Lexus IS 250 F Sport… Amazing Driving Experience

[@dnguyen373]

I have this exact same car in gray and I can tell you it’s spoiled me. No other car compares to how satisfying this is to drive.

[@wesleycameron1034]

I have a Toyota Sequoia and I will never get a non Toyota again. They are just better cars period.

[@gearrunner]

I agree 👍

[@volquezm6689]

I have one in red same year, currently with 107k miles, not a single problem.

[@whatsup24_7]

The tires like that are called staggered. 2 of my cars have a staggered set up from the factory.

[@gearrunner]

Yep, I couldn’t think of the word. I’ve had cars in the past that had staggered tires but it gets annoying replacing fronts often around here in the mountain curves.

[@whatsup24_7]

@@gearrunner yes you can't rotate them so it sucks

[@alabama2uz]

That's a good one. It's one of the few cars I'm considering, if I ever decide to buy a car.

[@gearrunner]

This is one of the smoothest cars I’ve ever been in

[@alabama2uz]

​@@gearrunner I just bought a "like new" 04 crew cab 4x4 tundra. One owner, factory maintained, and AC garage kept with 49k. As soon as i recover from that, ill be in the market for one of these. (It wasnt cheap)

[@gearrunner]

@@alabama2uz I’d say that wasn’t cheap

[@alabama2uz]

I'm also slowly building out an old GX I bought a few years ago. Just put new leather on the front seats. Let me know if you see the tag on Instagram.

[@gearrunner]

@@alabama2uz I didn’t, make sure you’re following the correct Gear Runner. There are some that aren’t me.

[@chadkranats1452]

Nice ride Andy

[@gearrunner]

Thank you

[@johnoye6218]

Hi Andy!!! Congrats on your new acquisition!!! I am a fan of Lexus. I have owned a 2003, 2007, and 2013 GS350. Unfortunately, Lexus discontinued the GS line, so I left the Lexus family. Thr LS is too big, and the IS is a little small for me. I don't like the front drive cars for an everyday driver. The Lexus dealer used to repair my wheels whenever I got roadrash on them. I had a warranty for them. They looked great after they fixed it. As far as the actuator, I remember paying close to $800 for one, but when my 2013 needed one, they just repaired them at a fraction of the cost of a new one. I like the IS model, which I would get as a loaner vehicle at times. Very good gas mileage with plenty of power. Enjoy your new vehicle!!! Be SAFE and stay HEALTHY!!! John from SoCal

[@onepunchmantolkienfan5383]

Amazing car you got there, Scottie Kilmer would approve😃

[@gearrunner]

Lol yes he would

[@ToyotaTacoma-js6on]

You can get the road rash repaired and wheel refinished for not too much money. Check with some car dealers and they can tell you what day the wheel man comes by and you can get them repaired. I have had that done many times and all the dealers have their cars repaired before putting them on the lots

[@gearrunner]

Thank you, I will definitely do that because I actually really like these oem wheels

[@nickforest7816]

Nice car andy

[@gearrunner]

Thank you

[@cosmic600]

I have a 2011 is350 with 32,000 miles on it. Beautiful cars.

[@garethathenry]

Just bought one 2014 with 68k miles!

[@milantoombs6696]

Looks great, I really like that model 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@gearrunner]

Thank you

[@Eddie820]

Do you feel yourself wanting or needing more power when trying to overtake or going up hills? I'm currently deciding between the 200T, the 250 and the 350.

[@gearrunner]

I don’t, but I also own a Mustang GT and a Corvette on days I want power. This is just my daily and it has plenty for me. I was going up a very large incline the other day with the cruise set on 60mph and it never down shifted. And I get somewhere around 35-37 mpg on the Hwy.

[@CactusBravo42]

Go for the 200T if you can. I just got one and it’s great. Enough power too.

[@whatsup24_7]

It snows there??? I didn't think it got that cold down there.

[@gearrunner]

It snows usually once a year or so. Usually not over a couple inches. It was 73 here today.

[@whatsup24_7]

@@gearrunner 46 here haha

[@gearrunner]

@@whatsup24_7 shew that’s a little chilly

[@whatsup24_7]

@@gearrunner I thought it was pretty warm. It's chilly when we get into the single digits.

