Dear friends
How is everyone?
So the time has come to buy another v8. I say another because I had a C63 a few years ago but that love affair was short lived due to questionable build quality and random rattles.
I bought a standard IS 250 SEL a year ago and liked it for its comfort. But sold it 6 months later. I do miss it. However it had no power. I know that’s not the intention of that engine...but it dawned on me that I need a v8. Even if I don’t use the power it’s good to know it’s there.
I then began to look at IS-F. Not test driven one yet. But from what I have read it ticks many boxes. Subtle, reliable and a bit different.
But also the C63 has reared it’s head but in 507 form. This is a rare car with engine internals from the SLS. Forged pistons etc. Lighter crank.
When I owned my C63 the noise was tremendous at any speed. The thing bellowed.
I am reading to get a similar experience from the ISF the exhaust would need to be changed as it’s a bit muted?
Also I am reading indifferent things as regard to the ML sound system. Is it identical to the one in the SEL? If so you really had to crank that up.
Is it possible to upgrade the speakers for a higher quality variant?
Has anyone else gone from a C63 to an ISF or vice versa?
Would love to hear opinions.
Many thanks