Erick Abundis I know!!! And I agree with you... the mic wasn’t plugged in right, but there’s nothing I could do after shooting is done and I don’t have a team that can check audio for me.. so it is what it is... thanks for commenting and checking out the video. I’ll make sure the mic is plugged in right for the next one 😁
Thanks for sharing. Just bought a 2007 is250 with 100k miles in mint condition for $7k. Been very happy with it so far. only thing it needs are a new axle and breaks. total cost around $650. You might want to mention the carbon build up issue with the direct injection engine. Make sure to get the injectors cleaned and drive it like you stole it every once in a while to help clean out carbon build up that can really cause problems with this engine. Overall I agree that the value you can find with this car is amazing.
Thinking of purchasing one while I await the new 2019 bmw 340 to come out and get sale prices lol. How has the car been treating you and is it as really as slow as people say ?? Thanks
@@khaledalsharif2528 if you have more money to find a one owner car with all maintenance history and low miles do that. But it should last you a while at 134k
Video is pretty accurate, I have and 09 250 with 132k miles on it, just changed the water pump 2 months ago, got it done for 250$. I also have leaking struts and a bad cv boot that I will replace this year due to 130k mikes with the oversized rims the first owner put on it. 6 years plus of ownership and these are the only problems I’ve had. I downgraded back to 17 inch wheels and it runs so much smoother now. I’m hoping to keep driving this until 250k
The one thing I don't like about this car is that it shifts to 1st gear if I slow down below 5mph. If I'm going over a major speed bump or sometimes crawling around a corner it goes down. Is this normal because if it shifts down to 1st from 2nd I immediately want to go while it's still rolling then it's an ugly upshift
Just bought this car. Yr 2008. I had a old es 300. This car has soo many features it confuses me and makes me nervous to drive it lol. I'm gonna take my time and learn it. Costed me 6,000. Thanks for the review.
Is a great car I put 296000 Miles on it .... transmission went out at 160000 which was ok alternator and water pump and radiator fan motor before hitting 200000 miles overall great car and great engine ...timming belt chain never had a problem with it
blshotlexusjay ... What model of IS 250 did you have? Did you buy new? Would you please tell us if you ever changed the transmission fluid? (your 1st and 2nd transmission) If so, how often (mileage)? Did you drive on streets a lot? A lot of fast driving (0 to 60 in a few seconds) or burnouts? The answers for sure will help a lot of people, especially me. I am a Lexus fan/owner. I have an LS 400, but I have my mind set on an IS 250. Thanks a lot.
@@jackboltsvolts8986 I have a 250 auto with 155k miles and changed the transmission fluid at 130k. Fluid still looked clean and I've had no issues with the transmission at all, it's as good as the day I purchased the car new 14 years ago. I have never abused the car and it still feels tight and great to drive. You can decarbonise the engine using a Terraclean equipped garage for about $150 this stops carbon buildup issues such as engine rough running at stop lights. Apart from reconditioning the brake callipers and sorting out wheel corrosion it has performed without fault - no sign of water pump failure yet! I see no reason why my IS250 would not give good service for another 10 years after which if I'm still around it will be a Lexus EV I'll be considering :)
@@urbansoundscapes7734 - So, you have a 2006 IS 250... am I correct? I never had one... I am thinking of a 2006. Do you see anything better in the 2006 that you do not see in the other years? What about the plastics cracking or becoming sticky? Does the 2006 model have this issue? I have seen ads of IS 250s, 2007, 2008, that mention the whole dashboard and door panels being new or being sticky... Was there any recall on the 2006 model? The transmission... after destroying a couple of transmissions over my 40 years+ driving, I have learned that a transmission is not to be abused. I understand that by what you have said, you know that too. The state of the lubricant is very important, high temperatures will kill it (fast driving, heavy loads and towing), and perhaps the materials used on the components will also play their roles. On the other hand, the driver will determine the length of a transmission's life. Thanks for sharing your Lexus experience.
"the engine is Ok, nothing special" - Meanwhile here in Italy half the cars on the roads have less than 100 HP and 200HP on a sedan is considered a premium feature
@@moa-wg3bo well, in Italy Fiat, Renault and Peugeot are very popular cars, Alfas are a bit more premium but the majority of luxury cars are German, like Audi and Porsche. There's still a big vintage car movement, especially around historical models like the Lancia Fulvia, Alfa Giulia and above all the Fiat 500. The number of Ferraris and Lamborghinis is very very low, you only see them rarely and around rich cities like Roma, Milano and so on. In the poorer parts of the country it's all about Fiat Panda 😅
Miguel's Garage totally understand the difference between the two. Chose FWD mainly because I live well above the snow belt in Canada; would also say the TSX feels lighter, more tossable and easier to drive than the Lexus; 5 years of ownership exp (bought used and it's a 2010 model) and it still feels tight
Have owned a IS250 X for a few years, now with 95k kms (60K miles). This is my second Lexus, previously RX for 10 years. I work as a limousine driver in my retirement and enjoy comfort, my latest work vehicle is a 2016 Audi Q7 3.0TDI. I feel good when I get back in my little Lexus and drive it, quieter, smoother, more comfortable, wouldn't swap it if there was a cash difference. The luxury sports would probably be even more quiet. The ES350 leaves them all in the dust, the only issue is the head space in the back seat for people over 6'2', but still ultra quiet, smooth and comfortable. Colour is mica red and outshines the Audi although still 8 years older. Regular oil changes is the key.
Hows the head height in the is250 for the driver? I'm looking at getting one but at 6'3 I'm pretty cautious and I can't test drive atm because of covid.
Hi Miguel This was a really good intro to the IS. You touched on the water pump & the fuel leak. Would you ever consider doing one on the specific maintenance requirements/intervals etc etc & how to do various jobs on one of these ? Thanx
I don't understand the mean comments. If people don't like the video, then STOP watching!! Miguel, this original video allowed me to purchase my Lexus IS with more certainty. As for the haters, get lost, or learn to add your negative comments in a MATURE constructive way that we all can learn from them (or dismiss them).
@@juliearuna9021 Thank you for your kind comment. I bought my IS when it was 9 yrs old but it had low miles. Everyone claims it is a "sleeper car" which it is not. Yes, I could've purchased a BMW 325,, yet I've learned from what my friends did. I don't need the status symbol of a BMW and rather appreciate the elegance and reliability of the Lexus. I live in Massachusetts and any car with more horsepower is a waste of money (and gas).. I have the AWD version and it deals with the snow fine. Recently, because of Covid and the car prices increasing, my car is worth more than I paid for it. I could sell it, yet if I buy another car, its price will also be inflated.
Had an IS 250 for 9 years, traded at 14Yo, best car ever owned, amazing reliability, never went into LIMP MODE (several times) like a mercedes I owned, just felt special every day, recently traded for a volvo S60 very nice car but it 's no LEXUS, 15 months old and already showing software issues. Would have had another LEXUS but they only do hybrids now, and didn't fancy one yet, will probably get all electric Lexus as next car UX looks promising.
