Most people with the means to buy a fast luxury sedan don’t really care about reliability. If you are buying a used luxury sedan than ok. We all know Lexus makes super reliable vehicles but they can’t touch the European in terms of performance and tech. Money not being a issue I am not looking at any Lexus.
@@v60polestar88 for 2007 lexus Is, beat bmw 3, audi a4 and beniz c class in every category from higher hp, torque and mpg yup also had more to offer in quirks like heat/cold seats the competitors don't even offer that for this level lol
@@lsbrandon9312 I’ve had mine for about 6 years now, about to hit 104,000 miles. The only problem I have had is my alternator going out last winter. 2008 is250 AWD
@@Banditsplayer21 Thank you David. I have a 2010, and have 108K. I just had the water pump done. I'm the second owner and I have the records from the previous owner and nothing was done.....of course except oil changes and frequent detailing. I know most Lexus/Toyota and my last Volvo went 100K until they need anything. I felt my A/C strong at the beginning of this past summer and I do know that they will need a recharge before the compressor needs a replacement.
i just got mine. It gets a good recognition on the road. Its such a good car, modification is pretty decent too, i know its not fast but it doesnt matter, 200 hp is more than enough as my first car since i used to drive my moms mazda 3 6MT. Plus who cares if your car is slow, make it look cool and clean and trust me people will admire it
Ive had my is250 since 2011 and its been the most reliable car I’ve ever had i love it🔥🔥 just take care of it and it will last forever mine got 204k on the dash and still running as strong as ever 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
IS 250 from 2006...200k miles...drives like a dream with no major issues. As long as you do your preventative maintaince, you'll be allright with this car.
Yuuuup my 2006 250 has 200k miles and I’ve had it for almost a year with no issues apart from a dirty cam sensor when I got it and I just had to clean it and I was all good
Had my 2011 IS250 fsport for 6 years and still running strong never had one issue at all. Got the door and dash replaced recently and looks brand new, currently at 94k miles
I used to own a 2007 IS 350. Some old man crashed into me at the Costco parking lot and it was totaled!!! Now downgraded to a 2009 IS 250 but honestly still fast and cool to me! Both 250 and 350 are awesome!
@@joeyalvarez3764 …Oh… And the fact that it’s a Lexus so it’ll be on the road after 300,000 Miles while the competition is on the side of the road… Resting in pieces…🤣🤣🤣
@@justincaseutube not at all. I mean there was a little difference in the 350 but for the most part it was the same gas mileage. What made the 350 more gas consuming was the fact I loved to drive fast in it so it burned more fuel. Otherwise regular conservative driving? … literally almost the same.
Just sold my 08 250 awd to my younger bro and got me an 11 350 awd. Same car essentially. The smoothness is there, just snowed in denver and got around just fine and both are fun/enjoyable to drive but the extra liter is real fun jumping on the highway and especially when one of those wrx drivers wants to come try me again 😂
My is250 is my perfect DAILY. My weekend/project car is my 98 trans am, when i was looking for a daily i chose the is250 for reliability, looks, luxury/comfort, etc. That being said i ordered an exhaust lights diffuser trunk lip etc and its an f sport 2013 bc i have no control
I’m in Texas and I was looking for a 350 however the market has made them expensive. Supply and demand so I can’t be mad. After not finding a 350 with decent mileage and price, I got a 250 as a daily. Paid a lot less since enthusiast want the 350 / F. If you want to get into the Lexus community a 250 won’t break the bank and get a good deal on a reliable vehicle. Plus tons of mods to make it your own which is a huge pro.
Damn that's crazy the 350 aren't going for that much more than the 250 here in Cali. For the most part the Lexus community is welcoming and you'll meet some dope people too
@@sergiotorres9279 lol I just settled for a 250 f sport bro. I was searching on and off for a year and glad I got it. Great daily. Throw it in Sport mode and “Ect Power” and she does just fine. But yeah 100% get a 350 if you can find it. Good luck man!
I agree. If you looking for a nice reliable daily, go with the 250. If you those two things, plus a little more get up, go with the 350. And if you want a nice reliable daily with a bit of overkill, go with the ISF. No matter what you choose, you can’t go wrong.
@@ChristianMastrile Man thanks for that vid in the door projector lights. I install a pair on my IS 350, and I love the logo on the ground. I posted a pic on IG, and tagged you in a shout out by the way.
I know a couple people with the Lexus IS250 second gen. I was wondering, how does automatic shifting feel on these cars? I know with some cars you can’t even feel the gears shifting at all, but sometimes you can just feel a tiny tiny jolt when gears change. In this case that’s normal and if you needed it... drain and fill your transmission fluid but never flush you fluid. That’ll destroy your transmission. Never trust lifetime transmission fluid, it means the lifetime of the transmission not the car itself. Drain and fill, and it will run like butter again if you feel gears change ever so slightly.
For the most part shifting is pretty smooth. With mine it shakes a little when shifting going up hill so may need to do a drain and fill on mine soon. Hopefully it's nothing major
I own a 2009 IS 250 Convertible it’s a stunning car in fab condition and the prices in the U.K. have started to rise due to the fact they are very rare.
I’ve been inside of most of the same level competitive line up of luxury cars. Yes BMW and Mercedes is nice, but they just start having issues after 100k, in my opinion they don’t ride as smooth and nice as a Lexus. Plus Lexus parts are a lot cheaper to replace, but I mean you barely have to fix a Lexus. It just gets up and go and go and go for years and years to come. But let’s be honest most Imports hold there values really good due to its reliability and durability.
There’s always going to be trade offs. Lexus isn’t in the same universe when it comes to performance and tech as BMW. It all depends on what matters to you. If your #1 priority is reliability then it’s a no brainer, Lexus all the way
Honestly, bmw reliability isnt that far off from toyota and is occasionally rated higher than honda. Its just maintenance or when something does go wrong… yikes… its always a fortune. This doesnt matter if youre wealthy. Besides that its a fuck nah
Pushing stock hp most BMWs don't have problems, ppl like to upgrade power and nothing else, that why the engines shit out, but comparing bmw and Toyota is crazy
Bro I've had my 07 is350 for about 7 months now and not only do I get compliments for the modern 3is look from mods...but the thing is STUPID FAST😂 I gapped a camaro ss just last night! My first race with a v8
@@nicholasbajan3989 That's real talk bro. I bought a 2017 Is350 F Sport last year. It's a one owner car. Only 1200 miles on it. Thos Thang is sick fast, and it whips a lot of other vehicles. I got a Lexus FSpprt intake and a racing program chip and a roar pedal box. Love it bro.
Bought a 07 IS250 MT6 a couple of days ago, it's by far the best car I have owned so far! Looking at american vids about it I thought it would feel really slow. However here in europe, with the manual transmission and curvy roads, this thing feels punchy lol. I think it looks a lot more interesting than it's german rivals.
