The loaded IS250's from this gen are holding their value so well. It's because it's reliable, nice, and not as outdated as other 06-08 cars. I'm just a proud owner! Everytime I tell someone my car is an 07 their mind is blown. Speakers sound great, navigation, voice commands (they are useless but ya gotta start somewhere!), so much more.
+Alfredo Puyol it was legit. If you cat gets even a scratched bumper from an accident and insurance hears about it, your car's value goes can go down $10k. Learned this with my sister's TL.
I love this car. I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam and I have no problem fitting in this car. I can sit behind myself, no problem. I wouldn't want to take a long road trip in the backseat, but it is a sports sedan, more focused on the driver, not the backseat passengers.
@@idkgu4182 im also 6’3 a 07 Is250 is my first car and i fit fine 🤝. It ride low with sport suspension & mine is a bit louder but thats cause of the Cool Air Intake. It rides smooth
Toyota isn’t stupid. They’re aware that you can generate about the same power numbers from a 4 banger turbo. There are 2 very simple answers as to why they didn’t do that though. One being longevity; 4 bangers don’t last as long as 6 cylinders, much like V8’s “go on forever”. Toyota’s Lexus brand was build on quality and longevity. The second reason is 4 bangers vibrate. They idle harder and sometimes can be louder. Toyota want their Lexus brand to be smooth, yet still be able to move. So they went with a small displacement (2.5 which is tiny) but went with a 6 cylinders. Also, in the early/mid 2000s, turbo cars still had bad news attached to them. Turbos needed sooner services, prone to just going out and also made more noise than they did in today’s age. Toyota knew their market, and knew their long time customers would stray away from the idea of owning a turbo.
Juljasmah nope, 4 cylinders tend to vibrate in nature and will wear out the engine mounts way faster. They are not as balanced as a V6 or V8 are. Don’t listen to this guy, don’t ever buy an older car with a 4 banger, you’ll regret it.
Thivakar saravanamuthu I know I was reading his comment and was thinking from experience Infiniti is all looks and not good quality or longevity they don’t have a lot of service areas I live in Kentucky and the closest one is in Nashville Tennessee and they just don’t last long their leather sucks it rips and tears easily and wrinkles even the latest models I like the looks of them and the interiors but they just don’t hold up especially the older ones compared to the older second gen Lexus IS lineup
The guy spent entirely too much time complaining about the "lack of HP" when it's a IS 250. This isn't a CTS - V ROCKET SHIP, it's a very well built Lexus IS 250 that is a very practical.
I had a test drive today. This car is really classic and beautiful. The IS 250 doesn't have large horse power but in the other hand its fuel efficient, no problem in acceleration if you push hard on gas pedal. interior is a bit small. I am very satisfied with this car in terms of luxury, performance and durability. I would say this is one of the legend model of Lexus series. but keep in mind that there is a completely new IS 2014 coming up soon.
Kevin, from the moment he talked about the claustrophobic condition and his 5'7" frame, I realized that he has (maybe now he has) no idea that he can lower the seat and adjust it all way round. Also, this horsepower hound doesn't know how to utilize this car to drive speedy, especially in Sport mode with ECT Power on. I had to go to Virginia last weekend on business and on my way back, everybody was going around 80 mph on the I95 and from time to time, I downshifted into 5th and zooming to 100 mph barely reaching 4,000 RPM's before shifting back to 6th. Plenty of room... :D
@@udornyc I'm about to buy this car from a friend but I've never been in one. I'm 6'1" so I'm glad I read your comment because my biggest worry was my head touching the roof.
This was my biggest worry, thanks for you comment! I’m 6 ft 3 and have a long torso so it’s hard for me to find a vehicle that I actually have headroom in
udor nyc it to mention the fact that you can adjust the steering column. You can even pull it in so it isn’t in your chest. It’s a nice luxurious and spacious car. I ride mine in a low position. I have lots of headspace.
@kriss666 it's been good just watch where you buy it from I probably spent 3200$ within 3 months getting it fixed Oil leak Alternator Radio volume And crankshaft pulley
Good review, just want to add that I am 5' 11" and my IS 250 is more than spacious enough. It's a very comfortable and spacious enough compared to my last full size truck.
5'7" and head hits the roof. I am 5'11" and never touch the roof, I have the same model 2008 with 70,000kms (40,000miles). I think this guy must look like a sausage dog, long body, short legs.
