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Used 2015 Lexus IS 250 C Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Excellent automobile

doyleb, 07/14/2010
2010 Lexus IS 250 C 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

This is our second IS - we traded in a 250 for this car. Fit, finish, ride comfort all are up to Lexus standards. It's quiet (much more so than the 350Z we had before the IS250) and easy to get into / out of. A little more pep would be good, but we'll sacrifice that for the gas mileage - if pep is important go with the 350C. We got rear-ended 2 months getting the car, but it's been put back together very well. Overall a great car if you want topless motoring!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

It was on my bucket list

cantbackup, 06/09/2012
2010 Lexus IS 250 C 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful

And it was worth waiting for. I went through the years of soccer mom vans and cars that matched my sensible shoes. Nevertheless, I revel in the sensibility of this car, nevermind the epa rating of the gas mileage. This does much better. I am getting 32 mpg. When I spend more time in town, that compromises into the high 20s. The wind does not whip me around, the windshield is a great design. You can carry on a conversation, even in highway driving. I am sorry I did not get the rear view camera as the backup view with the top up is compromised. This car is gorgeous, smooth driving, steering, and more. The back seat is tight and the front seat is not as comfy as the bigger sedans.

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5 out of 5 stars

Wife's Car

Dan Raleigh, 04/18/2016
updated 10/19/2016
2010 Lexus IS 250 C 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Wife wanted this car as a retirement present. Car has been reliable and with little bother for routine maintenance. One recall for floor mats was handled quickly. Car gets 35 mpg on the highway (under 75 mph) and 26 mpg in and around town. Car handles my 6'5" frame well when I have top take it in for servicing. Only drawback is the limited trunk space with the top down but one knows that is the trade-off for a hardtop convertible. Warm in winter and comfortable in the hot muggy summer as the environmental controls manage the interior comfort level well. Great car for a Spring or Fall afternoon of top-down cruising. Lexus dealer has always provided excellent service in a timely manner.

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5 out of 5 stars

My 6th Lexus!

jomorro, 12/15/2010
2010 Lexus IS 250 C 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

Just sold my IS300 Sportcross and picked up an IS250C. I loved my Sportcross, but it didn't have any of the technology that I crave. So, went back to our dealership and got one of the last two IS250C's in stock with all the bells and whistles. Love it. Not as peppy as the Sportcross, but it will keep me from getting speeding tickets! I love the trunk space when the top is up, and love that my hair barely moves when the top is down. I already got a compliment from a woman in her Escalade at the stop light. She rolled down her window and yelled "I love your car!" With the top down, I love it, too! The backup camera is a necessity with the small rear window.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Depends on what you want from a car

fountaindale, 09/08/2014
2011 Lexus IS 250 C 2dr Convertible (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This is a gentlemen's/lady's convertible. It's a Lexus with the requisite quality and service. It's fun to drive and can fit 4 people if required. It's not a race car but with the shift paddles it is fun to drive. The reliability has been excellent. If we get another I will go for the IS350C. The 250 has decent power but a little more would be nice. Overall, if you want a luxury convertible that doesn't drag your but on the pavement this car will do a nice job for you.

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