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Used 2008 Lexus GS 460 Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

This is IT! I'm offically in LOVE with my car

LexusLover, 12/10/2020
2008 Lexus GS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have owned many cars since I could touch the gas pedal. However, I have to say this is by far the most spirited one out of them all. The only thing that can come close to this is the 2016 528xi but still the Lexus just has more b@ll$ at the end of the day. This is a true representation of a "sleeper". 120 is so easy to reach on this car. Power is there when and where you want it! I started with a 2007 GS350 AWD but was always on the pursuit for the V8. Drove a 2006 GS430 and was not impressed. Never have driven a GS460 I found one from TX, one owner with 83000 in great condition. 1st outing with the car was a 8 hour road trip from NJ to OH and this car performed all the way there and back at slow, medium and high speeds. Lexus NAILED it with this. If you are on the fence between a GS350 and a GS460 – GO WITH THE 460 (providing you can live without AWD) – you will NOT and I repeat NOT regret getting this machine. There is nothing like this V8…this will be a hard to find car in the future. I am keeping mine! I have a 2020 Blazer Premier, 2021 RAM 1500 Limited and this 08 Lexus and this is still my 1st pick.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2008 Lexus GS 460

VCD, 01/05/2008
2008 Lexus GS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is very comfortable car and very fun to drive. If you are not used to driving a powerful car, be very careful on the acceleration pedal and don't blink. It goes to 100 MPH in an instant. If you have teen-agers in your household, beware, don't let them drive it. It tempts you to drag race competition. Sound system is excellent and I like the folding side mirrors too, this help side swatting or accidents when moving the car to and from tight spaces such as my house garage.

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4 out of 5 stars

No longer with us…

Chris Finkbone, 11/26/2017
updated 12/02/2022
2008 Lexus GS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Quality is good overall, but not as good as the 2001 GS430 we owned before. Fairly quick sport sedan. On hard acceleration, you can feel the lag while the computer tries to configure cam timing, fuel mapping, etc. The GS engine is de-tuned 40 hp from the LS460 version, so there is 10% left on the table; seems like a waste. Ten-quart oil changes are a little costly, but maybe that allows for a “reserve” since the engine uses 2+ quarts in a 5,000 mile service interval. New spark plugs at 120,000 miles pepped it up some. Failed ignition coil at 128,000 was a surprise. I really expected more than that from Lexus, but it’s still a decent car I suppose. ABS unit failed at 154,000 miles. $3000 for a new part, has to be programmed with special software to bleed brakes. Forget about a used one; they all fail, apparently. Complete BS. I couldn’t see putting $4,000 in a car worth $5,000 fixed, so traded in on a 2019 CPO NX300.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fist Lexus - Very Happy

ahearn, 12/22/2007
2008 Lexus GS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've been a Toyota fan for many years and just moved "up" to a Lexus GS 460. The build quality, luxury features, and performance of this car are simply remarkable. I chose it over a competitive BMW model after test- driving both. I couldn't be more pleased.

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5 out of 5 stars

GS 460 December 07

creedcg, 12/24/2007
2008 Lexus GS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Just picked it up by trading 06 GS 300 AWD. Considered BMW 335 (too small) and 535 (too much) before driving GS 460. Tried GS 450h but did not like CVT. 8 speed transmission on GS shifts smooth up and down and so far never seems to hunt for right gear. Using 18 inch accessory wheels with Dunlop M3 run flat dedicagted snow tires in Minnesota. So far better than the average RWD car with snow and ice. Like the new soft leather seats, upgraded stereo. Expect no problems. Fast car, good gas mileage (for V8) and no iDrive!

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