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2008 Lexus GS 350 Quality Review

July 22, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Six-footers get ample legroom
ConsumerGuide

Up to five can fit comfortably
Cars.com

the GS 460 sports a luxurious and well-crafted cabin
Edmunds

The 2008 Lexus GS offers superior comfort in its front seats, but the backseats are compromised by the roofline, and storage is only so-so.

Cars.com reports that "up to five can fit comfortably in the 2008 Lexus GS 460's leather seats," although Edmunds counters that "though spacious enough for five passengers, it accommodates four more comfortably, as the elevated rear center cushion makes for a tighter fit in the middle position." Kelley Blue Book says the 2008 Lexus GS 350's "Nicely formed power front buckets are the best seats in the house," acknowledging that "even the 'bucketed' rear bench has sufficient head and legroom to handle a pair of adults and the occasional smaller child in the less-hospitable center spot."

Storage space is an issue; Cars.com reports that the 2008 Lexus GS sedans' "trunk space totals 12.7 cubic feet." ConsumerGuide contends that the lid "swings on noninvasive strut-type hinges, but its small opening makes for awkward loading," and "small-item storage is limited" inside the cabin.

That 2008 Lexus GS cabin is nonetheless "luxurious and well-crafted," according to Edmunds, which says that the 2008 Lexus GS 460 is "put together with flawless fit and finish." They add that "the optional navigation system features high-resolution graphics that make it easy to operate at a glance," but "the audio controls lose some functionality as they become integrated into the touchscreen"; in addition, "the highly polished wood can reflect glare annoyingly at times, and the control-oriented drop-down dash panel to the left of the steering wheel can get in the way of the driver's exit if left open." ConsumerGuide comments that "one test GS suffered from an annoying dashboard rattle."

Kelley Blue Book gushes that the 2008 Lexus GS 350's "finely crafted cabin always maintains Lexus levels of isolation from wind and road noise." ConsumerGuide, on the other hand, says that while the 2008 Lexus GS 460 "equals most any class rival for hushed refinement," there is an annoying "coarse-surface tire thrum."

Conclusion

The 2008 Lexus GS sedans offer peace and quiet, with exceptional build quality, but the backseat and trunk are far from utopian.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:Six-footers get ample legroomConsumerGuideUp to five can fit comfortablyCars.comthe GS 460 sports a luxurious and well-crafted cabinEdmunds The 2008 Lexus GS offers superior comfort in its front seats, but the backseats are compromised by the roofline, and storage is only so-so. Cars.com reports that "up to five can fit comfortably in the 2008 Lexus GS 460's leather seats," although Edmunds counters that "though spacious enough for five passengers, it accommodates four more comfortably, as the elevated rear center cushion makes for a tighter fit in the middle position." Kelley Blue Book says the 2008 Lexus GS 350's "Nicely formed power front buckets are the best seats in the house," acknowledging that "even the 'bucketed' rear bench has sufficient head and legroom to handle a pair of adults and the occasional smaller child in the less-hospitable center spot." Storage space is an issue; Cars.com reports that the 2008 Lexus GS sedans' "trunk space totals 12.7 cubic feet." ConsumerGuide contends that the lid "swings on noninvasive strut-type hinges, but its small opening makes for awkward loading," and "small-item storage is limited" inside the cabin. That 2008 Lexus GS cabin is nonetheless "luxurious and well-crafted," according to Edmunds, which says that the 2008 Lexus GS 460 is "put together with flawless fit and finish." They add that "the optional navigation system features high-resolution graphics that make it easy to operate at a glance," but "the audio controls lose some functionality as they become integrated into the touchscreen"; in addition, "the highly polished wood can reflect glare annoyingly at times, and the control-oriented drop-down dash panel to the left of the steering wheel can get in the way of the driver's exit if left open." ConsumerGuide comments that "one test GS suffered from an annoying dashboard rattle." Kelley Blue Book gushes that the 2008 Lexus GS 350's "finely crafted cabin always maintains Lexus levels of isolation from wind and road noise." ConsumerGuide, on the other hand, says that while the 2008 Lexus GS 460 "equals most any class rival for hushed refinement," there is an annoying "coarse-surface tire thrum." ConclusionThe 2008 Lexus GS sedans offer peace and quiet, with exceptional build quality, but the backseat and trunk are far from utopian.  2008 LEXUS GS STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "the same rakish styling" Kelley Blue Book: "the best-looking Lexus sedan" ConsumerGuide: "Lexus-typical cabin decor" The 2008 Lexus GS offers great, if not superior styling inside and out. Kelley Blue Book says "the GS brings a ...

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The 2008 Lexus GS 350 is considerably sportier in feel than the standard E350, with a suspension that's more firmly tuned and exhibiting an increased high-performance sensation. It also comes across as more performance-oriented than the A6, lining up the S6 as a fitter competitor, with its 340-horsepower V-8 that takes on the GS 460. But the S6 has all-wheel drive, a feature that's not available on the GS 460. The BMW 5-Series is the most natural competitor; compared to the GS, the BMW also has a firm ride and rather cramped backseat, along with some high-tech options (including night vision, which isn't available on the GS), but its steering is more direct. Infiniti's M sedans, the M35 and M45, are also rivals to the GS. They have much roomier interiors but a similar, sporty driving feel, with powerful engines and electronic driving aids, although interior noise is a bigger issue on the M than any of these rivals. Altogether, it's less of a family conveyance than most of these cars, due to its interior, but it packs a lot of driving enjoyment.

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