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2008 Lexus IS F - Consumer Opinions

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Consumer Opinions from Around the Web

We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 27 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#1
Fast 4 door!
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: I've had this car for a year. I compared this to the M3 and C63 which were costing me about $15k more after options.
I have absolutely NO regrets now! Cons: The back seats are small, ride is a little stiff/bouncey, and this car is heavy.
Being an automatic used to be a negative, but now I will not go back to manual after learning how to use these shift paddles.
Overall: I can't recommend anything else that's faster and worth the price difference besides the GTR...

#2
FASTEST CAR OWNED
Source: Cars.com

..."I can go on and on about this SPEED MACHINE. Extravagant design, VERY FAST, all the options bluetooth, navi, heated seats, mark Levinson radio.
Its funny when cars come up next to me and see a Lexus, than they hear me take off at 3600 rpm and the growl this car gives off is very intimidating.
Love this car and will not beat it, but I will still have fun."...

#3
THE MOST QUIETEST LEXUS EVER
Source: Cars.com

..."The new IS-F is now an outstanding car. I also noticed that when you pass the 4,500 line you hear this amazing rumble come from the 416 HP engine.
I also took it for a drive and all of a sudden the lights turned red and i stepped on the brakes and it took no time at all from 80 MPH,
because this very fast machine is equipped with new Brembo brakes that are not so expensive to repair or replace.
At the pump it is GREAT. It only cost me $55 to fill up the tank.
It is also very very quiet and i think it is even better than the 2006 Maybach 62. I think it is so quiet that i...

#4
Speed and comfort
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: this car is fast and comfortable, Im young with a need for speed, and the 461 hps in this car satisfies my needs Cons: I actually wish that i would have gotten the wood trim.
Overall: This Car is amazing! Im only 18 and have had 2 lexus',
the gs 450 and now the is-f, this car is very fast, and comfortable, but not as smooth as my old GS, Id recommend this car to anyone, whos looking for speed and comfort!...

#5
Oh, What Fun It is to Drive ...
Source: Cars.com

..."The IS-F is fantastic. Without doubt, the most fun car I have ever driven. It does everything right...

#6
the reliable and cheaper alternative
Source: Cars.com

..."this car is hands down better value for the money compared to a similarly equipped C63, M3, or RS4.
i have had it for over a year and have no regrets.
very rare, very fast, and NO problems to date. the only negative is the rough rebound for the suspension and lack of manual option.
i use this car for work and family, but it is a little too tight in the back for adults."...

#7
very good
Source: Cars.com

..."i thought it was worth however much i paid.And it had good safety because i almost had a accident but i avoided it thank god.I also like it because it is so luxury."...

#8
THE BEST LEXUS EVER MADE!
Source: Cars.com

..."This Lexus is the best Lexus i have ever driven. i took it for a spin the other day and i was supprised by the stying and the huge amunt of preformace.
the good thing is that it is really cheap on gas it fills up at only 70 to 80 dollars and thats coming from a v-8!!"...

#9
i love my IS-F
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: The most amzing vehicle ever built got it in may in blue stunning and ride like a bentley ride is great love it only 863 miles on buy from arlington lexus in illinois.performance is incredibleas.
fast as a corvette. Cons: nothing but wish i got the white inside. Overall: best sport car on the market...

#10
I got a kid but I still like to drive
Source: Edmunds

...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...


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Why should I also consider these?

The Lexus IS-F competes on performance and price directly with the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and the BMW M3 sedan.

The Benz C63 has a tad more interior room, while the BMW M3 gets a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission later in the year.

The M3 also is offered in coupe and convertible versions.

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