TOP 5 REASON WHY I HATE MY LEXUS IS250!!

WELCOME BACK EVERYONE GLAD YOU CAN MAKE IT TO THIS WEEKS VLOG. WERE GOING TO BE GOING OVER THE TOP 5 THINGS I HATE ABOUT MY LEXUS IS250 AFTER OWNING IT FOR OVER A COUPLE YEARS NOW. THIS VIDEO IS A LITTLE OVERDUE BUT HERE IT IS! DONT FORGET TO COMMENT DOWN BELOW THE THINGS YOU GUYS MIGHT HATE ABOUT YOUR IS. THANKS FOR WATCHING!
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[@mrmeech3872]

I have one and honestly Lexus isn’t really known for their “sports” cars. They cater to just being cruisers and reliability

[@TJ-id6ee]

yep, when I drive my son's 07 Corolla. It's like a go cart. Then I really feel my 2011 Is 250 is a cruiser. lol

[@neilsheppard6673]

Agree with everything you said, but the LFA was a pretty good attempt for them.

[@trajictempr8574]

​@@neilsheppard6673it was amazing

[@Finests209]

The Lexus ISF IS A SPORT CAR

[@dooli]

@@neilsheppard6673not really, the lfa was still a cruiser, it’s literally just a more expensive lc500. Lexus doesn’t step foot in the “sports car” segment. just “sporty” cars. rcf is too heavy, and the isf is a fucking sedan

[@OMAR6575]

i agreed that, this is not a rocket...but the way premium fuel prices are going... believe me that 2.5L makes sense now in the way it performs.

[@camshep7145]

I agree with the speed! I was unaware it wasn’t as fast as it looks but that’s why they made the 350 and it still looks dope regardless

[@lungyingluk1205]

I think Lexus is250 is very reliable

[@ygexplore]

Leg room I agree. I’m damn near 6’4 and my 2is is so cramped. The upside to having a small car is no car banging. Literally male birth control and I love that. Plus you have an excuse to not haul people around

[@desmondsimmons]

Being that tall I can definitely see you being cramped but like you said pros and cons to the car lol thanks for watching man 💯🤞🏽

[@ygexplore]

@@desmondsimmons I enjoy the content! Hopefully more to come good sir

[@WesAKAthemilkman]

This shit made me die lmao. My girl was tripping over the is350 i’m about to get, specifically for that reason😂. That shit can stick to the bedrooms, I’ll drive what I want to. How’s she treating ya?

[@almighty_mcchubbz6479]

For that shift lag try pressing the ect pwr button before u switch to sport. That helps it respond better!

[@OMAR6575]

You are absolutely right!!!.. That power ect switch makes a world of a difference...and honestly..i, sometimes forget that feature its there...The times i used the "fun" switch, along with the night and day difference in performance; you can literally see the fuel gauge move.

[@TheTurtlesrockz]

I just got my is 250 f sport, and I love it!! Amazing car!

[@enkyx8738]

Great vid bro, I got a 2007 Lexus is250. They’re great little get around cars. My only issue is how underpowered the engine size is and it takes premium gas. Other than that, very reliable and the speaker system is really good still compare to some sedans these days. 🙌🏾

[@desmondsimmons]

Yeah most definitely agree lol for over 10 years of ownership my speakers were still knocking! Lol thanks so much for watching 💯🙌🏽

[@nordayzestreaming]

The community between the is250 and 350 and isf is real. I have a 2011 is250 too and I had a guy roll up in a 350 and said I fucked up. Well, I like how small the is250 is, and we can put the 350 into our 250 too. Same fit but less of a boat. So I guess it ain’t so bad after all. The isf is obviously the first choice but to me this is like an M2 comparison to and m5, most people hate the m2, but I like how compact and small makes their handling insane. Depends on what you’re really into.