IS250 For me personally is an astounding (and resounding)... YES! Yes it’s worth it! Why ? Because it’s not so slow that it’s awful, but not so fast where you always get speeding tickets! I love the design of the 2is, and I love reliability of the cars (unless carbon buildup gets too insane).
@@findout7854 I heard synthetic blend oil is also okay BUT you need to change that every 3k miles and be on top of it. What’s your thoughts on synthetic blend ?
i have an 07 is 250 200k miles on it. car is super reliable and sturdy. if your looking for a good looking daily that you can trust to not leave you stranded its the car for you. my negatives are definitely the MPG. for a car so slow i would expect better gas milage but it is what it is also the back seat is comical, literaly no room or storage in this car. i drive hella slow and very rarely push the car hard. it just alwasy starts right up and gets the job done. i hope to get another 100k miles out of this bad boy.
0:48 Amen brotha! All Lexus cars are worth it, even the catering to old people LS models :) I think most Lexus cars try to appeal to older people , but a couple models like the IS are good for young people.
Facts! A target market for any age group frankly and it's dope when you see a young person coming out of a LS or even an older person coming out of a RCF lol cos it just works
we could say that the is250 is a round v6 in balance, reliability, resistance and comfort without going any further. 200 horsepower for a 1500 kilo car seems more than enough to me. As you said before if you want more power look for a 350.
Lexus in my opinion is reliable because there engines are non turbo. BMW are mostly comes with turbos now. I’m planning on getting an m240i which has the B58 engine, this engine is also in the new Supra
BMW comes with a check engine light from the factory XD The reliability on Toyota (Scion & Lexus) is at the pinnacle. They never cheap out when building their cars.
@@ChristianMastrile I just made a month with my ‘09 IS250 and I just love her so much. If you don’t look back at your car when you park her, you got the wrong car 😂👍 Love the content dude! Keep it up!
If you wanted to upgrade in the luxury department you should go to the IS500 F sport, Lexus has both performance and reliability compared to other competitors
I may be biased but I think the IS350 and ISF are worth it and the IS250... not so much. The IS350 and IS250 get similar MPGs and are about the same price (found my 06 is350 with 90k miles for 9k). The IS350 doesn't suffer from carbon build up like the 250's and are also way more performance oriented (better engine and bigger brakes). On the other hand, the ISF is head over heels better than the IS350 but it is also double the price. The IS350 is the best bang for your buck in my opinion.
I agree with you and that the is250 is great first car to have. My 07 is250 is my first one and I like how you can add aftermarket parts and it updates the look of the car
@@45chris45 yeah bro, so far it is. Only things I’ve done are mainly cosmetic stuff. Like I replaced the interior lights to LED using Christian’s vid, I replaced the taillights for some VLand ones, and I restored the headlights. Other than being a thirsty car, they’re good haha
I love my is250 it’s so reliable bro my job is like 40 mins away and if I get a fast car I’ll waste a lot more money on gas. My Lexi is beautiful my coworkers always compliment my car when I get to the Jobsite. There is times I want a truck but I’m not making that crazy amount of money so I’ll stick with her still. My little brother loves driving my car and takes his gf instead of his personal car haha. Trust me you won’t regret it bro
It's going to be one of those cars in like 5-10 years that'll still look good no matter how all the other cars on the market look and I couldn't be more happier lol
Honestly for me it hasn’t been worth it I own a 2008 Lexus IS 250 with 120,000 miles which I got for $4,500, and have had it over a year now, and the major repairs I’ve had done are mass air flow sensor, I had to rebuilt the transmission bc the gears were worn off and replaced 2 transmission solenoids which cost several thousand. I don’t drive fast at all and get over 300 miles on it with a full tanks which is great, but that’s one thing about Lexus you have to worry about that transmission as they have lots of issues with it, other than that it’s a great looking car.
Damn man I'm a little nervous to check on my transmission to find out I may have to get it rebuilt or something... I do feel it shaking a little at times during deacceleration and a little going up hill so hopefully that's something else
I think the IS-F is a good first car in our area because I found an IS350 with 140k miles for 11k but then I found two is-f with 97k miles (don't ask me how I found both of them with the same miles) for 10k, so I think the is-f is no brainer in our area so I think I will buy it as my first car next year (hopefully).
My neighbor has a 07 with a 6 speed manual. I like the car cos of that fact but also cos of the maroon color which reminds me of my 95 Mustang GT that was lazer red. He's talking about selling it and as of now, I just want a nice rwd sedan. My mom has a BMW 645CI and it's a pretty cool car........when it's running right. I'm aware of Toyota's reliability but the car that my neighbor has, it does have around 180k on the odometer and he bought it for 4 grand. I told him I'd be interested in it but I'm still a little wary. It'd be different if it had the 2JZ
Honestly, the 2is is better than the current Lexus lineup and most other modern cars. It has personality (interior and exterior) and aggressive gear ratios. The modern cars feel sterile inside and have too much unnecessary tech. Money is separate from taste, and that generation of Lexus's are the epitome of class and style.
I'm looking at a 2009 is 250 with 159k miles for $6000 .. it needs o2 sensors which are like $70 and a paint job on hood and roof for $400 .. should i go for it or look for something else?
Try to find a is350 and don’t get too excited when looking just keep a cool head and try to get a good deal. And don’t be scared to get an is350 with higher miles around 125k miles is perfect. As long as you know it’s been taken care of. Try to buy from an older seller. And you should get a good car !
I have to say that anything made by Toyota is worth it. As Lexus is basically a luxury Toyota... it’s for sure worth it! In fact I once saw a video on TH-cam of the original Lexus ever... 1989 LS400 with like 450k miles and still running. Toyota and it’s luxury line Lexus.. rock solid.
If i could afford a nice is with a manual i would. I ended up with an e90 since they are dirt cheap in comparison right now. Never thought id buy anything but Japanese cars but the prices are getting insane! I had a JZX100 and an AE86 last year. The parts i needed to make them what i want alone would take some private jet money to make right. Not many options for manual trans rear wheel drive sedans without tons of cash.
Yes, I worked at a Lexus dealership for 2 years. You can definitely tell it has twice the hp, the sound of the exhaust is awesome and the brakes and extra F styling makes it standout. But would I rather spend 12k or 24k, I’d spend the 12k unless money wasn’t an issue.
im considering buying a 250 as my first car, am i going to be dissappointed by how slow it is? i dont need it to be a race car or anything but is it quick enough to be fun to drive?
I love my IS250 it may not be fast but, with some bolt on's and suspension. It is fun to drive especially when you can shift your own gears. I love the look on people faces when they see that's mines is a factory Manual 6 speed..lol
How is the transmition on it? Saw people saying that the manual is not too good on the 250… wanted to get is350 myself, but too expensive and no manual transmission which i need to have fun.
