Used 2008 Lexus IS F Consumer Reviews
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The perfect car for me
caymandiver75, 01/02/2011
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car now for 2.5 years and have put 20k miles on it. The car has performed flawlessly requiring no unscheduled maintenance to be done.
This thing is a BEAST!
KT, 09/21/2009
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I've driven a lot of sports cars and this is among the most fun. I tried the M3/5 and the AMG and just preferred the way the IS-F is tuned. It is a lot more like a muscle car than the M's and I guess I'm just not a Mercedes guy. Plus, with Lexus, I don't have to worry about all the reliability issues of the Germans. Love the grunt, the automatic is buttery smooth and the manual mode is actually decent (from a diehard straight drive fan). Don't understand people whining about the ride. This is a SPORTS car, and it's actually not even that bad for a sports car. Plus I can get 25-27 easily on the highway, 28 if I try hard. Overall an awesome car. Would like ventilated seats, but small gripe.
More bang for your buck than BMW m3
IS-F for life = ), 08/09/2009
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I have ever owned and driven. This car came standard with all options including navigation etc. Extremely reliable, and with cruise control on when driving on the open road, I averaged 29.8 mpg while going 70mph which is impressive for a v-8 sports car even if you don't like the brand. I paid 54,000 for my car which came with everything, and compared to the legendary BMW m-3 which cost over 71,000 and only came with heated leather seats and nothing else standard! Lexus is more bang for your buck! Never owned a Lexus before, but this is great!
I got a kid but I still like to drive
domino, 12/13/2008
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I spent the first 45 years of my life single and without any kids. I've driven everything from Vipers, to Jags, a host of AMGs, not to mention 1 Aston Martin. I thought about dropping the amount of money for an M5 but then I thought, I have a little girl. I need to spend the money on her. I decided on the IS-F. I drive it daily, like a normal person with my family and like a maniac when I'm alone. So far no problems and nothing but sheer fun. I wish the Lexus people had thought to put adjustable shocks in it to dampen the ride when necessary but oh well. I can always get new kidneys when I'm 80.
The Best
Ferdi , 08/05/2008
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Wanting to buy the M3, but ended up buying the blue exterior and white interior ISF. No regret, this car is super fast at the same time super comfortable. I love this sport sound when you step on the accelerator. This car is totally different from my 08 LS 460. 2 years free maintenance, free car wash forever, free detail every year, reliability plus excellent customer service what more can I ask.
IS-Fantastic
NorthCoast, 05/29/2008
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Overall this car has met or exceeded my expectations. I have been loyal to Lexus having 2 GS 430s in last 6 years but wanted more performance type numbers and feel. Magically, the IS-F was born. It is very unLexus in its stiffness and ride but what I was expecting in a true performance sedan. It still has many of the nice Lexus features and luxury components. However, this is not your father's Lexus. I drove the M3 sedan after the Motor Trend article rating it better overall. I think some of their points are valid but feel their overall conclusion wrong. The M3 felt a little more clumsy in tight turns and I didn't like the long throws of the manual transmission. I have no regrets.
Sports car of my dreams
BILL BOULWARE, 06/30/2008
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have been buying Lexus cars for the last 15 years and they have always provided luxury, comfort, reliability and safety. Now they have all the above plus speed and fun. The IS-F provides great acceleration, agility and high speed with great control and safety. The top speed is over 185, but limited to 168 by a governor. The 0-60 time was 4.2 seconds but Lexus advertises 4.6 sec. Overall this is a great sports car that also feels good just with every day driving.
Great car
Vik, 02/14/2008
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is by far the best car I have ever driven in my life. It's not too expensive compared to a mercedes or a higher end bmw. This has 400 horsepower and is an amazing sports sedan. I recommend this car to everone. The suspension and torque on this car iss uncomparable to others.
Outstanding car!
Outstanding car!!!, 06/04/2008
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a great car by Lexus! The sound of that V8 is outstanding people all over are looking at the car like what is that most people never heard of it! This is the most fun I have had in a car I almost feel like I'm on my motorcycle... lol. Great sound system, crisp sound, still reading the books that came with it. The car has so much on it! The car is fast plus it has a nice ride.
Underrated by the "experts" and wrong
IS_F guy, 06/03/2008
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
3 months ago I decided it was time to consider a luxury sport car. My priorities are performance, technology and gadgets tied with reliability. The IS F: radical looks very much distinguishing itself as "this ain't your Mom's Lexus". Much better ergonomics, beefier engine and of course Lexus reliability. Done.
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