[@kwitda_spray]

Just bought a 2011 is 250 with 34k miles , thanks for showing love to car community nd being respectful to ppl with this model. Personally I like it a lot nd mods are coming 👌🏽

[@desmondsimmons]

Ayyeee congrats! 🎊 it’s damn near brand new with that mileage lol I’m sure your gonna love it and learn a lot about it! Thanks for watching btw. 💯🙏🏽

[@camshep7145]

34k miles?!?! Wow that’s a come up!!

[@jaker2042]

Coming from an evo 8, the lexus is250 is a reliable vehicle. Yes not as powerful but my son loves the smooth ride compared to the evo.

[@desmondsimmons]

Never been in a evo 8 but I’m sure from your experience it’s creditable lol so I agree. But I’m sure it’s still fun every now and then to rip in the evo.

[@itsthrone2520]

Definitely agree with the leg room , but when it comes to the interior , I feel like the 2is was almost ahead of its time with the infotainment system. That infotainment has been in the 2is since 06’ and at that time, no cars had touch screens and all that.

[@desmondsimmons]

Oh I for sure agree with that cause I was surprised that they even had push to start in 06. Lol but no lie I woulda loved to have the 3is interior in the 2is.

[@itsthrone2520]

Yeah man I hear you. After seeing what they did with the interior I don’t disagree at all. They modernized it while giving it sort of a vintage look. Crazy 🔥 Keep up with the IS content bro I love it 🤙🏼

[@bakshifamily]

@@desmondsimmons the 3is is not touchscreeen. Speak to any 3is owner and they hate it

[@desmondsimmons]

@@bakshifamily damn your right! I feel the pain of my 3is ppl on that. Lol

[@jroc01]

We dont need anyone else in the backseat,just US....ok and maybe the misses once in a while.

[@stevenm590]

I agree with you about the comparing we all lexus point blank

[@jesuspadilla1432]

So I have a question. I have a Lexus IS 250 I got from my mother when I first got that car. I got it when it was 165k miles or so. I have about 185k miles now. I recently drove cross country from CA to AK and I know this car will last me like well into the 400k-800k range. But when it comes down to it, is it worth it to replace the engine to keep the car going if it came down to it? I do not know much of cars but I can only think that if the engine needs replacing so does the: Suspension, frame, etc. like I don't know if its just good with an engine. Since you can't get the 250 anymore I was planning to do some upgrades like full LED lights instead of the Xenon lights, change the exhaust pipe, etc. I don't have turbo but I don't think I want to do anything to the engine like add turbo but I would want to upgrade interior and exterior things to keep it fresh but I guess my thought process is that if I do that and if/when the engine gets high miles that either its replacing the engine or buying a new car, is it worth to just put a new engine,

[@sixkdidoslsoxo8839]

I have an 08 is350 and I love it, it’s reliable, just consumables u have to pay for, it has 210,000 miles on it and it’s still running strong

[@aceberg5890]

did the check light come on because of the headlight replacement?

[@Bigdaddy-ht2gn]

I bought a 2008 Lexus Is250 for my first car this year, And I will agree with you on one thing about the lacking of power. Its definitely not the slowest car on the road but I feel they could've at least given the car 250hp stock from factory.

[@neilsheppard6673]

Agreed the IS250 is underpowered for the engine size. But saying that, it had just enough to get me out of trouble TWICE, without getting into details. So I'm grateful for that. Also like you mentioned, most of the German stuff will eat a 250 for breakfast, but let's not let them gloat over it! Now, my 250 is no rocket, but I have to ask @14:10 did you really have your foot to the floor? Also, make sure you have the ECT switch set to POWER, check the compression and try a de-coke additive in the fuel tank. Think about changing the spark plugs too. Good news is although the 4GR engine falls a bit short of expectations, it's basically bombproof. But also remember yours has done nearly 180k miles. Hope this helps and good luck with the channel! Peace dude.

[@istvanbalogh8254]

I was wondering if you could tell me where I can purchase that steering wheel you have on your Lexus IS 250, I’d like to have that installed on my 2006 IS 250. Nice job on your video!

