I FINALLY Bought A CHEAP Lexus IS F!

In this episode of Marty Motoring, we look at the 2008 Lexus IS F I've purchased.
Mods:
-Joe Z intake elbow
-KN drop-in filter
-RR Racing Tune
-RR Racing USRS
-Borla Catback
-2011 ISF shocks and springs
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[@GRfourfun]

Really nice mate, the 11 suspension is a nice mod and you got a great deal from your brother. Really looking forward to seeing more with the F! Oh and 145k is just about run in for an ISF 😉

[@gresss]

Welcome to the family. The ISF is rock solid, great looking and sounding car. I wasn't too happy with having an automatic gearbox in the beginning, but as soon as I learned its quirks its pretty good. Enjoy your legendary ISF :)

[@Basik]

I knew from your earlier videos of this ISF, it was meant to be. I'm happy this happened. Congrats Marty! And beautiful color 😁

[@bill_duh_bear]

Super glad I found your channel! Congrats on the purchase! I'm over in Northwest PA and about to get a '11 IS350 AWD. Been watching your videos to get an idea of maintenance to get done

[@Frankie1775]

Just bought mine a week ago too ! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do 👍🏽

[@kevinwiltshire2217]

Congrats on the car one of the best cars I've ever owned just change the oil and you're good to go never gave me any problems even on track days

[@carlcameron3524]

It was a great deal. It’s still my dream to own a IS-F

[@Darylrb1983]

Same here. Would be the perfect daily

[@Kushmiri]

@@Darylrb1983 It's a great daily but you get over the power really quick. I am now looking to daily an amg. plus i get gapped by my buddies c63 all the time.

[@lildirt793]

Same my dream vehicle to or the ls500 or lc500

[@smokesgtp]

@@Kushmiri you'll probably not get over how often the C63 breaks too LOL

[@sneezygibz6403]

@@smokesgtp lexus interior is ass. I was going to get one but ended up going with a bmw 340ix. Lexus needs to revamp interior of the 350f sport and also its slow af.

[@d1sturb3d119]

Now setup a search alert on ebay for RCF or GSF diff and swap if you can find it under 1k. Should bolt up if you swap out the rear diff cover. Looks like it has the right mods for all the other stuff.

[@lcameeno1]

Congrats Bought my 2011 beginning of August Love it

[@thatdeadbird_llc]

I love when people make great car buying choices like this.

[@connorbasile]

Awesome deal. And the interior isn’t worn. That can all be reconditioned to look incredible. As a detailer, I see the potential for that interior to look fantastic. Once it’s all cleaned up and vinyl wrapped, the cars going to be extremely badass, though I do think the silver looks good.

[@MartyMotoring]

Thanks! I feel like the interior could be great once cleaned up, the seat is the only physically worn item. But some leather restorer can keep it looking fresh so I don’t have to replace it right away. Thanks! I hope so! The goal is to have everything working 100% and looking that way too

[@alexlopez5800]

Other than the valley plate issue on these, the things are bulletproof hot rods. Congratulations!

[@BladeRunner.43]

This is my dream car.. they were way over priced and just seemed out of my league back then but now I've been seeing some crazy reviews and upgrades to them. I want a 2010 black or charcoal ISF

[@NZ_Lexus_IS-F]

Hey congratulations! I finally got myself one as well. Mines Starfire white and it's a 2012 :) looking forward to the content to come from it

[@cozyswingthatshit]

Hell yeah I want one of these now I’m glad you just picked one up ! Hopefully You post a lot!

[@ronchristella]

Finally got a real F car. Congrats and take of her..I have an 08 with 53k miles on her..

[@MrGameReviews]

Since it's on the higher mileage side going FBO + wrap and looks will make this a great car. Would be cool to see this on the track one day too

[@mogulme6190]

145k is absolutely nothing for this motor. I’ll probably go 300k with a reasonable amount of boost

[@CaneSugarCane]

What's FBO?

