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Identity Crisis
JC, 10/22/2010
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Despite the sporty exterior and a willing chassis, the car is not a sports sedan. It's let down by the whimpy engine, an unresponsive throttle and a transmission programmed by someone from the Prius team. But with the bumpy ride, it can't be a luxury car, either. The car delivers excellent gas mileage for a V6. It handles well, thanks to the firm suspension, summer tires and RWD. Steering is quick but numb. Interior uses top notch materials. Quality of assembly is very high, both inside and out. It's reliable but not completely trouble free. Expect to pay a premium for service at the dealer. But their technicians are no better than those at typical Honda or Toyota dealerships.
Can't wait to change!
alexandre Vieira, 08/04/2010
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Very comfortable ride, for a small car. I've had it almost 2 years, no major problems. Front wheels, a lot of dust brakes. I'm 6'3", so I need a lot of leg room to drive. There is only enough room for a small kid to ride in the back seat behind me. Why does this car have such a big trunk but no space in the back seat? Every time I reverse, the wheels squeak so much, I don't have even 10,000 miles yet. I've been using plus gas, anything higher is a waste of money. Many times, I smell something overheating from the clutch, it has been checked by the dealer, they found nothing. The service at the Lexus dealer is too expensive, for oil change, basic service, etc. I go to Toyota, it's cheaper.
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What a car....
biggs89, 10/10/2007
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Do not test drive it unless you wanna bring it home that night. I'm serious. I went into the dealership just to check out pricing and test drive it, then spent the next couple hours figuring out how I can afford the payments. It was that easy. Smooth, smooth ride, very quiet, nice stereo system, and paddle shifters when you want that manual tranny feel. Leather is so soft, and vented seats a nice touch. Real fun to drive. Get looks from many people as I drive by.
Best Car In Its Class
Emily, 10/16/2007
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I test drove every car in this price range and the Lexus made my decision so easy! It comes with many features in the base model that other cars you pay extra for (like 6 CD changer, iPod adaptor, sunroof, leather, premium sound, smart key). I got the base model because I felt like it was already very loaded. It handles so smooth and tight. My previous car was a 330i BMW and there is no comparison. My BMW had the premium package and still was not as loaded as the base model Lexus.
Buyers Beware
Kristin, 03/25/2010
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
When I first bought this car I loved it. 2.5 years later and about eight tires later I wish I had been warned! Even with the tire protection insurance I've had to bring in it about every two months for a new tires, just the time spent alone fixing them is severely annoying. It's also a little cramped (if you're tall), and seems to dent pretty easily (had a big ball of snow and ice fall and crush in passenger side door, luckily it was only $200 worth of damage). It's a shame because the interior/exterior are beautifully designed and the all wheel drive handles wonderfully in the rain and snow! If you live in an area with no potholes by all means purchase!