[@desmondsimmons]

Well I bought mine from a instagram page/company called @is_autogroup Paid 600+ for it. Hope this helps. 🙏🏽 an thanks for watching 😁

[@kgrimm5576]

1-The notchy steering at freeway speeds. 2-The suuuuper soft dash & int. door material. 3-Yes, I've also noticed the sparse tuning options. Other than those 3, I love my 07 RWD IS350. Oh, also have to install a new digitizer for the touch screen. : )

[@WesAKAthemilkman]

Define notchy steering? Im gonna be in the market for an 10-14 is350 soon.

[@kgrimm5576]

​@WesAKAthemilkman Steering feel was never great on these to begin with, but alot of people chalk it up to that plus the older worn control arm bushings which can be replaced with solid bearing or hard polyurethane ones. I've gotten used to, just Lil more busy on the steering at frwy speeds. Just make sure to drive on a hwy/frwy. Also the higher compression on these hate low octane gas. All n all, I'm glad I ended up with mine. One of the best buys 4 the $.

[@WesAKAthemilkman]

@@kgrimm5576 appreciate u responding bro. I’ll definitely look into the control arm bushings ordeal, and I’ll definitely be sticking to premium only haha. All the best to you and yours!

[@kgrimm5576]

​@WesAKAthemilkman no prob, let me know if ya have anymore Q's or what to look for, take care.

[@lokiihd5849]

Thank you fir sharing! In market for an is250 or Infiniti Q50. Still undecided

[@desmondsimmons]

Both are great cars. Definitely some differences considering your preference. Lol but I wish you good luck on your choice and hope your happy in the end with what you choose. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏽

[@KingBoy-sz3lm]

what did you get

[@stevenm590]

You right about the tuning

[@Rzx849]

I have almost the exact same story bro when I got my car I was 20. I was fortunate to get an IS350 due to help from a friend who's cousin was selling it.

[@desmondsimmons]

Tsss came up! Dope! Lol

[@Crist1an01]

How many miles did it have when you got it? I’m looking at a 08 250 for 7-8k and it has 142k miles or a 350 for 6,700k and it has 191k miles. The 250 sounds great but man that power that everyone is describing sounds underwhelming for 7-8 thousand? In my case

[@Crist1an01]

3.5L v6 sounds really nice but 191k miles sounds really scary lol

[@WesAKAthemilkman]

@@Crist1an01how’d it go haha? Im in the same boat (looking between 250’s/350’s). There’s a lot around me, so I’m definitely shooting for the 350.

[@Crist1an01]

@@WesAKAthemilkman definitely get the 350 if you got the patience. be careful if it’s your first car. Seriously.

[@joeykubiak6091]

My brain literally hurts from watching this. You know very little about cars. That’s ok but don’t front. No N/A car can really be tuned because there really isn’t much to tune. Even the RR Tune nets maybe 20hp at most. Even with the other mods you mentioned. Your top 5 list makes you sound bitter you bought it. I’ve owned my 250 since 2007! I bought it new to be a daily driver. Since I’ve owned it it’s outlasted 2 M3’s, an Audi S4 and an Audi RS4. They’re great little cars that weren’t meant to be fast. They’re reliable and look good… Most of them anyway… 🤷🏻

[@desmondsimmons]

Lol that’s alright man not everyone is gonna like what I put out. Also if your new to the channel I always express how great of a car they are besides the speed. I’ve never tried to act like I know a crap ton about cars in my videos, this is a journey about my love and experiences with cars. I have so much too learn still and have no problem being positively educated. I am happy to hear you like them too! What you expressed about them is true so I agree. Appreciate you watching though 🙏🏽

[@haydenfirestone4595]

The only people I see driving 250s/350s are women. Its definitely not a race car but its probably my favorite affordable daily. It has a great infotainment, system, speakers, heated/cooled seats, good leg room if your small. If you want performance buy the F model of this car. Great reliable V8 that puts out a good amount of horsepower for the price!

