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I have seen but not driven a 2006 Lexus IS 250.
I have always liked the look but the $$ has not been right. Now the $$ is right, but I wamt to get a feel for the car, so I thought a 2006 might be a good entry level?
I then heard that it has some issues with knocking and the injectors stick.
does this mean that it only will take Premium Unleaded? And is this the car for entry level after all? The cars have between 90,000 and 150,000 km on the clock.
thoughts anyone?
Why? It's an almost 14 year old car... why not get the 350 which is far superior (more power, about equal mileage, and more reliable)? It can't be THAT much more $$?
If you even were to consider modifying the 250 for power in the future, the IS350 stock will pretty much have more power than full bolt ons for the 250.
I have seen but not driven a 2006 Lexus IS 250.
I have always liked the look but the $$ has not been right. Now the $$ is right, but I wamt to get a feel for the car, so I thought a 2006 might be a good entry level?
I then heard that it has some issues with knocking and the injectors stick.
does this mean that it only will take Premium Unleaded? And is this the car for entry level after all? The cars have between 90,000 and 150,000 km on the clock.
thoughts anyone?
Everyone saying get a Is350 I agree. I ended up getting a 250 and I love it and it has decent power to get up and move but it's def not fast or quick. The reason I got a 250 was bechbec I couldn't find a clean Low milage one owner 350 with all maintenance records. I was already looking for a month and the 250 popped up and I hopped on it. I absolutely love it. If I could have found a car the same condition milage and everything though I def would've gone with a 350
If you are not looking for a manual Lexus, just get the 350 like others have said. You also wont get the carbon build up which is a common problem on the 250's.
I specifically wanted a manual instead of an auto, so I went for the 250 instead of the 350.
This tread is a few months old so my opinion probably wont matter for you but for others. as what everyone else said get a 350 instead of a 250. i never been in a 250 but i assume it is similar in feel and comfortably to a 350 just not as quick. the mpg is slightly less but i dont think itll be much of a difference. there no issues like the carbon build. and just stand out from the rest. most 2is you see in the street are 250. all for like $1k-$3k more in my opinion itll be more worth it with the smiles youll be getting while accelerating. but that is if you dont mind only getting an auto. if you want a manual then idk what to tell you since i dont know anything about driving manual
Here is my take: it depends on your budget and how much one wants to spend. You can get a reasonable mileage good condition 2007 thru 2014 IS 350 between $18 and $26k. An IS 350 is going to be a better choice due to a much better engine. I bought my 2010 with 52k in September for $19k, although finding a 2010 IS 350 with that low mileage was a stroke of luck, but not impossible (it now has almost 54k)
02-18-19, 07:49 PM
IS 250 is it worth it as first time Lexus?