While a turbo four in today's world is much better performance and economy-wise, I still love the way the V6 sounds. That's a bonus to me. You could always add a few hp helpers here and there if you're into modification. The IS is more of the tuner-style Lexus, I think.
"Might as well go with the 4-cylinder" Nope, the sound of the V6 is 100x better than a basic I4. Since it's just a 2.5l V6, it was clearly for the luxury of having a V6. Yes the IS350 is much better but economy and price is better with the IS250 obviously.
My dad has the 2012 model. He lets me drive it every now and again. I'm relatively new to driving, but the model my dad has is pretty quick to accelerate. and of course, smooth :)
Just a correction, i see a lot of people think Toyota's version of this car is the mark X. The IS came from the Altezza where as the mark X is a different production line entirely with earlier versions being the Mark 2. While the cars may share parts they are not in the same family tree
2001-2005 Lexus IS had two engines: 2.0L 3S-GE i4, and a 3.0L 2JZ-GE. That's a nice IS250. I love it. Knowing that the same V6 is used in the JDM Toyota Crown Royal Saloon makes me feel so special when I get to drive one. It's Japanese ingenuity at it's best~
I really am amazed at how well specified this car comes. It's like £6000 and has more spec than a brand new £50k BMW 7-Series comes with as standard. I also like the use of the 6 cylinder. Means I can buy the cheapest one and not have to put up with the boring 4 cylinder sound.
the 3rd gen of acura tls are nice as fuark too though. just as nice, faster and a different style and reliable as hell. i personally cant decide between the two
Yeah, don't know what he's on about there. My '03 G35 (in the signature) is sitting at 208k.... I've changed the radiator, fluids and the knock sensor. That's absolutely it. In 208k and counting. I even cheap out and run 87 octane sometimes during gas spikes. He can't even spell Infiniti right though, so....
It's probably the reason why the G25 was discontinued for 2013. This car was competitive back in the day but the turbo 4 cyl have really changed the game
I know people always say if you get a mustang, it has to be the V8. If you get an IS, it has to be the 350...that thing takes off like a monster, especially in sports mode.
@@CasiodorusRex it's not about getting somewhere faster, it's about the engine jerking steering input, and vibrations of the motor making you a stiff rocket and having to react to your environment in a split second before the road changes. It's called a sports car for a reason, Because your challenging yourself to control and tame a car to it's limits, and you don't need a track to do that, just a nice wide open canyon road for accerlation, and you don't need to drive 100mph to have fun
@@robertwilson6682 I owned a 1987 Porsche 944S in the early 90's. I had that car to over 150 mph on I-95 and that car also got me my license suspended 2 times for having over 12 points on my license. I am older now, driving an Audi A7 and I just don't think about speeding any longer.
@@CasiodorusRex I'm not talking about speeding, I'm talking about accelerating, you might speed for a split second to well over 60mph, but you hit the break slow down and. Go somewhere more discreet on a back road with a good mix of twists and straights and let the cars engine scream and handle, you don't need to have a track for that, I rarely ever Went over 80 and 90 but for quick bursts. I got one speeding in a golf gti and pretty much stopped driving fast since then. Any sports car I rented and had fun with since then I would take on a back mountain road and just let it rip, but if I started going to fast I immediately slowed back down to cruising speeds. Most of the roads couldn't handle high speeds safely anyway, but accelerating to 70 really quick on a straight and hitting the brakes for corner was still amazingly fun I. The last car I drove which was a Mazda rx8
Just got my 07/250, dropped a ram filter in it and It feels like installed a totally different engine baby.. Very smooth and precise.. and very Loud at 4 to 5k rpm...
These 2nd gen is250's are aging like fine wine. Currently own a 17 mitsubishi lancer and been having it for 3 years now. (financed the car like the 20year old idiot I was too) stupidest mistake I ever did. Now looking to get into a is250. Suits my style and needs unbelievably well lol.
The perfect car especially for first time drivers. I don't know what this guy is on about with the ceiling being low. I am 5'8" and I fit fine in the car. Adjust your seat mate.
Just got an 08 is250 coming from a Subaru WRX STi. I'm impressed with the quality of this car. My STi had 375hp at the motor, so the drop in HP was a big one for me. I will say that I'm not disappointed. It may not be as fast, but it sounds great! I can still cut people off if necessary =) !
