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Mother of all "Should I get IS250 or IS350?" threads (merged into one steaming pile)
02-08-07, 02:37 PM
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02-08-07, 03:05 PM
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I purchased the 250 mainly for the AWD, the price difference between the 350 and my 250 awd was about 2 or 3 grand if that, that wasn't the problem. I was coming from 3 previous cars that all had awd...last one was a Lancer Evolution that made almost 400awhp. I didn't need anymore tickets at my age and practicality was more important than an extra 102hp...and living in upstate New York, it is a necessity if you drive the same car all year round. However I do wish the 250 had a little more power...it kinda bothers me an S2000 makes 36 more horsepower at the flywheel than a 250 with 2 less cylinders and half a liter less displacement...it's like, WTF? Long story short if I didn't live in Upstate NY and lived somewhere that saw little or no snow I would have a 350. 
02-09-07, 11:45 AM
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I have not purchansed an IS yet, but, recently, I do find myself thinking about getting the 250 over the 350. I have test driven both and immediatly after the test drive, I was sure I wanted the 350 more because of the power. I can afford the 350, so why do I consider the 250, I ask myself? It seems like the more days go by since the test drive, the more sence it makes to get the 250.
02-11-07, 08:21 PM
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As for me, I wanted the IS350 at first but it was wayyy too much for me to afford. On my current income, the IS250 was the only new Lexus vehicle I could get. I wanted a car that had luxury and performance. Since the IS250 was based on the same chasis as the IS350, I got it. The body is so darn hot!!!! Performance wise, it's ok. 204HP seems pretty low though.
02-11-07, 08:28 PM
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I wanted the AWD and people think I have the faster IS350 that they see on the TV commercials. Most people don't know that there's a difference. So I got the best of both worlds.
02-11-07, 08:41 PM
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02-17-07, 01:21 PM
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I looked at the 350...but when I got mine they didn't have the color I wanted and they had nav and some other things on the 350 and I just didn't want all that. They had the 250 in in the smokey color I wanted and I didn't want to wait. Plus with 2 tickets on my record I didn't need the extra power... I got my Lexus because of looks, ride and the fact that it is a Lexus...horse power was not important to me.
02-18-07, 04:48 PM
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I should also point that I commute a lot in my new IS so gas was a concern. I want a nice car, but at the same time gas efficient too. The IS250 was a perfect choice for me. Plus, it just looks too damh hot don't you think? I've had girls checking me out and such. Man, it's a sexy car.