Used 2006 Lexus IS 250 Consumer Reviews
11,000 Mile Review
I have owned by IS 250 since October, 2005 and have 11,000 miles on the odometer. The vehicle has undergone the following repairs in addition to routine maintenance: 1. Reinstallation of leaking dip stick tube. 2. Replacement of seat belts as per manufacturer's recall due to lock up. The best gas mileage I have experienced is 36 mpg on a trip where the average speed was 50 mph. At 70 mph the average mileage is 32 mpg. In town I am averaging 26 mpg.
Very pleased with IS purchase
I am very pleased with my IS purchase. My IS has Lexus reliability, good gas mileage & drives effortlessly. I repeatedly find nose prints on the windows left by interested admirers! Ventilated seats are terrific for the TX summer. I actually look forward to the commute in this comfortable vehicle.
- Base SedanMSRP: $12,99918 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $8,99993 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $9,999278 mi away
Happiest I've ever been!
I traded in a 2005 Chevy Equinox for my first ever Lexus! I should have done this long ago. The car is amazing, the ride is smooth and quiet, yet fast and fun! The interior is so comfortable and user friendly. The Lexus premium sound system is absolutely amazing and the navigation system with Bluetooth and camera are a necessity. This car turns heads inside and out! I have never been happier, I may just be a Lexus lover for life!
Does it really need Z rated tires?
Love the car. Great looks and comfort. However, not impressed with the performance tires. They are noisy at low speeds and seem flat in sharp turns. Have had them checked and seem to be a characteristic of these type of tires.
Barely a Lexus
This is not my first Lexus, but it certainly will be my last. The performance of this car pales in comparison to my old RX 330. It hesitates when you get on it, the mpg is ridiculous for a car this size and please... never, ever try to drive it in even slightly icy conditions. The car will not stop at all from even 10 mph in low gear when there is ice. It does have its bright points. It turns very well and holds the road exceptionally at higher speeds (3 digit), but I hesitate to take it out at all in adverse conditions. A Lexus? Hardly. At least not compared to its siblings. After just a few months I am already looking to take the loss, trade it in and get a different auto altogether.