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Used 2008 Lexus IS F Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Thank you, Lexus!

Nightspore68, 10/22/2008
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I was going to settle for a 335 coupe and out of desperation for a more exciting ride I test drove the M3, but I, too, was very disappointed with it. I actually preferred the 335. Not sure I wanted to spend 50k on a car I didn't love I consulted a friend who suggested the new Lexus. My wife had been trying to get me to look at Lexuses, but they're not exactly renowned drivers' cars. Anyway I drove the IS350 (which I liked a lot) then the IS-F. I bought the IS-F on the spot. What a great car! The torque, the engine sound, even the automatic transmission was great (in manual mode it can shift really fast). The Mark Levinson stereo is light years beyond anything I've ever heard from Bose.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2008 Lexus IS F

redline78, 08/20/2008
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Lexus built IS-F to compete with BMW M3. This car is supposed to go fast and have good handling at high speed. If people want softer ride and slower car, that is what IS250 for. I say go fast or go home! :P My previous car was IS350 and I sold it to get IS-F. I love my IS350 and I love IS-F more. Faster car, very nice muscular/louder engine, 19" gunmetal wheels made by BBS and brakes by Brembos... this car hits the mark in my book. I was going to buy the new M3 but I bought this one instead. This car go so fast so quick you don't notice you are going fast until you look down on speedo. :x

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5 out of 5 stars

great car!!!

EURIEBABY, 09/01/2008
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I didn't expect to get 16 mpg on the street on this kind of sports car, but I am getting that. great handling, cornering and braking. This IS-F is just breath-taking. When that mid range intake kicks in, it is monster. Very comfortable seats.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

M3-Killer

Louie, 11/28/2009
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great Car, especially the USB color. I drive it daily and love it. Seems a little heavy during stop and go traffic. A real head turner everyone loves that car. No regrets, no problems as of yet. Love the fact that it's a Toyota and don't have to worry about all the issues with euro cars.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2008 IS F Review

LexusISF_Rocks, 09/25/2008
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I had a 2005 Corvette with the Z51 package, and I loved the torque. However, I had it for 3 years, and I needed a change. Test drove a 2008 BMW M3 with the new 4.0, and it was a dog. I was very disappointed, as I really wanted to get it. It is not designed for folks that like torque. The Lexus has more torque and is much more fun to drive, especially when the 2nd intake opens up, and you can hear it, very nice. It sounded nicer than my Corvette ever did. The fit and finish are 1st class. The 8-speed Direct Shift automatic is a blast. The brakes are Brembo's, and are top- notch. Handling matches the Corvette. Road and Track states that it beats the Corvette in a number of areas. Awesome!!

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