Tcapone1

So I am either stepping down or stepping up from a 04 Lincoln LS V6 to a Lexus Is 250 ... Picking her up tomorrow.

The LS has descent pick up, but is quite heavy..

Please let me know your thoughts...

PhilipMSPT

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Well, first, it will be pretty small compared to the Lincoln LS, but the quality will be superior to it.

Otherwise, the pick up on the 250 is also "decent." Auto tranny is much smoother. Handling will be better on the 250, but don't expect race worthy sportiness...

Tcapone1

My reasons for looking for a new car...

1. Gas Mileage was horrible in the LS.
2. Not very reliable, car was in the shop 12 times in the last yr. Has all new coil packs.. new trans etc... (no longer under warranty)

PhilipMSPT

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Perhaps an ES350 is a better (and more similar) choice than an IS250? You get lots more room, more power, and gentler smoother ride, being better than a Lincolnd LS.

The price difference between the IS250 and ES350 is only a couple grand...

dspIS250

i'm not a fan of the LS at all...IS all the way.

LexFather

The Lincoln LS was not a bad effort by Ford, I've driven them and it was pretty good. As you stated, reliablity was pretty bad and it never fared too well in comparisons.

Since the car is now discontinued, moving to a IS 250 is a step up, even if its a smaller car. Good luck

ben_r_

Wow what an odd pair to compare... I would say those two cars are nothing alike...

tex2670

Regardless the IS is smaller, that is a major STEP UP. Doesn't the LS have like only 230hp too? If so, there won't be any loss in quickness either.

Great choice!

llamaboiz

IMO, ES350 mighta been better contender. Oh well its all good

iSuxeL

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Sorry but I dont think the 2 should even be compared, maybe Im being biased.

hass

My brother has a V8 LS, i love it. It rides smooth and is pretty quick. From what i heard, the V6 is less reliable than the V8. The IS has less room, and has a spotier feel. The ride of the 250 is harsher than the V8 my brother drives.
-hass

RXGS

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i think if would be an ever bigger diference if he was trading his town car for an is lol

kickin8

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congrads on your new ride and welcome to CL!

I dont think you will regret getting it!

fantom

The Lincoln LS was and is a superb car. If you need a larger four door car it is a great buy. Just be sure to get a good PPI.