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2008 Lexus IS F Quality Review

July 28, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Cushy as a manhole cover
Motor Trend

Trunk is “pretty big, considering
Jalopnik

Two non-folding buckets
Car and Driver

Reviewers seemed to gloss over the basics of the 2008 Lexus IS-F’s seating and use of space, not to mention fit and finish.

Horsepower glazed over their editorial eyes, but Edmunds.com was able to note that the “four-passenger interior” is “effectively identical to that of the IS 350,” which TheCarConnection.com reviews separately. Car and Driver adds that the “two non-folding buckets” that replace the IS 350’s rear seat have a “ski pass-through,” as if Lexus IS-F owners are schussing off to Tahoe on a weekly basis. MotherProof.com felt the Lexus IS-F is “pretty cushy for such a high-performance car.”

The main factor in the 2008 Lexus IS-F’s comfort is its ride quality. Motor Trend points out the trouble with a harsh-riding Lexus pretty succinctly: “From the company that's synonymous with a cloudlike ride comes a suspension that's as cushy as a manhole cover.” But if that or the “pretty big” trunk are the major factors in your shopping process, Jalopnik advises, “don't bother checking your pulse. You're already dead.”

Conclusion

The 2008 Lexus IS-F’s harsh ride weighs heavily on its reputation for comfort.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:Cushy as a manhole coverMotor TrendTrunk is “pretty big, consideringJalopnikTwo non-folding bucketsCar and Driver Reviewers seemed to gloss over the basics of the 2008 Lexus IS-F’s seating and use of space, not to mention fit and finish. Horsepower glazed over their editorial eyes, but Edmunds.com was able to note that the “four-passenger interior” is “effectively identical to that of the IS 350,” which TheCarConnection.com reviews separately. Car and Driver adds that the “two non-folding buckets” that replace the IS 350’s rear seat have a “ski pass-through,” as if Lexus IS-F owners are schussing off to Tahoe on a weekly basis. MotherProof.com felt the Lexus IS-F is “pretty cushy for such a high-performance car.” The main factor in the 2008 Lexus IS-F’s comfort is its ride quality. Motor Trend points out the trouble with a harsh-riding Lexus pretty succinctly: “From the company that's synonymous with a cloudlike ride comes a suspension that's as cushy as a manhole cover.” But if that or the “pretty big” trunk are the major factors in your shopping process, Jalopnik advises, “don't bother checking your pulse. You're already dead.” ConclusionThe 2008 Lexus IS-F’s harsh ride weighs heavily on its reputation for comfort. 2008 LEXUS IS-F STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: “gimmicky styling” Road & Track: “tasteful and appropriate for the flashier image of the car” Motor Trend: “street-bruiser look” Jalopnik: engine cover is “Darth Vader's chest plate” Reviewers from around the Web had criticism for ...

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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. The Audi RS4 is the only car in this group to offer all-wheel drive, but its pricetag is also substantially higher.

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