The Lexus GS350 Base for 2008
The 2008 GS350 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the GS350 which include Base. The four-door car with its all-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.
Engine Performance
The GS350 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
The GS350 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
GS350 Base Statistics
The dimensions of the GS350 Base are 71.70 inches wide by 191.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 57.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 109.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $33,820 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $29,987. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 GS350 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.
The 2008 GS350 gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.
Conclusion
The 2008 model year was unsuccessful for the Lexus GS350. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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