Tbh the 2-IS ( 2nd gen IS) is Lexus best design built. There's markets for upgrades from the latest LED headlights, tail lights, body kits, lip kits, side kit extender, rear diffuser and engine performance from Turbo to Supercharger, exhaust and suspension upgrades. I owned 3 IS350 from when I was on Guam 🇬🇺 2007 IS350 Starfire Pearl all options no GPS or rear cam, to when I relocated to Oahu I got 2008 IS350 Glacier Pearl, all options with GPS and back up cam, I got bored because on Oahu even the elderly are driving them its too common there, most popular model is the IS250 has all options no performance, so I sold it and wanted to follow my Filipino heritage and got a 2012 Accord V6 the Filipino's " Mercedes Benz" Got bored of it because it was a leased car so no mods could be done. Returned it back to the dealership and gave the contract to my friend, he's Filipino and we all like Honda. Then I saw a good deal on a 2006 Lexus IS350 Matador Red these don't come with the shark fin antenna, but had all options. Added on the latest LED tail lights which at that time looked like the oem except lights up like a xmas 🎄 , Had a fall out with my partner and gave him the car, that totally sucked. After about 2 years I got the 2011 Lexus GS460 Silver I liked it, mods was limited, I am 5'5 short man driving a big car 🤦♂️ my coworkers and friends kept telling me I look like a oldman driving a big Lexus like I was compensating for something lol "the saying Guys with lifted trucks big everything, but when they get off it they compensating for something...lol you get the idea". Then I saw the 2012 ISF Onyx Black the 1 I have now I had it shipped from Honolulu to Guam. It was either the ISF or the white M5 Bimmer did research on it and asked my coworker what he thought about it because he has the M3 ,he advise me to get extended warranty, have money on the side because the ecu chips when broken will cost alot, Turbos may need work as time goes bye, he said your M5 will be in the shop more than you'll be driving it🤦♂️. So I got the ISF named her Betsy-Lou, there's lots of story I can say about it, encounters with the law etc, if you'd wanna know about it will have to use another platform like IG or FB messenger lol.... You're welcome to watch my latest mods on Betsy-Lou look her up 2012 Lexus ISF Life on Guam USA-8 or on my TH-cam channel. Lol Note: I'm not trying to get 1M subs, just sharing and showing the world that the 2-IS LEXUS models has a whole lot of potential, you got the $$$ mods and performance could be limitless. For me it's totally worth it...
Love my 10 250 but with it had more power since the RR racing super charger is illegal in Cali. And I do have to constantly clean my exhaust tips because of the build up
Aside from slow - it’s the best car ever 2008, 250AWD, 142k miles, driven daily in snow, in rain, in the summer etc for about almost 2 years now Best car for a small budget If u find a 350, its worth it, otherwise 250 is great
I had a 2008 Honda accord v6 for about a year as my first and then it got totalled so I got insurance money and now I’m on the market for this is250 I’m gonna go look at one this Saturday hopefully everything goes well and by the end of the week I’m a Lexus owner.
@@c4stiIIo worth it, great car, obviously not the fastest on the road but definitely one of the most reliable. Bought mine used and haven’t had any problems with it at all yet. Keeping up with regular maintenance and hopefully it’ll last me alot more years to come. I would recommend getting it if you are looking for something reliable but is also fun (especially in the winter, if Yk Yk). It takes more gas for sure not going to fuel efficient as a civic or Corolla or anything but it’s nothing crazy and won’t break the bank at all.
You mention status at 3:19. You know what car I think is a “brag in your face” type car? Bentley Continental GT. I saw one recently out here in L.A. and that car screams “look at me, look at how status and expensive I am!!!” LOL. I think those brand new are like $500k.
@@ChristianMastrile Mercedes Mclaren is also really nice and in the same range as the Bentleys in cost. I feel only evil rich megalomaniacs with skeletons in their closets drive such high end cars... and Saudi oil billionaires that are members of the Royal Family there LOL.
Definitely would choose an Lexus over BMW my friend bought a 2009 3 series and mine is a 2009 is250, mine runs like a champ while hers... not at all so she upgraded to a 2017 Lexus IS 😂😂
Thinking about getting an is250 but I am a highschool student and only have 5500 budget is that even good enough and where should I buy it? Craigslist ? Facebook?
Honestly fam I say save the bread. Make sure you have enough saved up extra for the "just in case" scenarios if the car has any issues so you're not stuck with any issues
Torn between Volkswagen Passat VR6 and IS250, More HP from the Passat, IS250 2010 & VR6 Passat is about 16k AUD (12K USD). IS350 is just way too expensive is Australia, IS350 is Like 17K USD
It'll be pretty tight in the back tbh. I'm pretty short at 5'7 and whoever sits behind me is pretty cramped so I have to move my seat up for it to be comfortable
Hey bro, loved the content. I agree with you 💯 first car I bought and I’m very happy with it. The only thing I noticed is a problem when I step on the gas slightly the rpm jumps quickly but the car doesn’t move at all. It’s like for 2 seconds the gear was in N and I was stepping on the gas. Do you have any idea of what is the problem? Thanks bro!
Same here just bought is250 07 180m love the car was working good but out of nowhere check engine light turned on with the code p2757 I'm thinking it's the sencer on boughtom of the transmission box under the car.turns out my mechanic said he had to pull the hole transmission out to fix the issue just hope everything comes out good who ever has information please hit me back
If the 250s didn’t have direct injection I’d probably go for it plus they got AWD. I don’t think the is350 of this generation came with AWD wish it did :/ been considering a 07-12 es350 black/cashmere whats your thoughts about the es?
@@scotts1440 what so they do have AWD is350 2IS? That would be a really nice car. Sometimes I still wanna get the IS250 despite the carbon build up issues really love the design and the mods you can do to it.
@@sth801lifestyle i havnt a prob with carbon buildup. I have a 09.is250 awd 122827. No prob.just crc intake cleaner through break booster line ..drive it quick to.
I want something that sounds nice for my first car that looks good and not too fast and its AWD as an option and it makes the same power as a 09 civic si but AWD so I want one for my first car
Yo what you guys did so far to fix the carbon build up in the is250? So far all I been doing is driving it hard once a week. Kinda don't wanna do a oil catch can.
I cleaned my throttle body clean and been driving it moderately hard and the car has been great tbh. Plan to get the oil catch can soon and do the walnut blast and seafoam
My question is I just lost my gs430 2003 so will this be an upgrade or a major downgrade which I’m knowing the answer is a yes because I will be losing like damn near 100hp and torque but as a daily driver will it be a upgrade ? Or should I stick to the V8 touch that I had with my GS? And if so what can I do to make it feel like my GS?
Go for the is350, you keep the horsepower, but you get the looks, the build quality, mods, etc... Im planning on getting a 250 soon and did lots of research on 350 vs 250.
