Driving a 250 versus my 350...
10-31-07, 01:54 PM
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I own a 250, but had a 350 loaner for a day. While I love my 250 and feel it's got plenty of power for me, I have to say the 350 sure was fun to drive for a day. But I can easily picture myself getting into too much trouble in the 350 with my lead foot....
Nicely put! 
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10-31-07, 02:17 PM
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I don't even get close to that on my 250.
10-31-07, 02:21 PM
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10-31-07, 03:28 PM
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I was pretty shock how this 3.5L can get such good mileage. My s2000 can't even get that much and it's only 2.0.
also, what even shock me more is that i drive on the busy 405 freeway hitting traffic all the time. But what I do is if I think the traffic is way too slow I just drive with the snow button on. That way I'll get the feel of 250's power.
also, what even shock me more is that i drive on the busy 405 freeway hitting traffic all the time. But what I do is if I think the traffic is way too slow I just drive with the snow button on. That way I'll get the feel of 250's power.
10-31-07, 09:43 PM
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the 250 is just wayyyy too slow for a late model luxury sports sedan.. fun to drive vs. the 350? that's just crap. What like maybe 10% better handling? If i wanted 200hp and better handling I woulda got a TSX or something and saved a few bucks. 200hp just doesn't cut it on a car this heavy. They shoulda put in the camry's V6 instead.
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10-31-07, 09:45 PM
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Well not all IS350 drivers get that high.. 30 mpg... thats like if u cruise control on 60 mph or something... for normal driving I get 20 mpg...and thats when i am not exceeding 3.8-4k rpms
10-31-07, 09:51 PM
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Whaa??? You never, NEVER race a bug in hawaii unless you car does 11's on the street... Bugs here are hella fast... the nemisis of my 72' rolla sr-5's...
11-01-07, 09:13 AM
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i will say that although on apper the hP of the 250 is low, it has good driving feel. i had a 350 loaner and although it was faster, because of the gearing it didnt feel that impressive. what the 250 lacks for in hP i think they have made up for in throttle response and tranny
that having been said, at least on apaper a lexus costing that much should have at least 30 more hp.
i have a 250 because i wanted awd, and in everyday driving it is fine, since i usually stay close to the speed limit and rarely exceed 3k rpm
that having been said, at least on apaper a lexus costing that much should have at least 30 more hp.
i have a 250 because i wanted awd, and in everyday driving it is fine, since i usually stay close to the speed limit and rarely exceed 3k rpm
11-01-07, 09:28 AM
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That's a rocket compared to '79 Mercedes 300D my mom had. 3200 pounds of solid steel, a body that was as aerodynamic as a brick, and a five cylinder diesel putting out something like 65 horsepower.
11-01-07, 02:50 PM
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The reason your mileage is less than the others is your telling the truth. Amazing how some folks thank they can BS the rest of us. I guess they forget we also own the car....lol........