06-07 IS 250 Worth Buying Now in 2018?
03-21-18, 05:25 PM
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06-07 IS 250 Worth Buying Now in 2018?
Hey guys I was hoping to get some feedback from you guys since you guys actually own the car, without too much bias.
I am in the market for a new car, and was looking at either an 06-07 IS 250 AWD ranging from 100k - 120k miles on it, or an 06-08 Acura TSX. I know most people will say get the IS 350, but that is not an option for me since it is RWD. I need something that can somewhat drive in the snow. I love the look of the IS, but the Carbon build up issue is kind of scaring me from purchasing the car. Also, if anybody has any input, how much more expensive are parts for a Lexus compared to Acura?
Should I take the IS 250, or the Acura TSX?
I am in the market for a new car, and was looking at either an 06-07 IS 250 AWD ranging from 100k - 120k miles on it, or an 06-08 Acura TSX. I know most people will say get the IS 350, but that is not an option for me since it is RWD. I need something that can somewhat drive in the snow. I love the look of the IS, but the Carbon build up issue is kind of scaring me from purchasing the car. Also, if anybody has any input, how much more expensive are parts for a Lexus compared to Acura?
Should I take the IS 250, or the Acura TSX?
03-22-18, 12:42 AM
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they do make IS350 in awd in later years... but most RWD owners on here will tell you, a good set of snow tires does wonders in the snow...
03-22-18, 07:46 AM
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the early models will always have a chance of carbon buildup. If you can solve that problem, these cars are pretty solid. Very confident in the snow especially with good snow tires you can claw out of almost anything. I was looking at an Acura TSX at the time too but it wasn't as nice to look at or sit in but it def drove well and has a manual if that's important to you
03-22-18, 01:13 PM
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IS350 + Snow Tires...you don't need AWD. Drove my 07 IS350, in Chicago, for three years with snow tires, and had NO issues. Take that back, it was two years, forgot I drove on the summer tires the first winter. Had troubles getting up my driveway so I caved in for snow tires
I actually got my snow tires/rims from a local CL member. In fact those tires/rims were used by a few members on here lol.
The carbon build up is common in a lot of cars today. Not just the IS...I'm sure you are aware.
TSX is OK...rather boring, but so is the IS250 IMO. The V6 is fun but it sucks in the snow. My wife had a new TSX V6 in 2010 I believe, and even with snow tires that damn car had too much torque up front. My RWD car was doing better in the snow lol. I sold it after 2 years of ownership because of how bad it was in the snow.
End of the day both cars are going to be reliable so long the prior owners did routine maintenance. That said I would pick the car that makes you happy!
I actually got my snow tires/rims from a local CL member. In fact those tires/rims were used by a few members on here lol.The carbon build up is common in a lot of cars today. Not just the IS...I'm sure you are aware.
TSX is OK...rather boring, but so is the IS250 IMO. The V6 is fun but it sucks in the snow. My wife had a new TSX V6 in 2010 I believe, and even with snow tires that damn car had too much torque up front. My RWD car was doing better in the snow lol. I sold it after 2 years of ownership because of how bad it was in the snow.
End of the day both cars are going to be reliable so long the prior owners did routine maintenance. That said I would pick the car that makes you happy!
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03-22-18, 09:02 PM
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I have a 2007 IS250 RWD with 177k miles. No issues with carbon build up.. yet. The only major was replacing the waterpump, but other than that it has been rock solid and reliable so far.
03-23-18, 03:19 PM
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Snow tires will help but not always cut it. I have an is250 with them and I literally can’t get stuck. Plus I’m in Buffalo. Anyone who says they get more snow/has worse snow storms...is lying. People here don’t get get RWD. The one thing I’d say will help with an is250 and snow is it’s weight. These cars are heavy as ***** for small sedan
03-24-18, 10:29 PM
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I was looking at couple TSX too before I bought my 250AWD. If you have sat inside both cars, there's no comparison unless you don't care about design and quality. IS is a clear winner.
Love the AWD as well, you can powerslide in the snow if you apply more throttle, in a very controllable way. It's way better than a FWD that only gets understeer, which is dangerous in snow.
I also remember early TSXs tend to have transmission issues, that will cost a lot too.
Love the AWD as well, you can powerslide in the snow if you apply more throttle, in a very controllable way. It's way better than a FWD that only gets understeer, which is dangerous in snow.
I also remember early TSXs tend to have transmission issues, that will cost a lot too.
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