manual It would be alot better imo, you can shift almost as fast as a dsg but have way more control

[@KiwiCarLife]

Oh honestly that 8 speed auto is so good I’d rather have that (and believe me I love my manuals)

[@Vikturus22]

@@KiwiCarLife I believe you when you say it. ZF is legit amazing DSG

[@chrlda6857]

Looks amazing But that engine sound kinda kills the experience

[@KiwiCarLife]

Fair

[@vex1873]

review an ae111 vs an ek hatch? super underrated vehicle

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yep doing an ek9

[@The_Noticer.]

"If you have about 30K to spend on a car..." Nope, I dont :') You have experience with Honda services right? Anyone that has ever come in with an accord CL9/CM2 with a drive train shudder at a specific speed under accelleration? Changed both drive axles, no square tire. I'm now looking at motor mounts but I just can't seem to crack this nut...

[@manusnz]

Shudder under acceleration is typically inner CV's. You can make an educated guess as to which inner CV it is by figuring out which wheel/side of the car is lifting under corner acceleration.

[@The_Noticer.]

@@manusnz Both inner CV's are replaced with OEM though.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah that’s an odd one… wheel balance?

[@The_Noticer.]

@@KiwiCarLife We checked out everything, 99% sure now its the clutch.

[@Caleb__main]

Does Jack still have the m5?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nah sold for this car

[@butterz3488]

#F6 Typhoon- a real 6 cylinder haha

[@KiwiCarLife]

Hahah

[@zamasu269]

hey kiwi car life i am a 14 year old that just bought a accord euro wha is the first mod i should do ?

[@Moueez]

What?🙄

[@zpe1200]

do not drive it .

[@KiwiCarLife]

Wait till you’re 16 bro

[@reonbarrett5546]

love both 6 is sex 8 is over kill

[@KiwiCarLife]

Fair