The Lexus IS350 Base for 2008
There have been several award-winning cars from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus IS350 of 2008. There are one trim levels to the IS350, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2007 the popular 3.5 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.
Stop and Go
Standard equipment in the IS350 for 2007 and 2008 includes the 3.5 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 6-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the IS350.
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.
Statistics
The dimensions of the IS350 Base are 71.70 inches wide by 191.10 inches long. It sits 57.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 109.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $33,820, with a dealer invoice cost of $29,987. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 IS350 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The 2008 IS350 gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.
What We Think of the Lexus IS350
The 2008 model year was very successful for the Lexus IS350. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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