I bought a manual is250 as my first car and it's perfect for me! Insurance is cheap, it's RWD, fun (not fast, but fun) and looks great imo Oh and dead reliable, very little issues on these cars
I think as the 2IS gets older and cheaper, yes it's worth it. Got my 2009 for $12,000 with 40k miles in near mint condition last year for my daily driver. I needed a reliable car with decent gas mileage (my extremely modded camaro and tasefully modded g8 have sub standard gas mileage lol) I love the looks of the 2IS (after lowering, spoiler and rims of course) good balance of comfort with a sporty feel, seems to be reliable overall being its a toyota. The 2IS is the nicest in all the IS generations IMHO. With regular maintenance associated with the IS, it should last easily to 200k miles. Lol. Would i have paid 30-40k for the IS new....probably not. There was better options back 10 years ago for the same price.
The 2IS can be used as your only car or even your 2nd/3rd car in your fleet and it won't stick out at all. Very functional but good looking at the same time. Even side by side to the Camaro or G8, can't deny how good it looks
For the whole power gap argument, you can still modify the 250 with the same or better mods that can be done to a 350. I seen a dude who supercharged a 350, I’m sure it can be done for the 250. Sure it might not make as much as the 350 but the 350 has a 100hp head start. If you can push 300 or more hp to the wheels in the 250, that’s fast man. I have a 2010 250 that I’m gonna try to build and make a little faster.
Lexus beats BMW & Mercedes Benz in the “ Reliability “ department ... They also have a higher resale value for their used vehicles.
True! Holding value def helps for the younger people who can use this as a stepping stone to get the next car without breaking the bank
@@ChristianMastrile ...That’s right! And who doesn’t wanna save a few extra greenbacks? Definite “W” in my book!
Most people with the means to buy a fast luxury sedan don’t really care about reliability. If you are buying a used luxury sedan than ok. We all know Lexus makes super reliable vehicles but they can’t touch the European in terms of performance and tech. Money not being a issue I am not looking at any Lexus.
@@v60polestar88 ...I don’t give a rats bunghole what you choose?!?!🤣🤣🤣 Spend your money the way you like!
@@v60polestar88 for 2007 lexus Is, beat bmw 3, audi a4 and beniz c class in every category from higher hp, torque and mpg yup also had more to offer in quirks like heat/cold seats the competitors don't even offer that for this level lol
I’ve had my is250 for 3 years already and hands down never had any problems with it beside the Alternator hands down the best reliable car 👌🏽
if you dont mind me asking how many miles does it have?
What year please ?
@@lsbrandon9312 I’ve had mine for about 6 years now, about to hit 104,000 miles. The only problem I have had is my alternator going out last winter. 2008 is250 AWD
Same my alternator went out, other than pretty good.
@@Banditsplayer21 Thank you David. I have a 2010, and have 108K. I just had the water pump done. I'm the second owner and I have the records from the previous owner and nothing was done.....of course except oil changes and frequent detailing. I know most Lexus/Toyota and my last Volvo went 100K until they need anything. I felt my A/C strong at the beginning of this past summer and I do know that they will need a recharge before the compressor needs a replacement.
i just got mine. It gets a good recognition on the road. Its such a good car, modification is pretty decent too, i know its not fast but it doesnt matter, 200 hp is more than enough as my first car since i used to drive my moms mazda 3 6MT. Plus who cares if your car is slow, make it look cool and clean and trust me people will admire it
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How much did u spend for yours
@@forevertriniti1234 My is250?
I’m thinking of getting one and yeah I really love your comment thanks
Thats funny because i just upgraded from a 04 mazda 6 to this is 250. So far im in love with this car i cant wait to start modding it
Ive had my is250 since 2011 and its been the most reliable car I’ve ever had i love it🔥🔥 just take care of it and it will last forever mine got 204k on the dash and still running as strong as ever 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
IS 250 from 2006...200k miles...drives like a dream with no major issues. As long as you do your preventative maintaince, you'll be allright with this car.
No way! Mine is same but 160k. Just had the suspension replaced and maintenance. I’m excited to make it last as long as yours!
yup mine is 2007 running good with no codes at 288,000 miles
Yuuuup my 2006 250 has 200k miles and I’ve had it for almost a year with no issues apart from a dirty cam sensor when I got it and I just had to clean it and I was all good
for a depreciating asset, it’s smart going for the one that depreciates the slowest and is reliable
Had my 2011 IS250 fsport for 6 years and still running strong never had one issue at all. Got the door and dash replaced recently and looks brand new, currently at 94k miles
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I used to own a 2007 IS 350. Some old man crashed into me at the Costco parking lot and it was totaled!!! Now downgraded to a 2009 IS 250 but honestly still fast and cool to me! Both 250 and 350 are awesome!
thats unfortunate:/
The only good thing about the is250 is that i has a 6spd manual option and the is350 doesnt
@@joeyalvarez3764 …Oh… And the fact that it’s a Lexus so it’ll be on the road after 300,000 Miles while the competition is on the side of the road… Resting in pieces…🤣🤣🤣
Was the difference in how much you pay for gas between the two a lot ?
@@justincaseutube not at all. I mean there was a little difference in the 350 but for the most part it was the same gas mileage. What made the 350 more gas consuming was the fact I loved to drive fast in it so it burned more fuel. Otherwise regular conservative driving? … literally almost the same.
Just sold my 08 250 awd to my younger bro and got me an 11 350 awd. Same car essentially. The smoothness is there, just snowed in denver and got around just fine and both are fun/enjoyable to drive but the extra liter is real fun jumping on the highway and especially when one of those wrx drivers wants to come try me again 😂
Coming from a 97 corolla, 08 Jetta & ‘14 CRZ, honestly it’s a step up luxury and performance wise
I will always recommend an IS 250/350, great cars, it has everything you would need in a luxury sedan.
My is250 is my perfect DAILY. My weekend/project car is my 98 trans am, when i was looking for a daily i chose the is250 for reliability, looks, luxury/comfort, etc. That being said i ordered an exhaust lights diffuser trunk lip etc and its an f sport 2013 bc i have no control
Best of both worlds. Comfortable, great looking daily and the trans am speaks for itself lol
How is it on fuel as a daily? I'm researching for a 75mile daily commute
Thanks , S
@@SahalS8 quite bad at 24.6 mpg but my trans am is 8-14 mpg so it feels great for me
I’m in Texas and I was looking for a 350 however the market has made them expensive. Supply and demand so I can’t be mad. After not finding a 350 with decent mileage and price, I got a 250 as a daily. Paid a lot less since enthusiast want the 350 / F. If you want to get into the Lexus community a 250 won’t break the bank and get a good deal on a reliable vehicle. Plus tons of mods to make it your own which is a huge pro.
Damn that's crazy the 350 aren't going for that much more than the 250 here in Cali. For the most part the Lexus community is welcoming and you'll meet some dope people too
Im from texas aswell also looking for a 350 but they are hard to find and the ones available are ridiculously expensive or with lots of miles
@@sergiotorres9279 the best “deal” I had found was a 2012 350 with 75k miles and they wanted $19k.
