Our Take on the 2009 Lexus IS350 Base
The IS350 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 IS350 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.
IS350 Base Statistics
The IS350 is 186.20 inches long, 72.60 inches wide, and 66.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $37,500 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,188. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2009 IS350 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.
The 2009 IS350 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.
In Summary
The 2008 model began the promise of the Lexus IS350. The 2009 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the IS350 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Lexus IS350 IS 350 Workshop Service Repair Manual |  |
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US $48.95 | 18h 25m |
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AEM Performance ETI Cold Air Intake Kit 2006 2009 Lexus IS350 | |
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US $277.28 | 6d 20h 36m |
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STARTER MOTOR 2006 LEXUS GS300 2007 09 GS350 2006 2009 IS250 IS350 428000 2340 | |
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US $159.48 | 24d 12h 40m |
Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus IS350, Sedan, United States market