Lexus IS250. Feedback?
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Hi there!
I just had an earlier post about the probability of getting the RX-8.
Deep down, i am a Lexus fan and i am truely in love with the IS250 although my wife did comment otherwise.
I understand from some other local forums that the build quality this time round is not that "god-like" (perfect) for the IS250. I wonder is that really true or is it just another competitor making some Lexus Bashing in his postings
I wonder whether anybody here has some comments on tat?
I truely belive that Lexus makes almost perfect cars but i do have an issue. I was thinking if one day, everyone realizes how reliable is Lexus and eventually switch to it, will the mass production or increased operational cost eventually cause BM to change their service quality as well? (in Singapore)
As such, i would like to have some feedback from actual owners or test drivers on the overall feel of the ride for the new IS250.
1. Fuel Economy
2. Issurance
3. Problems? (Small tight back seats?)
Thank you in advance to all the wonderful people out there! -
if u r interested....
graph on the right is for ur is250 engine..
oh and i heard frm my friend tt her father's A6 2.4litre FF variant won the is250 in a mini drag... i dun really believe her...
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hmm the IS250s torque curve quite linear.....not bad....
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The manufacturer's specs given to us is 10.8km/litre - with a mixture of highway and urban driving. The full tank of the IS250 is 60+5 litres.
Insurance depends on your age and NCD. The lowest I had quoted so far (with our in-house AIG) is $1,028 - for a 50% NCD, age 54.
Do feel free to call me at 96882200. I think it's easier for you to get all the information that you want if we can get to have a conversation.
Cheerios!
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Hi, if the readers here still remembers me, Im a new Lexus IS250 owner. Yes, I just collected my car yesterday. I love it totally! I was a BM fan but not for long, not becos the car is not gd but rather, i detest the way they 'lay-long' their car. More often than not, they slashed $$ and I felt sorry for the BM owners who bought their cars when first launched. Anyway, there will definitely be a no of readers here debate on the choices of car, most imptly, u've test drive the car and get the feel of it. Lexus hardly known as 'bad car'. So I dont think that shld be your main concern.Originally posted by DiablosX:Hi there!
I just had an earlier post about the probability of getting the RX-8.
Deep down, i am a Lexus fan and i am truely in love with the IS250 although my wife did comment otherwise.
I understand from some other local forums that the build quality this time round is not that "god-like" (perfect) for the IS250. I wonder is that really true or is it just another competitor making some Lexus Bashing in his postings
I wonder whether anybody here has some comments on tat?
I truely belive that Lexus makes almost perfect cars but i do have an issue. I was thinking if one day, everyone realizes how reliable is Lexus and eventually switch to it, will the mass production or increased operational cost eventually cause BM to change their service quality as well? (in Singapore)
As such, i would like to have some feedback from actual owners or test drivers on the overall feel of the ride for the new IS250.
1. Fuel Economy
2. Issurance
3. Problems? (Small tight back seats?)
Thank you in advance to all the wonderful people out there!
Oh btw, you cannot compare a IS250 and RX8. Its two different types of car you are talking abt here. If you are thinking of BMW, perhaps a 323? -
Wow an actual owner!! Thanks!
Well in reality, RX-8 is something in which my wife adores but for me... its just a cool looking car tats it.
For me, i am a Lexus fan and i believe Lexus is really value for money. Meantime i am still discussing with my wife and also my colleagues on the possibility of getting the IS250!!!
Btw, maybe you can revert your fuel consumption sometime down to road to share???
Thanks!!! -
Hi again..Originally posted by DiablosX:Wow an actual owner!! Thanks!
Well in reality, RX-8 is something in which my wife adores but for me... its just a cool looking car tats it.
For me, i am a Lexus fan and i believe Lexus is really value for money. Meantime i am still discussing with my wife and also my colleagues on the possibility of getting the IS250!!!
Btw, maybe you can revert your fuel consumption sometime down to road to share???
Thanks!!!
Honestly, i only drive this car for less than a week. I dont drive everyday so i cant comment much on the consumption. As for a V6 engine, pls do not assume the consumption is low.. likewise for RX8 on a rotary engine. What did your wife comment on IS250? Why dont she like it? Well there are many who claimed that Lexus is not worth paying bcos its a jap car, for this price you can get a continental car easily. I can tell from your message that your wife like a sporty looking car. Well of course, a coupe/cab is gd for a 2nd car in the family OR without children. In long run, im very sure your wife will appreciate a sedan unless you have the intention to get a 2nd car. Whatever the decision is, your choice has to please both parties most imptly, get a more friendly car to your needs. My bf is driving a roaster.. but again, thats fine with us cos we both have cars. Ive driven a coupe for a short period of time, it looks nice and sporty but again, i realised i need a bigger car.
Go for a test drive with your wife, ask your wife to try it instead. -
new concept?Originally posted by angielika:Hi again..