@@efraing2482 thats crazy bro good luck on your hunting i will try to be patient will find mine someday
@@sergiotorres9279 lol I just settled for a 250 f sport bro. I was searching on and off for a year and glad I got it. Great daily. Throw it in Sport mode and “Ect Power” and she does just fine. But yeah 100% get a 350 if you can find it. Good luck man!
I agree. If you looking for a nice reliable daily, go with the 250. If you those two things, plus a little more get up, go with the 350. And if you want a nice reliable daily with a bit of overkill, go with the ISF. No matter what you choose, you can’t go wrong.
No lies detected! Summed it up in the best way lol
@@ChristianMastrile Man thanks for that vid in the door projector lights. I install a pair on my IS 350, and I love the logo on the ground. I posted a pic on IG, and tagged you in a shout out by the way.
Damn I must've missed it, send me a DM about them! But that's dope af you got the projector lights! Glad you like em
@@ChristianMastrile It’s all good bro! Yea, they might be small, but it’s such a great touch for any Lexus man!
So true on all points 💰
I know a couple people with the Lexus IS250 second gen. I was wondering, how does automatic shifting feel on these cars? I know with some cars you can’t even feel the gears shifting at all, but sometimes you can just feel a tiny tiny jolt when gears change. In this case that’s normal and if you needed it... drain and fill your transmission fluid but never flush you fluid. That’ll destroy your transmission. Never trust lifetime transmission fluid, it means the lifetime of the transmission not the car itself. Drain and fill, and it will run like butter again if you feel gears change ever so slightly.
For the most part shifting is pretty smooth. With mine it shakes a little when shifting going up hill so may need to do a drain and fill on mine soon. Hopefully it's nothing major
I own a 2009 IS 250 Convertible it’s a stunning car in fab condition and the prices in the U.K. have started to rise due to the fact they are very rare.
Definitely worth it. I went from a beater to a 2IS 350. One of my better investments
I’ve been inside of most of the same level competitive line up of luxury cars. Yes BMW and Mercedes is nice, but they just start having issues after 100k, in my opinion they don’t ride as smooth and nice as a Lexus. Plus Lexus parts are a lot cheaper to replace, but I mean you barely have to fix a Lexus. It just gets up and go and go and go for years and years to come. But let’s be honest most Imports hold there values really good due to its reliability and durability.
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A 250 is a amazing starting car I bought a integra gsr when I was 15 then upgraded to a 250 2 years later and I will never look back
Came from a similar situation with my first car being a Honda Prelude lol both great cars in their own way
The reliability between a lexus and a beamer are not in the same universe
There’s always going to be trade offs. Lexus isn’t in the same universe when it comes to performance and tech as BMW. It all depends on what matters to you. If your #1 priority is reliability then it’s a no brainer, Lexus all the way
Tech of the bmw is complete shite and the interior is stiff as fuck Lexus is way way better
Honestly, bmw reliability isnt that far off from toyota and is occasionally rated higher than honda. Its just maintenance or when something does go wrong… yikes… its always a fortune. This doesnt matter if youre wealthy. Besides that its a fuck nah
@@Angel7black Part of reliability is your car not breaking down. Beemers break down all the time and toyota's/lexus' barely do.
Pushing stock hp most BMWs don't have problems, ppl like to upgrade power and nothing else, that why the engines shit out, but comparing bmw and Toyota is crazy
I own a mk 4 450h f sport and it’s fast powerful and niceeeeee after owning a well maintained MONEY PIT REPAIR AUIDI for 5 years.
Is350s are pretty fast look up races with them they smoke a lot of Infiniti’s and stangs.
Bro I've had my 07 is350 for about 7 months now and not only do I get compliments for the modern 3is look from mods...but the thing is STUPID FAST😂 I gapped a camaro ss just last night! My first race with a v8
@@nicholasbajan3989 what engine mods u got damn
@@nicholasbajan3989 That's real talk bro. I bought a 2017 Is350 F Sport last year. It's a one owner car. Only 1200 miles on it. Thos Thang is sick fast, and it whips a lot of other vehicles. I got a Lexus FSpprt intake and a racing program chip and a roar pedal box. Love it bro.
@@Marinedevildawg super sick we bought a 2008 is 250 from an indian it was trashed we cleaned the whole interior that thang is fast
@@yourfavcamry You got a great deal bro. Enjoy it and mod it the way you want.
Man I’ve always had trucks/utes etc bought my Lexus a week ago and I find excuses to always drive it lol I love it
I’ve had my 2011 is250 for over 4 years and have had no problems with it. Really wanna modify it but idk where to start 🙃
Bought a 07 IS250 MT6 a couple of days ago, it's by far the best car I have owned so far! Looking at american vids about it I thought it would feel really slow. However here in europe, with the manual transmission and curvy roads, this thing feels punchy lol. I think it looks a lot more interesting than it's german rivals.
The IS250 is nice but it's ultimately the weight that ruins it. The Acura TSX 6MT would have been more fun (Accord Euro).
@@jesusb9562 The weight is there because it is built like a tank. Very solid feeling car.
IS250 For me personally is an astounding (and resounding)... YES! Yes it’s worth it! Why ? Because it’s not so slow that it’s awful, but not so fast where you always get speeding tickets! I love the design of the 2is, and I love reliability of the cars (unless carbon buildup gets too insane).
Carbon buildup is easy to fix tho just seafoam it
@@Spencerrojas yep, or walnut blast it is pretty good too.
For carbon build up, Italian tune-up or seafoam. Both works just fine .👍
And use top of line oil , full synthetic , and 93, 94 gas . You'll be fine
@@findout7854 I heard synthetic blend oil is also okay BUT you need to change that every 3k miles and be on top of it. What’s your thoughts on synthetic blend ?
3 mins in and you beat me to it haha first car Camry and Lexus IS 250 soon in 1 month lol . I’m 17 btw so yeah hope this car is a good plus !
i have an 07 is 250 200k miles on it. car is super reliable and sturdy. if your looking for a good looking daily that you can trust to not leave you stranded its the car for you. my negatives are definitely the MPG. for a car so slow i would expect better gas milage but it is what it is also the back seat is comical, literaly no room or storage in this car. i drive hella slow and very rarely push the car hard. it just alwasy starts right up and gets the job done. i hope to get another 100k miles out of this bad boy.
0:48 Amen brotha! All Lexus cars are worth it, even the catering to old people LS models :) I think most Lexus cars try to appeal to older people , but a couple models like the IS are good for young people.
Facts! A target market for any age group frankly and it's dope when you see a young person coming out of a LS or even an older person coming out of a RCF lol cos it just works
we could say that the is250 is a round v6 in balance, reliability, resistance and comfort without going any further. 200 horsepower for a 1500 kilo car seems more than enough to me. As you said before if you want more power look for a 350.
Any Lexus is worth it 👌
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That Part!
