What do you like about 2008 Lexus IS-Series?
Looks great. Blinding acceleration. Very nice interior. Handles well. F1 paddles. Big mirrors. Big wheels. Start button. Remote ignition and door locks. Vented seats.
How would you improve 2008 Lexus IS-Series?
3" more rear leg room. Real metal on transmission tunnel trim. Brighter center consol LEDs and LCD backlights on stock stereo and clock, hard to see in sunlight. Tiny bit more brake and steering "feel". Slightly smoother gear change from slushbox when accelerating hard. Less smelly rust inhibitor applied to brakes for shipping. It smelt of burning oil for 2 weeks while it burnt off.
2008 Lexus IS-Series Review:
I love my IS350. Its stunning to look at and great fun to drive. Mine is blue onyx with sterling perforated leather. I haven't even really let rip with the throttle yet as I'm being good for the first 1000 miles while I run it in. But even keeping the revs down its a hoot to drive. The brakes are very powerful, but could do with a little more feedback as I find I over brake a little. I'm sure I'll get used to it though. The engine is very smooth and extraordinarily powerful. It growls quietly when you step on the gas but lays down some serious power. The Autobox changes very fast but does jolt a little between changes when you are accelerating fast. The F1 paddles work well. The transmission changes up a gear faster than it changes down. On the way down it hesitates a smidge while it decides if it safe to engage or not. It will change gear on its own if it decides it does not like the gear you select. The AC blows really cold if you want it, and it blows cold or hot air through the front seat perforations. Its great in the Texas heat. I have managed to get the VDIM to engage but I didn't think it was that intrusive. I think folks who drive up to 8/10ths will be fine with it. Like I said I love my IS350.
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