Lexus IS250 1 Year Experience... Lots Of issues!?

[@slamamsters]

I know that when the battery gets disconnected or dies for a while, the window switches need to be reset and there's a procedure that needs to be done. If I remember correctly you have to go to each door and hold their window button down until it rolls down all the way and then keep holding it for another 5 seconds, and then roll them up all the way and then hold again for another 5 seconds. Not sure if that might be related to what you're experiencing. As for the memory seats, i know it only works in park, and to set it you hold the set button first and then press any of the numbered buttons at the same time.

[@NavsGarage]

I didn’t know about the windows. I’ll look it to that. But my memory seats definitely don’t work

[@Breese147]

Plus one on this there’s videos on these on KZbin. Hold down and then hold up on each individual window switch.

[@mellomob3914]

Spot on I do this all the time. I had to replace my battery and eventually the alternator gave out at 107k

[@florian-cristianilie5624]

@@NavsGarage Try reseting the memory seats like in this video (it works even if you dont hear a beep): kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZyogqeQoMhsrK8. I had the same issue and now they are working properly.

[@Drewicitoz]

Thank you I had reset my battery to try to fix the screen but the windows stopped you saved me stress haha

[@keithjames4658]

I’m surprised at the issues you have had. These cars get great reviews. I bought a used 2010 Lexus 350c ( convertible). So far it’s been perfect. It purs like a kitten. My Lexus has 140,000. It’s an extra car I I love driving it. The convertible is awesome

[@steveprice8201]

I’ve had an 06 sport’s luxury for 5+ yrs. Had no issues so far, I do keep in maintained though. Added a throttle controller for more instant acceleration which I’m glad I did..

[@drnear8997]

Have you had any water pump problems/coolant leaks? What about fuel leaks?

[@steveprice8201]

@@drnear8997 no none at all Been trouble free #Touchwood

[@toplespecah666]

No any faults on dashboard?

[@paulsinghlidhar3412]

Thank Gill Saab! Going to get mine from 2012 with low mileage in Florida! Let's see how it goes!

[@nimmord.12]

I just bought one a while ago. So far so good except for exterior cosmetic stuff which is pretty minor for me. And the cracked dashboard on the passenger side is huge but I don’t mind too cause the engine is running good. What really grinds my gears is just the noisy brake rubbing on my front right wheel on slow speed. :)

[@RRofick]

You need to order and install the OEM brake shims. The brake noise will disappear!

[@nimmord.12]

@@RRofick The car is fixed now, the seller/dealer just didn’t install the breaks properly I think. So far the car runs smooth as it should be. :)

[@jayl1712]

I have 2012 is250 base model got under 150k miles. I got really lucky with cosmetic appeal, no cracks or discoloration. Great daily. I had to clean throttle body and replaced spark plugs due to loss of power during acceleration.

[@jewlian1992]

Love my 2012 250 fsport. Just hit 90k. Got a tune up next week!

[@sebasgutposada6959]

I will be brief in my opinion, I have a luxury president 250 like the one in the video, things against it (the dashboard and parts of the upholstery are a disaster, the electric except my seat with memory, everything works perfectly, just a change of fuses or The computer does not solve it, because the car likes to go a little high and consumes oil, but with its daily checks and maintenance it is enough, obviously if you drive in the city on the highway the consumption is acceptable. Otherwise, power, behavior, sensations, braking , suspension and response seem perfect to me... on the road overtaking you are safe, in space unless you travel with people over 1.80cm they are perfect for traveling... greetings, good video! you will enjoy it a lot I'm sure…

[@rbj1jcp]

I laughed when you said "If you want to throw someone in the back seat." And I thought...and take them for a ride. Lol JoAnn

[@carloswithac]

I have an IS350 and get 20 MPG in the city, about 27-30 MPG on the highway. 😔

[@Deadmoney6]

I got an '08 as my first car and the AC compressor failed while I was on the highway and killed the engine completely. I thought that I blew the motor but I guess it cannot run without the AC compressor since everything is on the same belt. Other than that it's been great

[@ashishpatel350]

happens to alot of cars. the ac compressor locksupand locks up the engine from running or starting.

