2009 Lexus IS 250 consumer reviews

Perfect car for a college co-ed. Needed a reliable car for son to take to college. Great car for that purpose, with good looking sporty styling.

This car is perfect for me because I do a lot of running around for work. The performance is my favorite thing about this car. The speed, and the handling is excellent. It makes it easy not to be late even when I'm running late.

This car has been great and has only needed routine maintenance and a few other little things that are to be expected with age. Almost 90k miles and still runs like new.

points taken off for weird placement of part underneath the car, which causes me to have to contort my leg a little as its on the driver's side.

This car is an excellent luxury car for those who don't have any plans to have full grown adults riding in the back. It's very reliable and good on gas. Best starter luxury vehicle for sure.

For an 09 it was pretty up to date when I bought it new so I won't complain about the tech.. 21-33 mpg It's lacking in leg room in the rear and feels like a coupe in the back. It's a tight squeeze with 4 adults or car seats. Over 100,000 and no problems just cange oil brakes and tires normally. a head light went out and had to change the rims because they were chewed up... this car has no problems mechanically. from dirt roads to mud and snow, up mountains, cross country and across the country AWD has proven safe and reliable.. handles very well and a bit peppy through curves.. I don't see myself selling or trading this in ever.. this is what it's like when a company cares about the product they put out.. I'm looking forward to my next toyota/lexus. Definitely a larger one

My sexy lexy - How much do I love thee!!! Purchased my fully-loaded w/ awd, paddle-shifters and navi today. While I still have much to learn about this car, I can say at this point that I am over-joyed with my purchase. Had a bmw, currently own an 2005 audi a4 and have had a suzuki, a kia, a couple of nissans and now my sexy, dreamy little IS250. If you are looking for a car in the entry-level luxury sedan market you would be amiss not to consider this sharp ride. BMW's interiors are lacking with their straight boxy lines, volvo's are nice but bland, audi is cool but then sit in the cockpit of an is250 and you start to sing. Perfect for the add'er as it has so many options. The ride is so smooth, I have already passed up my destination twice because the ride was smooth like glass and my heated seats were too comfy. Both the interior and exterior design is sick. Value for the money is right on it - Get more, pay more. If your budget is less then the car is equally beautiful. Audi's are popular and cliche, bmw's style is tired - This creme de creme is the sweet secret! I will review again in about 6 months after I've had a chance to let the relationship bloom, right now we are definately in the courtship phase and everything is coming up roses!

We really like our Lexus IS 250. It's fun. It's sporty. It's stylish. It's reliable. What else is there? We bought a 2006 less than two months ago and our son bought it from us so we got the 2009 this time. Great choice!

I previously owned a Mercedes C240 that began to fall apart at the end of my 5 year car loan and needed something more reliable but with class. I researched 3 cars Audi, Infiniti and Lexus and the one that fit class, budget and reliablility was Lexus. The IS250 was a nice design just looking at it.I took my girl and she went crazy before we even sat inside the car. Once I sat inside it was a bit compact but I'm 5'7 155 so it didn't bother me at all. From the leather to the navi I was sold, a sporty feel as well as a classy look inside cabin. I still needed a test drive as last phase. The drive was smooth handling was great could of been tighter but I guess Mercedes to Lexus is a different drive. Overall it was a 5 out of 5. Unless you want a bigger cabin and more room this is it.

I came out of a 2004 Acura TSX which I loved but felt it lacked some technological features. So after looking around I found a great deal on the 09 IS250. After owning a few short months I realized it was an extemley tight fit for more than two passengers. It has great styling and great performance but seriously lacks every day features such as cup holder space and head room and more than anything legroom. Especially with a car seat. Looking forward to a change with a 2013 Volvo XC90