Lexus in my opinion is reliable because there engines are non turbo. BMW are mostly comes with turbos now. I’m planning on getting an m240i which has the B58 engine, this engine is also in the new Supra
Not only the turbos. BMW too much plastic parts.
B58 sound mean af! 2 series def starting to grow on me too
BMW comes with a check engine light from the factory XD The reliability on Toyota (Scion & Lexus) is at the pinnacle. They never cheap out when building their cars.
LOL that's hella funny. Reliable + good looking car is unbeatable
@@ChristianMastrile I just made a month with my ‘09 IS250 and I just love her so much. If you don’t look back at your car when you park her, you got the wrong car 😂👍 Love the content dude! Keep it up!
That's the motto everyone should live by or they shouldn't be driving at all LOL appreciate the support fam!
Excited about to purchase a Lexus IS250...2008 83k mileage buying at $5k....who knew that I can mod my car, bit by bit
WTF! What state do you live in? && what site or dealership are you getting it from. San Francisco, CA, a '08 is250 with 122k miles cost $11K+
If you wanted to upgrade in the luxury department you should go to the IS500 F sport, Lexus has both performance and reliability compared to other competitors
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I may be biased but I think the IS350 and ISF are worth it and the IS250... not so much. The IS350 and IS250 get similar MPGs and are about the same price (found my 06 is350 with 90k miles for 9k). The IS350 doesn't suffer from carbon build up like the 250's and are also way more performance oriented (better engine and bigger brakes). On the other hand, the ISF is head over heels better than the IS350 but it is also double the price. The IS350 is the best bang for your buck in my opinion.
All facts!! A lot of things are upgraded in the IS350 that's worth the extra money and the 350 isn't even that much more than the 250 tbh
@@ChristianMastrile Keep up the good content man! Let me know if you’re ever in SoCal
Plan is to come down with the car this summer! I'll let you guys know when it gets closer tho
Is350 all the way bro! For me, it's one hell of an upgrade from my previous first car being a 98 Toyota Camry lol
@@nicholasbajan3989 lol same here but my camry was a 2008 haha
I agree with you and that the is250 is great first car to have. My 07 is250 is my first one and I like how you can add aftermarket parts and it updates the look of the car
Is it a reliable car?
@@45chris45 yeah bro, so far it is. Only things I’ve done are mainly cosmetic stuff. Like I replaced the interior lights to LED using Christian’s vid, I replaced the taillights for some VLand ones, and I restored the headlights. Other than being a thirsty car, they’re good haha
I love my is250 it’s so reliable bro my job is like 40 mins away and if I get a fast car I’ll waste a lot more money on gas. My Lexi is beautiful my coworkers always compliment my car when I get to the Jobsite. There is times I want a truck but I’m not making that crazy amount of money so I’ll stick with her still. My little brother loves driving my car and takes his gf instead of his personal car haha. Trust me you won’t regret it bro
It's going to be one of those cars in like 5-10 years that'll still look good no matter how all the other cars on the market look and I couldn't be more happier lol
I'm only 19 so I can't really afford an is350 rn so I def think the is250 is a great option for ppl in my situation
It's really not a problem of being able to afford an Is350. The issue is finding one lol (the 1st gen at least). They are very difficult to find.
I was looking to buy one as my first car but the IS350 was impossible to find. I ended up getting an Acura TSX instead which was fun to toss around.
The insurance rate between the 250 and the 350 is substantial.
How much is it for someone that is young as 19??
@@austinsingvongsa3126 1.5-3 times higher
Honestly for me it hasn’t been worth it I own a 2008 Lexus IS 250 with 120,000 miles which I got for $4,500, and have had it over a year now, and the major repairs I’ve had done are mass air flow sensor, I had to rebuilt the transmission bc the gears were worn off and replaced 2 transmission solenoids which cost several thousand. I don’t drive fast at all and get over 300 miles on it with a full tanks which is great, but that’s one thing about Lexus you have to worry about that transmission as they have lots of issues with it, other than that it’s a great looking car.
Damn man I'm a little nervous to check on my transmission to find out I may have to get it rebuilt or something... I do feel it shaking a little at times during deacceleration and a little going up hill so hopefully that's something else
I think the IS-F is a good first car in our area because I found an IS350 with 140k miles for 11k but then I found two is-f with 97k miles (don't ask me how I found both of them with the same miles) for 10k, so I think the is-f is no brainer in our area so I think I will buy it as my first car next year (hopefully).
ISF for $10k?! Shoot man jump on that as soon as you can. If not, send me the link lmao
Lucky you bro i been looking for a decent 350 for a year or more
@@sergiotorres9279 I look for the is-f for a reason because almost all 2is in our area are over priced
Good video. I’ve been looking for 2014-2015 Lexus IS 350c but it’s been extremely difficult to find !
Yours looks better than the 2014 is250 I think
My neighbor has a 07 with a 6 speed manual. I like the car cos of that fact but also cos of the maroon color which reminds me of my 95 Mustang GT that was lazer red. He's talking about selling it and as of now, I just want a nice rwd sedan. My mom has a BMW 645CI and it's a pretty cool car........when it's running right. I'm aware of Toyota's reliability but the car that my neighbor has, it does have around 180k on the odometer and he bought it for 4 grand. I told him I'd be interested in it but I'm still a little wary. It'd be different if it had the 2JZ
Honestly, the 2is is better than the current Lexus lineup and most other modern cars. It has personality (interior and exterior) and aggressive gear ratios. The modern cars feel sterile inside and have too much unnecessary tech. Money is separate from taste, and that generation of Lexus's are the epitome of class and style.
So we just gonna sit here and not discuss minute 3:47- 4:00. Shit gets me every time lmaaooo
I'm looking at a 2009 is 250 with 159k miles for $6000 .. it needs o2 sensors which are like $70 and a paint job on hood and roof for $400 .. should i go for it or look for something else?
Good video man! Motivated me even more to find a 2IS as my first car.
You won't regret it fam! Good luck on the search
Try to find a is350 and don’t get too excited when looking just keep a cool head and try to get a good deal. And don’t be scared to get an is350 with higher miles around 125k miles is perfect. As long as you know it’s been taken care of. Try to buy from an older seller. And you should get a good car !
I have to say that anything made by Toyota is worth it. As Lexus is basically a luxury Toyota... it’s for sure worth it! In fact I once saw a video on TH-cam of the original Lexus ever... 1989 LS400 with like 450k miles and still running. Toyota and it’s luxury line Lexus.. rock solid.
Sheeesh 450k miles?! I'm over here thinking anything over 200k miles is a lot lol
Aye as the saying goes, it’s more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow
Just got my IS250 today 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Congrats on the purchase fam!
If i could afford a nice is with a manual i would. I ended up with an e90 since they are dirt cheap in comparison right now. Never thought id buy anything but Japanese cars but the prices are getting insane! I had a JZX100 and an AE86 last year. The parts i needed to make them what i want alone would take some private jet money to make right. Not many options for manual trans rear wheel drive sedans without tons of cash.