Howdy...well thus far its running strong . we live in MN and we dont drive on snowfall days . But days after is cool. Mostly my 17 year old drives it . He loves it and the raceing capability of course!! So far so good . Thanks for checking. We have like around 130,000 currently . Duck tail rear, tinted windows next new head lights. 😀
Absolutely! You are quite welcome! My main goal with these videos is to help people with their car purchases! Thanks for the comment and please consider subscribing!
The problem with buying an older used is250 is as a lower priced "aspirational" model, if its had multiple owners, it might not have been maintained properly just like any cheap older luxury brand car.
Problem i have with it. Went check one out and it looked nice until the guy told me he bought it from a younger guy who spray painted the calipers. Noped the hell out of there
These are very good cars. I have one, and I’m very satisfied with it, except for one little thing. It consumes oil. I wouldn’t necessarily say at a terrible rate, but I measured it and it’s 1 quart consumed every 1700 miles . I’m used to checking it often and topping it off if needed. I do believe this happens with all older cars. It’ll consume more oil as it ages and gets above 100k miles like mine. But yeah overall a good car.
Bought a 2006 is250 for my step daughter and it has only done 89,000km. Drives beautifully .. only concern is that the VSC light keeps coming on intermittently
Intermittent problems are really hard to diagnose. Your best bet will be to take it to a shop so they can diagnose it. It could be one of the sensors that attaches to the struts to report to the computer the vehicle's angle. These cars also have sensors that apply the brakes to ONE of the two front tires if the tails steps out. This helps you stabilize the car. All these sensors need to work together for it to function properly. Perhaps one of the sensors or the linkages that feed those sensors is going bad. Hope you can work it out!
I test drove a 2007 is250 recently with 223,000km on the clock . The ride was very comfortable. I did notice at 100km/h it was only in 4th gear , unfortunately for that particular car there was a transmission shudder when changing upto 5th gear at 120km/h. It did have the usual cracked dash & milky headlamps. I believe these cars suffer from carbon build up too. I intend on buying an Is250 automatic over the next couple of months as a weekend car . ( here in Ireland the car tax is 1080euro per year . Fuel at the moment is 1.85 per litre so it's an expensive car to run - a 3rd gen Is300h tax is 190euro tax for comparison)
My grandfather's 58 Buick Electra had a speed indicator. It was located on the dash, left side of the speedometer. It would buzz as you got close to the set speed. A red line appeared above the indicator on the speedometer
Yup I have the famous IS 300 😬 great car white pearl looks way better ... Making mods to it and enhancements soon it'll be a good looking car... My IS I had a recall paper come in saying my airbags weren't good haven't gone to fix that yet
The one thing I don't like about this car is that it shifts to 1st gear if I slow down below 5mph. If I'm going over a major speed bump or sometimes crawling around a corner it goes down. Is this normal because if it shifts down to 1st from 2nd I immediately want to go while it's still rolling then it's an ugly upshift
i'm glad you did this video! I'm a huge fan of the IS line and have had all three generations. 1st gen was very sporty, 2nd gen gained luxury but lost a little of its sportiness, 3rd gen found the right balance between style, sport performance, luxury and tech. I'm interested to see what the next iteration of this car will be there soo many rumors!!! (also specifically is you buy a used 2nd gen IS250, they are known to have carbon buildup in the engine that lexus will 100% resolve for you! )
Good video. I own a 2007 IS250 with the Mark Levinson sound package and the only other thing i would say to watch out for is the media touch screen. The digitizer failing is a common problem, this makes the touch screen totally unresponsive. Also look iut for the GPS navigation system losinh satellite signal, mine has lost signal premanently and now shows me driving through oceans and uninhabited forest. I havent figured out what the cause of this is yet.
Yep, my 08 IS250 having this issue at the moment. The system frozen and becoming unresponsive. My local machanic reset the system so I can use air-cond, radio etc but the satellite is driving through the Pacific Ocean currently 🙁
@@tclex611 That is a terrible issue to have, but it does sound pretty badass, to be driving through the Pacific. Maybe there's some hidden Easter Egg, where if you drive far enough west you'll reach the Marianas Trench.
Can anyone tell me any other common issues that weren't covered with the is250? I'm planning on buying one as a new daily, and I don't want to deal with any surprises down the road. I'm coming from a blob eye WRX as a daily. Fun car, but trash gas mileage and I hate working on boxer engines.
@@Miguelsgarage Since last week , i have my lexus is 250!👍 120 000 km , 12 000 € ! I am so happy! It is one of the best cars i ever drove! I bought it from Vienna here in Austria! I looked for a hand shifted car and i found it! I love it to shift by myself! Hand shifted Lexus 250 are very rare, it was the only one to buy in my country.😅 I am so lucky!😎
@@austriantruther485 Amazing! That's great to hear! I believe here in the US, only 1% of the IS Lexus built were manual cars. All others were automatics.
Great job Miguel, I’m looking at that exact same car tomorrow the same color and everything lol. I now have a better idea of what to look for. Thanks again
yes. Keep changing the transmission oil every 60k and it should not give you any problems at all. One of the few cars that have a reliable conventional auto box.
Tires are beyond expensive, you gotta do that stupid carbon cleanup and you better hope to god nothing goes wrong it..I can just imagine the repair bill..but for the most part..it’s a rock solid car..just stay away from potholes
A lot of these features like the headlights and the Windows’s and sunroof opening with the unlock button can be found on there 2005 line ups I got an 05 es that has all that plus more. I cant believe the is250 only has a 2.5.my 05 es has a 3.3 liter v6. Either way Lexus gang for life, who’s with me on that ??
Miguel's Garage it means that you have to install one Oil catch can. Carbon build up It's a common issue of all direct injection engines. Pros. You can find awesome cars sold very cheap. Cons. You might have a dead engine or that drinks a lot of oil.
I don’t know that installing a catch can on a daily driver like this would be good. That’s another variable to worry about. You’re probably better off just cleaning the intake every 80-100k miles or so...
Miguel's Garage as you wish, if you like most that mechanics rape your engine, than just unscrewing and cleaning a can leaving your engine untouched, it's up to each owner to decide.
Yes, it is common problem mentioned at clublexus. The operation to clean the engine is long and costly. Whatever, I'm not sure that the catch can brings definitely closure. One of the "seems to work" method is to inject a special cleaning foam at regular intervals, also, at regular intervals, to push the engine as hard as possible during a middle trip. The combination of those two mesures seemed to work well for most.
Hello guys!! I'm seriously interested in buying this specific car, never owned a lexus before 😭 Can any of you (owners), give a brief feedback in regards to how expensive basic maintainance costs (brakes and oil changes, tags, registration, tune-ups, etc)? Thanks 👍👍👍
I live in europe, i have a is250 2012 white pearl. Its awesome. Only thing is, when you put your foot down on the pedal the car drinks alot of bensin. 12L/100km. Otherwise its around 8L/100km. Im a toyota guy so i do the labor on it myself. Cost is average for parts in sweden at least. Its really quite in the car. Also its smaller then it seems. Im 1.85 and people usually dont fit behind me, although my wife says im leaning to much back. Just remember its a luxury car, not a race car. Dont get me wrong it has power and all. Just isnt ment to be a race car.
