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ok suk, 10/05/2009
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I also had a problem with my brakes. When I back up the brakes squeak. With less than 10000 miles I'm sure it's not the brake pads. If it is, I would be disappointed. I enjoy the smooth ride. The cabin is tight, power is acceptable & the gas mileage is excellent.
Good overall Lexus
EJ, 06/07/2009
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is not a bad car at all setting aside from numerous dealership visits within the 25k miles I have clocked with this vehicle. The engine is very smooth, quiet yet not as powerful as I would like, even with the manual transmission. The down points for this car is various suspension noises & horrible manual transmission/factory flywheel combo. At about 5000 miles, the manual transmission had to be replaced. Right after, various TSB's were performed for interior noises & passenger side front A-Pillar head air bag cover was replaced. Now I hear clanking in the suspension area when going over any type of bump or road imperfection. Also, interior plastic clips are getting loose which make noise.
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Smooth, quiet, quality, fun to drive
Natroth, 06/10/2008
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Brief: a medium sized high technology, luxury sports car which will have 1 or 2 people in it most of the time. I researched and drove BMW, Audi and Mercedes before settling on Lexus. I was upgrading from a SAAB convertible. To compare the cars, you need to spec up each car equally, which I did. The Lexus is the best value by many thousands of dollars. The car is a powerful, smooth quiet ride if that is what you are looking for. My average speed around Sydney is 38 kph so top end performance is nice to brag about but not a decision maker. Add an extra year's warranty and a world rating of most reliable car and you have some very good reasons for buying an IS250. It exceeds the brief!
To many expensive repairs
Dan, 11/08/2017
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
The engine had to be repaired which doesn't speak well of the engineering. However, it was a recall and paid for by the dealership. But I have had to replace the mother board at the cost of $2,000.00, the brake calipers which locked up, it leaks fluid on my garage floor and now they say I need all new axles.
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This car is excellent
tom didonato, 06/21/2008
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned 7 BMWs, and currently own the 325xi. The Lexus does not have the reputation of BMW but trust me this is a great car. It is fun to drive and incredibly comfortable. Navigation, and sound system as well as ventilated seats are distinguishing features. I went to Lexus because their dealerships are second to none and their cars have earned the reputation as totally reliable. If this car gets 25 more horses and a slightly larger back seat it will surpass BMW. This is a sweet car for the money.