IS-F vs TL-S: a bullshit cross-shopping post

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 01/08/2018 at 00:35 • Filed to: Harold still isn't back so I'll be the one to post about hondas now i guess

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Time for a full analysis on— no, of course not. I’ve never driven either of these. But the window-shopping shall continue. Especially now that it is totally harmless for me to do so, as I have no real funds for such endeavors.

As you know, the IS-F is RWD, with a V8 pumping out 416 horsepower and something-less torque. You get a 8-speed auto with paddles.

A 2008 TL-S, on the other hand, is FWD, with a V6 getting you 286 hp and also something-less torque. Most you’ll find will have an automatic. But... some are out there with one of these Manuél features:

In addition, the TL-S would probably be more practical as an every-day car: a backseat that isn’t totally useless, FWD, a few better MPGs, a bit more subdued of a look, and maybe the trunk is bigger... [googles it]... Wait, the IS-F somehow has .5 more cubic feet... Moving on then!

Another selling point: price. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! is the above, one listed for 15 grand. The IS-F ranges anywhere from 25- to 50k depending on the condition, mileage, and year.

“Well, with all due respect: I don’t think most people are cross-shopping these two —” HEY! I didn’t ask for dissenting opinions, okay?

“Sorry, yeesh... Well fine, what would you choose, then?” Glad you asked, not-friends. I would probablyyyyyyy get a TSX wagon and use the remaining funds for an expensive V6- and manual-swap from the sedan of the same generation, because I don’t want a sedan and neither Lexus nor Acura sells wagons anymore.

“Really. Well great, I can’t believe I wasted 2 minutes of my life reading this crap.” You are welcome!

Conan > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/08/2018 at 00:42

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Question is mostly how expensive the swap would be and how much more you could get if you factored that in.

wafflesnfalafel > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/08/2018 at 00:48

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my old boss had a blue one of those, traded it in on a used Tahoe with bro truck wheels because he needed more room...

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/08/2018 at 00:56

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Just buy the C63 AMG I posted earlier, it splits the difference in cost and has 450hp.

GeneralSnus > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/08/2018 at 01:09

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The 04-06 base model with a manual is 95% as much car as the TL-S for like $5k. That plus...supercharger kit?

gawdzillla > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/08/2018 at 01:25

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the v6 manual swap sounds fairly difficult (i have a ls1 miata and a ej207 gc8)

gmctavish needs more space > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/08/2018 at 01:58

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Sounds like a job for an E39 540i touring with a 6 speed

fintail > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/08/2018 at 09:16

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Get an RX or NX, lower it = Lexus wagon.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > fintail 01/08/2018 at 12:32

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Uhhhhhhhhhh ye- NO

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/08/2018 at 18:36

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Is harold okay, are you checking in on him to make sure he is making wise car choices? .

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 01/08/2018 at 20:52

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No, I think interstate is still in contact with him but I have not been.