Any differences between '09 and '10 IS250?
04-23-13, 09:31 PM
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Any differences between '09 and '10 IS250?
Hi. I'm in the market for an IS250 and I'm stuck between either a 2009 or 2010 model. The 09 model is 4-5k cheaper. Are there any differences between the 2009 and 2010? Thanks!
04-24-13, 11:51 AM
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Good point! Haha I would have to think about it then. Going to the dealer this Saturday and hopefully I can make a decision.
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04-24-13, 12:58 PM
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Quoting this from another thread.
From the 2IS Buyer's Guide: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...e-threads.html
Differences Between Model Years:
09->10
Bluetooth now available without nav
Audio system upgraded with USB port and native ipod interface
XM now standard rather than an option
Nav system updated to 6th gen (realtime traffic and other improvements, HD based instead of DVD)
X package no longer offered
Mark Levinson WITHOUT Nav no longer offered
There are some differences in exterior colors offered between years too, you can see that here:
http://www.toyotareference.com/lexusis
Read more: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...#ixzz2FELr52CT
Differences Between Model Years:
09->10
Bluetooth now available without nav
Audio system upgraded with USB port and native ipod interface
XM now standard rather than an option
Nav system updated to 6th gen (realtime traffic and other improvements, HD based instead of DVD)
X package no longer offered
Mark Levinson WITHOUT Nav no longer offered
There are some differences in exterior colors offered between years too, you can see that here:
http://www.toyotareference.com/lexusis
Read more: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...#ixzz2FELr52CT
04-24-13, 05:38 PM
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If Lexus can assure you that the 2010 is one of the later ones and NOT subject to the carbon build-up issue (my 2010 is subject to it), the get the 2010 for sure. All of the 2009's have this problem to my knowledge.
I wouldn't buy an IS250 that is subject to this issue. Just my opinion.
I wouldn't buy an IS250 that is subject to this issue. Just my opinion.
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If Lexus can assure you that the 2010 is one of the later ones and NOT subject to the carbon build-up issue (my 2010 is subject to it), the get the 2010 for sure. All of the 2009's have this problem to my knowledge.
I wouldn't buy an IS250 that is subject to this issue. Just my opinion.
I wouldn't buy an IS250 that is subject to this issue. Just my opinion.
04-28-13, 04:12 PM
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There are several threads on this (including a really LONG one) - just do a search.
As I recall, it's usually on higher mileage (75K+ miles) IS250's, but has been known to infrequently happen on lower (perhaps 25K or so) mileage.
As I recall, it's usually on higher mileage (75K+ miles) IS250's, but has been known to infrequently happen on lower (perhaps 25K or so) mileage.
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