[@jakobsmith3772]

@@haydenfirestone4595 I’ve never seen a woman drive a is My passenger seat gets tons how ever

[@is2fiftyslowfsport744]

@@haydenfirestone4595 Fake News

[@haydenfirestone4595]

@@is2fiftyslowfsport744 where I live ive seen a ton of middle aged women driving 2is

[@jayr6111]

Heyy bro where can I buy the side skirt I just need 1 side

[@kingdrosive4102]

I love how put the sticker in the speedometer..I know you’re AFS light is blinking😂😂But seriously is a nice car

[@tasb1r]

Sick IS bro 🔥. Where’d you get the steering wheel from?

[@desmondsimmons]

I got it from this instagram page a lil while back called is_autogroup Also thanks so much and I appreciate you watching fr fr! 🙏🏽

[@bakshifamily]

Good video dude. Agree with everything you said. As far as the infotainment goes you can change it up. Get one of those tesla aftermarket ones

[@desmondsimmons]

Thanks! I Thought about that and maybe some carbon inside to spruce it up a bit lol I also seen ppl put the android/apple car play too.

[@bakshifamily]

@@desmondsimmons yeah dude I got the car play on mine. It uses the same OEM screen through. Doesn't look too bad. I didn't want to mess too much with the electronics of changing the whole screen.

[@pasiorek123]

Dream car 😍

[@Rhemy]

What you got for miles?

[@realbr1koo]

Personally i like the looks of the 250 way more than anything else that came after. Except the IS-F, of course.

[@crisccavida1101]

Man I love your car 🔥

[@elijah_rocha412]

i’m just now thinking about getting a lexus and i’m 16 was wondering what type of lexus i should get was thinking of the lexus is200t

[@camshep7145]

The is250 is a great start in my opinion. It’s affordable,reliable, girls love it, and you can make it look nice

[@OSCARANDRES039]

Link to that steering wheel please!!🙏🙏🤗

[@zectorbroskii7705]

Anyone know a good front clip/ bumper site ?

[@1QKGLH]

Skip aaaaaallll the way to 2:40 for the video to start. I don't think I ever would have picked that cream color looking at a paint square, but man it looks good with the black!!

[@desmondsimmons]

Thanks for that man. When I first got the color it had to grow on me the more pieces I wrapped. Lol

[@ricardocisneros2082]

I feel you about the leg room for the back passengers. My GS is the same. What bumper are you going with?

[@desmondsimmons]

Atleast with the GS it’s slightly roomier mhm lol I’m sticking with a 2is style bumper but you’ll have to wait and see which one 👀😄

[@ginam7439]

Have you considered a bored engine?

[@Dginny865]

Have yet to see the list but hopefully the color of your car makes it to a spot

[@odiemarilla6096]

i actually love all the is as and rc's i know this comment is late about a year but these lexus is are bullet proof there's no need to mess with them , I never looked at lexus before until my son now want a lexus and he said the is is the best i didn't know that but now they are hard to find coz everyone are still driving them. ✌bro

[@Goldenhordemilo]

you can fit a vacume cleaner and mop with bucket even a full carpetcleaner vacume set. Its a bummer the back seats are fixed. I fit i leter drinks in the door card.....its not the car, its the driver.

[@ginam7439]

Have you tried a pedal command

[@user-kw9qy7rw1j]

Try a pedal commander to see if it fixes the Lag

[@NatInTheHat49]

I get the inferior car hate as well I have the is220d the 2.2 diesel 2is I always get hate for driving a diesel but it gives me a stylish car and comfort+rear wheel drive which is kinda rare in the uk now and I get 70mpg. So i let them all rant

[@user-ct1lf3hf1v]

I'm also 5'5" lol. Thumbs up for the video

[@RaffaloMt2]

Transmision upgrade mecanically ! Stop complayin you can make it faster if you know a good tunner!

[@RaffaloMt2]

Aa sorry you have a automat version hard to do it!"