I have the 2008 IS250 AWD.I keep having tire/rim problems with the car. I run 18 inch rims on it and had 4 tires blow within a year (Michelin Pilot Super Sport)I got friends running 20s on other cars but none of them have these issues. I always drive around potholes and avoid uneven roads as much as possible. Kind of disappointed. Although, the IS known for premature tire wear and other related issues. FYI, the gas milage is crap for what it is. I suggest the IS350 if you can get because the fuel consumption is almost the same. Other than that, wouldn’t really recommend the car. The brakes are garbage, the suspension is stiff( I understand its a “sport” oriented sedan but its no Ferrari either), and the carbon buildup costs thousands to fix (only IS250 is affected, the IS350 has the port fuel injection system)
Jerome Harris it’s stock f sport wheels came 18’s from the factory even if it came with 17’s the look would be thrown off to me too small for my liking .
i just got a peral white one 2008 it’s not that great on gas; it’s making a weird noise when i go over 65 mph on the freeway ; trying to figure out what it could be ? it only has 51k miles was owned by 90 year olds that went to the store and back
AWD cars need the all four tires replaced at the same time and that's an expense to consider!! The way I would go is the is350 rear wheel drive with over 300 horses, port injection, and a smooth eight-speed automatic and less maintenance, less weight, and less headaches than AWD
For 204hp and direct injection the IS250 is decent! I enjoy my IS350 with 102 more horsepower and port injection/vvti and all that good stuff that gives it 306hp. Lol
really needing an awd car... wondering if i'd be crazy to go down (in age anyway) from a 2014 corolla with 90,000kms to a 2009 awd is250 with 220,000kms. the lexus is really in good shape body and frame wise as my corolla but obviously has more than double the mileage and is almost twice as old. either way the corolla is going down the road in no more than 5 years. i have not usually been scared of mileage and not really sure why i bothered to buy a new corolla, should have gone used.... was just trying new for the first time ... new is over rated.... not wasting time again on that
absolutely. Many things on the IS350 are more expensive. Tires are more expensive, service is more expensive, brakes are more expensive, gas consumption is higher, etc... Keep in mind I'm not debating which is better, just stating that the IS350 is in fact more expensive to run and maintain than the IS250.
@Loik Sherali go to website to search car Lexus 08 for 4k with less miles,they will show you they available or not. My website for me is CarGurus.com my areas is 5 to 6k for this car😒🤨. If they don't have it,you better buy the car you found. But before you buy,test drive first and look around and stuff.
These are a hell of a lot of car for the money in the UK but, due to there emissions and our tax bands there over £500 a year to tax. If you can find a 2005 model there only £315 a year but 2006 onwards the tax bands and emissions grouping changed again. Certain cars, like the 350z, people only really want the 05 and below models because of this.
I think you'll find the automatic is in a lower tax bracket than the manual. I'm thinking of getting one of these because they seem to have a great reputation in the UK although reading the comments above is a bit off putting.
@@MajorKlanga well I never new that, just checked on auto trader, funny as autos usually use more petrol. Wonder why that's the case with them. I fancy a luxury auto and been looking at e90 e92 330i's but there 5 grand plus and these lexus have so many more toys and are realible, lexus always have been.
My wife's IS350 had a lot of recalls from fuel lines to fuel gaskets, airbags drivers and passengers side, airbag sensors, brake system, engine variable timing recall, even the wiper system all repairs have been done by the dealer under warranty, Other repairs she had to pay out of pocket, alternator and battery replacement, ignition coil in cylinder 6 for a miss fire code, bad fuel injector in cylinder 3. Toyota quality facepalm. The car has 54k miles. the positive side to the car is its good looks, the engine has a kick to it when you step on the gas, depreciation is not that bad. does the water pump defect affect the IS350 too?
Looked at a 2010 AWD IS250 with 200 000 km (125 000 miles) in perfect condition all Lexus dealer serviced for a good price with no accidents. You think it would be a better car than a 2014 Mazda 3 with a way lower mileage?
Paul Radziievskyi they are different types of cars. The Mazda is an economy car. The Lexus is a luxury car. Lexus will cost more to maintain but I think is a much better product.
i own this car, this is one of the nicer ones out there. But realistically, you want a car that is in your price range. If you want to buy a car, buy one that's newer/with less mileage. Even though Lexus is known for its quality, the maintenance cost of a high mileage luxury car can crash you and even after you fix everything up, the value of the car does not rise a bit. Be smart and choose the newer Mazda, and buy a newer Lexus when you can afford it down the road.
Thanks for the video and tips. I think you didn’t show enough of the interior of this car and missed a huge part. The IS250 2006-2010 has no reverse camera. In this day an age, I wouldn’t spend $11,000+ on any car that does not have a reverse camera. Parking and still turning your neck in this day and age is something that nobody wants. I think it’s huge. All IS350s come with the reverse camera/SatNav and I believe that’s a very significant upgrade even when the car is 10yrs old.
Where did you get all this info from pal? The IS came with different options including reverse cam from 2006. My 08 is350 has the luxury trim which comes with 6 sonar sensors, Mark Levinson sound system, AFS, memory and cooled seats, reverse cam, rear curtain, auto telescopic steering wheel and the list goes on. That's to say it has the most options of the IS and it was available right from 06.
Regarding the steering. If you install those polyurethane bushings in this Lexus it will ride like a s**t. You shouldn’t buy the IS250 thinking it’s a sports car. It’s a inexpensive luxury sedan that retains the Lexus ride quality. Urethane bushings will ruin that in no time. If you want Porsche steering, buy a Porsche.
I agree with you! My comment is for those looking for better steering feel. A lot of people buy these cars and want to upgrade them to use them as trackday cars! Also, many cannot afford a Porsche or need 4 doors.
the IS350 is more expensive to buy and maintain and up until 2013 I think, it only came RWD. I prefer the IS350 myself, but just pointing out some things to consider if buying one...
In terms of what? and also what year are we talking about? Generally speaking, since I don't know which specifics you'd like me to talk about, I can say that the ES is a very smooth reliable luxury car. I think it brought a lot to the segment. So much so that Both Mercedez and BMW followed its foot steps introducing FWD version of their own. As far as the LS, in general terms, I think that the LS just as Lexus as a brand redefined the segment and brought a whole new level of value and customer service that wasn't available before. Just to put it into perspective, the LS project cost Lexus 1 BILLION dollars in 1983 or just close to 3 BILLION dollars in today's money. You only do that when your goal is to be the BEST!
