Reasons Why the Lexus IS 250 is a Great First Car (Photos)
Many forum owners would rather go with the IS 350 because of its superior horsepower, but before you jump the gun, here are some things to consider about the IS 250.
A Humdinger of a First Kiss
Driving a Lexus IS 250 as your first car is like having your first kiss be with a supermodel. While it may not compare to the performance of the IS 350, it’s still an incredible blend of luxury and sport. Many forum owners claim to just go with the IS 350 because of its superior horsepower, but before you jump the gun, here are some things to consider about the IS 250.
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It Could Cost Less to Insure
Some owners claim that because the IS 250 is not as fast, or expensive, as the IS 350, it’s slightly cheaper to insure. Of course, insurance rates depend on many factors, like driver history, age, and location, but if decreasing monthly costs is your priority, then look into your options with the IS 250. It’s not a huge difference, but it could possibly save you some money every six months. Some owners on the ClubLexus.com forum suggest that a non-AWD IS 250 in particular, is less expensive to insure.
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It Has AWD
As the title implies, all-wheel-drive will feed power to each of the corners to maintain that the car is covering ground in the most stable manner possible. This system can come in handy when you find yourself slogging through undesirable road conditions or having to take things to moderately bad off the beaten path roads. By purchasing this designation of the IS you are future-proofing your life in case you encounter some sort of terrible terrain. The AWD is faster than the RWD cars from a standing start at zero mph and is faster through corners and on wet surfaces. However, AWD loses more brake horsepower through the transmission more than an RWD car so you have that trade off.
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It’s Inexpensive to Maintain
Nothing major has been noted to go wrong with the IS 250 engine, other than the carbon buildup issues for 2006-2010 models. If you are looking into buying a used IS 250, it’s recommended to search for later models because of this issue. Then again, many of the engines were fixed under the extended warranty, so just be sure to get the full history report for any used IS 250 that experienced carbon buildup.
Maybe you’ll need to fork over some cash to eventually replace the water pump or alternator, but so long as you follow your regular maintenance schedule, the IS 250 will last for many years to come. Plus, Toyota parts are notoriously cheaper. It’s an attainable car to upkeep even if your salary is nowhere close to six figures… yet.
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4. It’s a Lexus IS
If you’re fortunate enough to have an IS 250 as your first car, let alone any IS, you’d better count your lucky stars. You get to experience 204hp, unlike most young people driving Civics and Corollas as their first cars. Maybe you live in an area where this level of luxury is the norm, but you’d be better off realizing the quality and reliability that an IS 250 offers as soon as you first sit in the driver’s seat and step on that pedal. Once you consider how flawlessly the IS 250 balances sport and luxury, you’ll be able to fully appreciate that such a special vehicle is your first.
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