[@shellannaydew2575]

Just bought how is the visibility of the 250 is Lexus ?

[@nordayzestreaming]

Blind spots are bad, upgrade the mirrors for sure

[@antonioramos7196]

You have the same hp as 2022 civic si factory.! So its not bad at all

[@GCar35]

Sounds like you need a carbon clean up! The 250s have an issue with build up. Get it professionally done. I spent about $300 for my cert lexus mechanic to clean mine at 90,000 miles.. and WOW!!! What a difference.. was like a new car.. the 250 is no racer.. but no standard Civic should be pulling ahead of you lol.

[@ayo9057]

what are the signs that you need carbon clean up?

[@lexoticrc]

You should do the engine bay covers the same color as the car, that would look sick .

[@jasonedwards3837]

question though have yuh ever think about 2j swapping it?

[@desmondsimmons]

Definitely wanted to swap it! Always had it in the back of my head at the time. Still have the idea to do so but with something in the future. 👌🏽😁 Thanks for watching btw

[@jasonedwards3837]

Anytime fam. The car is a good platform still. Not too slow not to fast. Just the right speed to do what you want

[@desmondsimmons]

@@jasonedwards3837 agreed! lol

[@jasonedwards3837]

Yea man I’m seeking to buy one too buy the grace of God and if the engine goes bad. Definitely a 1 or 2j. Maybe do a rb too

[@elvinkim5391]

agreed with you bruh...still my IS...

[@yauchris_]

How much is gas ? Or how much do you spend on itn

[@desmondsimmons]

I’d say right now me living in California. 91 is $5 a gallon and the whip holds about 14 gallons I’m spending like $70-$75 for a full tank. lol

[@yauchris_]

@@desmondsimmons does that hold it for 2 weeks ?

[@yauchris_]

@@desmondsimmons also how much do you spend weekly

[@desmondsimmons]

@@yauchris_ well that all depends on how much your driving, how your driving and how far you drive daily/weekly. If I’m driving everyday locally it’ll last me maybe almost a week but if I’m traveling to neighboring city’s and being out and about it’s not gonna make it the full week. Also the way I drive doesn’t help meaning I drive faster than the usual person lol

[@ginam7439]

Your car looks very nice though

[@JonSmith-vt1jq]

08 IS250 /210K miles Great vid, man. I must disagree with a couple comments you made... Most if not all Luxury brands keep the source code locked for ECUs, thus preventing us lunatics from tuning and changing up the fuel-oxygen ratios where most of the power comes from. Nissans may be tunable but definitely not most of the Infinity, granted, you can still tune luxury lines with tuning kits but you'll have a nice Christmas tree in your cluster unless you manually turn them off at which point you'll be loosing precious features of your car. The biggest draw-back for me is the fucking carbon build up... Like these dumbass Toyota engineers knew full fucking well the consequences of having only direct fuel injectors instead of both direct and port side injectors like the IS350 - makes me wonder if they did it on purpose to lock you into their brand... Just cleaned out the carbon buildup myself with some zip ties and a Walmart drill - saved myself 2K on walnut blasting... here goes another 100K for daily driving 🙌 Needless to say, I'm done with foreign cars, I'm going all American on my next one :) PS: my other regret is getting the factory Nav package, if I had done the basic I could of installed that aftermarket 11" nav 😭

[@WesAKAthemilkman]

All american😬

[@kaeghanclayton441]

Have you factory reseted your car? that could make a possible change. I did that too mine and noticed a big difference And definitely check for carbon build up. tends to happend since you gotta run the premium octane

[@tonydofficials]

POWER ETC is the king ;) You should try that

[@desmondsimmons]

I will say that it definitely did. Another person told me to do the same and I tried it, it made a difference 👌🏽💯

[@tonydofficials]

@@desmondsimmons My previous 1990 LS 400 had the same Power ETC. BTW love your car and all the work u've done to it. for me Lexus is foeva!🤩

[@carlosfonseca1172]

