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5 out of 5 stars

I love this car!

Sheila Robinson, 09/02/2016
updated 03/12/2018
2010 Lexus IS 250 C 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

A beautiful, stylish, high performance car. Back seat is tight. Would highly recommend. Newer model ( no more convertibles!) are not as nice and seem smaller (4 door). Would not buy the IS now.

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4 out of 5 stars

The Ice Cream Car

Filmore, 12/18/2023
2010 Lexus IS 250 C 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This one is a lot of fun too. Sort of a little sister to the SC with a good engine and outstanding economy (typically 28-29 mpg)! Very peppy acceleration and corners like on rails. Styling is very similar and actually is shorter in height than the SC. There is more room in the trunk without the spare sticking up and the back seats are more accessible although certainly not intended for seating. The front seats are smaller than those in the SC and less comfortable. There’s also less elbow room between passengers. Mine also has paddle shifters for whatever reason On the con side is the early technology and no navigation. Dashboard information is very hard to see in the sun and there is but one cup holder. The ride is rough and you’ll feel every bump. Be very careful when parking as the front will hit the parking blocks and break the too fragile partition in the front - a very expensive repair. But for an inexpensive fun Sunday afternoon cruise with the top down it is perfect, stylish and lots of fun to drive. We call it the “Ice Cream” car for where we always take it..…. Wouldn’t recommend it for long trips but the SC can work for trips - get one of each! Very solid and reliable vesicles

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best Combo of Quality/Perf/Price & FUN!

mr_eko, 10/26/2009
2010 Lexus IS 250 C 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

This is hands-down, my favorite car ever. So much fun to drive and it illicits a lot of smiles from people who see you cruising around. Lexus has done an incredible job of optimizing the sound quality with top up/down and windows up/down. Wind is also managed beautifully. While I contemplated the 350, a convertible is made for cruising over racing, so I passed on the extra power/cost and went with the 250C. The seats are super comfortable and my 6 ft tall friend also comfortably sat in the back seat. It's not as cramped as it might seem, but it's not spacious. Trunk space with the top down is comical, but that's part of the deal with a convertible.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

A well-built comfortable convertible

Lexus in PA, 01/10/2010
2010 Lexus IS 250 C 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

My IS250C is a tight, well built convertible. Unlike some hard top convertibles, the Lexus exhibits no squeaks, rattles, or snaps. Handling is good for a Lexus but not up to German standards (I'm a former Audi owner). I get 29mpg on my 75 mile commuter circuit. The interior is well-appointed and comfortable. The electronics package is terrific which is typical for a nav-equipped Lexus. My only complaint is that the USB interface does not recognize iPod playlists...a problem for classical music lovers. The car is quite with the top up and comfortably quite with the top down. The top retracts quickly...a nice feature.

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5 out of 5 stars

All I want and more

Frank, 08/04/2017
2010 Lexus IS 250 C 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car is way cool a real head turner looks and runs great. Best car I ever owned

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