Used 2008 Lexus ES 350 Consumer Reviews
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The Squeakmobile
Eduardo Jimenez, 06/08/2008
2008 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My first Lexus, but oh, what a disappointment. Love the ride and the power, but the car has developed squeaks and rattles everywhere. The whole panel behind the rear seat rattles/vibrates when I turn the radio up. The glove compartment door latch broke and won't close. It takes several tries for the voice-recognition system to get the numbers right. The interior materials are cheap: the glove compartment and coin doors are flimsy, and quality of the leather is third-rate. Also, this is not a car for tall people; all-around visibility is VERY limited; the roofline is low, the windowsills are very high and the windshield is very inclined, even the rearview mirror gets in the way.
Think about it before you buy this car
mike, 02/24/2009
2008 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you are a driver, this is not your car. Transmission control is poorly designed, hurts economy and has safety issues as it coasts. Too quick to downshift on slight inclines. Driver has no control! Handling feel is not too bad. Pushed hard, exhibits roll. Front drive in any car has handling problems. This car is powerful and has torque steer that can take the car in dangerous directions if pushed hard from a dead stop. Be prepared if hard acceleration is planned or required. Inside lighting is extremely poor. Design goof again. Paint may be thin and prone to scratches. Do not have the dealer service. Charges are 4x what you can by at a service shop.
What A Great Automobile-Still love it Today
Trey Rogers, 01/27/2019
updated 01/29/2021
2008 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is our 6th Lexus and we find the ES 350 excellent in all areas. We live in snow country and wanted a sedan that did well in the snow and that was extremely comfortable to drive. We trust Lexus for we have had two that had over 300,000 miles with no major repair. We didn't want to break the bank buying this car and found the car in very good condition for $9,400. We have now put 12,300 miles on this car in 7 months and couldn't be happier with it. It is fully loaded and everything works perfect. With the traction control off and quality all season tires we have not had problems one driving Rocky Mountains where we live. We get a combined fuel mileage of 26 mpg. The ride is smooth and the heated and cooled seats keeps me cool and allows the wife to set her controls to death valley hot! We are often told how beautiful our car is and that someday they hope to afford such a luxury car as our "New" Lexus. When I explain that I paid less than half for my used Lexus then they did for their Sonata or like Sedan they can hardly believe me. I know from experience that my used Lexus will last just as long as their new car will I just smile and tell them that my Automobile Broker can find them a deal like mine and several jump at the chance. Edmunds asked that I update my review to reflect my feelings about Lexus ownership. I am still totally satisfied with my Lexus. I highly recommend them. They are the best value in used vehicle today!
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Lexus Delivers
nelson, 05/28/2008
2008 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
After looking at many competing vehicles, including Mercedes E-Class, we settled on the ES 350 Pebble Beach edition, with nav and the usual amenities. The Lexus is quite reminiscent of the Benz E Class in power, room and fun to drive. The stats are quite close. Lexus keeps surprising us. We had one of the first RX 300s, and have had the ES 300. This new vehicle blows the predecessors away, with power, quiet and technology (as expected). On the minus side, the visibility could be improved with a higher windshield and back window. On the plus side is the ride quality, which is why we went back to Lexus.
Small nitpicks in a near-perfect car
channing, 02/25/2008
2008 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought it over the Lunar New Year, got everything except Ultra Luxury package. Drives like it should. Have yet to take twisties but the car should be able to hold its own despite not being a sports sedan. Otherwise, wonderfully smooth and quiet--and fast! A few chinks in its armor of perfection: despite the stylish profile, the roofline is low as a result. I am just under 6'1" and I cannot sport an explosively spiky hairstyle in this car (I love contradictions). The glove compartment is unlit, which can be an annoyance at night.
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