Lexus IS
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Having received several upgrades in 2011, including revised front and rear styling, minor interior updates, the addition of an all-wheel-drive option to the IS 350 and an F Sport package for both IS 250 and IS 350, Lexus gives it a rest in 2012. There are two new colors in 2012.
Fresh from a complete transformation in 2006, the sporty and affordable Lexus IS touts an aggressive look, a more responsive chassis and a choice between two potent six-cylinder engines. With its increased interior volume the rear-wheel-drive IS is now better situated to compete with the BMW 3 Series, Infiniti G35 and Audi A4. While some purists will grumble about the availability of a manual transmission and all-wheel drive only on the less-powerful IS 250, the IS 350's 5.6-second zero to 60-mph time and advanced VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) stability system should go a long way toward pleasing most. The availability of such uncommon options as Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) place the IS a step above the competition.
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I love my 2006 IS250
By MD (Pasadena, MD) on Monday, April 28, 2008
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"I was worried about the smaller V6 engine when I bought this car, but it has plenty of pep... I'm doing 70-80 and don't even realize it. I've walked away and left the car running twice in parking lots because it runs so quiet (and thanks to the push start and not needing to grab for the keys). The salesman warned me that it happens to everyone at some point! Only con's on this car are that I wish it had a better trunk layout or more space or that the rear seats folded down and while the rims look really nice when they're clean, they're no fun to clean!!! Otherwise, this is a nice sporty and good handling car that gets about 28 to 29 MPH but another con is you have to run super unleaded (now costing over $3.80 per gallon). I'd still recommend it though. A nice perk is the A/C seats in the summer!"
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Excellent
By I own one! (Austin, TX) on Sunday, May 10, 2009
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"I've had this car for 3 years now, and I have yet had anyone's car compare to it. If they had heating seats, I've got cooling seats, if they had a 5 speaker sound system, I have a 7 speaker one. This list can go on and on, but really it's a reliable, clean looking car."
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Wow what fun!
By jewelersrock (Arkansas Ozarks) on Sunday, December 30, 2007
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"1st Lexus and after shopping G35 and 3 Series etc. decided to come back to the IS250 AWD. Handles great! Don't think I'd be here if it wasn't for this vehicle and the handling experienced during a near head on collision while passing (legally) and someone turning straight into us from an off road while I was beside the 5th wheel we were passing. I locked up the vehicle and IT NEVER EVER FAULTERED OR SWEARVED. I was able to stay completely in control and pull in behind the 5th wheel just before hitting the truck. Had I been in my previous SUV, I'm sure the sudden braking and trying to get back in the lane would have caused the vehicle to swerve and lose control. I'll never doubt the safety system Lexus used and am glad it was there and worked like it was designed to do. The car gets looks everywhere we go. Black with polished alloy wheels. Absolutely love the car as do my 18 - 22 year old boys. They now beg to take my car where the SUV sat in the garage."
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