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Bullet proof Lexus
Jim, 05/24/2016
updated 05/25/2017
2006 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
My IS 250 and I are celebrating our 11th anniversary this month. It remains bullet proof and a great and reliable ride for all seasons. Bullet proof is the term Carl at my local auto body shop said about his experience with this Lexus model. I had to take mine in when I was rear ended a few years ago and the plastic cowling had to be replaced. Carl said the original 2006 IS 250 has quality materials far superior to what he has seen on recent Lexus vehicles brought in for repair, especially the cabin interior. I Just finished polishing and detailing my Lexus and it looks damn good after 11 years of Colorado weather exposure. The AWD feature has been an excellent and reliable feature when it snows and icy road conditions have to be navigated. I only have 86k miles on the vehicle and when our first grandkid gets a license I will feel very comfortable transferring this vehicle to another family member because of its safety and reliability features. Another thing I like about the Lexus is the outstanding customer support the local Denver Kuni Lexus dealer provides. They don't care if you own an IS250 or the highest priced Lexus flagship car......the responsive customer and technical service is always top notch. They stand by their product.
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Very good but issues
Greg, 08/14/2006
2006 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Agree with general review, power of the 250 is adequate, but not inspiring or thrilling. The fit and finish inside is nearly flawless except for the under floor "pumpkin" that significantly sticks into the drivers leg/feet area. This may be due to the AWD model I bought but it was still irritating on long drives when using cruise control and moving your feet around. The only other issue was the navigation system. The disk for the nav system (which became unreadable 2 days after I bought the car) is housed BEHIND the electric clock panel which takes special tools to remove (nearly impossible to do yourself). Otherwise very impressive amenities inside (courtesy lighting best I've seen).
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213,000 miles and still going
Micky Hardy, 03/17/2015
2006 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car used just this year. It is the 2006 model, with just over 200 k miles- Purchased from lexus dealer whom it was traded to from the original owner. I think this car is so slick and still going strong because the owner always had it serviced @ lexus and they were able to resolve anything during the first initial years. I did have it sputter on idle twice, but just gave it a little gas and it was fine. Car feels like it is glued to the road and in snow and ice/blizzard conditions- the AWD didnt even slip. It's a bit tight on the inside for my 6'2 frame- but i feel like im in a racecar so it's all good. No car manufacturer makes a perfect car. but toyota hasn't failed me
What a Feeling
Richard, 12/31/2005
2006 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned numorous cars across the board (BMW 530, Lexus ES300, Acura, etc..). There has not been a car that has even come close to the feeling you get from driving the new IS 250 AWD. The car stands out like no other. And to top it off, you are in a LEXUS. What more can you ask for. Before the new IS came out, I was torn between the Acura TL and the infiniti G35 Coupe. Once the IS was finally available to test drive, I was so thankful that I waited. I would of been truly disappointed if I would of bought one of the other cars. Not that they were bad choices, but in my eyes, they are not even in the same league.
Pentathalon Gold Medal
David, 04/11/2009
2006 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is not the fastest or the best handling in the sports sedan category. However,it has got to be best all-around. What other all wheel drive sports sedan can consistently achieve 26 mpg in mixed city/hwy driving with legendary Toyota reliability? It was unstoppable in snow with all weather tires and the vehicle stability control kicks in when you need it. I bought it used and have had no mechanical issues other than routine maintenance/one recall. My Lexus dealer always has a loaner. In the five categories of performance (handling, power, mpg), comfort (interior noise, hvac - okay my Volvo had comfier seats), reliability, value and style (black with blacked out windows)it gets the gold.