Shaun Pierce I've seen people this tall deiving this car i assure you he's over doing it, I'm pretty sure the people behind you would have some trouble with leg room but you should be fine.
I’m 5’8 and on lowered coilovers and have 0 problems with getting in and out. Also the back seats you gotta be 6ft+ to have a problem with it, i had two friends in the back one being 6ft and he said it was fine. Cup holders is also a big complaint, there’s two cup holders in the center but people only use one and if you have water bottles they can go on the door cup holders
There is a Toyota version of this car. It's a jdm model called Toyota Mark X that's is also sold as a grey import in south east Asia. However there is enough interior differentiation to make this unique.
You are absolutely right about how claustrophobic the interior is, and that's not a common complaint of cars that I sit in. I really wish the interior were a little more roomy; otherwise, this would be the Lexus for me.
Jedi Luke 22 The TL is roomier that IS. So you would be sacrificing space if you switch. The only big upgrade you will be getting is extra luxury features.
You can be some, depending on where you look, carefully used and well maintained for anywhere from $24k to $32k, that's with leather seats and navigation, most of the time. Check AutoTrader and Cars, they'll have plenty of IS250's and IS350's.
Looking to buy a car next year and this one is on my list of about 8 or 9 im looking into....if i do get this one i will take off the stock rims and put in some classic 3 piece BBS rims with super low profile tires...then this car would really look awesome and mean...also depends on the color....
You really see the age of this video when he turns the radio on and Starships by Nicki Minaj plays
Frrr 😭😭
Ah the good ol days haha
@@Sashimi00 can’t believe we can finally call the early 2010s “the good ole days 🥴”. Next thing you know it’s gonna be “back in my day”
🥲
The loaded IS250's from this gen are holding their value so well.
It's because it's reliable, nice, and not as outdated as other 06-08 cars.
I'm just a proud owner! Everytime I tell someone my car is an 07 their mind is blown. Speakers sound great, navigation, voice commands (they are useless but ya gotta start somewhere!), so much more.
I would buy this car just for the rock-solid Toyota reliability.
Me too and it looks like it will stand through times also the style
+Chris Capaccio I just bought a 2007! Smooth ride!
+Alfredo Puyol I'm planning to buy a 2006 with 37k miles for $14,900
+AManWithAPlan4 Carfax it sir. It's seems to me that it is 2k overpriced and 37k miles don't seem legit for me for a 2006 car.
+Alfredo Puyol it was legit. If you cat gets even a scratched bumper from an accident and insurance hears about it, your car's value goes can go down $10k. Learned this with my sister's TL.
This dude said "it has a very smooth mouse-fur like roof"💀💀
Tony Productions Lmfaooo
😂😂😂
Where
perfect descriptor, thats what my thoughts where when i first sat in an IS.
I love this car. I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam and I have no problem fitting in this car. I can sit behind myself, no problem. I wouldn't want to take a long road trip in the backseat, but it is a sports sedan, more focused on the driver, not the backseat passengers.
renewer About 20 in the city and 27 highway I think
Damn… I’m 6,3 I might not fit
@@idkgu4182 im also 6’3 a 07 Is250 is my first car and i fit fine 🤝. It ride low with sport suspension & mine is a bit louder but thats cause of the Cool Air Intake. It rides smooth
ur an average height guy why would u point out that ur 5’10 like that’s tall lmal
Toyota isn’t stupid. They’re aware that you can generate about the same power numbers from a 4 banger turbo. There are 2 very simple answers as to why they didn’t do that though. One being longevity; 4 bangers don’t last as long as 6 cylinders, much like V8’s “go on forever”. Toyota’s Lexus brand was build on quality and longevity. The second reason is 4 bangers vibrate. They idle harder and sometimes can be louder. Toyota want their Lexus brand to be smooth, yet still be able to move. So they went with a small displacement (2.5 which is tiny) but went with a 6 cylinders.
Also, in the early/mid 2000s, turbo cars still had bad news attached to them. Turbos needed sooner services, prone to just going out and also made more noise than they did in today’s age. Toyota knew their market, and knew their long time customers would stray away from the idea of owning a turbo.