I recently purchased a IS250 with 39K miles now on 40, and these carbon build issues reviews are scaring the crap out of me, is this a common issue. with all.. lol
Lark Thomas honestly. I’ve been looking for it but it’s scaring me away from the car. Can’t afford to fix that. Heard a recall has been issued for it though.
Sea Foam in the gas tank will do nothing for carbon building on the valves in a direct injection engine. The injectors spray directly into the combustion chamber, so unlike a port injection engine the fuel never hits the valves. Spraying it into the intake may help prevent buildup of you do it often enough, but i don't think there's any solid evidence it does.
I've got a is250 manual 2008 with 69k miles, the carbon build up thing isn't even that big of a thing, people like to repeat and exaggerate what they see on the internet. Don't get me wrong it does exist but the remedy is to simply take the car on long drives occasionally and keep it in the higher revs for a little while and you should have no problem.
350 is more powerful, more fun, better brakes, and more engaging, but it will also cost you a little bit more to maintain, but not significantly more. If you can afford the higher price of the IS350, I would say go for the 350. Lots of aftermarket support as well!
$2K?? This car isn't that bad. The right side is very easy, the left side, you have to remove part of the intake, but not the end of the world. At most, a few hundred bucks a any decent shop.
@@Miguelsgarage i looked up average prices for maintenance and 2k came up for sparkplugs, i looked at the video for replacing them and seen dude talking the throttle body off and part if the intake i was like nawl man its not that serious, but i do still like these cars just not when its time for mantenance.
@@Miguelsgarage yeh at the moment no probleme but 3weeks ago I had a steering probleme and was very hard to turn after diagnosis we found the probleme on steering ECU
What to LOOK for when buying one - it starts at 9:29 and it stops at 10:15. Everything else is just about the car...
If you dont know what a new mic is you've been living under the proverbial rock...
Erick Abundis I know!!! And I agree with you... the mic wasn’t plugged in right, but there’s nothing I could do after shooting is done and I don’t have a team that can check audio for me.. so it is what it is... thanks for commenting and checking out the video. I’ll make sure the mic is plugged in right for the next one 😁
For a sec I thought my phone speaker got damaged 😃
😂😂😂
Thanks for sharing. Just bought a 2007 is250 with 100k miles in mint condition for $7k. Been very happy with it so far. only thing it needs are a new axle and breaks. total cost around $650. You might want to mention the carbon build up issue with the direct injection engine. Make sure to get the injectors cleaned and drive it like you stole it every once in a while to help clean out carbon build up that can really cause problems with this engine. Overall I agree that the value you can find with this car is amazing.
DentalDoc thanks for the note! Please remember to subscribe. I appreciate it!!!
Thinking of purchasing one while I await the new 2019 bmw 340 to come out and get sale prices lol. How has the car been treating you and is it as really as slow as people say ??
Thanks
DentalDoc dang dude u got a hell of a deal
I have the chance to buy a 2008 with 132k miles for $5.4k. Should I?
@@khaledalsharif2528 if you have more money to find a one owner car with all maintenance history and low miles do that. But it should last you a while at 134k
Video is pretty accurate, I have and 09 250 with 132k miles on it, just changed the water pump 2 months ago, got it done for 250$. I also have leaking struts and a bad cv boot that I will replace this year due to 130k mikes with the oversized rims the first owner put on it. 6 years plus of ownership and these are the only problems I’ve had. I downgraded back to 17 inch wheels and it runs so much smoother now. I’m hoping to keep driving this until 250k
ingsmiley 250$ is not bad at all. Idk why this dude said $3700 for water pump job
The one thing I don't like about this car is that it shifts to 1st gear if I slow down below 5mph. If I'm going over a major speed bump or sometimes crawling around a corner it goes down. Is this normal because if it shifts down to 1st from 2nd I immediately want to go while it's still rolling then it's an ugly upshift
Just bought this car. Yr 2008. I had a old es 300. This car has soo many features it confuses me and makes me nervous to drive it lol. I'm gonna take my time and learn it. Costed me 6,000. Thanks for the review.
Darnel W don’t be nervous, enjoy it!!
How has your reliability over the past year ?
@@johnliberty6779 it's a very reliable car. Haven't have any issues with it.
Is a great car I put 296000 Miles on it .... transmission went out at 160000 which was ok alternator and water pump and radiator fan motor before hitting 200000 miles overall great car and great engine ...timming belt chain never had a problem with it
You still have it or did you mean it quit at 296k?
blshotlexusjay
... What model of IS 250 did you have? Did you buy new? Would you please tell us if you ever changed the transmission fluid? (your 1st and 2nd transmission) If so, how often (mileage)? Did you drive on streets a lot? A lot of fast driving (0 to 60 in a few seconds) or burnouts? The answers for sure will help a lot of people, especially me. I am a Lexus fan/owner. I have an LS 400, but I have my mind set on an IS 250. Thanks a lot.
@@jackboltsvolts8986 I have a 250 auto with 155k miles and changed the transmission fluid at 130k. Fluid still looked clean and I've had no issues with the transmission at all, it's as good as the day I purchased the car new 14 years ago. I have never abused the car and it still feels tight and great to drive. You can decarbonise the engine using a Terraclean equipped garage for about $150 this stops carbon buildup issues such as engine rough running at stop lights. Apart from reconditioning the brake callipers and sorting out wheel corrosion it has performed without fault - no sign of water pump failure yet! I see no reason why my IS250 would not give good service for another 10 years after which if I'm still around it will be a Lexus EV I'll be considering :)
@@urbansoundscapes7734 - So, you have a 2006 IS 250... am I correct? I never had one... I am thinking of a 2006. Do you see anything better in the 2006 that you do not see in the other years? What about the plastics cracking or becoming sticky? Does the 2006 model have this issue? I have seen ads of IS 250s, 2007, 2008, that mention the whole dashboard and door panels being new or being sticky... Was there any recall on the 2006 model?
The transmission... after destroying a couple of transmissions over my 40 years+ driving, I have learned that a transmission is not to be abused. I understand that by what you have said, you know that too. The state of the lubricant is very important, high temperatures will kill it (fast driving, heavy loads and towing), and perhaps the materials used on the components will also play their roles. On the other hand, the driver will determine the length of a transmission's life. Thanks for sharing your Lexus experience.
just got IS350 today. 2006.
Its nice!
cant wait to see what I learn about it.
great video.
Awesome! There's a lot you can do with a 350.
how is it running so far?
Sup man ,
do you still have it ?and how is or was it?
"the engine is Ok, nothing special" - Meanwhile here in Italy half the cars on the roads have less than 100 HP and 200HP on a sedan is considered a premium feature
@@moa-wg3bo also cheap gasoline in the US, which means no worries if you are burning fuel like an 18 wheeler 😅
@@moa-wg3bo well, in Italy Fiat, Renault and Peugeot are very popular cars, Alfas are a bit more premium but the majority of luxury cars are German, like Audi and Porsche. There's still a big vintage car movement, especially around historical models like the Lancia Fulvia, Alfa Giulia and above all the Fiat 500. The number of Ferraris and Lamborghinis is very very low, you only see them rarely and around rich cities like Roma, Milano and so on. In the poorer parts of the country it's all about Fiat Panda 😅
I cross shopped this and an Acura TSX, both with the 6mt. Went with the Acura, but the IS is a great car; it's a tighter Lexus
Interesting! Different cars. The TSX is a FWD car while the Lexus is RWD. Different driving feel. Did you notice that while driving them?
