Zacf

First off, not looking for a race car. Just a nice commuting vehicle to replace my 2000 VW Passat with a 2.8L V6 (190 HP, tons of torque).

Will an IS 250 leave me feeling that I've traded down in the powe department? Frannkly I have past tickets and I don't need anything that tempts me to get more.

Thoughts?

PhilipMSPT

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I don't think you're downgrading in the power department. You should be fine and happy with the 250 (just don't test drive the 350; you'll crave the extra power...).

this1b0y

nicely said. i bought a 250 then my firend bought 350.. i test drove his car... and went back andbought a 350 the next day. was stuck with 2 cars for a month before i unloaded the 250. lol

ABC

i think you'll be happy with the 250 power. Should be pretty close to your passat's power.

But like the others have said, don't test drive the 350, lol

Gtidan

Just a nice commuting vehicle to replace my 2000 VW Passat

I think you answered your own question. The IS250 is a great cruiser that has plenty of power unless your a closet street racer.

Great mileage and very quiet. I drove both and while the IS350 had the legs on the 250 once you realize you don't drag race at every light (at least most adults don't) you'll be glad you settled on the IS250 to meet your needs

AsianGirl007

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Everyone has said pretty much the same thing and I have to agree with them, you should be fine in the 250.

BTW, welcome to Club Lexus!

JensBoo

I just bought a new 250 and everyone warned me it would be so slow compared to my Celica. Sure my Celica was fast above 6k rpms, but I never used that power because it was my to work and back car. I'm very happy with the 250 and it's nice to drive automatic again

cancellino

I wanted a AWD 250 (loaded, until I drove the 350...they are both great cars, but once you feel the power...'nough said.

l1tech

The 250 will be faster than your Passat all the way around, you will be pleasantly surprised when you realize that your Passat was underpowered.

fdelement

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250 is perfect for commute, great milage too.

tw88

It's better to have the extra power and not need it than to need it and not have it

OoAaronoO

lil cheaper on the insurance also

sirkfc

the car is not really going to stop a speeder in this day and age. You want to go 90+ on the highway, you'll easily do it in either car... comfortably too.

you need a car that starts shaking at 75 and above, and doesn't have a 6th gear like the IS...

but if you promise to behave, I allow you to get an IS.

gsrthomas

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Save the $8k and get an IS250 if its going to be your commuter car.

DropTopGal

Simply test drive them both. If undecided, test drive again. The last thing you want is buyer's remorse. The insurance costs between the two is probably minimal and both cars are more than capable of earning a speeding ticket. For many, it is worth the extra $$ to have the power and perhaps a bit of prestige. For many others, it is not worth the $$.