[@is2fiftyslowfsport744]

For reliability I don't regret buying this car but for power I do, smh

[@chriscampbell1616]

That's why I got the 350. I thought about getting a 250 when I decided to get an IS, but I knew I would end up regretting it.

[@is2fiftyslowfsport744]

@@chriscampbell1616 Yep the 250 is a complete waste, they should have never brought out that engine in the first place

[@lotus956]

I got this for a daily work car. Nothing else. That’s why you have your second high HP fun car.

[@javzee2315]

We have a 08 is250. I don’t like it at all. No power, poor interior materials, too much road noise for a Lex and the paint just started peeling on the doors which I have seen on others like it. We had two GS300s loved them both. No complaints

[@NavsGarage]

Yah i think the 350 is much more appealing with the extra power. They dropped the ball on the interior trim. As far as road noise maybe I’m sure to my mustang and Miata but it’s fairly quiet.

[@andresJimenezSalazar96]

Yeah my dash is also messed up from the previous owner. I think I’ll replace it entirely

[@NavsGarage]

If you do it yourself it’s not too expensive

[@Unplugged704]

07’ 58K. What did you pay if you don’t mind? I bought 08 IS350 with 105K in April, did a full tune up and it drives great! Yes my controls for outside mirror and memory seats do not work either!

[@Ronin3402]

Me personally I have an 08 250, that I am throwing a little bit of mods into but I am planning on getting a R3 or ninja 400 for something that is a bit more fun to have

[@chriscampbell1616]

If you're only getting 24-25 mpg in a is250, either something is wrong with it, or you just have a heavy foot. I get the same millage in my is350 with stop and go traffic and mountain driving.

[@NavsGarage]

It’s neither of those. First off I drive city not highway. Highway I get a little more. Second it’s awd which decreases fuel economy

[@richiengo2699]

Hey, I have an IS250 too and I wanted to know what percent tint you have on yours? I want to tint mine but I couldn't figure out what tint would look good and I like the way your tint looks

[@NavsGarage]

Mines a 25% from what I remember. I have the same on my mustang

[@Turbz24]

Mate nice car. Good job the steering wheel moves down to make room for your nose 😂

[@ashishpatel350]

change out the transmission fluid not that hard to do.

[@NavsGarage]

yah that is something I will do. I just do not have a lift right now

[@ashishpatel350]

@@NavsGarage yeah it is ... But with low miles it's good to a couple drain and fills for the transmission to wash out old fluid. The transfer case for the awd system in integrated into the transmission and the fluid isn't life time like Toyota says lol

[@NavsGarage]

@@ashishpatel350 yah no its not life time. Everyone says like 50k miles lol

[@th3m3du54]

60k miles is a fine interval. You don’t need a couple of drains, just drain once and refill. And for the love of god, don’t flush it 😄

[@GuapCologist.]

This dude shouldn’t have a Lexus

[@pnojazz]

What year?

[@draxuno]

damn i was thinking about getting one as my first car but idk

[@NavsGarage]

its a great car, easy to drive not too much goes wrong but they have their quirks. Lots of other great cars out there.

[@notasolution]

Most IS ownership experiences are trouble free idk whats going on with this one but I’ve known multiple people that have had one and had no complaints and after my girlfriends Honda blew up, I actually had her buy an 11 IS herself and she has 145k miles on it now and it’s had 0 issues. I actually may buy one for myself soon, they’re good cars, one recommendation I’d say though is stick to 09+ if you’re looking for problem free IS. The 06 to 08s had interior problems and were more prone to quirky issues where 95% of issues were fixed for 09 +, that’s why the 09s and newer are typically more expensive

[@draxuno]

@@notasolution thanks for the info, I'd like to know the insurance rate on this car as well

[@NavsGarage]

@@draxuno insurance is going to depend on who your with and it will be very different for everyone. Ask your agents thats the best way to find out

[@NavsGarage]

@@notasolution yah thats very true. Mine is a 07 its a great car but a couple dumb things have come up that I do not see with the later ones. All around tho its really solid

[@CallumDean85]

Dude, stand still ! Lol

[@Clampp14]

Yeah I’m surprised such a small car gets such poor gas mileage

[@Breese147]

Clean your maf. And your change your air filter and one bottle of fuel additive and you should get much better gas mileage improved mine by about 4mpg after doing this twice in the time span of 4 momths