Used 2011 Lexus IS 250 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2011 IS 250, so we've included reviews for other years of the IS 250 since its last redesign.
Very pleased with this car
johnc, 10/16/2010
2009 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I've had the IS250 for 2 months now and it's everything I'd hoped. Great looks, terrific fit and finish on the interior--which sold me over the BMW 3 and even the Audi A4. As others have noted, the ride's not as sporty as some others but I'm not on twisting turning road all that much anyway, whereas the comfort and style are always noted and appreciated. This is my 3rd Lexus (RX & GS) and have loved them all.
Love it!
DrNate, 10/29/2010
2010 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
What a great car - very smooth ride, fantastic sound system, extremely comfortable. I've run out of superlatives to describe it. Tried the IS 350 for its bigger engine, but the handling was way too stiff and the road noise was annoying, I don't miss the extra hp. The BMW was spirited, but to get everything that came standard with the 250 would have cost another $5K or so.
great Little Car
john591, 02/10/2010
2009 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
Ownership experience has been positive. The car draws favorable reviews for its styling. The fit and finish are excellent. It is quiet and very solid feeling on the road. Only complaint is getting used to a limitation on driver visibility to the rear.
Great car
1HappyGuy, 02/18/2009
2009 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I was considering a BMW 328i which has a much sportier feel but when I compared the features of the IS 250 to BMW, Lexus proved to be a much better value. True, the IS isn't a BMW but the style, workmanship, navigation system and options are much better than what was available with BMW and I don't have to contend with the run flat tires that come standard with the 328i. Lexus tweaked the steering to the 2009 IS and this results in a much better drive. Keyless entry system and quiet interior are wonderful. People don't realize that I am driving when I call them using the Bluetooth feature. Get the iPod connection. It works wonderfully with the 13 speaker sound system which is very good.
Wonderful experience with my IS lease
gt280, 07/19/2013
2010 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
Let me preface that rather than write a review when I first obtained the car, let me share my experiences toward the end of my 36 month lease. Approaching month 34... * AWD - very amazed and impressed of the handling during freezing rain, snow and icy weather. IÂve driven through actual snow storms and the car handled really well while other cards just spun around or were completely helpless! I felt really confident driving this around in snow! *I drove highway miles averaging 33- 34 mpg using premium fuel! *Dealer provided excellent customer service during my visits for service * I really enjoyed the navigation system - friendly, easy and spot-on