2009 is250 awd 25k miles only 21k?
02-01-12, 09:38 PM
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"is the lexus worth the tight pockets?
what do you guys think?"
That statement alone leads me to believe they are better off with a Civic. Perhaps a Lexus later on in life, but not now. Your best bet OP is to contact your insurance company and get a quote on both cars. Factor in the maint costs, fuel, etc and then you'll have a better idea.
what do you guys think?"
That statement alone leads me to believe they are better off with a Civic. Perhaps a Lexus later on in life, but not now. Your best bet OP is to contact your insurance company and get a quote on both cars. Factor in the maint costs, fuel, etc and then you'll have a better idea.
02-01-12, 09:53 PM
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if nothing is mechanically wrong with the IS then I would take the IS even over a new civic if you were going that route. On the highway I average about 26-27 mpg or better sometimes, in the city i get about 20 which all in all isnt bad.
If your plan is to buy the IS or a new civic, then I can tell you that you won't regret getting the lexus. As for insurance, I paid about 1200 a year, until my dad got into 2 accidents (his car not mine).
If your plan is to buy the IS or a new civic, then I can tell you that you won't regret getting the lexus. As for insurance, I paid about 1200 a year, until my dad got into 2 accidents (his car not mine).
02-01-12, 10:08 PM
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Coming from a 8th gen civic I can tell you this:
Civic:
1. ~30% cheaper on gas (better mpg + regular gas)
2. feels roomier (more room for the rear seats)
3. enough hp for your daily commute in traffic
4. cheaper insurance (mine went up from 25% with the IS)
5. cheaper maintenance
Lexus:
1. rides super smooth and quiet
2. did I mention how quiet is it compared to a civic?
3. way better stock speakers
4. I'm loving the heater seats
5. I've loving the extra HP
6. on my last ski trip, AWD made a HUGE difference in the snow/ice and hills
7. lexus dealership service is awesome, they are super accommodating and gives you free car washes, loaners and other perks.
The civic is a nice reliable car, but the IS is that and much more. When I first tried out the IS, I immediately noticed the difference in build and quality. Doing 90 on a IS feels like 40 on a civic. The upgrade was well worth the $$ for me
Civic:
1. ~30% cheaper on gas (better mpg + regular gas)
2. feels roomier (more room for the rear seats)
3. enough hp for your daily commute in traffic
4. cheaper insurance (mine went up from 25% with the IS)
5. cheaper maintenance
Lexus:
1. rides super smooth and quiet
2. did I mention how quiet is it compared to a civic?
3. way better stock speakers
4. I'm loving the heater seats
5. I've loving the extra HP
6. on my last ski trip, AWD made a HUGE difference in the snow/ice and hills
7. lexus dealership service is awesome, they are super accommodating and gives you free car washes, loaners and other perks.
The civic is a nice reliable car, but the IS is that and much more. When I first tried out the IS, I immediately noticed the difference in build and quality. Doing 90 on a IS feels like 40 on a civic. The upgrade was well worth the $$ for me
02-02-12, 10:30 AM
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You comparing Civic with 2IS ?? this is completely different cars.
If money is the issue for you and you just need a car to get from point A to point B then go with Civic. If you want luxury, comfort, and prestige go with 2IS. Of course 2IS will be more expensive to maintain: gas, tires, etc.
I came from a Civic and i am never going back unless i can't afford Lexus anymore
And it was weird because insurance rates didn't change going from 120hp Civic to 306hp Lexus.
If money is the issue for you and you just need a car to get from point A to point B then go with Civic. If you want luxury, comfort, and prestige go with 2IS. Of course 2IS will be more expensive to maintain: gas, tires, etc.
I came from a Civic and i am never going back unless i can't afford Lexus anymore
And it was weird because insurance rates didn't change going from 120hp Civic to 306hp Lexus.
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