Miguel's Garage totally understand the difference between the two. Chose FWD mainly because I live well above the snow belt in Canada; would also say the TSX feels lighter, more tossable and easier to drive than the Lexus; 5 years of ownership exp (bought used and it's a 2010 model) and it still feels tight
Definitely a good car, no question about it! Did you get the 4 cyl or 6 cyl?
Miguel's Garage 2.4 6 speed manual.
That car would last forever! Maintain it well and you are set! Thanks for sharing and please consider subscribing! I appreciate it!
Dude, you need a new mic.
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Its a beautiful car, love it.
Have owned a IS250 X for a few years, now with 95k kms (60K miles). This is my second Lexus, previously RX for 10 years. I work as a limousine driver in my retirement and enjoy comfort, my latest work vehicle is a 2016 Audi Q7 3.0TDI. I feel good when I get back in my little Lexus and drive it, quieter, smoother, more comfortable, wouldn't swap it if there was a cash difference. The luxury sports would probably be even more quiet. The ES350 leaves them all in the dust, the only issue is the head space in the back seat for people over 6'2', but still ultra quiet, smooth and comfortable. Colour is mica red and outshines the Audi although still 8 years older. Regular oil changes is the key.
Hows the head height in the is250 for the driver? I'm looking at getting one but at 6'3 I'm pretty cautious and I can't test drive atm because of covid.
When transitioning from a minivan with close to 400000 miles a nearly 200000 mile Lexus is250 feels like I won the lottery lol
Correction, the IS250 is only equipped with direct injection. the is350 comes with direct port injection
invincibleDG123 yup
What is the difference between them?
Ulises Solis power. I think 220 hp vs is350 306
@@Michaelats 204 vs 306
@@ulisessolis881 IS250 will have carbon buildup on the valves because there is no port injection to clean them
Hi Miguel This was a really good intro to the IS. You touched on the water pump & the fuel leak. Would you ever consider doing one on the specific maintenance requirements/intervals etc etc & how to do various jobs on one of these ? Thanx
Possibly!
I don't understand the mean comments. If people don't like the video, then STOP watching!! Miguel, this original video allowed me to purchase my Lexus IS with more certainty. As for the haters, get lost, or learn to add your negative comments in a MATURE constructive way that we all can learn from them (or dismiss them).
I agree
@@juliearuna9021 Thank you for your kind comment. I bought my IS when it was 9 yrs old but it had low miles. Everyone claims it is a "sleeper car" which it is not. Yes, I could've purchased a BMW 325,, yet I've learned from what my friends did. I don't need the status symbol of a BMW and rather appreciate the elegance and reliability of the Lexus. I live in Massachusetts and any car with more horsepower is a waste of money (and gas).. I have the AWD version and it deals with the snow fine. Recently, because of Covid and the car prices increasing, my car is worth more than I paid for it. I could sell it, yet if I buy another car, its price will also be inflated.
Had an IS 250 for 9 years, traded at 14Yo, best car ever owned, amazing reliability, never went into LIMP MODE (several times) like a mercedes I owned, just felt special every day, recently traded for a volvo S60 very nice car but it 's no LEXUS, 15 months old and already showing software issues.
Would have had another LEXUS but they only do hybrids now, and didn't fancy one yet, will probably get all electric Lexus as next car UX looks promising.
idk if you’re going to see this but i’m looking at this same car but with 258k miles is that to much?
Howdy...well thus far its running strong . we live in MN and we dont drive on snowfall days . But days after is cool.
Mostly my 17 year old drives it . He loves it and the raceing capability of course!!
So far so good .
Thanks for checking.
We have like around 130,000 currently . Duck tail rear, tinted windows next new head lights.
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Racing capability? Lol....Bro an IS250 has like 215 hp at the crank and probably 135-140 to the wheels. Who is your 17 year old racing exactly?
@@criswireless1976 is350 idiot
Thanks for all the great information on the Lexus is 250 and now I know there a manual transmission available. Thanks again
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The 1999 nissan maxima was the first car to let you put down the windows by holding the remote. I found that out by accident back in 1999
Johnny Cage my 05 accord did it
@@kevinfarina1902 05? So how is 05 earlier than 02?
My 1999 Lexus RX300 does it.
This is solid car beautiful design and my is 250 have 420 thousand miles And still run
Wow Great 👍
The problem with buying an older used is250 is as a lower priced "aspirational" model, if its had multiple owners, it might not have been maintained properly just like any cheap older luxury brand car.
Problem i have with it. Went check one out and it looked nice until the guy told me he bought it from a younger guy who spray painted the calipers. Noped the hell out of there
This is facts I got lucky with mines 99k miles one owner fully serviced regularly
These are very good cars. I have one, and I’m very satisfied with it, except for one little thing. It consumes oil. I wouldn’t necessarily say at a terrible rate, but I measured it and it’s 1 quart consumed every 1700 miles . I’m used to checking it often and topping it off if needed. I do believe this happens with all older cars. It’ll consume more oil as it ages and gets above 100k miles like mine. But yeah overall a good car.
Bought a 2006 is250 for my step daughter and it has only done 89,000km. Drives beautifully .. only concern is that the VSC light keeps coming on intermittently
Intermittent problems are really hard to diagnose. Your best bet will be to take it to a shop so they can diagnose it. It could be one of the sensors that attaches to the struts to report to the computer the vehicle's angle. These cars also have sensors that apply the brakes to ONE of the two front tires if the tails steps out. This helps you stabilize the car. All these sensors need to work together for it to function properly. Perhaps one of the sensors or the linkages that feed those sensors is going bad. Hope you can work it out!
I test drove a 2007 is250 recently with 223,000km on the clock . The ride was very comfortable. I did notice at 100km/h it was only in 4th gear , unfortunately for that particular car there was a transmission shudder when changing upto 5th gear at 120km/h.
It did have the usual cracked dash & milky headlamps. I believe these cars suffer from carbon build up too. I intend on buying an Is250 automatic over the next couple of months as a weekend car . ( here in Ireland the car tax is 1080euro per year . Fuel at the moment is 1.85 per litre so it's an expensive car to run - a 3rd gen Is300h tax is 190euro tax for comparison)
My grandfather's 58 Buick Electra had a speed indicator. It was located on the dash, left side of the speedometer. It would buzz as you got close to the set speed. A red line appeared above the indicator on the speedometer
Got a is250 Manual runs great
Trevor Porschatis less than 1% of the IS250 in the US were made in a manual. You’ve got yourself a very rare car!
