- sedan 90,321
- 14,991 high price
- Riverside, CA
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- sedan 90,321 black automatic
2008 lexus gs 350 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New engine, revised styling for luxury sports sedans. introductionthe 2008 lexus gs makes its mark with sense as well as speed, restraint as well as luxury. Although it's easy to think of it as an alternative to an audi, bmw or mercedes-benz, the lexus gs embraces an entirely different set of values. lexus itself has promoted the phrase 'l-finesse' to define its way of crafting an automobile, an example of market-speak that gets right to the heart of the 2008 lexus gs. This sport sedan is meant to be dynamic, yet free of gimmicks. It is meant to combine precision with lavish, luxurious appointments. It is meant to deliver a high standard of automotive performance, yet be easily intuitive to drive. Amazing examples of automotive technology are included as standard equipment, yet the driver is never aware of them. It arrived with more computing power than some third-world countries and a standard of luxury usually enjoyed only in the best zip codes. The gs was further improved for 2007. For 2008, it gets a new, much-improved v8 engine. the 2008 gs 460 replaces the previous gs 430. The new v8 is a 4. 6-liter that makes 342 horsepower, 52 more than last year's 4. 3-liter v8. It is also now mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission that replaces a six-speed. All-wheel drive is available. other 2008 changes include a revised front fascia, a new chrome grille surround, the addition of side-mirror turn signals, and new wheels designs. On the inside, all gs models get a revised instrument panel, a brushed aluminum shift plate surround, and wood trim door switch plates. rear-wheel drive is what makes the gs a driver's car. Front-wheel drive is never as sporting. All-wheel drive is also available and is beneficial in foul weather. The all-wheel-drive models feature a fast-acting, clutch-type center differential that sends 70 percent of the power to the rear wheels under normal circumstances to help foster the dynamics of a rear-wheel-drive car. When wheel sensors detect slippery road conditions, as much as 50 percent of engine power is diverted to the front wheels to increase the car's overall traction on the road. any version of the gs is a luxurious car with a strong engine and surprisingly capable handling. Also surprising is the fact that ride quality suffers with the available 18-inch wheels; lexuses are usually pillow soft. Tall drivers might want to avoid the gs and so will those who need to haul cargo on a regular basis. The gs 350 44,150) sports a 303-hp 3. 5-liter v6. The gs 350 awd 46,100) adds all-wheel drive to the package. The gs 350 awd has p225/50r17 run-flat tires. the gs 460 52,620) has a 342-hp v8 and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The gs 450h 54,900) features a hybrid powertrain that combines the 3. 5-liter v6 with an electric motor. It has a continuously variable automatic transmission with six preset gear ratios for the manual shiftgate. the gs 460 adds heated and ventilated front seats, adaptive headlights, an adaptive variable suspension with sport and normal modes, and p245/40zr18 tires. The gs450h gets front and rear park assist, rearview camera, rain-sensing wipers, power rear sunshade, and headlight washers. Front and rear park assist and a rearview camera are standard on the gs 450h and optional on the other models. Active safety features that come standard include anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, traction control, and electronic stability control (esc). The gs 460 comes with vehicle dynamics integrated management, an esc system that processes steering angle, yaw rate, deceleration, brake pressure and wheel speed, and then uses the car's entire range of electronic controls for the engine, brake, and steering controls to help the driver control the car in an emergency handling situation. In contrast to conventional esc systems, which react to a car's loss of control, vdim has been developed to anticipate a dangerous situation, and then by making certain corrections, allow the driver to continue without even realizing the system is at work. The available lexus pre-collision system uses a radar sensor to detect the onset of a collision and will automatically optimize chassis calibration for quick steering response, retract the front seatbelts, initialize brake assist and even decelerate the car at 0. 3 g if the driver fails to take avoiding action. walkaroundthe face of lexus has evolved cautiously since toyota launched the luxury division in 1990, but it's now determined to inject more passion into its styling language. The gs led the way when this third-generation model was introduced for 2006. the new styling language as seen on the gs features a low, stretched shape with a long hood, a set-back greenhouse and short rear deck. the gs expresses simplicity, yet the car is thoroughly sculpted throughout its length. The design is perhaps a little predictable, yet the combination of this sleek shape and careful work to reduce aerodynamic turbulence beneath the car has produced a remarkably low 0. 27 coefficient of aerodynamic drag, and this promotes a quieter interior and fuel efficiency. for 2008, the front fascia is reworked with a new front bumper, a slightly revised lower air intake, and a chrome grille surround. The side mirrors get turn signals, and the wheel designs are new. the gs has high-intensity-discharge headlights with an available system that automatically compensates headlight aim for different passenger loads. The power-adjustable mirrors have defogging heat elements and tilt down when the car is in reverse. The available variable intermittent windshield wipers actuate automatically when raindrops are sensed. Fast-acting leds are used in the rear brake lights. Big 18-inch wheels are available. interiorthe lexus gs is very well appointed. In the traditional lexus style, the instrumentation is set deep within the dash to promote easy focus by older drivers and also features electroluminescent instrument needles for heightened visibility. There's soft-touch electronic actuation for virtually every control, from the window switches to the trunk release. dominating the center stack is a seven-inch electronic screen with touch-screen controls. Two banks of menu buttons flank the screen. The driver uses this screen to operate the audio system, climate control, and optional navigation system with backup camera, though many functions are duplicated with nearby buttons on the dashboard. Navigating through the submenus doesn't take too much brainpower, but like most multi-tasking electronic systems, a day spent with the owner's manual on a quiet side street is the best way to figure out the way to work everything properly. lexus has made a quality audio system a key component of its brand identity
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