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

What more could you expect from Toyota's Luxury Brand Division? The IS350 F Sport is super quick (Especially when put into Sport S+ mode), extremely comfortable, looks incredible, has all the latest PROVEN and TESTED tech unlike other Makes that just put in the latest tech even though it is the LATEST and hasn't been proven and tested for years making it reliable. Lexus Concierge and the Dealership in Melbourne City could not be more helpful. The only downside is the fuel economy. I average around 11.4l/h but with an engine that the IS350 has a...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 spent $56000 on my 2008 IS250 Sports and there hasn't been a day goes by where I don't regret.

Right after my first service I notice the steering wheel pulls to one side at low speeds or when braking and the car would be all over the road if you didn't try to grab the wheel hard in order to stablise it. The dealership thinks it is normal, a phenomenon called " tracking " due to the low profile tyres responding to rough road surface. There you go, problem solved !

Then the second service they replaced the left front wheel bearing under ...Read more

Does every nearly everything well. 1,000 km in a day and hop out feeling like it was only a short drive. Quiet comfortable, safe, handles corners better than a BMW and a much nicer ride as well, economical on fuel and never had a breakdown. Downside is back seat is best for two not three and don't like the space saver spare so bought another wheel to put in there. Highly recommended. Read the other views, most like them and then the jealous green eyed monsters write reviews pretending to own one and degrade it. If you could afford one of these ...Read more

I used to get calls from my mother whenever she had car trouble. Her Merc E320 broke down regularly always electrical) and cost a fortune every time it went near the workshop. Her 320D was hellishly expensive as it aged but quite reliable. Her Peugeot became very expensive as it aged. Her Saab was a joke although she liked it's character and expenses became huge. She said the best car she ever had was the Toyota Cressida - it never broke down. She inherited the Cressida from my grandad.
With this in mind I took her to Lexus - the premium Toy...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