Bought secondhand with 141k on clock, with full Lexus service history. Daily drive.

The good:
Totally reliable, has now done 210k
Comfortable, smooth, quiet and reasonably quick
Ride and handling well sorted
Good auto box
Interior quality still as new e.g. leather in great condition, seat bolsters still good
Lexus service very good indeed - sticky plastic dash and door panels replaced at no cost (on a 9 year old car!) - Lexus are serious about quality and customer satisfaction
Inexpensive to maintain with sensible 15k service intervals...Read more

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I have the IS350 version of this car and after 7 years of using it I seriously cant fault it. I look after it in terms of servicing on scheduled intervals and I do wash it at least once a month, however what has impressed me the most is its reliability. After 7 years the only thing I had to change on it is the original battery that has lasted almost 6 years (this is daily drive with on average 12-15k a year). No squeaks, no rattles, no mechanical issues the car just works day in and day out. Its the top upmost model but the only differen...Read more

Handling and cornering is well balanced, noise is well suppressed at any speed. Performance could be improved for a 2.5L V6 engine. But Engine is extremely smooth and engine noise is well suppressed in cabin
Do not like the fact that you have to adjust fan speed via the touch screen. Legroom is reasonable for anyone up to 6ft. Sunroof does intrude a bit into roofline. Very quiet cabin overall with little/no rattles except over heavy bumps.
So far no reliability issues and smooth transmission and engine. Running costs are average for a luxury ...Read more

If you are looking for a quality/reliability and performance you cant go past IS350. Lexus does everything right. The car was mid size back in the 2011 but is probably small by today standards (its a bit bigger then 3s and C of it day). It drives well, but due to its weight its a slow starter via the gentle foot, plant the foot down and you will get 5.6sec to 100. Its faster then a WRX!!. The stearing is a bit heavy (coming form non performance sedans) but once it gets moving it offer good feedback. Another item to love about the lexus is that...Read more

I am writing this review honestly after owning a sports IS250 for 3 years with what I considered a well option fun sporty car.

For anyone looking to purchase one here are my points of interest:
The car is a nice ride but lacks a little power for a small 6. Definitely buy the 350 with the larger motor.
I purchased the car for $66k and just over 3 years sold it for $25k. Car was like new, pearl white. They don't hold value well.
Seats are slim so if you have a wide torso you will certainly feel hugged. Built for Japanese framed people.
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I purchased a second hand Lexus IS250 2007 Sports Luxury model and have had it about 6 months. I haven't had any issues apart from this weird gas smell that was apparently one of the cars only downfalls but it comes and goes almost unnoticeably and sometime is not evident with different fuels. The car had done 212,000 K's and I had a service done not long after I got it and it was fairly cheap (go to a private Mechanic you trust who has experience with Lexus & Audi). I'm anticipated some expensive parts if needed but I expect that because I kne...Read more

I down-sized to an IS250 in 2010 after owning a 1997 ES300 followed by a 2000 ES300. The ES300's were like driving your loungeroom chair, a soft, smooth, comfortable, enjoyable drive and ride, easy handling and terrific economy (but I am a feather-foot). The IS250 brought me into the age of modern technology. The car was zippy and fun, hugged the road keenly on my frequent trips between Sydney and the south coast, covered the k's with ease and I would step out of the car feeling the same as when I slid into it. The reliability of the vehicl...Read more

I bought this car at Melbourne City Lexus in May 2013. Due to the new model is coming out soon so we had some discount on the 2012 model. My wife loves the car when she saw it, but after I tried to sit at the backseat (especially in the middle one), I really want to get out from the car. Now I had it for 4 months, here are my thought:
1, Expensive (Compare with Accord Euro)
2, Thirsty ($90 for 550 km at its best)
3, Tight backseat (you can almost call it 4.5 seats, and tight leg room for the other 2 back passengers)
4, SLOW!! ( I always fal...Read more

My wife and I bought this car a couple of years back second hand. Love the styling inside and out. Excellent finish inside.

The car is very quiet and smooth. So quiet you can barely hear the engine when idling. The 2.5 litre V6 has plenty of grunt and likes to be pushed hard. Handling is superb. Runs on PULP, but fuel consumption is reasonable.

The downside is that rear space is almost non-existent. The boot space is small. This car is more of a sports luxury rather than a luxury saloon. If it's just you and your partner, this car will ke...Read more

I bought a 2007 IS250 X last year. Owning this car for about 1 year now, i must say that this is a marvellous car, it handles great, very smooth and comfy! The engine is quiet and powerful when reved hard. Prior buying this car, i've considered a second hand 2008 BMW 320i, or Audi A4 but they didnt impress me like the IS250. 320i was very underpowered by its 4 cylinder and the interior does not live up to the standard to be honest, and the A4 has a CVT which i didnt really like, but the most important factor that sets me dramatically is the rel...Read more

My model is 2007 limited edition 'x' model...prestige with 18" alloys, sports suspension, upgraded stereo and Sat Navigation. Has been an excellent and enjoyable vehicle to own. Only problem was a flat battery in key. Lexus Adelaide have been great service providers. Due to replace within 12 months so would happily go a IS 250 again but will look seriously at IS 350.
Very quiet ride even with 18" low profile tyres. Driving position very comfortable and lots of adjustments. Excellent highway/freeway ride. Power more than adequate. Bluetooth phon...Read more

I bought a Pearl White/Black Interior Lexus IS250C for my wife. We spent 2 months comparing BMW'S,Audi, Mazda MX5, Merc's and VW Eios. We are retired and not unlike anyone else, we dont like to make a mistake when it comes to important purchases. The IS250C has restored our enjoyment of driving. It is whisper quiet,( not like the BMW's ),with little or no engine noise, and very little road noise. The standard of interior finish is superior to all but Mercedes, of which they are on par. We travel usually with the roof down. It is as easy as an e...Read more

I've now had two Lexus, the IS250 and the IS350. The IS350 is really just a 250 with a much more powerful engine, which is good as the 250 was a great car but lacking power. With the 234kw of power in the IS350, the sports suspension and Lexus quality this car is beautiful and fun to drive.
I get constant comments by people who just love the looks of it and when I drive it anywhere I feel special and privileged to be lucky enough to own it. The engine is very responsive, gear changes smooth and the ride great, corners and windy roads are easy....Read more