AHuman no the 4 banger is where the reliability is at! Not the 6 or 8 cyls
Juljasmah nope, 4 cylinders tend to vibrate in nature and will wear out the engine mounts way faster. They are not as balanced as a V6 or V8 are. Don’t listen to this guy, don’t ever buy an older car with a 4 banger, you’ll regret it.
Julian Mahoney It’s where the gas mileage is not where the reliability is. BIG DIFFERENCE
CH good job that sounded really smart man
Wow that explains the Toyota century with a v12 engine
My friend has the IS 350, and it is an amazing vehicle. In my opinion, Lexus is by far the best Japanese luxury car brand.
Yash K yes!
Infiniti is actually better. Lexus are ugly.
AlienNinjaPuppy Infiniti doesn’t compare to Lexus lol
@@AlienNinjaPuppy sorry bud i just bought a Lexus an i have to admit it's alot better then infinity
Thivakar saravanamuthu I know I was reading his comment and was thinking from experience Infiniti is all looks and not good quality or longevity they don’t have a lot of service areas I live in Kentucky and the closest one is in Nashville Tennessee and they just don’t last long their leather sucks it rips and tears easily and wrinkles even the latest models I like the looks of them and the interiors but they just don’t hold up especially the older ones compared to the older second gen Lexus IS lineup
The guy spent entirely too much time complaining about the "lack of HP" when it's a IS 250. This isn't a CTS - V ROCKET SHIP, it's a very well built Lexus IS 250 that is a very practical.
@Anita Ayon you’re dumb as shit boy
Not only that, it beats the BMW classmate in performance.
This was my first car when I was in High School. Had this car for 5 years and I loved it. #Memories
Vincent10 you buy it yourself?
I own one of these, and I'm in college. It's a great car, very engaging to drive, especially for a Lexus.
quality clickb8 canser thinking about getting this or the 350 for college. What you thinkk??
Stevenr2222 Same I might get a 350 for college
SP FromNY914 Have you ever thought about a 2008 Acura TL? Those the two cars I wanna decide between for college
I had a test drive today. This car is really classic and beautiful. The IS 250 doesn't have large horse power but in the other hand its fuel efficient, no problem in acceleration if you push hard on gas pedal. interior is a bit small. I am very satisfied with this car in terms of luxury, performance and durability. I would say this is one of the legend model of Lexus series. but keep in mind that there is a completely new IS 2014 coming up soon.
Don't listen to this guy, I'm 6 ft 2 and fitting it mine......... Just fine my head is nowhere near the ceiling,..... What a preposterous statement.
Kevin, from the moment he talked about the claustrophobic condition and his 5'7" frame, I realized that he has (maybe now he has) no idea that he can lower the seat and adjust it all way round.
Also, this horsepower hound doesn't know how to utilize this car to drive speedy, especially in Sport mode with ECT Power on. I had to go to Virginia last weekend on business and on my way back, everybody was going around 80 mph on the I95 and from time to time, I downshifted into 5th and zooming to 100 mph barely reaching 4,000 RPM's before shifting back to 6th.
Plenty of room... :D
@@udornyc I'm about to buy this car from a friend but I've never been in one. I'm 6'1" so I'm glad I read your comment because my biggest worry was my head touching the roof.
@@kamilbednarski4653 You'll have a lot of fun!!!
This was my biggest worry, thanks for you comment! I’m 6 ft 3 and have a long torso so it’s hard for me to find a vehicle that I actually have headroom in
udor nyc it to mention the fact that you can adjust the steering column. You can even pull it in so it isn’t in your chest. It’s a nice luxurious and spacious car. I ride mine in a low position. I have lots of headspace.
Got my 08 is250 with 122k miles 3 days ago...LOVE ITTTTT!
How it’s it after 3 months? Looking forward to buy one
@kriss666 it's been good just watch where you buy it from I probably spent 3200$ within 3 months getting it fixed
Oil leak
Alternator
Radio volume
And crankshaft pulley
I just bought a 2008 IS250 AWD with 58K miles for $8500.
Joe Schmoe damn you lucky bro. I'm looking for one at the moment
The deal fell through because the seller was shit. I bought a 2012 Audi A7 Prestige black on black instead.
Joe Schmoe what happened?
Do you like it
@@CasiodorusRex How is the Audi and how much you pay for it?
Good review, just want to add that I am 5' 11" and my IS 250 is more than spacious enough. It's a very comfortable and spacious enough compared to my last full size truck.
