Im a new member thats planning to buy a used low miles black on black is 250 or is 350? Whats a better choice are both same besides engine size? I was thinking 250 bcuz gas saver close to honda but 350 was perfect to punch the pedal when needed ? Are there certain years to buy ? Any recalls or tb? Thanks for your help whats low miles i should buy in? I normally buy new cars but cant afford any is new thanks. I was thinking between is series vs subaru sti but chose is series is lexus more reliable?

 

if you buying used, get the 350. the price difference between used 250 and 350 aren't as big as the new ones.

 

If you search the forum you'll see this question and it usually is a 350 hands down. Unless you don't care about power, that's about it.

 

This should help your search - http://globalautosports.com/model/164/Lexus-IS

 

used 350 FTW

 

This question has been answered more times than dead horses have been beaten. Do a search on the forum for "250 vs 350". Or just answer these 2 questions:

1) Do I want 300 hp or do I want 200 hp?
2) If your answer is 300 hp, then is that extra 100 hp worth a few thousand dollars more?

If your answer is "yes" to question 2) (which mine was), then buy a 350. If your answer to 1) is "200 hp" or your answer to 2) is "no", then buy a 250.

Honestly I don't see the huge dilemma here. Go drive both, then make your choice depending on your preferences.

As far as Subaru vs Lexus, the official reliability ratings speak for themselves but asking people on a Lexus forum which is better/more reliable is a tad futile. Both are very reliable. I personally find Lexus reliability and service to be better than Subaru, but your experience may vary.

Also search the forum for TSIBs for the ISX50. A start would be the dash rattle. Make sure this has been addressed on your car. Don't worry about the recalls, since they'll be covered free of charge anyway.

 

If you're nice to your IS350, you can get 20/30mpg city/hwy. I do regularly. Best of both worlds IMHO.

 

I have both and I can say both are equally reliable. I have had my wrx for 8 years and there hasn't been any major reliability issues, just wear and tear. Just dont be stupid with it and do 4k launches. It more comes down to what kind of car do you want. Personally I feel more connected to the road when I drive the wrx, you can "feel" your driving more. While in the lexus, its more like a lexus.

As for MPG, is250 probably will be better than the other two cars. A more equal comparison is between the is350 and the STI. I roughly get about 20-21 MPG in both the IS and the wrx in the city. It all depends on your driving habits.

 

I got 24 city and freeway in my 250 getting 20 with the same if not less spirited driving in the 350

 

Go with the used IS350, anything less you will regret. The gas mileage difference is small enough not to matter.

 

350 FTW!!! you wont regret it.

 

thanks for the link its very helpful

 

ok i test drove both yeah 250 saves more gas but 350 was perfect punch to cut into traffic thanks ok my choice to buy a used is350...

 

Dealer wants $23000 for 70,000 miles is that good how long do lexo engines average on miles if i take care of the is350 at that point as i dont know how previous owner took care of it? Is it better to buy a certified used? Thx

 

For reference I just bought:

2006 IS250 AWD - 60k miles
100% fully loaded besides ML
18" rims
Spoiler
Tint
PERFECT SHAPE in and out --- for 16.5k

.... obviously 250 does not = 350 but get an idea of pricings