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Used 2013 Lexus IS 250 C Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Cute - but the roof is not reliable

Sassi_B, 08/29/2023
2010 Lexus IS 250 C 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love how smooth the ride is in this car. Very sharp exterior, spacious interior. Large gas tank, gets almost 400 miles on a full tank. Haven't noticed any issues with the steering wheel or dashboard. No "melting" as seen on older models. I have the 4-seater, 2 door convertible. I appreciate how you can comfortably fit 4 people in this vehicle! My only issue so far has been the convertible top. Typically, it will drop with no issues, but it doesn't always close properly. I've had some replacement parts put in, and it's been to the mechanic multiple times. Only occasionally is there an error message. What I usually notice is, the roof will malfunction if it's hotter outside than maybe 75/80. Getting around this, I'll drop the top in the early morning, then shut it in the evening when it's much cooler. I'm in RI, that might not work as well in hotter climates.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Lexus IS 250C Exels in SO MANY WAYS

Lexus IS 250C Excels, 08/02/2009
2010 Lexus IS 250 C 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Having just owned the Toyota Solara convertible (2004 SLE 3.3L V6) along with Lexus LS 400 and SC 400 in the 1990's along with a 1984 Mercedes 300SD, I have driven quality cars over the past 25 years. Toyota and especially Lexus have set the standard for quality and reliability over the past two decades, and the new IS 250C does not disappoint . . it excels in almost every category. The engineering involved with the hard top convertible and how the 3 piece aluminum top closes and opens is a masterpiece - you gotta see it to believe it! Ride comfort and handling are superb; flawless power train although the 2.5L V6 is somewhat short on power but averages over 26MPG. Clearly BEST IN CLASS!

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun car!

Deb R, 04/30/2024
2010 Lexus IS 250 C 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car with just over 36,000 miles on it. It’s in great shape. Just needed the tires rotated and aligned. It’s a clean car. Metallic red with a cream interior. Watching the hardtop go up and down reminds me of transformers. Fun to drive, comfortable and it has the Lexus reliability that you’d expect. The surprise was how advanced it was, technically.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Wyatt, 12/21/2020
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2011 Lexus IS 250 C 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Hardtop convertibles are the best.

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5 out of 5 stars

High quality vehicle

Pj, 04/23/2025
2011 Lexus IS 250 C 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Beautiful, and fun to drive 134k and going strong!

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