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Used 2009 Lexus IS 250 Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

IS 250 Buyer's Remorse

Kat, 03/14/2008
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
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The handling on this car is great. It is very reliable and stable at high speeds. The interior is a bit small but feels and looks luxurious. The horsepower is too low - it is missing that extra kick at acceleration. The standard audio system is bad quality; my Bose system in my 96 Maxima was 100% better. The bass is very weak and listening to music became a nuisance in this car. The car makes a weird sound from the rear passenger wheel which I told was normal. Overall, the car operates a bit noisy. The IS 250 is a nice car but I feel I could have gotten a better deal for the money spent.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car except for the Nav System

Karim, 03/23/2008
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I purchased this car a week ago, what a fun car to drive! It handled extremely well in the snow, AWD is great. I love the leather seats, smart key, radio. Paddle shifters are fun. Handles unbelievably!! However, the experience that has been awsome in everyway was dissipated when i found out that several nav system available while the car is parked become inaccessible when the car is in motion. In the name of safety according to lexus. If I were to agree that lexus can be my mother, I resent paying $2600 for a system that is literally crippled in my mind when the vehicle is motion. Save yourselves the money get the car without nav and by a $100 3rd party nav system instead.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Nick, 03/24/2008
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Had this car going on a month. Great car. Test drove the G35 and c300. Picked the IS 250 because of Lexus reliability and looks.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Awesome Car!

jules8174, 03/28/2008
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
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This has been a great car so far. It looks great and feels great. It doesn't make a sound when it's on. The interior is also of extreme quality which makes everyday driving an experience to look forward to! I highly recommend this car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Awesome vehicle!

EJ, 12/20/2007
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Before this purchase, I was also researching the Acura TSX. The Lexus got me hooked. Great ride, good power, and awesome styling. There is nothing on the road that looks like it! A lot of standard features including high ticket safety items that are optional on other makes.

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