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Linus, I have a question for you, well two actually, is the back seat any use in real life of the RC? I found out recently that my wife really likes the RC so am looking at it, again a last of breed 300h. And as it’s slightly heavier and a bit of mash up of a platform, does it handle as well as an F Sport IS? 😊

I road tested an IS F Sport Premium today. Surprisingly I really could feel the improvement in handling and road holding, without too much ride sacrifice. Very nice indeed and the extra niceities of the premium pack are cetainly worth having. The car I tried had a few too many stone chips and odd little scuffs for me to want to buy it, but it has made me want the F Sport Premium! So, there we are, I will buy (when I find one!) a very recent one in grey or white and enjoy the last of the breed for 3 or 4 years. :)

True. I saw a very nice bmw 4 gran coupe yesterday that ticked quite a few boxes..... 👍😊

Sadly there’s also the reliability, or lack of it! Lexus ownership spoils you in that way! 😊

My issue with XE is it’s looks and the interior, they just don’t appeal, but I’m sure they drive well. Many years ago I had an XJ and loved it (old school xj40) but the new ones don’t float my boat, except the f type..... 😋

Indeed! I actually really like the styling of the IS. Of course i’d love the 350 v6 they get in the US but I find the 300h ok most of the time. I have an AMG MB for fun so the hybrid is fine for cruising in comfort 😋 ive had lots of German cars and several Saab’s and Volvos over the years but I do like the Lexus ‘thing’! I think maybe a last IS F Sport with premium pack might do me for three years or so and then see what’s out there after that 😋😋 I just wonder if there’s any cars I’ve overlooked?

I know I said no audis, but a friend of mine just got a ‘21 A5 Sportback 40tfsi and I have to say it looks and drives very nice! 😳😳😳

Choices are getting more and more limited if like me you like saloons and coupes! I have a Merc roadster so do like the MB look but the C does lleave me a bit cold if I’m honest and a BMW is very cliche around where I live! What to do..... maybe buy the last IS F Sport and see what’s around in 3 years or so.... 😳

I do like the look of the 508 but my wife has a 208 and I’m not sure I want to be a 2 Peugeot family lol!!!

I agree the ES looks really good! But I like folding rear seats and the more compact size of the IS class cars. 😩

I’m thinking of replacing my 2018 IS by the end of the year. If the all new IS was coming to UK I’d probably seriously look at it as I like the IS a lot. However, as we know it isn’t coming here and as I don’t want a crossover or an ES, what do you guys reckon Is a good replacement sporty saloon out of these contenders: bmw 320i, merc c200 or Volvo S60 t5? I’m not overly struck on any of them although the Volvo does looK good. Any other suggestions except Audi, I really don’t like those lol!

I noticed the other day that the NX with what appears to be the same gauge cluster as the IS has a digital speedo read out in the centre screen between the Rev counter and Speedo. Was just wondering if this digital speedo can be coded into the IS cluster? On my IS the page where the digital readout is on the NX is empty, so the area is ready for it 😋

In my opinion the RC is a fabulous looking car and if a 2+2 suited my needs I'd have it in a heart beat! But this new (refreshed?) IS especially the 500 is pretty nice looking car also. Of course importing one is ridiculously expensive, but just like importing Corvettes and Camaros etc, it will be reasonable eventually. However, a Hellcat Challenger would likely be more fun as an import! LOL!!! For now though an RC F is close enough! 😄

I wonder if it'll be available to import in a couple of years.... :)

LOL!!!