[@michaelmedina1719]

@@CaneSugarCane Full Bolt On

[@michaels4640]

@@mogulme6190 sure the motor yeah. But everything around it will need replacement soon

[@AbsolutMassager]

Congrats! I had gotten a ISF back in 2016 but lasted less than a year before a semi hit us and totaled it out. I was not allowed to replace it for the past 5 years and finally got the ok this year so I got myself a nice used Lexus GSF through my work for only $46k low mileage. Def a night and day difference between the two. Hope to see what you have planned in the future for your ISF! -Skugga

[@-Sam69]

Why are you talking about your story when it’s about his video? You sound like that one girl “yeah it’s cool how you got a vacation BUT I WENT TO PERU AND WILL BUY DUBAI THIS WEEKEND” like bro stop being a narcissist

[@andreabrown1338]

Yeah bro excited u did get the "F" saw it on IG. But know not the colour, but guess what, colour can be changed and u got a great deal....so its a win win!! 😉

[@alex4695]

That’s a sweet deal !! Living the 2IS dream brother 💯

[@jeffgrantIS350]

Congratulations my friend!! Baby steps 🤣😂 Nurture this beauty! She sounds amazing! Yes you got a fantastic deal!! Do the basic first! It's good you know some of the history.

[@bulletis3503]

Congrats on the upgrade 🔥🔥🔥

[@is4life862]

Good deal 👌. Mileage is good for the year. Glad it worked out for you 👊

[@villainsneverdie5160]

Just bought mine, 2007 lexus IS 250 These cars are build to last forever, Amazing engeniring. Thanks lexus.

[@lunarblackstar1]

Made in Japan 🗾 that's the key, they build it like their life is on the line lol

[@BrandonSmith-sx2si]

Excited to see what the future holds

[@awa8766]

Beautiful car! You got me into Lexus, with 09 is250 and 14 350, love them both. Can you do a video on interior detailing since you're gonna detail it regardless?

[@Witnesscraft]

Congrats man happy to see your is350 to isf journey hope to follow it myself

[@lexusbruh904]

Congrats man! Looks fresh imo!

[@racerxion88]

Woot congrats!

[@LunatrixEX]

i saw and commented on your post on community F today, Congrats! i also have an 08, and its funny all the similar problems i had/have with mine. jealous your screen still responds to touch. im at 120k and mine doesnt lol, i also have bumper sag as well. oh well. great car anyways and can all be fixed lol, im in jersey hope to see you around sometime!

[@MRwilsondraws]

BRO!! U finally got One. Congrats man.

[@netob6826]

Such a great deal! Knowing where the cars been and who’s had it! Congratulations and can’t wait for the content to come. The miles are not that bad, in comparison the one that Jared from wrench everyday has running great last I saw was around 215k on his channel. (Been a while seen i seen his channel) My goal to get one of these or a GS460.

[@darenramgolam3043]

Yes, congrats man!

[@mercuripietro6888]

congrads brother its one of my favorite cars and models ever a pure modern classic enjoy!!!!!

[@Hammar89]

Nice car, I bought a 08 in February of this year and loving it. Fun fact, there are only 32 registered here in Sweden. There's one with 220,000km and one with 160,000km. Mine and a few others are under 90,000km. Very rare car and nobody knows what it is. Love it!

[@Pilewan1]

Congrats Marty🎉🎉

[@goose4150]

Super cool timeless design and those Vland taillights make it look like a brand new Lexus

[@muglerseatplastic]

Congrats Marty! I'm from New Zealand and I recently just sold my is350 as I purchased my first 2008 ISF in Black for $18200NZD which equates to $11200 USD with 193,000kms(120,000miles)!

[@ogkbamo2876]

Hey man id really appreciate advice for good avenues to find that type of deal?

[@ogkbamo2876]

Hey man id really appreciate advice for good avenues to find that type of deal?

[@Vibes472]

Damn good man never heard something so true from the car scene. “Maintains is the first mod”

[@ISFASTER]

Moving on up!

[@tleoipl37]

Congrats on the f you’ll know you’ll love it😎

[@sandpiper1515]

For my ISF TPMS issues I made a PVC tube with a valve stem in it. I pressurize it to 35psi and keep it in my trunk next to the spare. Not for everyone but I don't have to worry about sensors anymore.

