Looking to purchase 13 ISF

alex76swan · June 29

Hi guys I'm looking to purchase my first Lexus, torn up between an ISF and RCF but I think ill miss 4 doors. (currently have B8.5 s4)

Anyway onto the question, I'm strongly considering this "https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405099528996?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Lexus&model=IS F&page=1&postcode=NP10 0BE&fromsra".

has anyone here been to view the car and could share a bit of knowledge on if this is a good purchase for the asking price, I'm sure its a little inflated due to low supply and high demand and im willing to eat that cost but just wanna make sure im not being entirely ripped off here.

It seems reasonable the considering the only GSF for sale right now is from a Lexus dealer and is £43,000, with a similar mileage on a 16 plate.

sorry if ive posted this in the wrong place,

thanks all.

Cactus · June 29

Cant comment if its a good “price”. Everything is expensive these days, like FL5 is almost 50k.
Fyi, if you go back to 5 years ago when I got my F, 13 plate isf was selling for 25-28k.

if you need space, i would stretch to the Gsf. It is a lot more comfortable if you do a lot of miles and the roads in your area suck. + i believe it will be warranty for another two years.

rc is my numb imo and access to back seat is a pain if you need it regularly

GMB · June 29

It certainly looks very good but maybe a tad pricey - don't know. From my experience ( Sept 2012 ISF 60K miles ) check underneath to see what extent of rust. Usually only superficial. Absolutely nothing wrong with mine up to now and runs like new.

History check essential and maybe track down a previous owner if poss. If I had the cash I would consider it - what else of that quality (big discussion methinks) etc could you get for £30K?

alex76swan · June 30

22 hours ago, Cactus said:

Cant comment if its a good “price”. Everything is expensive these days, like FL5 is almost 50k.
Fyi, if you go back to 5 years ago when I got my F, 13 plate isf was selling for 25-28k.

if you need space, i would stretch to the Gsf. It is a lot more comfortable if you do a lot of miles and the roads in your area suck. + i believe it will be warranty for another two years.

rc is my numb imo and access to back seat is a pain if you need it regularly

Seems fair then, only 8 registered and 3 SORN on a 13 plate from what I can tell so I wouldn't expect any depreciation.

I'm not super concerned on rear space, usually use partners car if taking kids out, but yeah the GSF is stunning, dream car for me but £43k is a stretch, it will probably sell before I can budget for it and they don't come up often.

Ill view all 3 probably but at the moment is 13 ISF is the most realistic option

thanks

BTCC_ Racer · June 30

Welcome, I used to have a B8 RS4. ISF and generally F cars much more special. Out of the lot the ISF is the one to have or the one I prefer. Just make sure to budget for some preventive work, suspension, manifolds, rad, starter motor etc due to age, other than that they are pretty much bomb proof, good to go and better than z Germans!

saqib_v8 · July 1

How about the special edition 09 model for sale within AT? The one at £28,940. That looks decent.

alex76swan · July 1

1 hour ago, saqib_v8 said:

How about the special edition 09 model for sale within AT? The one at £28,940. That looks decent.

Ow no couldn't do an import for that price, even if it is a special edition, and I'm pretty sure all that LEMS didn't come from the factory.

Personally I don't buy modified vehicles even if it has been done well

DamianLEX · July 1

I have been looking for 4 years on isf/rcf/GSF and that 13’ listed on AT is your best bet and once gone you will be looking forever for same year/mileage. Trust me, I had been there and imported on my own 14’ ISF as there was nothing similar at the time I wanted to buy. If you can pay £27/£28k for it it will be much better buy that any 08/09/10 listed around £20k atm. In fact 13’ to me is at least +£15k in value to older ones (08-10).