[@gearrunner]

@@whatsup24_7 it gets single digits here we all stay inside lol

[@BillySAw951]

Holy shit what engine’s in this car that’s some crazy good MPG

[@gearrunner]

It has the 2.5 V6

[@BillySAw951]

@@gearrunner I had no clue they made a 2.5 liter displacement in a v6 engine trim that’s cool how much hp and torque

[@Marcoshary]

​@@BillySAw951 Around 206hp and 25,1 of torque

[@volquezm6689]

How are you getting that good mpg? My dash says I only get 24 max on highway

[@CurtS1957]

I knew it knew it knew it. Great choice 😎👍😎👍😎👍😎👍 1:08

[@gearrunner]

Thank you Curtis, it’s an amazing vehicle

[@Ben-bs4od]

Do you find the back kicks out or tailspins in the rain? I always worry about that with rear wheel drive cars.

[@the92r]

nice. i used to own a 2016 is 200t fsport... loved the car...

[@gearrunner]

Other than the door actuators this thing is flawless

[@Marcoshary]

Hi Andy. Do you think the power is good enough for an everyday use car! For example, let's suppose someone is used to a BMW 320i F30 and trades it for this car, do you think the person would be satisfied? Thanks

[@gearrunner]

That’s exactly what I use mine for. I am pleased with the power but it’s quiet a bit less than the 3.5

[@Marcoshary]

@@gearrunner Thank you, Andy

[@gearrunner]

@@Marcoshary you are very welcome

[@JetBlackThreat]

i wanted to get the 250 but am still on the fence about the 200hp and 189 tq

[@Daniel357blue42]

Nice sweatshirt!!

[@jethrochery5276]

Wheels are $200 each on Amazon new

[@superseries7007]

Best part is it's built in Japan. 😎

[@brochahotato4622]

6 months later would you still recommend this vehicle? I’ve been thinking of buying one and have been set on it.

[@Ash-v3w5m]

buy it. just got mine it’s amazing

[@someluke005]

so this old 2.5v6 is much better than 2.0T? It's still Lexus, and it's newer so I wouldn't thought 2.0T is worse.

[@DS..69]

Hows the carbon build up?

[@gearrunner]

I didn’t know the 2.5 V6 had issues with that

[@DS..69]

@@gearrunner Last i heard and read, the 2.5 v6 is direct injected engine. All directed fuel injected engines could have this problem. Not just Lexus. Lexus now adds both ported injection with the direct injection. Theres supposed to be a kit out there to somehow by pass the direct injection csrbon build up. Sounds like a hassle to me though. Hey, if your not experiencing any issues with the motor, great. Something you might want to keep ahead of though FYI.

[@gearrunner]

@@DS..69 yea, I’ve not had any issues so far, I’ve seen these with well over 200k miles on them. I know the 4cly Toyota engines had that issue but I’ve not read that about the V6’s

[@gearrunner]

@@DS..69 with a little research it looks like it’s the 06-10 models that had that issue. Mines a 2014

[@DS..69]

@@gearrunner Good to know. Still something to keep in mind. I never follow the maintenance schedule, in that im always doing things before the recommend intervals. Especially engine oil. Unless your running synthetic. Which is what I do for any used car i buy.

[@whatsup24_7]

Where do you find your cars? Certain website??

[@gearrunner]

Usually on marketplace

[@whatsup24_7]

@@gearrunner what's marketplace? That's the name of the site??

[@gearrunner]

@@whatsup24_7 it’s Facebook

[@whatsup24_7]

@@gearrunner oh haha that explains why I didn't know. I got rid of Facebook 11 years ago

[@gearrunner]

@@whatsup24_7 Cars are the only reason I have it. I’ve bought my last 7 from there. I never post anything on there unless I’m selling a car.

[@tolikowens]

Japanese quality is something special.

[@gearrunner]

Yes it is 👍

[@angelksh567]

If i get this car id keep it bone stock it looks perfect stock ❤👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@pragbikramshah3658]

is it 2015?

[@jbm0866]

The "leather" looks brand new because its not leather at all😂😂 It's what Lexus calls "Nu-luxe" or something like that, same as V-tex used by VW, MB-tex used by Mercedes and on and on. It comes from an Italian company and is admittedly is pretty good.

[@md.mostafaasefrafi6592]

Does it require premium fuel?

[@vprwave]

yes, I believe Lexus suggests US 91

[@seandelong3752]

Lexus uses lexon leather care

[@gearrunner]

It’s amazing stuff, it must never wear at all

[@toddallen7436]

Had a black 05 is300 and loved it, you can probably still catch it rolling around g-ville.

[@kerplunk38880]

Great car. Had one for 4 years. I just traded for a new Acura TLX Type S. Honda reliability and not much more than that IS250. Much more car.

[@gearrunner]

I’ve owned several Acuras and Hondas both good cars