Honestly, i only drive this car for less than a week. I dont drive everyday so i cant comment much on the consumption. As for a V6 engine, pls do not assume the consumption is low.. likewise for RX8 on a rotary engine. What did your wife comment on IS250? Why dont she like it? Well there are many who claimed that Lexus is not worth paying bcos its a jap car, for this price you can get a continental car easily. I can tell from your message that your wife like a sporty looking car. Well of course, a coupe/cab is gd for a 2nd car in the family OR without children. In long run, im very sure your wife will appreciate a sedan unless you have the intention to get a 2nd car. Whatever the decision is, your choice has to please both parties most imptly, get a more friendly car to your needs. My bf is driving a roaster.. but again, thats fine with us cos we both have cars. Ive driven a coupe for a short period of time, it looks nice and sporty but again, i realised i need a bigger car.
Go for a test drive with your wife, ask your wife to try it instead.
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hi,
Got my IS for about 6 weeks now, did 2500km so far.
I am doing average of 10km per litre (urban). That's quite ok for a 2.5 v6. my last car was a harrier 2.4 inline 4 was doing about the same.
Not complains so far, value for money-I think it's the best choice for that price (well that's why I bought it right).
Have not quite push the car at this point so cant comment much on handling but the 16inch that came with my std ver sucks. I got them change two weeks ago... much sharper now. -
Hi DiablosX,
BTW: built quality is fab... apple to apple comparison.
I would think the IS ins permium would be lower than that of the RX-8.
I personally love the subtle elegance yet sporty styling of the IS.. best of both worlds.
Cheers -
only the ES doesnt look nice for 2007 models
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All buyers of Lexus cars today will have to be prepared that there would be eventually parallel importers bringing in the toyotas and rebadged it as lexus for the road in singapore.
In another word, people will eventually will pay substantially lesser to own the "same" cars that looks like yours in the future.
In recent years , you probably had seen the following :
Toyota "Harrier" rebadged as Lexus " RX300".
Toyota "Altezza" rebadged as Lexus " lS200".(1998-2004).
do u want to pay a bomb for a car, which in reality share some many similiarities (both in parts and appearance) with Toyota ?
To me, Lexus is just a toyota with with all the luxuries fitting/ options. Nothing great. Same goes for GM->Saab, Ford-> Jaguar, chrysler-> Mercedes. Volkswagen-> Audi. -
rebadged AND up-engined.. lexus is well-engineered n built, n i can assure u e difference is very clear between, lets say, lexus rx n e harrier, performance wise.Originally posted by trogen:All buyers of Lexus cars today will have to be prepared that there would be eventually parallel importers bringing in the toyotas and rebadged it as lexus for the road in singapore.
In another word, people will eventually will pay substantially lesser to own the "same" cars that looks like yours in the future.
In recent years , you probably had seen the following :
Toyota "Harrier" rebadged as Lexus " RX300".
Toyota "Altezza" rebadged as Lexus " lS200".(1998-2004).
do u want to pay a bomb for a car, which in reality share some many similiarities (both in parts and appearance) with Toyota ?
To me, Lexus is just a toyota with with all the luxuries fitting/ options. Nothing great. Same goes for GM->Saab, Ford-> Jaguar, chrysler-> Mercedes. Volkswagen-> Audi.
build quality of chrysler is rubbish compared to merc btw..
another point is dat if we follow ur theory, wouldn't protons be superb considering they're e parent company of lotus? -
Hi Trogen,Originally posted by trogen:All buyers of Lexus cars today will have to be prepared that there would be eventually parallel importers bringing in the toyotas and rebadged it as lexus for the road in singapore.
In another word, people will eventually will pay substantially lesser to own the "same" cars that looks like yours in the future.
In recent years , you probably had seen the following :
Toyota "Harrier" rebadged as Lexus " RX300".
Toyota "Altezza" rebadged as Lexus " lS200".(1998-2004).
do u want to pay a bomb for a car, which in reality share some many similiarities (both in parts and appearance) with Toyota ?
To me, Lexus is just a toyota with with all the luxuries fitting/ options. Nothing great. Same goes for GM->Saab, Ford-> Jaguar, chrysler-> Mercedes. Volkswagen-> Audi.
FYI, the new range of Lexus car designs (GS & IS. New LS coming end of this year) are called L-finese. This means that the designs are only unique to Lexus. No more sharing of platforms/designs with Toyotas. -
Hi DiablosX,Originally posted by DiablosX:Hi there!
I just had an earlier post about the probability of getting the RX-8.
Deep down, i am a Lexus fan and i am truely in love with the IS250 although my wife did comment otherwise.
I understand from some other local forums that the build quality this time round is not that "god-like" (perfect) for the IS250. I wonder is that really true or is it just another competitor making some Lexus Bashing in his postings
I wonder whether anybody here has some comments on tat?
I truely belive that Lexus makes almost perfect cars but i do have an issue. I was thinking if one day, everyone realizes how reliable is Lexus and eventually switch to it, will the mass production or increased operational cost eventually cause BM to change their service quality as well? (in Singapore)
As such, i would like to have some feedback from actual owners or test drivers on the overall feel of the ride for the new IS250.
1. Fuel Economy
2. Issurance
3. Problems? (Small tight back seats?)
Thank you in advance to all the wonderful people out there!