5’11 isnr tall bro😭😭
5'7" and head hits the roof. I am 5'11" and never touch the roof, I have the same model 2008 with 70,000kms (40,000miles). I think this guy must look like a sausage dog, long body, short legs.
same i'm 6 foot and i don't hit or feel uncomfortable it's great 300,000 km (250,000ish miles)
I’m 6’4 and have one And I fit without hitting the roof
'Its rear wheel drive when you first buy it' does it evolve or level up to AWD?
Easy life what?
Huh
great review. excellent descriptions and explanations. better than over 75% of reviews I've seen
I just bought a 2006 Lexus, IS250 AWD as my second car.. 130,000 km's and the paint still shines like mad...
How it it’s after 1 year? Im looking forward to buy one…
This was by far the best IS250 review on youtube
While a turbo four in today's world is much better performance and economy-wise, I still love the way the V6 sounds. That's a bonus to me. You could always add a few hp helpers here and there if you're into modification. The IS is more of the tuner-style Lexus, I think.
I'm right at 6 feet and my IS lets me get comfortable, though it does take some effort to find a good seating position.
"Might as well go with the 4-cylinder"
Nope, the sound of the V6 is 100x better than a basic I4.
Since it's just a 2.5l V6, it was clearly for the luxury of having a V6.
Yes the IS350 is much better but economy and price is better with the IS250 obviously.
infamousian123 I love the distinctive sound this small v6 produce. Sounds like whining whistle 😋👌
When did he say that
I found a manual 08 with a downpayment of $120 and only pay $120 monthly. LOVING IT!!
@ 4:15 slow down there sir usb? Ipod interface? Vital info got skipped
My dad has the 2012 model. He lets me drive it every now and again. I'm relatively new to driving, but the model my dad has is pretty quick to accelerate. and of course, smooth :)
Just a correction, i see a lot of people think Toyota's version of this car is the mark X. The IS came from the Altezza where as the mark X is a different production line entirely with earlier versions being the Mark 2. While the cars may share parts they are not in the same family tree
8:12 "But the material tho!" lol
Beautiful materials and quality. Wish Lexus were still built like this today.
they are though lol
They are.... they got even better... the new IS's interior doesn't look or feel like a 40 grand car, feels more expensive!
@@Ipuffyy the new Is’s are like 50k
2001-2005 Lexus IS had two engines: 2.0L 3S-GE i4, and a 3.0L 2JZ-GE.
That's a nice IS250. I love it. Knowing that the same V6 is used in the JDM Toyota Crown Royal Saloon makes me feel so special when I get to drive one. It's Japanese ingenuity at it's best~
You forgot the 2.0l i6 that was slow as shit on the is200
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yas
i own a 2012 is350, pretty nice sexy/luxurious car. My brother has the isf, so all i can say is these cars are heck of a ride.
Is 250 this gone be my next car 💪💪
I really am amazed at how well specified this car comes. It's like £6000 and has more spec than a brand new £50k BMW 7-Series comes with as standard. I also like the use of the 6 cylinder. Means I can buy the cheapest one and not have to put up with the boring 4 cylinder sound.
2008 Lexus IS250, 34,068 miles
haha i’m 5’11” and i feel fine driving a mazda miata everyday
i've been looking for a great review like this for a while on this car thanks!!
You have gotten slot better with your videos
Don't compare Lexus to the incompetents at Acura or Infinity when Lexus clearly battles the big germans!
the 3rd gen of acura tls are nice as fuark too though. just as nice, faster and a different style and reliable as hell. i personally cant decide between the two
tteezzrreell same!!! It's between Lexus IS250 2008 or the Acura tl type s 2008
HighTideKidz Infiniti's 08 G35 and G37 are amazing cars. Coupe looks amazing and the sedan is highly underrated. 306hp is no joke for that car.
bro...lexus fucks all over the Germans.
Yeah, don't know what he's on about there. My '03 G35 (in the signature) is sitting at 208k.... I've changed the radiator, fluids and the knock sensor. That's absolutely it. In 208k and counting. I even cheap out and run 87 octane sometimes during gas spikes. He can't even spell Infiniti right though, so....
It's probably the reason why the G25 was discontinued for 2013. This car was competitive back in the day but the turbo 4 cyl have really changed the game
I know people always say if you get a mustang, it has to be the V8. If you get an IS, it has to be the 350...that thing takes off like a monster, especially in sports mode.