Not everyone lives in the US there are quite a few manual ones here in South Africa I imagine they will be cheaper to maintain
@@Miguelsgarage That's right. I've got a manual too, they are so rare and some cosmetic parts are so hard to come by. Nevertheless I love my IS.
Yup I have the famous IS 300 😬 great car white pearl looks way better ... Making mods to it and enhancements soon it'll be a good looking car... My IS I had a recall paper come in saying my airbags weren't good haven't gone to fix that yet
The one thing I don't like about this car is that it shifts to 1st gear if I slow down below 5mph. If I'm going over a major speed bump or sometimes crawling around a corner it goes down. Is this normal because if it shifts down to 1st from 2nd I immediately want to go while it's still rolling then it's an ugly upshift
Own one, love it. Great video!!!
i'm glad you did this video! I'm a huge fan of the IS line and have had all three generations. 1st gen was very sporty, 2nd gen gained luxury but lost a little of its sportiness, 3rd gen found the right balance between style, sport performance, luxury and tech. I'm interested to see what the next iteration of this car will be there soo many rumors!!! (also specifically is you buy a used 2nd gen IS250, they are known to have carbon buildup in the engine that lexus will 100% resolve for you! )
Good video. I own a 2007 IS250 with the Mark Levinson sound package and the only other thing i would say to watch out for is the media touch screen. The digitizer failing is a common problem, this makes the touch screen totally unresponsive. Also look iut for the GPS navigation system losinh satellite signal, mine has lost signal premanently and now shows me driving through oceans and uninhabited forest. I havent figured out what the cause of this is yet.
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yikes...😨😨😨
Lol😂😂😂😂
Yep, my 08 IS250 having this issue at the moment. The system frozen and becoming unresponsive. My local machanic reset the system so I can use air-cond, radio etc but the satellite is driving through the Pacific Ocean currently 🙁
@@tclex611 That is a terrible issue to have, but it does sound pretty badass, to be driving through the Pacific. Maybe there's some hidden Easter Egg, where if you drive far enough west you'll reach the Marianas Trench.
Can anyone tell me any other common issues that weren't covered with the is250? I'm planning on buying one as a new daily, and I don't want to deal with any surprises down the road. I'm coming from a blob eye WRX as a daily. Fun car, but trash gas mileage and I hate working on boxer engines.
i think the 350 is a better idea now that the car ages - don't have to worry about carbon build up either
That window feature at @5:00 is pretty cool, had it on my 8th gen Honda Accord
Thank you for the information! I love this car! I will buy one soon!👍
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@@Miguelsgarage Since last week , i have my lexus is 250!👍
120 000 km , 12 000 € !
I am so happy! It is one of the best cars i ever drove! I bought it from Vienna here in Austria! I looked for a hand shifted car and i found it! I love it to shift by myself! Hand shifted Lexus 250 are very rare, it was the only one to buy in my country.😅 I am so lucky!😎
@@austriantruther485 Amazing! That's great to hear! I believe here in the US, only 1% of the IS Lexus built were manual cars. All others were automatics.
I have a is250 2006 manual with 215000 miles. Love it!
I have gone through GS300 1995,RX300 2002 model. RX300 2004, currently drive RX450H and IS 250 59 plate my little toy to work😀
Great job Miguel, I’m looking at that exact same car tomorrow the same color and everything lol. I now have a better idea of what to look for. Thanks again
Glad I could help!
08 Starfire Pearl with 130K still driving like new 🤟🏼
HEY, YOU DIDN'T GIVE A YEAR FOR THE RECALLS YOU MENTIONED? IS IT ALL IS250? AND THE WATER PUMP AND OTHER THINGS YOU SPOKE ABOUT? THANKS
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he didn't mention the dash board recall ...material is made off melts in the extreme heat temperatures and becomes sticky
Just put a cover
Yes just made my appointment to get it done funny guy tried telling me I had to pay for it uhm no sir
@@krisrivera3514 it's on a recall call lexus they exchange it for free my guy
@@jokerdejesus4756 do u know what years it was affected? I have an 09 and it hasn’t happened to me yet
@@isaacsardar447 2007 to 2010
Should I get this car??
yes. Keep changing the transmission oil every 60k and it should not give you any problems at all. One of the few cars that have a reliable conventional auto box.
WaifuRacer I don’t know much about cars but what about the carbon buildup I’ve been seeing in the comments? Is it a big issue?
Spaz Tek I need this answer as well
Spaz Tek IS250 has that issues, the Is350 has address that.
Tires are beyond expensive, you gotta do that stupid carbon cleanup and you better hope to god nothing goes wrong it..I can just imagine the repair bill..but for the most part..it’s a rock solid car..just stay away from potholes
Our 1990 Lincoln Continental also had a speed indicator.. It would beep pretty loud (has to be loud for the age demographic!!).
Lincolns from that time period were iconic! Full of high tech and very durable cars!
This car has two main issues: stupid melting dash and door trims, head cover gasket leaks........ but it is a faithful car
I love this car, I have the pearl white one.
Lucky lol
A lot of these features like the headlights and the Windows’s and sunroof opening with the unlock button can be found on there 2005 line ups I got an 05 es that has all that plus more. I cant believe the is250 only has a 2.5.my 05 es has a 3.3 liter v6. Either way Lexus gang for life, who’s with me on that ??
You realize 250 stands for 2.5.....
Those models have engine sludge issues so look out for that
Carbon accumulation on intake/suction valves. Requires catch can
WolfoxBenny what do you mean requires catch can? Meaning it has to be replaced?
Miguel's Garage it means that you have to install one Oil catch can. Carbon build up It's a common issue of all direct injection engines. Pros. You can find awesome cars sold very cheap. Cons. You might have a dead engine or that drinks a lot of oil.
I don’t know that installing a catch can on a daily driver like this would be good. That’s another variable to worry about. You’re probably better off just cleaning the intake every 80-100k miles or so...
Miguel's Garage as you wish, if you like most that mechanics rape your engine, than just unscrewing and cleaning a can leaving your engine untouched, it's up to each owner to decide.
Yes, it is common problem mentioned at clublexus. The operation to clean the engine is long and costly.
Whatever, I'm not sure that the catch can brings definitely closure.
One of the "seems to work" method is to inject a special cleaning foam at regular intervals, also, at regular intervals, to push the engine as hard as possible during a middle trip.
The combination of those two mesures seemed to work well for most.
Great car good family car. Thumbs up.
Took you 10 minutes to get to the point of this video....
Great video! I’m actually debating on a 2008 Lexus IS 250 or a 2006 Bmw 330i. What do you think of that comparison?
Hello guys!!
I'm seriously interested in buying this specific car, never owned a lexus before 😭
Can any of you (owners), give a brief feedback in regards to how expensive basic maintainance costs (brakes and oil changes, tags, registration, tune-ups, etc)?
