Used 2008 Lexus IS 250 Consumer Reviews
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Happy to Own!
Marcia, 11/30/2008
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
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This was an upgrade from a 95 Dodge Neon, so it didn't take much to make me happy. Very happy driving my new car!
More fun than a Beemer.
KBoucher, 11/30/2008
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I drove almost every comparable car over the two months prior to purchasing the Lexus IS 250 RWD with the 6 speed manual. My last few vehicles had 300 hp (Infiniti and BMW) but putting it to the pavement was not as much fun as with the Lexus 2.5L V6 6M. All I can say is that with the 6 speed manual transmission, the car is actually a well balanced fun car to drive. I drove a few automatics and didn't get the same feeling in the car. Also, I have upgraded lowering springs, cold air intake, catback exhaust, short throw shifter, 19 inch IS-F rims, and added a spoiler. The added power and greatly improved exhaust sound makes the car truly more fun than the BMW 335i or Infiniti G35
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Good car
Ming, 12/31/2008
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
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It's a very nice car. Lots a cool features. Power is ok, but then again, my other car is 270hp Toyota. I get a lot of heads turned my way. The exterior design is just awesome. With the combination of a black color, it just looks so intimidating.
End of my lease, going to miss "lexi"
skyrunr, 10/08/2010
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I just love this car and my wife gets jealous when I start talking about "Lexi." I am tall so the back seat sacrifice was justified. Two large dogs have no complaints. Poor rear visibility, but the nice big mirrors help. I get 24mpg with spirited driving and 90% manual shifting. I rarely use the paddles and the shift restrictions are a hair too restrictive. If you want 0-60 times get a motorcycle or theme park. ;) However, this car was purely made for on/off ramps and windy back roads. I also really like that I can disable VSC and TRAC by holding a button (must be stopped.) Wish they had a real wagon version as we now have children. Venza and RX350 can't fit large dogs in back.
Former Beemer has seen the light
Rob, 11/10/2010
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I've had a few nice cars in my day and this one is my favorite. Grew up with Mercedes and had a few BMW's but this car by far is much more reliable and better overall in the same class. Spent about 10k less than my BMW 325i and it's a much better car even at BMW's price.