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2008 Lexus IS 250 consumer reviews

$30,855–$34,485 MSRP range
side view of 2008 IS 250 Lexus
(55 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.6
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Most reliable car so far

This car is really comfortable both in driving and in luxury. Performance is amazing and average milage is amazing. In city it gives 24miles/g and on highway it varies from 28miles/g to 32miles/g. Over all condition is 9/10.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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A car after my own heart!

Pros: Very good on gas! Seats fit me like a glove. The handel on this car is amazing!! Cons: Not the car for a family greater than 2. No adequate leg room for back seat passengers. Had a lot of mechanical issues. Thank goodness for warranties.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Still happy!! ;)

I bought my '08 Lexus IS 250 new.i have 6 months left to pay and its mine free and clear! This car has been so reliable!! Purchased when living in Miami, moved to Huntsville,AL, drove it there and moved and drove back to Miami. Unfortunately, hit a deer while in AL, not a scratch on me but it took out the grill and badly dented the hood, repair was around $4000 (insurance covered). After repairs, good as new! In 4-1/2 years have 60,000 miles on it and am looking forward to the next 60,000! Other than regular oil changes and tires, never had a problem (knock wood-lol) It was alittle pricey but it has really been worth it. The piece of mind of having a reliable, safe car, that happens to still look great is priceless! ;)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Lexus IS250

I owned a Lexus IS 250 and it had some problems. The car had problems with the sunroof closing properly, the headlight sensor didn't work and the 6 disc CDs often became stuck. The car also is prone to stone chips. I owned a Toyota Camry and it was a better car for the money. You also need to use premium fuel only.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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My Lexus Is250

Well, I didn't even see the car in person just bought it online and had it ship to me, I am still in just happy with this car never knew I would own a Lexus , but I am sold on it great ride, pretty color and I just love wipping on this car and just looking at it! So if you want one just go and get one! Remember you only live once! Drive great handle great very quite ride, the feature are good the seats are just cool to sit in like a cockpit, ride it unreal!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice Style

Car is nice just very small inside.. I love a Lexus I might should have got IS 350 for more space...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Small but fun

Great gas milage, AWD is good to have. tiny back seat and back seats do not fold. very tight fit, i am 6' and i can barley fit into the car. very sporty look but not fast. good for the price, always get compliments on the exterior inside is small, meant for someone without a family

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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My dream car

This is the most amazing car I've ever bought. It looks good, drives good and I'm so happy. The only negative is the Premium gas! Luckily, my commute is not bad.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Mostly good and fun

After 5 years of a Prius I yearned for a 4 door sedan sports car like my previous BMWs that were 3 series. Did not like the Audi A4, wanted to try a new brand, and loved the way this Lexus drove. Fun and plenty quick, handles very well. Nav system is excellent, sound system good, lots of places to store stuff, reliability has been very good as I would expect Drawbacks--backseat is poor, particularly behind the driver (I am 6 feet), so really ok just for 3 people unless the other passengers are kids under 12; gas mileage is mediocre--20mpg avg on premium gas

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

Bought this 2008 Lexus IS 250 in Atlanta through cars.com. Very fun car to drive. Very well built and gorgeous design...definitely turns heads. Real nice interior, very comfortable and I'm 6 ft, 225 lbs. Sound system is awesome. A little road noise because of the oversize rims but overall a quiet cabin. Respectable power and speed and decent gas mileage. So far, a joy to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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