3 reasons why the IS-F is superior to its European competition

1. Reliability

One thing you will never read about in the IS-F bashing Euro tuner magazines is the mechanical reliability of a Lexus over all the competition. J.D. Power ranked Lexus as the most reliable automobile in 2008. Lexus had the lowest amount of problems per 100 vehicles with only 120 problems. BMW came in second with 164 problems. Audi came in third with 207 problems. Mercedes came in last with 215 problems, that’s an enormous increase in problems! With reliability in mind, Lexus reigns supreme. If you are buying a high performance car, the last thing you want to do is buy an unreliable model. Chances are, the way you drive this car will subject it to more abuse than a normal automobile, so go with the reliable model.

2. Gas Mileage

The IS-F reigns supreme once again with is efficient gas usage. The Audi RS4 sedan runs at 13 / 20 mpg. The Mercedes Benz C63 AMG runs at 12/ 19 mpg. The BMW M3 comes closest with a 14 / 20 mpg. The Lexus IS-F blows away the competition with a comfortable 16 / 23 mpg. Every one of these cars is subject to the EPA’s gas guzzler tax, except the Lexus IS-F. Do not believe me? Check it out for yourself: http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/guzzler/420b08016.pdf

3. Price

Based on Cars.com new car inventory:

A new C63 AMG will cost you $62,000 - $76,000
A new IS-F will cost you $61,000 - $64,000
A new M3 will cost you $60,000 - $83,000
A used RS4 will range from $62,000 - $70,000
The low prices on the M3s are rare. Take the averages. Need I say more?