2008 Lexus IS 350 Consumer Reviews Page 2

Best car in class

Written by: Jeff on 02/05/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

The IS 350 is a great car. Beautiful inside and out. Very fast! You will never want for power. I traded in a 350Z anniversary and this car is faster! Great sound system. Love the seats. Looked at all the cars in this class and this car is better in every way. Test this car last because you will love it, and buy it! Black with tan is hot. It turns heads eveywhere I go.

Favorite Features

Quiet ride, push button start. great looks and power power power!

Suggested Improvements

Better location of power outlet and bluetooth should be standard.

10 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Best looking and performing IS yet!

Written by: Shaun on 01/09/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Pros - power, handling, ride comfort, overall appearance, decent gas mileage considering its 306 HP output, quiet and smooth. Cons - poor instrument panel on the center console. HORRIBLE FUZZY LED panel (not a defect, all ISs are like that), Gas mileage could be better, lack of remote start (even by a third party).

Favorite Features

How smooth the acceleration is and how quiet the cabin gets when cruising.

Suggested Improvements

For god's sake, change the center LED panel! It looks so cheap and fuzzy... worse than the cheapest brands out there!

4 out 16 people found this review helpful

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IS 350

Written by: moznick on 01/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Have only put 500 miles on our new black with cashmere interior. Initial observataions: build quality excellent, power dramatic. Interior very comfortable for two in the front seats; I think the back seats are for children only. The placement of the driver's power window buttons is odd and uncomfortable to access, otherwise interior layout is good. Despite the large engine, I have so far averaged 26 mpg for mostly highway driving. That is outstanding! Test drove one with the sport suspension; the wife thought it was much too harsh - there really is quite a difference so you should try both.

Favorite Features

Favorite feature has to be that power. Also good handling and great gas milage. Very comfortable front seats. Also like the keyless entry, car start.

Suggested Improvements

Better placement of the driver's power window buttons or reposition the handle. Would not recommend for someone who will routinely carry three or four normally sized people.

5 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Totally Awesome!!

Written by: Connie Olson on 12/16/2007

Vehicle

2008 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

The IS is just amazing! What a car, the best looking car I have seen in a long long time, and wow the interior rocks. Thought just a little about buying the ES, but not a chance when I seen the IS, ES looks now too much for the older Buick type of a crowd. The car is just fun, love to drive it, and can't wait to drive it everyday!

Favorite Features

The beautiful leather, the dash, the sound system, and wow, just the whole look of it - everything!!!

Suggested Improvements

The back seat, oh well I am always in the front, and didn't buy it to drive other people around in it.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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2008 Lexus IS 350

Written by: NICO on 12/13/2007

Vehicle

2008 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

As a Lexus enthusiast I was excited to trade in my 02 IS300 for an upgrade to all the new technology that is instilled in the 08 IS350. Interior comfort and performance is premier, but after many trips to the garage, I still feel that my IS 300 had superior styling. I was hoping that after many hours of staring that I would fall in love :(

Favorite Features

Back up camera, computer, seats, paddles and performance.

Suggested Improvements

Change the body style!

4 out 27 people found this review helpful

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BEWARE: squeaks and rattles!!

Written by: jetguy on 12/07/2007

Vehicle

2008 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

My IS 350 has been in shop 6 times (21 days) for 8 squeaks and rattles in the 2 months of ownership! I've never owned a car with so many issues regarding squeaks and rattles. I very disappointed with my IS at this time. What happen to the Lexus quality from 10 years ago? My last Lexus never had such issues as this car does.

Favorite Features

Lighting, style, XM radio.

Suggested Improvements

Fix the damn rattles!

9 out 15 people found this review helpful

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2008 IS 350 is awesome!

Written by: n8236 on 11/18/2007

Vehicle

2008 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

The car is Lexus, what else needs to be said. While people complain about the car being too tame, it's no more than an excuse because all the vehicle control systems can be disabled easily with the press of a button. Once that's done, the car is fun as Hell! People who know quality know Lexus is top notch. To love a car is to love the detail, and detail is one thing Lexus pays attention to in every car.

Favorite Features

Personal LED map lights. Baby cow-like leather. Auto leveling headlights.

Suggested Improvements

Larger back seats. Better center dash (for those w/o nav). Produce IS 350 w/ manual transmisson.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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2008 Lexus IS 350

Written by: Scott Hunt on 11/17/2007

Vehicle

2008 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

My last car was a 2001 BMW 330. I like the power of the Lexus. The car is much quieter then the BMW; both cars are first class. The Lexus looks too much like a compact car. At the same time it still come with a lot of luxury. The cost of the Lexus is pretty high too. I plan to keep this car for around 5 years. We'll have to see how much it cost to keep it up.

Favorite Features

Great ride and power. First class but too small truck. The engine compartment is first class too. This car has rear wheel drive. This car has rear wheel drive. This was the main reason I bought the car.

Suggested Improvements

Side view is very poor. The back seats are super small. Not a problem for me because I don't use them much. The trunk is small. The nav system is much more complicated the BMW's system. Body style - fair.

3 out 12 people found this review helpful

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I love my IS 350!

Written by: Kelly's IS350 on 11/02/2007

Vehicle

2008 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I love this car! It's so much fun, I love the power! I had a 2002 Celica GT before this, with like 140 HP and now I have 309 HP and omg, it's awesome! My Celica was a manual and unfortunately the IS 350 only comes in automatic, which I don't like at all, but the paddle shifter's are ok. I'd still prefer a manual though. The interior of the car is was sold me! I love everything about it! The outside could be more aggressive, but they make body kit's now, so that's what I'm getting. Overall the car is so awesome... so much fun!!

Favorite Features

Heated seats, navigation, sound system, seats are so comfy!!! Mine is fully loaded and the car just has everything you can think of and i love it!!! :) The remote start is my favorite!!

Suggested Improvements

More aggressive exterior, back seat is a little small, but it doesn't bother me, I'm driving :)

7 out 9 people found this review helpful

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