arlindrex

Hello everyone, I've recently been wanting to buy a IS250, a used one of course since its going to be my first car. My buddy told me that each year of the IS has a different issue with the car, so Im not sure. Can I get Some opinions on which year of the IS is better? From 2008 to 2011. Much appreciated!

mililani00

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06-08 is the same body style, 09 changed, 10-12 changed. i think.....

RDIS250AWD

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you should go test drive a IS250 and IS350 to see which suits you better and maybe even a IS F if money isnt a problem. Also do you feel like you need AWD or can you do fine with RWD where you're at?

Silvicious

the body style hasnt changed. Tailights i think is the only change.

reyoasian

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06-08
09-10
11-12
13-n/a

is all small changes, nothing major

mrraider

None. A pox on all IS250s and their faulty engines.

Seriously, look at 2010+ if possible. They should still have a decent amount of warranty left on them.

carlos3366

Save more money and get an IS350. Better brakes, easier maintenance (plugs and carbon buildup) and more power. Worth the extra $$$.

arlindrex

I need the AWD because I live in new York. So that's why I'm looking for a 250. I'm looking at a 2011 250 but am thinking about waiting until the 2013 one comes out so the price will drop on the 2011. I just wanted to know if there were issues with different years of the car

arlindrex

Another question..., the LED head lights started on the 2011 is or the 2010?

Kurtz

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2011.

And you don't really "need" AWD in NY unless it's upstate with serious hills/mountains.

Folks got around fine with RWD for most of the last century after all with simply good snow tires, and folks are getting around today with RWD 350s (and IS-Fs) in places that get plenty of snow (Chicago, Minnesota, much of Canada, etc)

Snow tires>AWD for everything except climbing very steep hills.

zen

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There aren't any major issues between the yrs for the IS. There are engine carbon buildup for the IS250, and valve spring replacement for IS350, but there is Lexus TSIB for these issues.

If you are in NYC, IS250 RWD can save you money on gas for stop and go traffic, you will be spend a little more gas on IS250 AWD but you will get tracktion. If you want power, go with IS350, or ISF.

For snow days, I prefer AWD,(don't want to get stuck on street parking) unless you are going to get a set of snow tires and to change them just for 3-4 days of snow days, and the RWD models don't have LSD.

Jeff Lange

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There are small changes for every year, but for the exterior style it is 06-08, 09-10, 11-13.

Jeff

DryEye

As stated before, you should test drive the IS250 and IS350 to see which you would like better. If you are dead set on getting an AWD, if you got the money I would recommend getting the 2012 Lexus IS350 AWD.

arlindrex

Another question,

The 2013 IS250 is coming out soon...how much do you think the 2011-2012 model prices will drop? For a used one I mean

oramos23

I'm in the same boat, but have already made my desision on what I want specifically. Good luck tho