IS250 to get new higher HP 3.5L V6 (rumor)
08-07-07, 04:23 PM
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Have you guys heard any news that the current IS250 V6 engine will be dropped in the near future (next model year?) in favor of the more common 3.5L 268hp used in the Camry, Avalon, Highlander, RAV4, ES350 and RX350? One salesman I was talking to mentioned that he had heard that Toyota wants to make the 3.5L V6 268hp engine as the "standard" or base engine and eliminate other lower output V6 engines to cut cost. It makes sense to me and it would definitely address some of the low power complaints I hear from some IS250 and IS250AWD drivers. Your thoughts?
I copied and pasted it below...The 2008 IS 250 and 350 features a new finish to its standard 17-inch wheels for a sportier appearance. Additional upgrades include backlighting on the outside power mirror control, white illuminated scuff plates and an additional coin holder.
The base MSRP for the IS 250 with a manual transmission will be $30,455, an increase of $200, or 0.7 percent. The IS 250 with an automatic transmission will carry a base MSRP of $31,625, up $200, or 0.6 percent. The IS 250 with all-wheel-drive and an automatic transmission will carry a base MSRP of $34,085, a price reduction of $200, or 0.6 percent. The IS 350 will be base priced at $35,905, an increase of $200, or 0.6 percent.
08-07-07, 04:37 PM
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Another cup holder... hehe NO ONE EATS OR DRINKS IN MY CAR, cept me o'course 
As for the topic:
Woulda been good if the 250 came with at least 230hp, i might have considered it, im super super serious... EXCELSIOR!
As for the topic:
Woulda been good if the 250 came with at least 230hp, i might have considered it, im super super serious... EXCELSIOR!
08-07-07, 04:39 PM
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The IS250 serves several purposes for Lexus, and it is a serious money-maker.
1) Provides a nice entry-level car for the younger buyer. Hopefully that young buyer will keep buying higher end Lexus cars when they get older.
2) It looks like the 350 and some may not want to pay over $40K for the 350.
3) Gas mileage is decent, which is good for the consumer and good for Lexus. Government fleet requirements force car companies to offset vehicles with lower gas mileage with those that have higher gas mileage. This is why GM still makes sedans, and not exculsively trucks and the Corvette. And this is precisely the reason why I would never buy a GM car...as they are merely there to offset low gas mileage vehicles...an afterthought.
08-07-07, 04:52 PM
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if it doesn't cost any more i wouldn't complain, but i'm fine with the 2.5 in my car. i bought the car with the intention of it being my daily means of transportation to college and not for making trips down the 1/4 mile. i always find it funny when people buy the 250 then complain about power.
08-07-07, 04:59 PM
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If they do this, it won't be until 2009 at the earliest. They've already announced a price increase of $200-$300 on the 2008 IS250. No way they add that many horses and only increase the price by a few hundred dollars.
The IS250 serves several purposes for Lexus, and it is a serious money-maker.
1) Provides a nice entry-level car for the younger buyer. Hopefully that young buyer will keep buying higher end Lexus cars when they get older.
2) It looks like the 350 and some may not want to pay over $40K for the 350.
3) Gas mileage is decent, which is good for the consumer and good for Lexus. Government fleet requirements force car companies to offset vehicles with lower gas mileage with those that have higher gas mileage. This is why GM still makes sedans, and not exculsively trucks and the Corvette. And this is precisely the reason why I would never buy a GM car...as they are merely there to offset low gas mileage vehicles...an afterthought.
The IS250 serves several purposes for Lexus, and it is a serious money-maker.
1) Provides a nice entry-level car for the younger buyer. Hopefully that young buyer will keep buying higher end Lexus cars when they get older.
2) It looks like the 350 and some may not want to pay over $40K for the 350.
3) Gas mileage is decent, which is good for the consumer and good for Lexus. Government fleet requirements force car companies to offset vehicles with lower gas mileage with those that have higher gas mileage. This is why GM still makes sedans, and not exculsively trucks and the Corvette. And this is precisely the reason why I would never buy a GM car...as they are merely there to offset low gas mileage vehicles...an afterthought.
08-07-07, 05:27 PM
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Did you actually calculate it yourself? The computer is always about 2 mpg high for me. 32 mpg is even higher than the '08 EPA rating.
08-07-07, 06:39 PM
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I get 28 mpg in stop and go traffic in Houston using snow mode with the AC on. On the highway, I get 33 mpg on the normal 280 mile road trip (each way) that I take. This is with the cruise set at 75 mph and the AC on. Oh, and I checked the calibration of my tank MPG gauge, and it is spot on. I always fill up immediately after I reach my destination to make sure that my MPG is consistent with what the gauge is telling me.
I needed the mileage over the horses because traffic around here wouldn't let me push the 350 like I would want to push it after spending that kind of money. It is mainly a commuter car that is used for an occassional highway trip.
With the money I saved by buying the 250, I added a little extra and bought a Rolex, which tends to hold more of its value versus a car.
I needed the mileage over the horses because traffic around here wouldn't let me push the 350 like I would want to push it after spending that kind of money. It is mainly a commuter car that is used for an occassional highway trip.
With the money I saved by buying the 250, I added a little extra and bought a Rolex, which tends to hold more of its value versus a car.
08-07-07, 06:41 PM
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Yeah, I'm a bit OCD, but I wanted to make sure that the tank MPG gauge isn't blowing smoke.
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I'm sure if Lexus does bump the IS250's hp to around 240-250 with maybe $1000 increase on the price, it'll sell even better. It would then have more hp than its main competitors - Audi A4, BMW 328i and the new Mercedes C300. The gas mileage might be slightly lower but won't be as low as the IS350.
