Lexus IS • 2008 • 127,000 km

Published 11/22/2020
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Lexus IS • 2008 • 127,000 km

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12,500 EUR
Madeira,

Vehicle Details

Condition
Used
Manufacturer
Lexus
Model
IS
Year
2008
Transmission
Automatic
Mileage
127000 km
Fuel type
Hybrid

Description

Lexus IS F 5.0 V8 12500 EUR MarcaLexus ModeloIS F Sub-modeloIS Versão5.0 V8 CombustívelGasolina Mês de RegistoAgosto Ano de Registo2008 Quilómetros127 000 km Cilindrada4 969 cm3 Potência423 cv SegmentoSedan CorPreto Tipo de CaixaAutomática Nº de portas4 Lotação4 OrigemNacional Livro de Revisões completoSim Não fumadorSim 2º ChaveSim Jantes de Liga LeveSim Medida Jantes de Liga Leve19 polegadas’’ EstofosEstofos de Pele Ar CondicionadoAC Independente CondiçãoUsados Este veículo vem com: Faróis Farois de nevoeiro Faróis Reguláveis em altura Retrovisores Retrovisores com Regulação Eléctrica Retrovisores com anti-encandeamento Vidros Vidros Eléctricos diant. + trase. Vidros Escurecidos Bancos Apoio de Braço Bancos com Apoio Lombar Bancos Dianteiros c/ Memória Bancos Desportivos Volante Volante em Pele Volante Multifunções Segurança & Desempenho Alarme Direcção assistida Controle de pressão dos Pneus Câmara de Marcha atrás ISOFIX ESP Controle Electrónico de Estabilidade Sensores de Chuva Fecho Central c/ Comando ABS Chave inteligente Sensores de Estacionamento Conforto & Multimédia Computador de Bordo Ecrã consola central Cruise Control Bluetooth Kit Mãos Livres Sistema de navegação / GPS Anotações

About the seller

Private Seller
Member since 2021
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Frequently asked questions

This 2008 Lexus IS is 16+ years old, which moves it into project / collectible / hand-me-down territory. Pricing in this band has more to do with condition and rarity than age. Inspect for rust, frame integrity, and electrical wear — none of which the 2008 fuel-economy spec sheet will warn you about.

This listing is below the typical mileage band for a 2008 Lexus — most ISs of this age show closer to 15-20k km/year. Low mileage is a price-supporting attribute but verify the odometer hasn't been rolled back (check service records and inspection-station logs in Portugal).

Madeira, Madeira is a smaller market — comparable Lexus IS listings are scarce, so this car can carry a small premium for buyers who can't find local alternatives. Be transparent about condition; buyers who travel for a listing typically expect what they see in the photos.

For this hybrid Lexus IS, check the high-voltage hybrid-battery health (Toyota/Honda dealers can pull a cell-balance report) and the inverter coolant level (frequently neglected). Also inspect the friction-brake hardware — hybrids use regen so much that brake pads can outlast rotors but rotors can rust unevenly.

Insurance in Portugal is a private-carrier market. For a mid-tier Lexus IS in Madeira, expect 4-8% of the market value per year for full coverage. The biggest cost-driver is the city — Madeira rates can be meaningfully higher than rural Madeira for the same Lexus.

This hybrid IS typically returns 30-50% better fuel economy than its non-hybrid counterpart in city driving. In Portugal, with moderate fuel prices, that translates into a noticeable monthly savings for daily commuters. Highway-only drivers see a smaller benefit.

This is a private-seller listing. For a mid-tier purchase like this Lexus IS, the buyer usually pre-arranges financing with their own bank or credit union — get pre-approval before contacting the seller. The seller will typically wait for funds to clear before signing over the title.

In Madeira, Portugal, you'll need the original title signed over by the seller, a bill of sale, a current emissions / safety inspection where required by Madeira, a VIN-match verification, and proof of insurance to take possession. The state DMV or motor-vehicle agency processes the transfer; many do it the same day.

This is a private-seller listing — an individual selling their own Lexus IS, not a business. Treat it like any other person-to-person purchase: meet in a safe public location (a police-station parking lot is the gold standard), verify the seller's ID against the title before any money changes hands, and never wire funds before seeing the vehicle in person.

A 16+ year-old Lexus IS is past its depreciation trough — pricing from here is condition-driven, not age-driven. Documented examples of desirable trims can appreciate; rough examples stay flat or depreciate as parts availability tightens. Set the price by recent comparable sold prices, not by asking prices.

On a mid-tier listing in a smaller market like Madeira, Madeira, sellers often hold firmer on price because comparable Lexus ISs are scarce. Lead with your timing (ready-to-buy) and your willingness to handle transfer paperwork — a frictionless transaction is sometimes worth a few percent to the seller.

If the seller still owes a bank or finance company against this Lexus IS, the title has a lien recorded. Do NOT hand over funds before the lien is released. Standard practice in Portugal: buyer's bank pays the lender directly for the loan balance and pays the seller for the remainder, with the lender's release letter arriving alongside the new title. Verify the lien status through whatever public registry Portugal uses (DMV / DETRAN / Registro Civil / etc.) before agreeing to a purchase price.