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willowglenguy, 06/23/2011
2006 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
So I wrote about my car back in February of last year, this is an update. After the list of issues I had with the car from the moment I bought it brand new, the final straw was when the car wouldn't start with one try then once it started it wouldn't accelerate. At 70K miles I took it to the dealer who told me it was a faulty battery. 2 months later did the same thing, towed it to the dealer they told me, it was a fluke they couldn't repeat it and to bring it back in when it repeats it. I ended up trading it in for a Mercedes GL, I figured I couldn't do any worse in reliablity than what I had. I would NOT recommend this car to anyone.
LEXUS TAKES AN L
S.A.L., 12/04/2009
2006 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my car brand new in 2006 and by early 2009 had to have the entire engine almost rebuilt. I also had to have the sunroof motor replaced twice. As for any kind of recall I was never notified about any of them. My fuel mileage has never avg'd over 30 on the highway at any speed. I like the interior except for rear legroom. The shape is great nothing but compliments on it. But for sure I will never in my life buy another Lexus product. Worse 33k I ever spent. I'm going back to Acura with the quickness. Lexus should never make another vehicle period. The most overrated luxury brand on the planet.
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BMW 3 is better than IS250
goldenboy88, 09/14/2014
2006 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 24 people found this review helpful
Cons: Frequent exhaust leaks, headers leak, 6spd transmission is garbage (Lexus dosnt make 6 spds no more), transmission sounds like marbles, rust is a very big problem on this car from top to bottom. People say BMWs cost more than Lexus to maintain NOT true. Lexus will drain your pockets. Pros: Performance for small V6 2.5L is impressive, excellent handling, interior quality is much better than BMW, looks better than a BMW and most cars in its class. Overall I would stick to a BMW 3 series, for some reason the Lexus rust very easy causing expensive exhaust leaks that occur frequently. GO GERMAN they don't rust like Japanese cars!!!!! AND BMW has better Transmissions than IS250
Not all that it's cracked up to be
hatinmycar, 09/20/2006
2006 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I researched every car included in these reveiws. I did my homework including reading all the reviews in Edmunds. After several months of looking I finally decided upon the IS 250. I love the styling and interior. Performance is good enough to meet my needs. This car is an utter disapointment. It is the most uncomfortable vehicle I have ever owned. This would include an 81 Chevette. I have already attempted to trade. The car has lost 5K, having paid retail for the vehicle. Perhaps the most disappointing and expensive error in my life. The car is beautiful, but not practical or comfortable. I thought the other low scores were just complainers. Now I'm one.
It's Awesome!
J, 11/07/2005
2006 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've owned a 323i for 3 years, and was impressed by the look, feel, drive and experience of the IS 250. Nothing has been left out, from performance to creature comforts.