Where are you going so fast? If you drive 80 mph to a theater 20 miles away I'll get there I'll get there 5 minutes behind you doing 60.
Joe Schmoe .Right? Only reason to get a fast car is if you are going on a race track.
@@CasiodorusRex it's not about getting somewhere faster, it's about the engine jerking steering input, and vibrations of the motor making you a stiff rocket and having to react to your environment in a split second before the road changes. It's called a sports car for a reason, Because your challenging yourself to control and tame a car to it's limits, and you don't need a track to do that, just a nice wide open canyon road for accerlation, and you don't need to drive 100mph to have fun
@@robertwilson6682 I owned a 1987 Porsche 944S in the early 90's. I had that car to over 150 mph on I-95 and that car also got me my license suspended 2 times for having over 12 points on my license. I am older now, driving an Audi A7 and I just don't think about speeding any longer.
@@CasiodorusRex I'm not talking about speeding, I'm talking about accelerating, you might speed for a split second to well over 60mph, but you hit the break slow down and. Go somewhere more discreet on a back road with a good mix of twists and straights and let the cars engine scream and handle, you don't need to have a track for that, I rarely ever Went over 80 and 90 but for quick bursts. I got one speeding in a golf gti and pretty much stopped driving fast since then. Any sports car I rented and had fun with since then I would take on a back mountain road and just let it rip, but if I started going to fast I immediately slowed back down to cruising speeds. Most of the roads couldn't handle high speeds safely anyway, but accelerating to 70 really quick on a straight and hitting the brakes for corner was still amazingly fun I. The last car I drove which was a Mazda rx8
Just got my 07/250, dropped a ram filter in it and It feels like installed a totally different engine baby.. Very smooth and precise.. and very Loud at 4 to 5k rpm...
Toyota and Nissan makes the best sounding V6s
These 2nd gen is250's are aging like fine wine. Currently own a 17 mitsubishi lancer and been having it for 3 years now. (financed the car like the 20year old idiot I was too) stupidest mistake I ever did. Now looking to get into a is250. Suits my style and needs unbelievably well lol.
MAYHEM_96 im 17 think i should get this lexus as my first car?
2008 was the first year for the IS-F. Family member owns a blue 08 that he got used.
Some of my neighbors have the same car but in black AND they just got a 2012 Beetle. Yep I'm pretty jealous!
The perfect car especially for first time drivers. I don't know what this guy is on about with the ceiling being low. I am 5'8" and I fit fine in the car. Adjust your seat mate.
Love my 2009 lexus perfect car no problems at all
I’m probably getting this for my first car & put an aftermarket exhaust on it 👌👌
you buying it yourself and paying for your own insurance?
He is a 5'7 giant.
haha
Just got an 08 is250 coming from a Subaru WRX STi. I'm impressed with the quality of this car. My STi had 375hp at the motor, so the drop in HP was a big one for me. I will say that I'm not disappointed. It may not be as fast, but it sounds great! I can still cut people off if necessary =) !
Dude. I loved your review.
Keep reviewing more cars!
Thanks for mentioning the headroom issue, I'm 6 ft 2 in and had my heart set on one of these, I'll have to reconsider now.
try a gs instead?
Im 6' 1" 260 lbs and i fit fine, Go and try sitting in the car. These reviews aren't always 100% accurate.
I'm 6'1 and 245 and find it very comfortable, don't doubt the car just yet
I'm 6'1 and 245 and find it very comfortable, don't doubt the car just yet
Shaun Pierce I've seen people this tall deiving this car i assure you he's over doing it, I'm pretty sure the people behind you would have some trouble with leg room but you should be fine.
Great Review Of 2008 Lexus IS250. 🙂
This is really advanced back then
I’m 5’8 and on lowered coilovers and have 0 problems with getting in and out. Also the back seats you gotta be 6ft+ to have a problem with it, i had two friends in the back one being 6ft and he said it was fine. Cup holders is also a big complaint, there’s two cup holders in the center but people only use one and if you have water bottles they can go on the door cup holders
“Only 34 thousand miles on this baby”lmfaooo
Jessie gana thats not a lot
Gaming Master I’m laughing how he said it lmfaooo .
