Any regrets getting IS 250 instead of IS 350 or vice versa?
11-27-07, 02:36 PM
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I think I've made this same post about 10 times since I signed up on this forum... but anyway: the IS250 is perfect for me. I have a fast car (450rwhp Z06) that I race, a lot. There is NO point in a 350 for me. Compared to the Z06 it's still slow, and gets about the same mpg. The 250 gives me all the luxury of a Lexus (I have NAV, heated/cooled seats etc.), the amazing interior, the quality, the looks (I like it, some call it a "girl's" car) etc. The car drives amazingly well and serves its purpose spot on.
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11-27-07, 03:02 PM
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"the nile" (you have to say it out loud) = denial
In other words I chose to know that there is no such thing as in "IS350".
11-27-07, 05:08 PM
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Unlike many here I have no plans to sell or trade the car anytime within the next 10 to 15 years. With full knowledge that gasoline will go up to around 5 or even 6 bucks a gallon within that time frame I wanted the best mileage and most durable motor Lexus makes. I really believe the 250 motor is vastly under tuned and should remain trouble free for a long time.
To each their own. If I were young (I was once) I probably would have opted for the big motor but times change and so do your needs.
11-27-07, 06:01 PM
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No regrets from me on getting the 250. In fact, from reading some of the threads here about the lack of power in a 250, sometimes I think that I got a fast 250 by mistake, like it should be slower than it is. Maybe it's because I use 93 grade fuel. I've owned a G35 coupe and a TSX, and it feels like the 250 is right in between them as far as power; That may not be true, but, that is the way it feels to me.
11-27-07, 07:54 PM
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I love my 250...
I came from a 300+ whp STI and I miss the power...but I love the quietness and ride of the IS, and I was looking for a nice, relaxed car to replace the STI since I will built a track/race only car...and if I bought a 350 I know it would have been a $$$ pit, lol
But a 6sp MT 350 would be a nice daily ...
I came from a 300+ whp STI and I miss the power...but I love the quietness and ride of the IS, and I was looking for a nice, relaxed car to replace the STI since I will built a track/race only car...and if I bought a 350 I know it would have been a $$$ pit, lol
But a 6sp MT 350 would be a nice daily ...
11-27-07, 07:56 PM
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All I know is that if I had a 350 I'd either be...
1)Dead from a high speed collision
or
2)In Jail for reckless driving.
I drive my 250 pretty hard, I can only imagine what damage I would have done in a 350
1)Dead from a high speed collision
or
2)In Jail for reckless driving.
I drive my 250 pretty hard, I can only imagine what damage I would have done in a 350
11-27-07, 10:24 PM
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11-27-07, 10:31 PM
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Cost may have been a factor for some on this forum but based on what the average income is for a Lexus buyer I doubt it. When I went in to purchase my Lexus I knew all about the IS350 but didn't even gander so much as a look at one. I knew what I wanted and that was the IS250......I've not been disappointed....what's not to like? You can cruise all day at 80/90 MPH and get 28+ MPG while your at it.
Unlike many here I have no plans to sell or trade the car anytime within the next 10 to 15 years. With full knowledge that gasoline will go up to around 5 or even 6 bucks a gallon within that time frame I wanted the best mileage and most durable motor Lexus makes. I really believe the 250 motor is vastly under tuned and should remain trouble free for a long time.
To each their own. If I were young (I was once) I probably would have opted for the big motor but times change and so do your needs.
Unlike many here I have no plans to sell or trade the car anytime within the next 10 to 15 years. With full knowledge that gasoline will go up to around 5 or even 6 bucks a gallon within that time frame I wanted the best mileage and most durable motor Lexus makes. I really believe the 250 motor is vastly under tuned and should remain trouble free for a long time.
To each their own. If I were young (I was once) I probably would have opted for the big motor but times change and so do your needs.
Plus, I got a killer deal, but that's on the MSRP thread. 
11-27-07, 11:35 PM
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One thing thou... recently... i've started driving around with snow mode, not for mpg and not for snow either 
, i like the smoothness. Maybe im just getting old already 
, i like the smoothness. Maybe im just getting old already
11-30-07, 09:55 PM
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12-01-07, 12:32 PM
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I don't have my 250 yet, but I know I will regret it, haha. I had to have the manual transmission and I don't want to wait until next year for the 6 speed IS350 so I just went for the 250 for now. Maybe I'll trade up in a year or two, or go for the coupe.