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Used 2008 Lexus IS 250 Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and fun car!

Jason, 05/17/2008
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I've read all of the reviews for this car on this website and where some I thought were very helpful, there were those that questioned things like the lack of horsepower, sound system, and build quality. For an entry level luxury car and a terrific base price, you can't get a better deal. The ride is tight with the Sport package but this is what I wanted in a sport compact. The power was surprisingly peppy, fun, and the growl at times was a nice tease that indicated there's still that hint of energy and adrenaline waiting to be let out. When needed, the car goes and in the cabin, the comfort conveniences are second to none. Excellent options and an excellent experience. Very satisfied!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Poor Navigation

Jeffrey, 05/13/2008
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Very nice & refined car. AWD model accelerates fine. Very nicely finished interior. The rear seat is tight, but I knew this when I made the purchase. It was hard to find a model with the Luxury Package. Would not have purchased the car without that package. This package is what makes a Lexus a "Lexus". On the other hand the navigation system is not acceptable. A passenger cannot program the system while the car is in motion, does not announce street names, is very complicated to program. Do not waste your money on this inferior system. Instead purchase a $300.00 portable navigation system. They are easy to program, have "Text to speech", and have traffic updates.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car

Rick, 09/13/2018
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car has all the features. A 2008 that has features that 2018 cars don’t have. I love this car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun Car to Drive

SBK, 03/11/2008
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car last month, what a fun car to drive! It handled extremely well in th snow, AWD is great. I love the leather seats, smart key, radio. Paddle shifters are fun. Handles unbelievably!!

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