Thanks 👍👍👍
I live in europe, i have a is250 2012 white pearl. Its awesome. Only thing is, when you put your foot down on the pedal the car drinks alot of bensin. 12L/100km. Otherwise its around 8L/100km.
Im a toyota guy so i do the labor on it myself. Cost is average for parts in sweden at least. Its really quite in the car. Also its smaller then it seems. Im 1.85 and people usually dont fit behind me, although my wife says im leaning to much back. Just remember its a luxury car, not a race car. Dont get me wrong it has power and all. Just isnt ment to be a race car.
never knew the window trick thanks lol
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Also the smart key lock button on the drivers door rolls up windows and closes sunroof when you hold it
@@benila3992 I don't this is accurate pal. Holding the open button on the remote opens all windows and sunroof, that's it. No close function.
Still love my 01 IS300
I have the 2008 IS250 AWD.I keep having tire/rim problems with the car. I run 18 inch rims on it and had 4 tires blow within a year (Michelin Pilot Super Sport)I got friends running 20s on other cars but none of them have these issues. I always drive around potholes and avoid uneven roads as much as possible. Kind of disappointed. Although, the IS known for premature tire wear and other related issues. FYI, the gas milage is crap for what it is. I suggest the IS350 if you can get because the fuel consumption is almost the same. Other than that, wouldn’t really recommend the car. The brakes are garbage, the suspension is stiff( I understand its a “sport” oriented sedan but its no Ferrari either), and the carbon buildup costs thousands to fix (only IS250 is affected, the IS350 has the port fuel injection system)
G63 AMG I have a 2014 is350 f sport 18’s I’ve gone threw 7 tires in the last year
renewer too much pot holes where I live 😂
Stop using 18s it uses 17 inch
Jerome Harris it’s stock f sport wheels came 18’s from the factory even if it came with 17’s the look would be thrown off to me too small for my liking .
G63 AMG I have same issue, then I changed your rims to 17. What am using now is 225/50/17
Best car hands down
i just got a peral white one 2008 it’s not that great on gas; it’s making a weird noise when i go over 65 mph on the freeway ; trying to figure out what it could be ? it only has 51k miles was owned by 90 year olds that went to the store and back
Wow!
Get a is350 paid 11k for mine way faster and more reliable and has bigger brakes
that's true, but it is more expensive to buy and maintain than the IS250. Also, if you wanted AWD, the IS350 didn't have it until 2012-2013 I think...
Juan Carlos Pm
It wasn't sold on many markets. Inclusive mine. But I would get one if it where possible.
@@Miguelsgarage in what way is the is350 more expensive to maintain you mentioned tires but don't they use the same rims and tires as the 250?
AWD cars need the all four tires replaced at the same time and that's an expense to consider!! The way I would go is the is350 rear wheel drive with over 300 horses, port injection, and a smooth eight-speed automatic and less maintenance, less weight, and less headaches than AWD
For 204hp and direct injection the IS250 is decent! I enjoy my IS350 with 102 more horsepower and port injection/vvti and all that good stuff that gives it 306hp. Lol
Marty Motoring the IS350 is surprisingly quick! It also had better gearing, better brakes, and better options.
Right. The best car to buy
Bought my Is250 with 11k miles for $13.5k
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And it’d a 2006 premium !
@@mrovidio1 11k? Wow what a great find dude enjoy the new car!
Wow!
really needing an awd car... wondering if i'd be crazy to go down (in age anyway) from a 2014 corolla with 90,000kms to a 2009 awd is250 with 220,000kms. the lexus is really in good shape body and frame wise as my corolla but obviously has more than double the mileage and is almost twice as old. either way the corolla is going down the road in no more than 5 years. i have not usually been scared of mileage and not really sure why i bothered to buy a new corolla, should have gone used.... was just trying new for the first time ... new is over rated.... not wasting time again on that
I need this car
Same
Great video ! very informative
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You’ll have to swap out sets of tires more often as it’s a staggered setup so you can’t rotate tires.
Marvel is better Than DC not for the AWD model, which this is. The RWD models do have a staggered setup.
Very good car In bad weather
More expensive too maintain? I drive my is 350 with rwd in the canadian winter all the time.
absolutely. Many things on the IS350 are more expensive. Tires are more expensive, service is more expensive, brakes are more expensive, gas consumption is higher, etc... Keep in mind I'm not debating which is better, just stating that the IS350 is in fact more expensive to run and maintain than the IS250.
This is the best is250 review on RUclips
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I wouldn't really say the ES is a rebadged Camry.
😱 the light turns with car
It's a great feature isn't it?
Title of video says “ what to LOOK for when buying one “
10:48 min video. Doesn’t tell you what to LOOK for til 10:00 into the video hahahahaha
At 0:43 I tell you EXACTLY how the video is broken down.. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Miguel's Garage guess you don’t understand what I said. It took you 10 minutes to get to the point of your video.
I’m getting one salvage 08 is250 with 150k miles for 4k what do y’all think is it a good deal? Any opinions will help a lot thanks
@Loik Sherali go to website to search car Lexus 08 for 4k with less miles,they will show you they available or not. My website for me is CarGurus.com my areas is 5 to 6k for this car😒🤨. If they don't have it,you better buy the car you found. But before you buy,test drive first and look around and stuff.
No salvaged titles are usually bad there could be repairs worth more than the car I wouldn’t go for it
if it have carbon build up problems its not reliable not everyone drives their car like a race car sorry get the is350
These are a hell of a lot of car for the money in the UK but, due to there emissions and our tax bands there over £500 a year to tax. If you can find a 2005 model there only £315 a year but 2006 onwards the tax bands and emissions grouping changed again. Certain cars, like the 350z, people only really want the 05 and below models because of this.
I think you'll find the automatic is in a lower tax bracket than the manual. I'm thinking of getting one of these because they seem to have a great reputation in the UK although reading the comments above is a bit off putting.
@@MajorKlanga well I never new that, just checked on auto trader, funny as autos usually use more petrol. Wonder why that's the case with them. I fancy a luxury auto and been looking at e90 e92 330i's but there 5 grand plus and these lexus have so many more toys and are realible, lexus always have been.
So much background noise of people. I’m listening with headphones ha.
yup, sorry about that... the mic I had on me died so I had to use the camera audio... it happens... :)
Miguel's Garage ah I see yeah you're right man it happens :)
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Thanks for this video I'm looking to buy one of these
Good luck with your search and purchase!!
Great intro video for the IS 2nd gen's but "What to look for when buying one?" Never touched on anything.
@ 8:25 I start a whole section about that, which tells me you didn’t watch the video…
The thumbnail is one from 2011 and up but nevertheless good video
thanks! Yes I know. I should've taken more pictures myself while shooting!
