2011 Lexus IS-F Crushed

[mafia]

Not sure if repost, haven't seen it yet.

But anyways, a $61,000 vehicle being crushed because of some illegal street racing law. What a waste. Could have at least sold it and used the money to help people in need.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFEtciCveUw

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/22/watch-a-2011-lexus-is-f-be-unceremoniously-crushed/

EDIT: Turns out it was a manufacturers car. But still, what a waste.

 

[coxmaster]

The consensus on other forums is that this is actually a Lexus press car that was destined for the crusher from the get go. Nobody was able to completely confirm it but that is supposed what the video was.

 

[PhoKingGuy]

And nothing of consequence was lost that day

 

[SpatiallyAware]

Yes, probably a vinless 'manufacturers' car

 

[mafia]

Yes, probably a vinless 'manufacturers' car

Lets hope so.

 

[Throckmorton]

All IS-Fs should be crushed because they don't have manual transmissions.

 

[Tristicus]

All IS-Fs should be crushed because they don't have manual transmissions.

Your fingers should be crushed so you can't make these useless posts.

 

[Ferzerp]

Manual transmissions are a dying breed. We're (the human driver) quickly becoming the weakest link (goodbye!) in gearing control. It won't be long until you only find them on specific niche vehicles. The only thing that I dislike about my manumatic transmission is that I can't skip a gear while downshifting.

 

[Throckmorton]

Your fingers should be crushed so you can't make these useless posts.

That's pretty harsh

 

[JulesMaximus]

Manual transmissions are a dying breed. We're (the human driver) quickly becoming the weakest link (goodbye!) in gearing control. It won't be long until you only find them on specific niche vehicles. The only thing that I dislike about my manumatic transmission is that I can't skip a gear while downshifting.

I still prefer rowing through the gears of a traditional manual. Who cares if it is slightly slower.

 

[soccerballtux]

I still prefer rowing through the gears of a traditional manual. Who cares if it is slightly slower.

+1 definitely more fun. This puts me out of the market for a LOT of performance vehicles, oh well.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

And nothing of consequence was lost that day

ed zachery

 

[halik]

your fingers should be crushed so you can't make these useless posts.

i lold

 

[mafia]

+1 definitely more fun. This puts me out of the market for a LOT of performance vehicles, oh well.

+2

 

[AMCRambler]

Is that even an ISF? It looks like its missing a lot of body kit. Look like an IS250 or something. Also notice the rotors are gone. I bet they stripped all parts of any value including the drive train. Not that much of a loss if you ask me.

Edit: nevermind it is. I was thinking LFA.

 

[alfa147x]

All IS-Fs should be crushed because they don't have manual transmissions.

I don't agree with you on HDR pictures but this I can agree with

 

[jlee]

C'mon guys, it's a Lexus! I love my manual transmissions, but if I was buying a sport-lux commuter, I could live with an 8 speed auto (especially with rev-matched downshifts and shifts in the tenth of a second range). As far as autos go, it seems to be pretty competent.

I'd be more disappointed with the LFA not having a manual option, but IIRC it's more of a "look how much tech we can put in a car" than something to sell, so that's understandable too.

 

[thescreensavers]

Original Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHiDOmFZO3A#movie_player

Take the Zzz title and change it to street racing, OMG OMG +1 view count.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o01EDAWJLBA&feature=related

here is a genesis street racing too! lol

 

[amdhunter]

I don't agree with you on HDR pictures but this I can agree with

Ugh HDR pictures suck.

 

[alfa147x]

Ugh HDR pictures suck.

Not all HDR pictures suck. Just the one where it's over used. It's just like any tool

 

[SithSolo1]

I would have taken the engine.

 

[BabaBooey]

Sucks to be that owner....

 

[Eli]

That will buff right out.

 

[stag3]

I still prefer rowing through the gears of a traditional manual. Who cares if it is slightly slower.

same here, doubt i'll buy a non manual car unless they completely stop making them.
missing out on the driving experience

 

[fbrdphreak]

They should've made a spectacle of it and put the video on YouTube, raking in the ad money.