2010 Lexus IS F

In the care of the vendor for the past four years and showing just three previous keepers, this wonderful Lexus IS-F was built in 2010 and has covered just 48,000 miles – or is just about been run-in, in Lexus terms.

Bought to tick a modern classic super-saloon off his Bucket List, he’s enjoyed his spell with it but feels now is the time to let someone else enjoy its charms. After all, in his own words, “it’s a proper Q-car – and why would you buy an M3 when you can have one of these?”

The Ultrasonic Blue Mica bodywork is as well-finished now as it was when the car left the factory – and the fact that Lexus is a byword for obsessive attention to detail means that the shutlines could have been laser-etched they’re so tight and consistent.

The panels are straight too, and the flanks are free of ripples. The paintwork is terrific and while there are inevitably a few minor stonechips, the finish really could be that of a three-year-old car rather than one that’s entered its second decade. Honestly, buying secondhand is never easier than when Lexus is one of the options.

The ten-spoke, 19-inch alloy wheels were only refurbished in October 2019, so they’re still looking terrific with no chips, scuffs, or other damage to any of them other than minor kerbing to the nearside rear. They’re also fitted with matching Bridgestone Potenza tyres in the correct 225/40R19 size on the front and 255/35R19 on the rear, all of which still have good tread.

As we will never tire of explaining, our experience shows that matching high-quality tyres are an infallible sign of a caring and mechanically sympathetic owner who is prepared to spend the appropriate amount in maintaining their car properly. Their presence does not, of course, preclude the need for a thorough inspection - something the vendor would welcome, by the way – but it does perhaps give you a shortcut into their attitude towards maintenance.

Blemishes are few. Aside from that nearside rear wheel, there is a small scuff on the offside front bumper near the air intake and, well, that’s about it.

It’s much the same story with the ivory and black leather interior; it’s still in a terrific condition with only the gentlest indication that anyone has ever sat in it much less driven it for an average of around 4,500 miles a year for the past decade.

Discrete ‘F’ logos are dotted throughout the cabin, and the metallic trim and alloy pedals add lift it a little, but the emphasis has been placed firmly on longevity and ergonomics rather than flash and gimmicks.

That might have deterred buyers when the IS-F was new but it’s a great selling point now because everything still looks and works as well as it ever did – and while this might make for a dull section to write and read it’s exactly what you want to see when you’re thinking of buying a secondhand high-performance car like this.

It’s got a high-end, factory fit, multi-speaker Mark Levinson sound system too, which we’re told “sounds amazing”.

Faults? Well, you could hoover the boot and give the front seats a wipe over if you’re looking for a job but really, there’s nothing to worry about in there either.

It’s been well serviced, too. The service history book isn't present but if the invoices from the past four years are anything to go by, it’s been just as pampered as every other Lexus we’ve ever seen. The owner has advised that Lexus Sidcup should have a record of all franchised services undertaken. 

• 18.08.2016 and 39,405 miles – 60,000-mile/six-year service including new front discs and pads by Lexus Sidcup at a cost of £1,974

• 15.09.2017 and 44,085 miles – 70,000-mile/seven-year service by Lexus Sidcup

• 18.09.2018 and 44,304 miles – 80,000-mile/eight-year service by Lexus Sidcup

• 02.10.2019 and 44,840 miles – service by Westfield Motors Limited (Expert Lexus specialists) 

It’s had a four-wheel alignment session, too. The vendor tells us that “nothing’s ever gone wrong with it” during his ownership. He’s especially fulsome in his praise for the engine once it’s passed 3,500rpm; we’ve driven it and can report that it drives every bit as well as you’d expect.

There’s little to see under the bonnet but what is visible looks clean and well-fettled.

The underside is very good too, and the boot still contains its factory issued tool kit, space-saver spare wheel, and locking wheelnut case.

The Lexus’s MOT certificate, which is valid until the end of September 2021, was gained without a single advisory point, something it’s been doing since records began; the mythical Lexus reliability is anything but a myth...

It has a number of expired MOT certificates plus a sheaf of invoices and bills to confirm the work that has been done to it over the years.

It also still has its original owner’s handbook, book pack, and storage wallet plus two sets of keys.

Please visit the documents section of the gallery of this listing where you will find photos of this and other paperwork to support our claim that this car has been maintained to a very good standard.

If you’d like to inspect the car prior to placing a bid – something we would encourage – then please use the Contact Seller button to arrange an appointment.

We all love a saloon that goes like a supercar, don’t we? And while we yield to no one in our admiration of M-Series and Alpina-tweaked BMWs, AMG-fettled Mercedes-Benz, and RS Audis, it’s sometimes nice to drive the road less travelled, isn’t it?

And this Lexus IS-F fits the bill perfectly. With its muscular metallic blue coachwork and extensively massaged mechanical specification, it’s as fast as anyone sane person could ever need and as much fun as most of us can handle.

Of course, it isn’t going to appeal to diehard fans of Germanic heavy metal but then the lucky winning bidder will probably still be enjoying their Lexus in a couple of decades time after having splashed out on nothing more than routine servicing all the while enjoying 20+mpg in complete reliability.

Nor is it going to cost you a fortune to make it yours in the first place. With a guide price of somewhere between £17,000 and £24,000 and an even lower reserve, going this fast has never been so sensible.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.