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Used 2009 Lexus IS F Consumer Reviews

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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

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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4.88 out of 5 stars

Under the radar

j_az, 08/25/2010
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is just amazing! The Engine is fierce, 420hp from a normally aspirated 5 liter V8. I love this car because only a handful of people know what this car is and everyone else just assumes it's just another Lexus, that's fine with me because it keeps me under the radar, but when the occasional person in the know sees the car, jaws drop! The exhaust note is also intoxicating. 8 spd tranny is fantastic. I have owned Audis and VWs with their dual clutch trannys which i can say honestly are the best I have ever driven, but the Lexus does not come up short here. Interior is well designed. Steering wheel feels a tad thin for me and the leather is just too soft.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Staggering

Dennis , 11/12/2008
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have a Mercedes C32 AMG and CLK500 but the ISF is so good I can see myself selling off the Mercedes. The ride is a bit firm for rougher chip roads (which we have a lot of here in New Zealand) but the electronics are faultless, the bellow of the car great and it does all that I hoped it would do - I am a Lexus convert!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best super sedan for the money

micaISF, 01/21/2009
2008 Lexus IS F 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Pros: stupid fast. Excellent handling, very predictive and sure footed. Excellent build quality. Comfortable cabin for a sports car. Lexus quiet on smooth pavement. Extremely fast gear changes with manual mode. Powerful brakes. Very well equipped with little nonsense options. Excellent fuel economy for v8. Cons: steering a bit too firm at low speed. Car is a bit heavy and not as tossable as a small sports car. Mark Levinson is mediocre in quality. Ergonomics is not as intuitive as Acura/ Honda. Automatic transmission is a bit sluggish unless switched to manual mode. Loud cabin on rough surface or when under wide open throttle.

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