Try getting the tune from RR racing it helped me a lot trust me I already passed a 370 manual and an FRS Also you have an intake so try to get the jet air flow sensor it will help too Trust me you have to see it to believe But it's true

[@desmondsimmons]

Dude! Definitely stuff I love to read and be educated about. For sure was looking into the RR racing tune along with the headers. So I’m looking for a difference but not expecting a dramatic difference I guess lol

[@carlosfonseca1172]

@@desmondsimmons Before you get the tune make sure you get the NGK spark plugs The high performance ones help out as well I'll be watching all your videos always putting like on all of them appreciate you for everything

[@joeykubiak6091]

lol! He passed a 370 manual that was probably parked and the IS250 is already as fast as the original FRS…. As far as the MAF is concerned. I’m gonna call bullshit on power increases. The only thing you may have improved on is throttle response and that’s a massive maybe! Sure, the RR tune will add about 15-20hp but you’re not going to feel that. It’s a complete waste of money. Make the IS250 and, if you want to “tune” something, but a turbocharged car. People should really stop giving shit advise.

[@Alexander-fe2np]

What rims are those?

[@desmondsimmons]

They were 3pc Work Meisters S1 🙌🏽

[@zectorbroskii7705]

Can I buy your black bumper

[@lifetimekie8523]

The ppl who talk shii about cars be the same ppl who don’t even have a car😭😭😭

[@user-bi2ml3rb5q]

Smaller but more symmetrical than the 3IS. Interior is meh... I had the same problem. I was new to cars. If I knew what I know now , I would have gotten an "F" model. Not that I'll even be able to use that much HP... But fun to know you have it

[@vlmpanthem]

yeah the speed is sad for like one of the best cars ever tbh

[@berschte]

The 220 d is there too.

[@jorgedominguez9880]

As an is250 owner.. if they want to talk smack about speed I’ll just pull up in my LS truck 🫡 gap those is350 with a 6.0 truck 😅

[@i_am_gohan9232]

I’m 5’8, and 445lbs, I couldn’t sit in the back neither.

[@wantedx575]

I have one. It’s slow asf lmaoo

[@desmondsimmons]

Hell yeah lol!

[@ginam7439]

Got a IS 350 trying to get it to 425hp

[@Quanboyadvanced]

I love mines

[@mnjuan3243]

Pedal commander will fix the lag.

[@TheBurnknight]

so u took the smaller version of the lexus(250) did the test drive and then complain its to small? isnt that like 100% your own fault?

[@desmondsimmons]

Lol I was referring to the back of the car for other ppl it’s not too small for me considering im the driver and I’m on the shorter side. Don’t want to mislead you. 😄 Thanks for watching!

[@zazatv6822]

Es 350 for life

[@abbyacolorado]

It's made for cruising as an everyday driver

[@slvttywrld6889]

The 3is intior is just buttons and a 6 inch screen bro

[@jayrillaa]

Hey I’m thinking about getting one, I’m 6’5 do u think I’d fit comfortably?

[@desmondsimmons]

Well I’d say you’d fit. 100% comfortable though idk can’t say for sure but you definitely wouldn’t have anyone sitting behind you at all lol

[@jayrillaa]

@@desmondsimmons lol ok thank you

[@LsxDean]

My friend is 6’4 he would always sit all the way back and ultimately he sold the car because it was too small. He complained often about it .

[@jayrillaa]

@@LsxDean appreciate this comment a ton thank you

[@lungyingluk1205]

But why did you still buy it if you think it’s bad

[@NikeyDunkHeadBoy]

It’s annoying that you see a lot of 350 owners talk down on 250s like the cars don’t look the same , and regardless both aren’t meant to be fast one just has 100 more hp.