Have you driven an F?
You make cool vids. Also, haha Teaspoon in the background in the beginning. Love that place
Unfortunately I haven't driven an F yet... :( Appreciate the support too fam! Teaspoon hit tho lol
Yes, I worked at a Lexus dealership for 2 years. You can definitely tell it has twice the hp, the sound of the exhaust is awesome and the brakes and extra F styling makes it standout. But would I rather spend 12k or 24k, I’d spend the 12k unless money wasn’t an issue.
im considering buying a 250 as my first car, am i going to be dissappointed by how slow it is? i dont need it to be a race car or anything but is it quick enough to be fun to drive?
For a first car it's honestly perfect. You'll be able to catch up to traffic on the freeways no problem but def won't be beating anyone lol
Just bought my 2010 with 60k 2 owners no problems and I already put 10k now
I love my IS250 it may not be fast but, with some bolt on's and suspension. It is fun to drive especially when you can shift your own gears. I love the look on people faces when they see that's mines is a factory Manual 6 speed..lol
O ye rwd . Nice
Super jealous of all the 6MT in the is250 lol prob makes it 10x funner to drive
How is the transmition on it? Saw people saying that the manual is not too good on the 250… wanted to get is350 myself, but too expensive and no manual transmission which i need to have fun.
Tbh the 2-IS ( 2nd gen IS) is Lexus best design built. There's markets for upgrades from the latest LED headlights, tail lights, body kits, lip kits, side kit extender, rear diffuser and engine performance from Turbo to Supercharger, exhaust and suspension upgrades. I owned 3 IS350 from when I was on Guam 🇬🇺 2007 IS350 Starfire Pearl all options no GPS or rear cam, to when I relocated to Oahu I got 2008 IS350 Glacier Pearl, all options with GPS and back up cam, I got bored because on Oahu even the elderly are driving them its too common there, most popular model is the IS250 has all options no performance, so I sold it and wanted to follow my Filipino heritage and got a 2012 Accord V6 the Filipino's " Mercedes Benz" Got bored of it because it was a leased car so no mods could be done. Returned it back to the dealership and gave the contract to my friend, he's Filipino and we all like Honda. Then I saw a good deal on a 2006 Lexus IS350 Matador Red these don't come with the shark fin antenna, but had all options. Added on the latest LED tail lights which at that time looked like the oem except lights up like a xmas 🎄 , Had a fall out with my partner and gave him the car, that totally sucked. After about 2 years I got the 2011 Lexus GS460 Silver I liked it, mods was limited, I am 5'5 short man driving a big car 🤦♂️ my coworkers and friends kept telling me I look like a oldman driving a big Lexus like I was compensating for something lol "the saying Guys with lifted trucks big everything, but when they get off it they compensating for something...lol you get the idea". Then I saw the 2012 ISF Onyx Black the 1 I have now I had it shipped from Honolulu to Guam. It was either the ISF or the white M5 Bimmer did research on it and asked my coworker what he thought about it because he has the M3 ,he advise me to get extended warranty, have money on the side because the ecu chips when broken will cost alot, Turbos may need work as time goes bye, he said your M5 will be in the shop more than you'll be driving it🤦♂️.
So I got the ISF named her Betsy-Lou, there's lots of story I can say about it, encounters with the law etc, if you'd wanna know about it will have to use another platform like IG or FB messenger lol.... You're welcome to watch my latest mods on Betsy-Lou look her up 2012 Lexus ISF Life on Guam USA-8 or on my TH-cam channel. Lol
Note: I'm not trying to get 1M subs, just sharing and showing the world that the 2-IS LEXUS models has a whole lot of potential, you got the $$$ mods and performance could be limitless. For me it's totally worth it...
ISF or bust. That V8 awesome, but I'm biased. IS250/IS350 makes the ISF a true sleeper.
Absolutely! That V8 catches everyone off guard and next thing you know it's gone
My question to you is the Is250 fun with mods such as intake , exaust & rrracing tune?
Love my 10 250 but with it had more power since the RR racing super charger is illegal in Cali. And I do have to constantly clean my exhaust tips because of the build up
Aside from slow - it’s the best car ever
2008, 250AWD, 142k miles, driven daily in snow, in rain, in the summer etc for about almost 2 years now
Best car for a small budget
If u find a 350, its worth it, otherwise 250 is great
Thinking about getting a 08 is250 f sport for my 2nd car. I wish they were a little more powerful but that’s fine.
I’m selling mine..08 is250 Awd 93k miles perfect condition
$13700
*It’s listed on craigslist Portland Oregon by owner
My dilemma is between the 250 & 350 , is the mpg savings worth it? I’m looking forward to daily driving this car
there’s basically no difference in mpg, the is250 only is 1mpg better than the 350….
I had a 2008 Honda accord v6 for about a year as my first and then it got totalled so I got insurance money and now I’m on the market for this is250 I’m gonna go look at one this Saturday hopefully everything goes well and by the end of the week I’m a Lexus owner.
update?
@@c4stiIIo worth it, great car, obviously not the fastest on the road but definitely one of the most reliable. Bought mine used and haven’t had any problems with it at all yet. Keeping up with regular maintenance and hopefully it’ll last me alot more years to come. I would recommend getting it if you are looking for something reliable but is also fun (especially in the winter, if Yk Yk). It takes more gas for sure not going to fuel efficient as a civic or Corolla or anything but it’s nothing crazy and won’t break the bank at all.
I just bought an 06 as a daily but im 6ft 255lb and i feel big in it lol
I upgraded from a 08 civic was a big upgrade in power I was just happy not to be slow asf anymore
LOL I can totally agree! I had a 00 Prelude and as much as I loved that car it was slow as all hell
The sign of the cross before setting off is wholesome. ✝
You mention status at 3:19. You know what car I think is a “brag in your face” type car? Bentley Continental GT. I saw one recently out here in L.A. and that car screams “look at me, look at how status and expensive I am!!!” LOL. I think those brand new are like $500k.
Bentley in their own category of status it's just insane. You know how many GTRs I can buy for $500k?!!! 😭😭
@@ChristianMastrile Mercedes Mclaren is also really nice and in the same range as the Bentleys in cost. I feel only evil rich megalomaniacs with skeletons in their closets drive such high end cars... and Saudi oil billionaires that are members of the Royal Family there LOL.
Hopefully you invested into Gamestop or AMC lmao
Definitely would choose an Lexus over BMW my friend bought a 2009 3 series and mine is a 2009 is250, mine runs like a champ while hers... not at all so she upgraded to a 2017 Lexus IS 😂😂
Lol converted. Not a bad upgrade to the 2017 one too
@@ChristianMastrile Toyota reliability is unbeatable!
I got a 98 Toyota Corolla and want a 250 so bad ong been saving for one
Should I get an is 250 in 2024?!
