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TopGear Video: BMW M3 Sedan vs. Lexus IS-F

Although this is from the fourth episode of season 12, and aired in the UK back on Nov. 30th, it won't air in the U.S. until next week.

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10 Comments

infiniti4ever says:

01:31 PM, 03/ 4/09

It clearly shows BMW prevailing over the NEW LEXUS. Beemer has had many years to perfect its raging machine. Don't get it twisted though, Lexus is not FAR behind. It's next cycle year should be alot better!

infiniti4ever says:

01:32 PM, 03/ 4/09

It clearly shows BMW prevailing over the NEW LEXUS. Beemer has had many years to perfect its raging machine. Don't get it twisted though, Lexus is not FAR behind. It's next cycle year should be alot better!

hondacura4 says:

01:44 PM, 03/ 4/09

Although the IS-F is a great first effort by Lexus, its largest downfall is the FACT that the IS-F high performance model wasnt in the IS series initial development whereas the Cadillac V series, BMW ///M, Mercedes AMG and Audi S/RS versions are all implemented in their initial development stages. In reality, the IS-F is merely just an after thought, although a good one.

My advice to Toyota/Lexus engineers and product planners (hi dad!), have manual transmission versions available across the board (IS350/IS-F) and include the high performance F versions in the initial stage of development. =)

slickersdrip says:

02:12 PM, 03/ 4/09

Having real exhaust pipes would be great, too.

albook says:

04:23 PM, 03/ 4/09

I couldn't even hear the video due to my computer having sound problems, but I already know the IS was completely dogged out, as this show is biased agaisnt anything non-European. What I want to see is Top Gear comparing the CTS-v to their beloved M5. That would leave interesting expressions on their faces.

dougtheeng says:

05:53 AM, 03/ 5/09

I've not see the new CTS-V on Top Gear, but the old one was raced against an Audi of some sort once I believe.

hondacura4 says:

06:13 AM, 03/ 5/09

The new CTS-V has been on Top Gear as it was with the Corvette ZR1 and the Dodge Challenger SRT-8. James drove the Caddy and didnt fully appreciate it until he hit some mountain roads.

Part1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8_g9dn13YY

Part2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BknW2kqVTTI

Part3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1tM6coCHC4

Patr4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKHRGQv_tBU


hondacura4 says:

06:13 AM, 03/ 5/09

The new CTS-V has been on Top Gear as it was with the Corvette ZR1 and the Dodge Challenger SRT-8. James drove the Caddy and didnt fully appreciate it until he hit some mountain roads.

Part1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8_g9dn13YY

Part2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BknW2kqVTTI

Part3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1tM6coCHC4

Part4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKHRGQv_tBU


hondacura4 says:

06:30 AM, 03/ 5/09

Sorry for the double posts.

subytrojan says:

07:35 AM, 03/ 5/09

http://www.finalgear.com

Bookmark it. You're welcome.

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