When will the IS250 get an engine replacement?
08-13-13, 12:08 AM
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I would bet that the typical person who post in here is not the typical Lexus buyer - I'd admit for the Lexus enthusiast (for the lack of a better term) would not be happy with non change with the IS250 engine from the previous generation but I would guess most buyers wouldn't know this fact and more important probably wouldn't care -- My guess is that most buyers would want a smooth, responsive, & ultra reliable engine.
08-13-13, 12:14 AM
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The engine isn't responsive at all, its lethargic, it has a carbon build up issue so not all THAT reliable. It is smooth though, you got 1/3. Your typical buyer knows how to read and can easily see higher MPG and power numbers on the competitions vehicles window sticker. Your typical buyer will also go for a test drive and experience the power disparity first hand. Your arguments are full of holes at best and completely irrelavent at worst.
08-13-13, 02:09 AM
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08-13-13, 02:55 AM
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08-13-13, 04:16 AM
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08-13-13, 06:17 AM
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I bet there will be less and less people will buy a car to that price or higher with old thirsty engine and low power instead of more efficient engine and more power. Does it make sense to you?
08-13-13, 06:47 AM
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I'm sure the Lexus brain trust has put thought into adding a turbo but with any design changes there are trade-offs in response/lag, smoothness, and reliability they are not willing to make at the moment .
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I hate to burst your bubble, but turbocharged engines actually consume much more gas. Many headlines about Ecoboost and MPG problem. The 1.6 Ecoboost less performance than 2.5 Camry, yet guzzles more gas.
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Wow, such strong feelings for the IS250 engine. Not the car, the engine. Yes, it's an old engine. Yes, it's not that powerful. Yes, it has some issues. Yes, the competition has turbo's. Yes, Lexus should come out with new tech for their newest car.
All that being said I still think the IS250 is a great car and the engine is more than adequate for my needs and most others. I'm only disappointed in the gas mileage. You would think they could at least tweak the engine to get 25 City and 32 Hwy.
My first choice would have been an IS300h if it was offered here in the states. For my driving style I would never utilize the IS350. I drive mostly in the city and for short distances so 100 more HP doesn't do anything for me.
When I drive my girlfriend's 2011 IS250 F-Sport it has more than enough power for me. I can accelerate fine on to the freeway. I can overtake slower cars with little effort. I can cruise at 80mph smoothly.
Bottom line, yes, Lexus should upgrade the engine of their entry level sports sedan. They probably will in the next year or two. They have a plan and they'll follow their plan regardless of how much we, the minority, complain.
All that being said I still think the IS250 is a great car and the engine is more than adequate for my needs and most others. I'm only disappointed in the gas mileage. You would think they could at least tweak the engine to get 25 City and 32 Hwy.
My first choice would have been an IS300h if it was offered here in the states. For my driving style I would never utilize the IS350. I drive mostly in the city and for short distances so 100 more HP doesn't do anything for me.
When I drive my girlfriend's 2011 IS250 F-Sport it has more than enough power for me. I can accelerate fine on to the freeway. I can overtake slower cars with little effort. I can cruise at 80mph smoothly.
Bottom line, yes, Lexus should upgrade the engine of their entry level sports sedan. They probably will in the next year or two. They have a plan and they'll follow their plan regardless of how much we, the minority, complain.
