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How satisfied are you with your IS250 AWD/RWD?

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Old 02-10-11, 06:30 PM
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Default How satisfied are you with your IS250 AWD/RWD?

Seems as if I have been seeing many more negative threads around the IS250 lately and thought it would be nice to get some more optimism on here!

So lets get a thread going with what we like/LOVE about our IS250s, both AWD/RWD, and how satisfied we are overall with our own IS250.

I'll start- I love the styling of the car- it's sharp and aggressive, but not obnoxious. The AWD handles great and is a big plus with New England weather. The IS250 has the right amount of power to get the job done while still being fun to drive. Phenomenal fuel economy relative to comparable luxury cars is also a big plus when driving conservatively. Overall fit and finish is great inside and out.

Now your turn!
Old 02-10-11, 06:35 PM
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My 250 is the sickest! When i cruise around with my hellaflush 250, i break heads all day. Its the sickest feeling when people stare at your ride, cuz your ride is the sickest.
The best feeling is when they tell you- "your ride is the SICKEST man".
Old 02-10-11, 06:38 PM
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^^, lol

Yeah, it's pretty ok...
Old 02-10-11, 06:54 PM
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Very satisfied!

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Old 02-10-11, 06:56 PM
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I've had my 250 rwd since 2006 and overall, I'm pretty satisfied. There are items i wish were a bit better with the car, but overall, I'm a happy camper 4.5 years and ~52k miles later Gonna keep it until the wheels fall off.
Old 02-10-11, 07:00 PM
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Love it. To be honest, sometimes i wish i had that extra hp of a 350 but every time winter comes, I don't regret one bit. The new 350 AWD is a different story ....
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loved it so far (one week in). it served as a perfect commute car, i have 320 miles on the original tank filled up by the dealer and still have a quarter of a tank left, this is unthinkable in my previous EVO X. wish it has more low end torque, that's all.
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absolutely love it.............

out of all 21 cars i've owned, hands down smoothest and quietest ride yet.

AWD comes in handy during winter weather and nice to cruise around in comfort. As for the summer 370z gets too play.
Old 02-10-11, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by stlgrym3
loved it so far (one week in). it served as a perfect commute car, i have 320 miles on the original tank filled up by the dealer and still have a quarter of a tank left, this is unthinkable in my previous EVO X. wish it has more low end torque, that's all.
Haven't gotten my car yet, will be picking mine up on Monday and report back. I know what u mean, I just sold my evo 9mr after 4 years.... 230 mile to a tank sucks!!!
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I like mine...rides smooth. Manual is kinda weak. If you DON'T care about speed/power then you'll be ok.
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Originally Posted by IS25Heaven
My 250 is the sickest! When i cruise around with my hellaflush 250, i break heads all day. Its the sickest feeling when people stare at your ride, cuz your ride is the sickest.
The best feeling is when they tell you- "your ride is the SICKEST man".
haha, well put man...
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I came from an 07 civic ex...I'm definitely enjoying my ferrari!
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i came from a 04 odyssy lol enjoying my bugatti!!

For a daily driver the is250AWD is perfect all year round. If you're into speed and luxury refinement then the 350 will be more sufficient.
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i really like my car considering my age but extra hp wud be nice since all my frens are into showing off the speed of cars. I guess without the hp tho i have less of a risk to get speeding tickets.
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I love everything about my 2fiddy . Probably would get a 3fiddy if the right deal fell in my lap bec let's be honest what ever you got is never fast enough if you like to drive. Best car I've owned so far. Ever time I look at my car I think how sexy it is lol SFP is an awesome color! Oh yea the ladies like it to


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