2008 Lexus IS F Consumer Reviews
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(7 Total Reviews)
Sports car of my dreams
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
Review
I have been buying Lexus cars for the last 15 years and they have always provided luxury, comfort, reliability and safety. Now they have all the above plus speed and fun. The IS-F provides great acceleration, agility and high speed with great control and safety. The top speed is over 185, but limited to 168 by a governor. The 0-60 time was 4.2 seconds but Lexus advertises 4.6 sec. Overall this is a great sports car that also feels good just with every day driving.
Favorite Features
The interior, automatic transmission with paddles if you want to shift yourself, the navigation package with bluetooth and Mark Levinson stereo/rear back-up camera is a great option.The 416 hp 371 lb-ft of torque,5.0 liter 32 valve V8 engine 8 speed sport transmission.
Suggested Improvements
The same car with AWD and maybe a coupe style
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Outstanding car!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
Review
This is a great car by Lexus! The sound of that V8 is outstanding people all over are looking at the car like what is that most people never heard of it! This is the most fun I have had in a car I almost feel like I'm on my motorcycle... lol. Great sound system, crisp sound, still reading the books that came with it. The car has so much on it! The car is fast plus it has a nice ride.
Favorite Features
Everything.
Suggested Improvements
Change where the M mode display on the dash and make it light up better so you can see it when going fast! Like a red color so it can stand out. You don't want to look down when you are doing over 100.
1 out 3 people found this review helpful
Underrated by the "experts" and wrong
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
Review
3 months ago I decided it was time to consider a luxury sport car. My priorities are performance, technology and gadgets tied with reliability. The IS F: radical looks very much distinguishing itself as "this ain't your Mom's Lexus". Much better ergonomics, beefier engine and of course Lexus reliability. Done.
Favorite Features
8 speed error reducing lightning fast, paddle shifting, launches. Aggressive exterior styling. Very audibly noticable robust 5.0 liter engine that screams once above 3600 RPM.
Suggested Improvements
An adjustable suspension would be nice. But that's not a major shortfall. If you don't want a taut suspension you're probably looking at the wrong car anyway.
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
IS-Fantastic
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
Review
Overall this car has met or exceeded my expectations. I have been loyal to Lexus having 2 GS 430s in last 6 years but wanted more performance type numbers and feel. Magically, the IS-F was born. It is very unLexus in its stiffness and ride but what I was expecting in a true performance sedan. It still has many of the nice Lexus features and luxury components. However, this is not your father's Lexus. I drove the M3 sedan after the Motor Trend article rating it better overall. I think some of their points are valid but feel their overall conclusion wrong. The M3 felt a little more clumsy in tight turns and I didn't like the long throws of the manual transmission. I have no regrets.
Favorite Features
Suspension, dual air intake, rapid fire paddle shifters when pushing the envelope.
Suggested Improvements
Faux quad exhaust, dressed down interior compared to GS although glad they devoted efforts to gearing and ride.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
IS-Furious
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
Review
The most powerful vehicle ever produced by Toyota/Lexus and it has hit its targets dead on. It is 2nd to the Mercedes C63 on a straight away. It is 2nd to the BMW M3 on a full track. It beats the Audi RS4 on both straight away and full track. It has the best rating on gas consumption (as well as no gas guzzler tax). More importantly, it is the most reliable and has the highest build quality out of all its competitors. The 2008 Lexus IS-F is the overall best performer in its class. I myself own a Starfire Pearl IS-F down in Houston, TX. I am a 100% satisfied customer. :)
Favorite Features
Backup camera. Parking assist. Big brakes. Mark Lev/DVD nav system. 416 hp. 170 mph top speed (although my car has hit 190 mph on the dynometer).
Suggested Improvements
Make a hybrid version, IS-Fh w/ over 500+ hp and even better mileage!
6 out 7 people found this review helpful
Closest thing to a motorcycle no wind
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
Review
Very tightly built 4 door sports car. Amazing engine sound over 4000 RPM. Very strong engine performance at high RPM. Very smooth gearbox at normal driving. 1500 RPM at 60 MPH. Fun to use puddles usable even in D and amazingly effective 8 gear shifting. Extreme snappy in M. Drifts easily and naturally without special effort even with VDIM on. Hard to use navigation with Mark Levinson sounding poor compared to Bose and navigation on M45 on Infiniti. Very good seats including passenger. Rear OK, but only accommodate 4. Ride is VERY tight bordering on harsh so not for use on rough roads. 15 MPG city, 20 MPG light foot hwy.
Favorite Features
Closest thing to a mototrcycle without bugs in your teeth. Very stealth most people can tell it's anything special. Engine sound over 4000 RPM is fantastic. Slides easily, neutrally and safely.
Suggested Improvements
adjustable suspention with sport and regular modes
24 out 29 people found this review helpful
Great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
Review
This is by far the best car I have ever driven in my life. It's not too expensive compared to a mercedes or a higher end bmw. This has 400 horsepower and is an amazing sports sedan. I recommend this car to everone. The suspension and torque on this car iss uncomparable to others.
Favorite Features
The 5.0 L engine and the 400 HP
Suggested Improvements
No improvements needed.
10 out 33 people found this review helpful
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