My wife's IS350 had a lot of recalls from fuel lines to fuel gaskets, airbags drivers and passengers side, airbag sensors, brake system, engine variable timing recall, even the wiper system all repairs have been done by the dealer under warranty, Other repairs she had to pay out of pocket, alternator and battery replacement, ignition coil in cylinder 6 for a miss fire code, bad fuel injector in cylinder 3. Toyota quality facepalm. The car has 54k miles. the positive side to the car is its good looks, the engine has a kick to it when you step on the gas, depreciation is not that bad. does the water pump defect affect the IS350 too?
Can i dump in a fuel injector cleaner every other gas pump and drive it hard would that clean up the engine buildup
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Norrr nice!!!! That’s 6 then 🤣🤣🤣
Good info. Thanks.
Looked at a 2010 AWD IS250 with 200 000 km (125 000 miles) in perfect condition all Lexus dealer serviced for a good price with no accidents. You think it would be a better car than a 2014 Mazda 3 with a way lower mileage?
Paul Radziievskyi they are different types of cars. The Mazda is an economy car. The Lexus is a luxury car. Lexus will cost more to maintain but I think is a much better product.
i own this car, this is one of the nicer ones out there. But realistically, you want a car that is in your price range. If you want to buy a car, buy one that's newer/with less mileage. Even though Lexus is known for its quality, the maintenance cost of a high mileage luxury car can crash you and even after you fix everything up, the value of the car does not rise a bit. Be smart and choose the newer Mazda, and buy a newer Lexus when you can afford it down the road.
Do not buy a mazda . unless you like oil leaks ...... More frequent than not.
@@jiggamanog and rust everywhere. Get anything but a Mazda
My favorite 😍
Thanks for the video and tips. I think you didn’t show enough of the interior of this car and missed a huge part. The IS250 2006-2010 has no reverse camera. In this day an age, I wouldn’t spend $11,000+ on any car that does not have a reverse camera. Parking and still turning your neck in this day and age is something that nobody wants. I think it’s huge. All IS350s come with the reverse camera/SatNav and I believe that’s a very significant upgrade even when the car is 10yrs old.
Where did you get all this info from pal? The IS came with different options including reverse cam from 2006. My 08 is350 has the luxury trim which comes with 6 sonar sensors, Mark Levinson sound system, AFS, memory and cooled seats, reverse cam, rear curtain, auto telescopic steering wheel and the list goes on. That's to say it has the most options of the IS and it was available right from 06.
@@hamskyxxx - I stand corrected. I've never seen an IS250 with a reverse cam. Maybe there are.
Regarding the steering. If you install those polyurethane bushings in this Lexus it will ride like a s**t. You shouldn’t buy the IS250 thinking it’s a sports car. It’s a inexpensive luxury sedan that retains the Lexus ride quality. Urethane bushings will ruin that in no time. If you want Porsche steering, buy a Porsche.
I agree with you! My comment is for those looking for better steering feel. A lot of people buy these cars and want to upgrade them to use them as trackday cars! Also, many cannot afford a Porsche or need 4 doors.
If you have the poverty is with halogens, does it still come with the sweeping headlights?
No it doesn't.
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My lexus IS250 is sluggish and slow acceleration. 82k Miles no cel. Any suggestions?
in Germany, they're still selling the 2008 model for around 12k EUROS lol.
Here in the US as well! Seems to be the average for a clean one with average mileage. Is that the average in Germany?
@@Miguelsgarage kind of. Between 150,000 and 200,000 kilometers (93,000 - 124,000 miles)
Dont get an IS250, get the IS350 it has over 300hp
yeah but it’s thousands more lol
@@reecefletcher7267 and? Its worth it.. 350's dont have carbon buildup issues and they have like 100hp more than a 250
206hp and 186ftlb torque? Sounds like its a relatively slow car. The is350 sounds a little more appealing....if u can't find an isf of course
Tyler Turner It’s a Lexus not a corvette. If you want a fast car, don’t expect it from a luxury brand...
Get the IS350
the IS350 is more expensive to buy and maintain and up until 2013 I think, it only came RWD. I prefer the IS350 myself, but just pointing out some things to consider if buying one...
Miguel's Garage What is your opinion on the ES and LS?
In terms of what? and also what year are we talking about? Generally speaking, since I don't know which specifics you'd like me to talk about, I can say that the ES is a very smooth reliable luxury car. I think it brought a lot to the segment. So much so that Both Mercedez and BMW followed its foot steps introducing FWD version of their own. As far as the LS, in general terms, I think that the LS just as Lexus as a brand redefined the segment and brought a whole new level of value and customer service that wasn't available before. Just to put it into perspective, the LS project cost Lexus 1 BILLION dollars in 1983 or just close to 3 BILLION dollars in today's money. You only do that when your goal is to be the BEST!
Miguel's Garage LS 2013 & ES 2013. I have seen reviews saying that the 08 LS is still a good buy
Miguel's Garage I myself have the 2013 ES350 and so far have no complaints.
I recently purchased a IS250 with 39K miles now on 40, and these carbon build issues reviews are scaring the crap out of me, is this a common issue. with all.. lol
Lark Thomas honestly. I’ve been looking for it but it’s scaring me away from the car. Can’t afford to fix that. Heard a recall has been issued for it though.
+Teh MC I need too find out if it was done, being that the model I purchase recently is a 2010 model..
Use sea foam regularly in the gas tank and into the intake and you can really help avoid this problem. A can of seafoam is about 10$
Sea Foam in the gas tank will do nothing for carbon building on the valves in a direct injection engine. The injectors spray directly into the combustion chamber, so unlike a port injection engine the fuel never hits the valves. Spraying it into the intake may help prevent buildup of you do it often enough, but i don't think there's any solid evidence it does.
I've got a is250 manual 2008 with 69k miles, the carbon build up thing isn't even that big of a thing, people like to repeat and exaggerate what they see on the internet.
Don't get me wrong it does exist but the remedy is to simply take the car on long drives occasionally and keep it in the higher revs for a little while and you should have no problem.
Trying to decide between 07 350 and 08 250.
350 is more powerful, more fun, better brakes, and more engaging, but it will also cost you a little bit more to maintain, but not significantly more. If you can afford the higher price of the IS350, I would say go for the 350. Lots of aftermarket support as well!
very nice cars but idk about paying 2 grand fro spark plug changes
$2K?? This car isn't that bad. The right side is very easy, the left side, you have to remove part of the intake, but not the end of the world. At most, a few hundred bucks a any decent shop.
@@Miguelsgarage i looked up average prices for maintenance and 2k came up for sparkplugs, i looked at the video for replacing them and seen dude talking the throttle body off and part if the intake i was like nawl man its not that serious, but i do still like these cars just not when its time for mantenance.
@@TONELOWthaWRITER I've done spark plugs on these cars as well as the 350s. No big deal really. Any handy person can do it in a few hours.
@@Miguelsgarage what about the alternator?
@@TONELOWthaWRITER Haven't done an alternator.
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I also have grey one I love it
What year and trim? Any issues you want to share?
@@Miguelsgarage yeh at the moment no probleme but 3weeks ago I had a steering probleme and was very hard to turn after diagnosis we found the probleme on steering ECU