[@_u2ez_318]

I just relearned my isf tpms with the snapon TPMS5 very very easy

[@Breezyraps214]

@@_u2ez_318 yup my school has several snap on and an autel tablets and we learned to do it that way but for a budget thing his idea is pretty genius

[@_u2ez_318]

@@Breezyraps214 true but tbh when it comes to cars like isf where there’s not many around I like to do everything the right way you know. Even if I have to pay bucks to get something right it’s 100% worth it. Plus the snap on tool compared to others is sooooo much better and more user friendly

[@Breezyraps214]

@@_u2ez_318 facts I get that some people just live above their means and have to get creative with it I guess and idk man the snap on has a learning curve we use the autels more I need to familiarize myself better with them I saw a snap on at the own shop for 699 might have to cop it

[@nrgonline]

Lol all that for nothing. Just get them reprogrammed at American tires co for free.

[@rootbeerfilms1001]

Always love the lexus content!

[@collective-addiction]

Congrats dude!!!

[@scribbles65]

Good for you Marty, I'm happy to see this. I'm still hanging on to my 2007 2IS but after your video I searched for ISF's nationwide and there are still some out there. A few with a clean title with some of the others overpriced as usual. I'll be watching closely to see what you'll do with this one. I've been meaning to ask you where did you get your US flag window sticker on your original IS350. I can't seem to find any to fit the 2IS.

[@MartyMotoring]

Thanks! They are out there but hard to find and overpriced which is why I’m lucky to have this one, even if it needs some work. Public auction is always a good bet too! I actually got that decal on eBay in full size, and just laid it on the window and cut it to fit! I don’t know of any that are made to fit, but that would be cool

[@dim5619]

What a great deal, I always regret selling mine. Would love to get one again in the future.

[@davorvidovic8335]

Love Lexus,have GS 350 sport and IS 300 ,costumer for life ✌️

[@wasimjamour9683]

keep it up Marty, Congrats, I really want an ISF as well instead of my IS 300 2009

[@yogiidon9569]

Can’t wait for rest of the build

[@thaillest30]

You gotta great deal. Im excited to see what you do with it or to it!

[@tonyle7311]

that is a good deal bro, my 07 IS350 got in flood total loss last year at 142k miles the insurance pay out $10500, the engine was drive like new at that miles, with V8 engine you will get alot miles out of that car

[@congn1950]

Congratulations Marty waiting mod video 👍😊

[@Simpyspec]

ISF is such a great deal compared to like a 2011 Bmw M3 or 335i , Much better I've heard most people do trackdays on these cars and oil and brake pads are all they have to do.

[@mohenprosper5554]

Congratulations on your sweet ride

[@3vg899]

Pretty cool, been on your Lexus IS series since the start and got an IS350 not too long ago, hope to get an F soon

[@kanisensei727]

this is currently my dream car

[@malcolmabraham]

A big steal, this is my dream car and I’m glad to own it soon

[@laurenwilliams777]

Nice, congrats! 🎉

[@andreabrown1338]

Time 4the crazy mods!!! Whooo whooo!!!

[@dirtomega]

You got that for a steal! Here in NC, the ISF’s are starting at $32K with a clean title. Man, enjoy that ride!!

[@th-mo8fq]

6:53 "its not mark levinson" but it says mark levinson right on your stereo lol

[@MartyMotoring]

You’re right haha I saw it later. I didn’t think these had that! #loaded 😂

[@bljtgill]

Tbh i liked the stock lexus premium audio system the mark Levinson system lacks low end bass

[@brianach1817]

Ha, I just bought a cheap IS-F yesterday. 2008 146K on it, and love it already. Previously had a C63 P31 and an M3. Wanted a reliable but fun DD. Good video

[@Fake2JZ]

Nice car! That’s my dream car

[@PureFunction]

Congrats man!

[@MartyMotoring]

Thanks dude!

[@Htm]

congrats man! looking good.

[@jonathanedward9411]

yes bro congratulations!

[@jamesspielman1927]

I have a 2011 and have the manifold leak as well, just got PPE headers . Nice car glad you moved up to the Is-F, just subed

[@danieljohnson259]

You buy my dream car, congratulations 🥳

[@GreatDrums.]

17k is a steal! I would be over the moon man! Congrats!

