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Used 2009 Lexus IS 250 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful and amazing

Dixy De Lira, 10/13/2020
2009 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I am super satisfied with my Lexus, my 2009 IS 250 is amazing and runs like new, I think is a very good car, any car from Lexus is good. Love it so much.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Luxury Sporty car

Eric, 02/12/2009
2009 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Good handling, sexy exterior, luxury interior, good pick up.

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3 out of 5 stars

Not Happy

mujs33, 06/20/2015
updated 06/22/2018
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have owned 3 Lexus's my fist was a 2003 is300 i absolutely loved that car. This car however i don't care for as much. I have had many issues with this car, first the airbag harness cost me 2500 due to a airbag light, the second my rear passenger axle went bad "cost me 1000" now my exhaust has a leak and it's loud and the door trim is coming off and the window makes a loud noise and is slow when you roll it down. No more IS's for me unless it's the 300 again. The interior is smell im 6ft and it just not that comfortable. I like the way the interior looks but like i said unfortable. I have to push the seat all the way back and all the way down to get where i want and no head room. Update: sold my lexus burning 2 qts of oil a month when i sold it. Def not happy about it but it never broke down on me. This is250 was def not like my is300 or my es330.

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2 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

It's not a sports car, but it's a great car

ocnelson, 03/31/2011
2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 36 people found this review helpful

If you're looking for a sporty drive, go with the 350 or G37. If you're like me, the lead in your foot has been replaced by maturity, this is a great car for you. Bought this car 15k miles ago with 35k miles. It is my first "luxury" car but I've driven all the competition (bmw, g37, tl, c300) Comfortable, looks great, feels great, and the nav makes life easy. The interior is a tight fit so if you are using the back seat all the time for passengers, pass on this one. But if you only use it on occasion then the back seat will do. If you're sitting in the front you'll be comfortable, you'll be pleased with the look of the interior, and you'll find the touch screen easy to use.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

TERRIBLE Driving Position, Hurts R Leg

docboy, 06/29/2009
2009 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 19 people found this review helpful

Traded TSX for IS250 AWD. Decided on IS over the G37, 335, TL, and WRX. Thought the IS had the most comfy front seats of the bunch. I was sorely wrong. Happy at first, nice ride and solid handling, until my right leg started to hurt. Didn't notice it much at first, but after 4 weeks in this car, there's a glaring stupid BUMP protruding out the driver's side. Simply cannot rest my right foot and leg in proper straight ergonomic manner. Right leg simply cannot straighten out, liken a repetitive stress disorder. BUMP part of AWD trans; whole body hurts to drive. Regret buying this car, will never buy AWD Lexus sedan again. May be forced to trade-in after only 1000 miles! Ridiculous.

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