There is a Toyota version of this car. It's a jdm model called Toyota Mark X that's is also sold as a grey import in south east Asia. However there is enough interior differentiation to make this unique.
Great review
Maybe I'm sensitive in hearing, but your introduction is LOUD!!! I always have to put volume down!
You are absolutely right about how claustrophobic the interior is, and that's not a common complaint of cars that I sit in. I really wish the interior were a little more roomy; otherwise, this would be the Lexus for me.
That is exactly why I like the car, is like been in an airplane cockpit, cacooned in. I can't stand the new cars with huge interiors.
3:40 -> because IS means Individual Sport
Shouldve reviewed a 6spd manual.
I really like these a LOT. I almost bought an 06 wiht 92K miles, but they wouldnt come down enough on the price.
I would love to see a Lexus ISF review by you in the near future
I'm really thinking about trading my TL for one of these. Lexus seems to offer more luxury amenities than Acura does.
Jedi Luke 22 The TL is roomier that IS. So you would be sacrificing space if you switch. The only big upgrade you will be getting is extra luxury features.
found this car locally for 14k but they want 3k down and $400 a month. dunno if I should still go for it or search around
LoveOlivie miles? Did you end up getting it? lol
Me too lol I just liked the interior and how it handled
very good review if not the best, thanks!
Nice review!!
saving to buy this car!
Im 6’5 and Im still plan in getting it 😂
only problem is he 350 was recently begun to come equipped with AWD, so you dont find any affordable ones to buy yet.
Trying to make up my mind between this Lexus or Acura TL 2008.
Tls have bad Transmissions
The Transmissions are kinda a weak link in the TL. I'd go with the IS.
I wonder how many times you ran that stop sign at the start of the test drive.
Love this car... beautiful 😀
That ticking was really loud when you were looking at the engine while it was running. Was something wrong with it?
Swermie that’s because is a direct injection engine
Wow so looking forward to get this
Does anyone know if either of the following are standard on the 2nd gen IS250:
Ventilated seats
Bluetooth
If not standard are they common?
no not standard.. comes with Premium Package..
2:45 your head hit the roof because he didn’t duck.
😂 exactly like no brainer
Technically there's 3 engines. The isf V8 too. Which is the one I'd buy. For some reason I've always wanted the IS-F over the M3 or C63.
2:59 I saw Shaq drive a smart car in new york what are you talking about
thanks for mentioning if its good on long haul or not.
@3:09. There is a Toyota version of this car. I'ts the Toyota MarkX. IS platform is based on MarkX.
You can be some, depending on where you look, carefully used and well maintained for anywhere from $24k to $32k, that's with leather seats and navigation, most of the time. Check AutoTrader and Cars, they'll have plenty of IS250's and IS350's.
Just purchased a 2006 matador red is350 with only 25,420 miles
You should have nevered turned the radio off when starships was on , lol
Looking to buy a car next year and this one is on my list of about 8 or 9 im looking into....if i do get this one i will take off the stock rims and put in some classic 3 piece BBS rims with super low profile tires...then this car would really look awesome and mean...also depends on the color....
I went to test drive one of these and my daughter said “ daddy there’s no space back here 🤦🏾♂️. Ugh so I can’t even get one
Well ACTUALLY, cashmere is a particular type of wool that has a very soft texture. So you and Lexus are incorrect.
I was talking about back in 2008, which I don't believe the IS-F was available in that time... but I could be wrong
True the S4 is awesome too. Tho we might be getting an Acura TL SH-AWD to replace our old 07 TL.
i wish you could drive the 6speed version.
When you turned on the radio a nicki played😩
I’m 6’11 and drive while sitting in the backseat
lol
Is this car equipped with the Mark Levinson sound system and how many speakers are there ? Thank you !
And is there an option to choose to get the Mark Levinson sound system ?
+Songty Oeung Yes the sports luxury (top of the range) has the 14 speaker Mark levinson sound system
Base has 13 speakers. ML has 14 with 400 watts of power while base has half of that power either way both sound really good
Awesome car.Definitely better than the underpowered acura ilx.
Great car good family car. Thumbs up.
i’m 6’1 n kinda fat n fit fine in my lexus is250 .. actually i have a lot of room ... very comfy car
Did Ali-A make that intro for you? Jeez
08 bmw 328xi vs 08 lexus is250 for everyday use in Canada ?