[@roymoti2799]

awesome deal and i know youyou will make her beauty,hope to have one to someday

[@jacobhowland623]

Such a badass car… can’t wait till I get my hands on one

[@_u2ez_318]

Hey I got my isf for 17.5k last week in PA as well! Congratulations!!

[@marcosmarti87]

Congrats!🍾

[@SouthernCrossMotors]

That is awesome 👏 Welcome to the F family! Funny I am just putting mine on the market 🤣😂 Shameless plug, have a look at my playlist on mods if you want. I went all the way with even removing the inlet and porting and polishing it and the throttle body. Mine is a MY10 with the LSD. You can get these in the US from about $1k used or put in a GS460 3.7 and a LSD centre. Headers make a huge increase particularly with a good exhaust and tune. Unfortunately I never got better than a 12.1 over the 1/4 due to so many rain cancellations and no prep on the track. I would not go the supercharged rout as others I have chatted to say the gearbox fails and slips with the torque after a while. Also a guy in the US has awesome tunes and locks the converter to 7,200 so May be worth thinking about. Really looking forward to your next chapter. By the way $17k is soooooo cheap 🤣😂🤣 To give you an idea the 2014s here in Australia command about $75 to $80k.

[@gavinr9107]

Mike do you mind me asking why you are selling the ISF all ready? What would you replace it with? You could get into the 11's with some weight reduction.

[@anthonyg3016]

Yesssssss that's was up !!!!

[@imraanseptember3094]

Congratulations Marty👌👍

[@elboss6078]

Nice the mileage is the least of your worries if it's been even decently maintained lexus's will go forever 💪💪

[@aclr8_is350]

Congrats!

[@drosnova2911]

Finally got into an ISF- nice, man!

[@treshauntomlin4843]

ISF is a clean pickup Marty! get that lsd and have some fun

[@henry222ist]

Man, i was just thinking today how cool it would be to have this car from the IS 350

[@Reflex702]

What a steal! Got that family hook up lol

[@charlesbenson2861]

Congratulations to you and that’s what I’m going to do too because I love the ISF or GSF

[@packersmama2684]

Nice car congrats brother

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

Ayyy you finally got it

[@e46m54nissansr20937]

No big deal, you can get the LSD further down the road.Nice purchase congratulations big 5.0 V8 now👍

[@sircefiro]

Awesome man

[@matthewpotts3781]

SICK! Also you need to get a head cam for driving it would look sick. I think it’s a good buy, I would’ve bought it myself.

[@phoenix3717]

Great deal. I’ve been looking myself on cars and autotrader and can’t find a clean title for under 25k

[@qnunyuh8417]

probably less than 5000 on the road at this point, congrats!

[@innotafanofanyofjlbjlbissd6777]

Great , great video on the positive side of things . Who makes the radio In 2008 Lexus es350s ?

[@fightnightfrmdao3277]

You’re not lying. These are super hard to find. I’ve loved the entire F lineup for years now. Beautiful ride.

[@michaelvang3034]

Lol you can find plenty in this current market.

[@fightnightfrmdao3277]

@@michaelvang3034 not in the Illinois suburbs, where are you from? Location is key.

[@michaelvang3034]

@@fightnightfrmdao3277 I’m in CA, but search nationwide. Most who buy these cars ship them from another state.

[@JoeGoldberg577_]

It’s about time!

[@fancypants5490]

Keep it clean bro

[@VersanGetryx]

Hey there - I just got a 2009 Blue with 67k miles. Does the 2011+ suspension bolt right on? I'm interested in minimal exhaust mods + tune to wake it up more too. Thanks for sharing your experiences, I found this years later :)

[@chadjordan9382]

Making me miss my 08 350

[@imchrisjaym3923]

A steal man congrats

[@muller_509]

looking clean

[@curtisyang4965]

I really like the silver exterior. It's classy and holds up well over the years. Did your bro install a LSD/do any maintenance on the coolant valley plate area if there was a leak? For the price you got it at with the mileage, it still has many more miles it could pile on!

[@MartyMotoring]

He did not install an LSD, but I’d like to! Valley plate hasn’t leaked yet, unless it was done before he owned it

[@ATLballer]

WELCOME TO THR F FAMILY