There's been a lot of talk about the Lexus IS350 for 2008. As a leading car in the sedan market the IS350 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a high standard. The 4-door IS350 is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help Lexus as a brand in general.

2008 Lexus IS350 Base Specs

Lexus IS350 Engine Specs: The IS350 Base comes outfitted with a 3.5 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 24 valves. The engine, manufactured by Toyota, is mated to a six-speed transmission by Toyota. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Lexus.

The fuel system for the 2008 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 18.50 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The IS350 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

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.

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.

Fuel Efficiency

The IS350 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty seven when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Lexus IS350

There are several reasons why the Lexus IS350 Base sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a IS350.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus IS350, Sedan, United States market

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