I went to the IS250 launch in Ritz. Think it's one of the prettiest car in its class. There's only 2 things that I don't really like in the new IS250. One, the dash. Two, the 16" rims (if you're looking at the standard variant). The back seats are tight but which car in this Junior Exec Class isn't? If you prefer a bigger rear legroom, I suggest you look at the BMW 3-series or Audi A4.
If you do decide to get the IS250, you can look for Irene (@Leng Kee, Lexus). Very nice and helpful lady. I got my GS300 from her through a friend's recommendation. -
gs shares the same platform with mark x.. frm a far they do seemed to have the same silloutte...Originally posted by Seaplane:Hi Trogen,
FYI, the new range of Lexus car designs (GS & IS. New LS coming end of this year) are called L-finese. This means that the designs are only unique to Lexus. No more sharing of platforms/designs with Toyotas. -
Hi Nox,Originally posted by n0x:gs shares the same platform with mark x.. frm a far they do seemed to have the same silloutte...
That's what everybody says. Actually it's not. More like the old platform. Mark X is much smaller than the GS300 too. -
Dear Trogen and Nox,
Yes, lexus is just a branding by toyota to enter to the luxury car market. which by far have been very sucessful in both market position as well as technological advancement.
Toyota=Lexus=toyota however corrolla ? is250 ? camry ? GS300
I previously assume that the Mark-X is a is250 but if you scutinise the specs you would realised they are basically sharing only the engine and transmission. Almost bought one but went for the IS instead.
I have nothing against toyota or parallel imports, my last car was a 2.4 harrier. only because I know the PI.
To my knowledge, with the break-away of lexus from toyota last year. Lexus will be available as Lexus in Japan market for the first time. And parallel importer will no longer be able import the "sister" car.
FYI: when asked what I drive, I always say TOYOTA. -
Hi, folks. There's a SgLexus forum around. A growing number of Lex owners and enthusiasts there. Drop by and say hi.
http://www.phpbbserver.com/clublexy/ -
Hi guys.Originally posted by Seaplane:Hi DiablosX,
I went to the IS250 launch in Ritz. Think it's one of the prettiest car in its class. There's only 2 things that I don't really like in the new IS250. One, the dash. Two, the 16" rims (if you're looking at the standard variant). The back seats are tight but which car in this Junior Exec Class isn't? If you prefer a bigger rear legroom, I suggest you look at the BMW 3-series or Audi A4.
If you do decide to get the IS250, you can look for Irene (@Leng Kee, Lexus). Very nice and helpful lady. I got my GS300 from her through a friend's recommendation.
All our IS250 will now come with the 17" rims. The 16" rims stock had been completely sold out and will never come again.
Hee Irene is actually my mentor when I first joined Lexus. Yup she's been around for long and is very professional, nice and helpful. Do contact her or myself if you guys are considering a Lexus.
Cheers! -
That's great news for those who are looking @the IS250 standard edition. All the more reason to get it now.Originally posted by Lexus SC:Hi guys.
All our IS250 will now come with the 17" rims. The 16" rims stock had been completely sold out and will never come again...
Cheers! -
About time! I had my changed 2 weeks after I got my car. Can't take it.Originally posted by Lexus SC:Hi guys.
All our IS250 will now come with the 17" rims. The 16" rims stock had been completely sold out and will never come again.
Hee Irene is actually my mentor when I first joined Lexus. Yup she's been around for long and is very professional, nice and helpful. Do contact her or myself if you guys are considering a Lexus.
Cheers!
Frankly, the 16" looks ridiculous on the IS.
I have check around it seems that Singapore is the only country that offers IS250 with 16"s, 17" is a standard and for premium models 18, a case of costs cutting?
Now that I know they are offering 17", hmmm... can't help feeling ripped off. -
Nope don't feel ripped off.
Cos the IS250 with 17" rims is priced at $3k more. -
eh sg is also probably the only country where altis is offered 14 inch instead of 15.. BM really is cut cost king...Originally posted by Will1616:About time! I had my changed 2 weeks after I got my car. Can't take it.
Frankly, the 16" looks ridiculous on the IS.
I have check around it seems that Singapore is the only country that offers IS250 with 16"s, 17" is a standard and for premium models 18, a case of costs cutting?
Now that I know they are offering 17", hmmm... can't help feeling ripped off. -
Ok la, at least I don't feel so bad.Originally posted by Lexus SC:Nope don't feel ripped off.
Cos the IS250 with 17" rims is priced at $3k more.
Just side track a bit, I agreed with Nox. Cost cutting is essential in today's competitive market but at what expense??!!.
A friend of mine just got an Altis, the leather uph is an embarassment la.
The fit is so bad, the centre armrest at the rear cannot even close! He complain to the Sale Consultant, so got them re-fitted with new ones. ..... He got the car back the fit is now worst.
Heh Lexus SC...do you who can my friend talk to. While Altis is a entry level family car but still must have a bit of min standard right?
Executives at BM if you are reading this please check on your leather uph contractors. CANNOT MAKE IT!