[@tv321123]

"regardless both aren’t meant to be fast" Say whatever you want. The IS250 was 'competitive' for the time...but the 350 was the fastest car in the class when it came out. it has 50% more power, and get's to 60MPH 50% faster than a 250. It was 'fast' for the time. It was a toss up with a E46 M3 while being significantly cheaper. It was faster than the then new Mustang GT; and it's still 'quick' 16 years later. They has a whole ad campaign about how fast it was at the time. watch?v=I1ZAOf_n688

[@lp9280]

Ahhh... just so funny to watch it from Europe... not criticism, just funny how perspectives are different. So re small seats in the back - in Europe, particularly in UK Lexus IS is considered "large car", yes that si right "LARGE", I think that is stupid, it is entry-level luxury sedan it is sort of average in side I guess, certainly not compacact for sure, but not large. The room in the back is considered adequate for the class and in general, the headroom is little bit worse, because of sloping "coupe like" roof, but in general nobody would complain about lack of space in Europe. I myself 186cm (so ~6'10") and I had 4 people comfortably in the car even on longer trips (London to Scotland, as well Europtrips of 2000miles+) and nobody complained, car was loaded with stuff for 4 as well and it was alright. I would not recommend for people taller than myself to be in the back, but usual thing is that my mate sits in the front and our girlfriends sits in the back and it just works out. 3IS is not much larger in the back, they shaped the seat in such a way that you sit kind of more crunched-up and lower, so there is maybe 2 eatra inches of headroom. But in general IS is considered proper 4-seater. What you said about "3-seater" that is RC, I had RC200t (RC300 in US) and RC-F and it was really uncomfortable in the back for peopel and I never drove anyone in the back for more than 100miles maybe. I had GS300 as well and that has noticiably more space and again is considered large in Europe and cat sit 4 people very comfortably, but IS is more than adequate as well, not limousine, but not tiny. Same for cup-sizes, in Europe we cringe about American sizes, that cup holder is MASSIVE, you would not be able to find a cup in Europe that would not fit. And small note here - when you open central console, there suppose to be little plastic insert which makes second cup-holders and it is even bigger and prin loaded. So perhaps it is missing on your car, but what you described as "workaround" is exactly how car was designed to be used - smaller cup in the cup holder that behing gear leavers and big cup or even bottle when you open the central console and it would be self adjusting so you don't need to use console lid to hold it. Overall interior in 2IS is better quality than 3IS, but I agree it is kind of dated, especially infortainment, that is kind of Lexus trait, 3IS was considered dated by contemporary standard as well. That said I had US import 2010 IS250AWD and build quality is way inferiour than European models (I had European 2012 IS250 F-sport and later 2008 UK speck IS250 SE-L). In Europe we only have IS-F and IS250 (no IS300/350) so IS250 is not considered bad choice, but IS220d is shitted on, but that is because of the reason - they are very unreliable (yeah, unreliable Lexus, who would have tought), only came with manual with problematic DMF, engien pops turbos, head gaskets, injectors, DPF and EGR constantly blocked... typical diesel issues mostly except of head gasket. But I know that in US IS250 has same reputation for some reason, despite in my oppinion being decent car, as well DI and carbon issues somehow are not common in Europe, not sure why. But yeah - if I had the option to buy IS350, I would have always bought IS350, just better car, IS250 little bit underpowered, not bad car by any means but just slighly low on power in my oppinion. And that kind of cover your speed point - yeah it is just barelly acceptable. If you feel bad driving IS250, then you have not driven anything marked 300h, I had RC300h as well as 200t and that is embarasing, I really decided to get rid of it when 1.4L Renault Clio pulled-up to my RC300h F-Sport which looks like fast car even standing still and that little shit-box overtook me from the lights and cut-me off to join slip road from wrong lane. IS250 at least is responsive... RC200t was fast but very laggy, in fact my old IS250 would be in front of RC200t up-to 40-50MPH, only then RC200t would finally obvertake (again that is US RC300), but RC300h as lexus call it "equivalent to 3L engine" is ebarasingly slow. Little point about the gears, I think you need to understand how gears on Lexus IS250 works (the A960E gearbox)... you don't shift the gears with paddles, you select the limit with paddles. So basically you can't upshift with paddles, you can only downshift. Example - you drivin in D, you need to overtake, you put car in S, that automatically selects 4th for you, then you can click gear down and that LIMITS the range to 1-3, meaning car willbe able to downshift if you slow down from 3rd, but it won't upsift from 3rd to 4th, that is just a range LIMIT! it works fine for engine breaking (althought it does not allow to lok the wheels), and alright for downshiting, but it is useless for upshifting. So another example, now in are in S, you in Sport mode, you are in 3rd gear and you decide to upshift, you press + and select 4th and car does NOTHING. WHY? Because you just unlimited the range, you have not instructed car to upshift, you just said "here you go, now you have 4th gear available as an OPTION". Car may be in 3rd gear and perfectly happy with that for a while and especially in Sport mode where it tend to keep revs high-up it may not see any reason to upshift at all. So it is not lag in gearbox (not that it is very fast anyway), but that is because it isn't "sequential box", it is automatic box with range limited. I know A760E can be "manualised" (that is gearbox from IS350), so that it does actually shift when you indicate you want to do it and treats it as actual instruction, not option. Not sure if that also can be done with A960E, but being almost identical gearboxes I can't see reason why not. So research "A760E manual mod/shift kit", I can't find it now, but I remember there was supercharged IS350 in US, that had somethign done with transmisison (maybe ECU mod) so that when you press upshift, it actually upshifts right away. You kind of right on tuning, Toyota ECUs were locked for every long time, I think IS250 may be cracked by now, but yeah - you can't tune it. That said it is V6 NA, there is nothing to tune out of it... 4hp maybe (I really doubt you can make 40hp out of IS250, 40HP is already IS/GS300 power and just headers and intake not going to give you anywhere as much). But I get what you are saying - there is just no aftermarket support for power mods in general, Supercharger is crazy money and again issue with tuning it, DI and turbo does not really like each other etc. Most cars you mentioned are generally turbo charged and when car is turbocharged the tunning potential is way higher. So yes IS250 is just not the car for engine mods, that is correct.