Is it worth doing some basic mods like an exhaust or an intake
Definitely! Personally this car looks great with minimal mods so adding an exhaust/intake would def benefit
Thinking about getting an is250 but I am a highschool student and only have 5500 budget is that even good enough and where should I buy it? Craigslist ? Facebook?
Honestly fam I say save the bread. Make sure you have enough saved up extra for the "just in case" scenarios if the car has any issues so you're not stuck with any issues
I recently bought a friend of mine one for 6200. It runs, drives, and looks new.
Where I’m at it’s more like “oh your parents didn’t buy you a car” I fucking hate the burbs
Hey chief I’m also in the market looking for a IS which year is the best is250 or 350 to buy? Year wise?
Latest years are always good in the 11-13 cos they cleared all the kinks from previous years but honestly can't go wrong with any year IS
Torn between Volkswagen Passat VR6 and IS250, More HP from the Passat, IS250 2010 & VR6 Passat is about 16k AUD (12K USD).
IS350 is just way too expensive is Australia, IS350 is Like 17K USD
How’s the gas mileage? I want a 2is 250 but the premium fuel kinda makes me worried. Is it really really bad like an SUV? Or am i overreacting?
Decent mileage. Get about a little over 300 miles after I fill up but granted I drive slow af I may think it's decent lol
I straight piped my IS250 now i find myself ripping on it more and getting worse mileage than a 5.7 L hemi
30mpg at 72mph avg.
Can you seat 4 people in it . Like full sized adults ?
It'll be pretty tight in the back tbh. I'm pretty short at 5'7 and whoever sits behind me is pretty cramped so I have to move my seat up for it to be comfortable
Hey bro, loved the content. I agree with you 💯 first car I bought and I’m very happy with it. The only thing I noticed is a problem when I step on the gas slightly the rpm jumps quickly but the car doesn’t move at all. It’s like for 2 seconds the gear was in N and I was stepping on the gas. Do you have any idea of what is the problem? Thanks bro!
Transmission?
''N'' is neutral which means you wont move...it is a disengage gear for the transmission
Same here just bought is250 07 180m love the car was working good but out of nowhere check engine light turned on with the code p2757 I'm thinking it's the sencer on boughtom of the transmission box under the car.turns out my mechanic said he had to pull the hole transmission out to fix the issue just hope everything comes out good who ever has information please hit me back
My IS250 is for showing and curzing , love it . And I do the Italian tune-up for carbon build up . AWD
It’s probably the best value for money you’re ever likely to get
If the 250s didn’t have direct injection I’d probably go for it plus they got AWD. I don’t think the is350 of this generation came with AWD wish it did :/ been considering a 07-12 es350 black/cashmere whats your thoughts about the es?
This generation of IS did make an AWD IS350 but they’re rare
@@scotts1440 what so they do have AWD is350 2IS? That would be a really nice car. Sometimes I still wanna get the IS250 despite the carbon build up issues really love the design and the mods you can do to it.
@@sth801lifestyle i havnt a prob with carbon buildup. I have a 09.is250 awd 122827. No prob.just crc intake cleaner through break booster line ..drive it quick to.
Stanced ES always give me Japanese mobster vibes lol fire tho
@CJ #GroveStreet that’s good to know that it’s possible to get a 350 with AWD for those who need it.
I want something that sounds nice for my first car that looks good and not too fast and its AWD as an option and it makes the same power as a 09 civic si but AWD so I want one for my first car
Yo what you guys did so far to fix the carbon build up in the is250? So far all I been doing is driving it hard once a week. Kinda don't wanna do a oil catch can.
Oil catch is the only way. RR racing sells a kit but sometimes will throw a code
I dont have issues at 122827
. Crc intake cleaner..through brake booster line into intake .read can ..👍heat soak
I cleaned my throttle body clean and been driving it moderately hard and the car has been great tbh. Plan to get the oil catch can soon and do the walnut blast and seafoam
@@ChristianMastrile walnut blast .cmon i do not think u need all tht.
True. The original plan was to get it done but after looking into it a little more I don't think I'll need to take it that far
Yo bro how about the IS300? Does it have more power then the 250? Or what are the difference. Can you make a video about it
Can def make a video on that! But the first gen IS300 has a listed higher hp than the IS250 plus it's lighter
My question is I just lost my gs430 2003 so will this be an upgrade or a major downgrade which I’m knowing the answer is a yes because I will be losing like damn near 100hp and torque but as a daily driver will it be a upgrade ? Or should I stick to the V8 touch that I had with my GS? And if so what can I do to make it feel like my GS?
Go for the is350, you keep the horsepower, but you get the looks, the build quality, mods, etc... Im planning on getting a 250 soon and did lots of research on 350 vs 250.
I’m in the UK and the IS350 wasn’t sold here, I’m looking at 250’s and was wondering if there’s anything that you can get more power out of them with?
^ while keeping reliability
I bought a manual is250 as my first car and it's perfect for me! Insurance is cheap, it's RWD, fun (not fast, but fun) and looks great imo
Oh and dead reliable, very little issues on these cars
The manuals are fire. As fun as the paddle shifts can get, nothing beats banging through the gears 🔥
0:48 amen
Is250 Reliability: worth it, performance: nope is350 would be the better choice but it will be more expensive especially with the f-sport package, smh
Truuuue guess it really depends if people craving the power that much
Mate my is250 se-l is my 10th car and is worth it is is still a great car !
Awesome video and Lexus looks great as well
Appreciate the love fam!
Do you think I can run ISF rims on my IS250 RWD? They are 19s staggered.
They will fit. You can find pictures of that set up on clublexus
^^^^^
I think as the 2IS gets older and cheaper, yes it's worth it. Got my 2009 for $12,000 with 40k miles in near mint condition last year for my daily driver. I needed a reliable car with decent gas mileage (my extremely modded camaro and tasefully modded g8 have sub standard gas mileage lol)
I love the looks of the 2IS (after lowering, spoiler and rims of course) good balance of comfort with a sporty feel, seems to be reliable overall being its a toyota. The 2IS is the nicest in all the IS generations IMHO. With regular maintenance associated with the IS, it should last easily to 200k miles. Lol.
Would i have paid 30-40k for the IS new....probably not. There was better options back 10 years ago for the same price.
The 2IS can be used as your only car or even your 2nd/3rd car in your fleet and it won't stick out at all. Very functional but good looking at the same time. Even side by side to the Camaro or G8, can't deny how good it looks
Japanese is the way to go in the automotive industry
For the whole power gap argument, you can still modify the 250 with the same or better mods that can be done to a 350. I seen a dude who supercharged a 350, I’m sure it can be done for the 250. Sure it might not make as much as the 350 but the 350 has a 100hp head start. If you can push 300 or more hp to the wheels in the 250, that’s fast man. I have a 2010 250 that I’m gonna try to build and make a little faster.
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I’d get a 250 Fs, especially cause they came in manual.
That manual gearbox is a game changer
Hey man, what year is your car?
2009 fam
@@ChristianMastrile thx brother