Hey all, I am looking at two of them right now

2006 IS350 RWD w/ Nav 108700 miles
2008 IS250 AWD no Nav 121815 miles JTHCK262082025636

I looked at the 2IS buying guide but the Lexus owners website isn't working so I can't create an account... When I click the join button, it goes to the registration page but everything is greyed out and I can't click or type in any of the boxes.

Both are the same exact price. Which one would you lean towards just from the info above?

 

I personally would lean towards the 2006 IS350...You get lower mileage, NAV unit, more HP & RWD!

Hope this helps!

 

Explain, more horsepower? The engines are exactly the same, as are the transmissions. I just bought an IS350 with 40k miles, loving it so far. JUST saw it, AWD 250...I seriously forgot there was a 250, lol. Yeah, 250 is boring, plus it has problems with carbon buildup, unlike the 3.5 V6.

 

The enines are not the same.... IS250 = 2.5L V6 @ 204 HP. IS350= 3.5L V6 @ 306 HP....
As for the tranny being the same.... I don't know... But I don't see a RWD and AWD tranny being "exactly the same" but I could be wrong?

My 250 used to have carbon issues, I used the Royal Purple fuel system cleaner every 2nd or 3rd oil change.
The tail pipes wouldn't be a mess, I would get alot less soot on my back bumper aswell...

Good luck with your purchase!

 

If you drive both an IS250 and a 350 in the same day, you'll never go back to the 250. Totally go for the IS350!

 

Just drove the 350 today but it wasnt in the best shape. Can someone help me out with the carfax?

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That's a shame, considering it was once a 35k car. Some people just don't care I guess. What area are you in? What's your price range?

 

get 350. save money, you need to replace tires every two years. 800 usd.