Is the 2024 Lexus IS 500 F Sport the best performance sedan? Review and test drive.

Is the 2024 Lexus IS 500 F Sport the best performance sedan? Review and test drive.
In today’s video I am exploring this brand new 2024 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance. Huge thanks to Lexus of Sarasota for making this video possible. You can visit their new and pre-owned inventory at www.lexusofsarasota.com or call 941-899-0025.
The vehicle tested was 2024 Lexus IS500 F Sport with a starting
MSRP of $63,370.00
19 inch Matte Black BBS Forged Wheels $2450
Premium Paint $500
USB Phone Charging Cable Kit $85
Illuminated Door Sills $425
Trunk Mat/Cargo Net/Key Glove/Whl Locks/ $405
Destination and handling $1150
Total MSRP $68,385.00
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[@Bart-m4p]

Enjoyed the Presentation. Hope to have one in the near future.

[@MattTheCarguy]

I hope you will! Thanks for watching!

[@WKaznartist]

I told a Lexus dealership that I can afford the vehicle, but I couldn't afford to pay the 7-11% APR. They suggested that I wait around June 2024.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Not sure what will happen then. Fed most likely will not lower the rate and chances for special APR are almost zero.

[@ARentz07]

What's your credit score? 😁

[@3joewj]

8% to 4.99% is a difference of about 50 dollars per month. That's about 1.60 per day more for an 8% rate...why do you believe you can't afford that...?

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@3joewj on what amount? Its sbout $14 per 10k financed on 60 mo loan

[@3joewj]

@MattTheCarguy ok it's about 80 dollars per month on a 6 year loan with 5k down. I did a 7 year loan on it. My point is...waiting for rates to come down won't save you much...on the monthly payment...but it will over the life of the loan.

[@malefic1349]

I still remember when people said that .mp3 audio quality is just fine. Streaming audio is for the people who don't care about audio quality. Love the physical CD option.

[@MattTheCarguy]

One of the very few cars that still have it.

[@MattTheCarguy]

​@echoalpha9157 its a tough one. I love the M340i but there is something about that naturally aspirated V8 and the quality and reliability of Lexus that would be hard to pass. This also may be the last year for the V8 and that means that it will retain higher resale value in the future. Interior is dated, I agree but has most of the comfort creatures that one needs.

[@rutgershouses]

I have a 2022 Lexus GX 460 premium plus with 7700 miles if they offer me at least 56000 I may trade it for the IS500

[@MattTheCarguy]

I dont sell cars but that seems like a lot.

[@TomaszGod]

Myślisz że 2025 będzie trochę zmieniony ? Czy zostanie tak jak 2024 ?

[@MattTheCarguy]

Mam tylko nadzieje ze silnik zostawia w spokoju.

[@cindykeselowski899]

The Kia Stinger GT is way better!

[@MattTheCarguy]

In what way?

[@sandschafersc]

@@MattTheCarguy Because it was discontinued. IS500 can't claim that.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Good reason😅

[@BH-BH]

@@sandschafersclol

[@andrewlincoln9208]

Isn’t Lexus more reliable in your opinion?

[@peterlee6745]

in Uk They want V8s off road and get Elec /NO WAY Have a Audi RS 4 B7 4.2 V8 .that's a Car

[@MattTheCarguy]

Keep the V8's coming!!! This EV craziness will pass. People are already waking up!

[@roxys744]

She will look good next to my 2019 4Runner TRD! Can wait!!

[@MattTheCarguy]

Definitely! Are you getting one?

[@3on4off]

I have a 2022 IS500 and I’m considering a new 4Runner TRD PRO.

[@roxys744]

@@3on4off How has your experience been? I intend to get a 2022-2023 since not too much has changed.

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@3on4off maybe you guys can make a deal. Unless you are looking for a brand new one that's coming out soon.

[@echoalpha9157]

So is the SUV faster and has a better internal setup than the sedan?

[@MattTheCarguy]

What SUV has the V8?

[@echoalpha9157]

@@MattTheCarguy thanks for answering. I am really struggling here because the interior is just dated and no AWD. I don't know if I should go with the BMW M340i or an Audi etc within the 50 to 65k price range

[@kevinj9315]

⁠@@echoalpha9157I cross shopped the m340i, it’s a nice car, interior quality is very nice too. I just fell in love with the high revving v8 so I overlooked the dated interior. The exterior styling imo is nicer than the m340i. The m340i is certainly quicker off the line, but I don’t really care about 0-60 times, it’s quick enough for me as a daily driver. Best of luck on whatever you purchase!

[@ARentz07]

Revving a cold car... boo.

[@MattTheCarguy]

I actually drove it for a while. ....boo.

[@LU_JUST]

its okay its a toyota/lexus so it can handle that

[@dimmacommunication]

@@LU_JUST True

[@ARentz07]

​@MattTheCarguy It was not warm. It has a little back fire on cold start that it does not have on warm start. Congrats, you just earned a dislike. You could've just admitted you didn't have a lot of time to film, but you lied instead.

[@ARentz07]

@JL-zf4wi Sure, but I am not doing that to mine. Have fun with that.