2008 Lexus IS 250 User Reviews

Looks Great, Works Even Better. — Most lexi don't like to hustle, they're built for commuting comfort, and this is no exception. But it doesn't fail its ranking a s a sports sedan - its engine loves to rev, making blistering acceleration never more than half a second away. The brakes are solid, although the electronics make them feel numb sometimes. And the electric steering always puts you exactly where you want to go. The suspension is soft, as you'd expect it to be, but the car doesn't roll in the corners, one assumes because of a low centre of gravity. Only real issue I have come across so far is severe understeer if you have the traction controls on. Turning one of them off cures it. Turning both off will create severe oversteer, especially in wet weather. Build quality is exceptional - as you would expect. My only complaint is the paint - it's rediciliously delicate. Just don't buy it in the mica grey colour, and you'll be fine. It's one of the best looking cars I've ever seen, and not just on the outside, but on the inside, where it counts. The loads of functions have all been hidden away in different places so they're never overwhelming, as it is, for instance, in jags of old. It isn't cheap - but you get loads of kit for your money. And the dealership will take care of you. If anything were to break down it'd be expensive, but the dealer has courtesy transport to retrieve your car and provides you with another while they fix yours. But they only do that because we all know few will ever use that service for mechanical reasons. I can honestly say I plan on never selling this car. It's that good.

I Love My Is250. Rides And Handles Like A Dream. — Performance - good but not great in power. It only has 204 hp but its a very useable and fun engine. Handling is awesome with sports wheels and suspension. Built like a vault but not perfect. A few squeeks in the dash. To me its the best styled of all small sedans. The Lexus is just plain sexy to look at. No repairs to date after 50k This car is lots of fun. Its not Porsche fast but I dont race, I cruise, even so theres plenty of power and I have never felt lacking. The smooth quiet ride is amazing for such a small car.

Primary Use: Family transportation

2008 Lexus Is250 — nice handling, quiet, great bargain, nice looks, fairly loaded. gets fair miles per gallon. not enough room for rear seats. nice brakes. maintenance is not expensive, great features inside the car. very fun to drive around the freeway. very smooth. has mp3 player along with cd player. nice interior design.

Amazing Car — I like evertyhing about this car, great suspension, fast, smooth, very conformtable. Never gave issues. It is overall adn amazing confortable car, nevergave problems. IT only took the dealer for maintenance but other than that. The acr us amazing. i just need to sale because i cant afor the payments anymore.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

It Is A Great Car — this is my least favorite car out of my three it is a great all around car it does not cost as much as it looks this car is very fun to drive i love this car alot now. ok that is all i love the handeling too it is awsome.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)