Should You Buy a Lexus RC F or IS 500 F Sport Now? Is This Goodbye to V8 Engines? | MIJ Chat
Time is ticking on the iconic naturally aspirated Toyota Lexus V8 engine. In this episode of MIJ Chat, we delve into the automotive world’s shift towards hybrid engines and the potential farewell to the legendary V8. With the release of powerful hybrid engines like the Toyota Tundra’s i-Force Max V6 hybrid, the future of the V8 is uncertain. Join us as we explore why now might be your final opportunity to own a brand-new Lexus RCF or IS500 F Sport Performance. Plus, we share insights from our experience test driving the IS 500 F Sport Performance and why it might just be the perfect choice for budding road racers.
Will this be your last chance to enjoy the unmatched performance, sound, and reliability of the V8 engine?
Lexus License to Thrill ft. Steven:
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Love yalls videos! Do yall have a fix or any way to fix yhe bumper sag issue on the is500s?
I've already gotten ISF & GSF collectible for family use only 😀
Skip the IS 500 and get RC F. I own an IS 500 its a great car but the flaws are many, first there's bumper sag, TSB does not fix and it breaks bumper further. The chassis is not stiff, RC F has better chassis dynamics and it handles better. Plus you can track it. Only downsides of RC F are – no TVD option (maybe better for longevity since its a very expensive part and heavy). no Driver memory for US market. Engine bracing removed from 2023 MY. Upsides – Far robust chassis vs IS 500, Trans and Oil cooler from factory, higher top speed, launch control, bigger brakes, Michelin PS4 out of factory, real leather interior vs nuluxe on IS, last F car on the planet. 2025 will be the last MY for 2UR GSE. RCF, LC500, IS 500 all will be killed in favor of newer models. GT3 RC F successor is coming with TTV8. No more NA V8.
I’ve had my IS500 since late 2021 and love the car and it sounds even better since I got the Borla from you a couple months ago.
Any news on the last model year for the IS 500? 2025? 2026?
I am extremely pleased and happy owner of 23 Lexus IS 500.😊 Can’t wait to get Novel Upgrades!!
Both because it is hard to choose 😊
Wish I could afford an IS500 but I am happy to keep the V6 from the IS350
I bought is500 becuase it is cheaper than RCF and more practical
Now, if Lexus are able to make a car with a proper gearbox and an exhaust system that sound good from factory, I am all in.
I bought 8 months ago a 2023 IS500 and I am enjoying the Lexus comfortable ride quality and the sound of that wonderful V-8 engine.
More like “RCF or ISF”…..not IS500.
I agree 1000%!! As soon as Lexus made the announcement for the IS500, I had a deposit down. There was no way I would miss out on the opportunity to buy the last N/A V8 in a NEW car! Yup…BP Gas Pump #5 is visited so much he’s on the Christmas Card List and I’ve burned through 2 sets of PS4S tires, but I don’t care, the car is awesome. 🥰 Thanks for posting, I hope people listen to you! 😎
I already have an RCF CF and TVD. Purchased it in 2017 as a 2016 model. I am damn happy and proud of it
Great vid – Although fuel economy is great for my RCF when just cruising on the Interstate 🙂 (27.5MPG)
For kicks I do a search about once every 2 weeks for RCFs for sale and the numbers are ridiculously low now nationwide. Nothing beats the low growl of the NA V8 engine forged by the best engineers Lexus has.
Way more than 10 years of development. These cars' engines and trans are decendants of the mighty 1989 LS400. Get one while you can 2024 is the last year.
Love the channel – don’t stop!
I bought my 2023 IS500 last year, and I have been getting aftermarket parts from MIJ. Great vendor and great content! Love the 2UR-GSE engine and the practicality of the IS500.
IS500 isn’t an F car and as beautiful as the LC500 is, it’s not one either. I’d point people towards the ISF, RCF and the GSF.
Kouki RCF, USB, Novel Full exhaust, Novel coil overs, novel full car, voltex type 2 wing, and advan RSDF no better combo
Great video Steve! So true. But I'm hoping/praying that Lexus will enthrall us with another last version of a V8 (4.0L TT V8) – but unfortunately with forced induction in the presumed LF-R.
Not sure how many years the 2UR-GSE will remain – but I assume another 2 (max) since the RC-F and LC already got discontinued in the UK and EU.