[@aaronjackson1849]

Anyone that complains that the IS isn’t fast enough is an idiot. It’s not a sports car. Go buy a beemer

[@desmondsimmons]

I see what you mean but it actually is classified as a “sports car” lol

[@ngarci8040]

My opinion is the 250 is the most pointless v6 EVER…! They maybe should have gone with a GDI 4Bangger that at least gave you close to good MPG ratings & possibly made the 250 a coupe version… They are really good for Ricing up but yah the lack of tuning is sad…

[@haydenfirestone4595]

250 is great car and is still fun to drive around in, same with the 350 but they’re definitely better than some of its competitors like the G35

[@ngarci8040]

@@haydenfirestone4595 I personal wouldn’t say the 250 is GREAT & would gladly trade mine for a G35 pretty much any day but that’s just me. But above both the is250 & g35 I’d gladly Take a iLX if they made a AWD option.

[@haydenfirestone4595]

@@ngarci8040 yeah I agree there isn’t really a point in buying a 250 but I love the is model cars and my parents wouldn’t let me have a 350. “Too fast”. It still gets the job done and I literally haven’t had like one problem. G35s are cheaper anyways but I think they look ghetto and outdated

[@ngarci8040]

@@haydenfirestone4595 that’s to funny because my Wife wouldn’t let Me get the 350 (To Fast)…! I’m still not sure if it was a upgrade or downgrade but I jumped in to my 250 AWD from a Accord Coupe ex-L v6 that gave me 270+hp & better MPG just because it’s AWD… but either way we’re normally in my wife’s GS350 when I’m not commuting to work… & ty for your content btw 👍

[@haydenfirestone4595]

@@ngarci8040 man you have about 70 more horses than me. AWD 250 is super fun and grippy tho.. but yeah after driving my friends charger scat pack I was like man I need a V8. Not a huge mopar guy but man that car is such a fast car. I need to get me a IS-F

[@shortsrepost7444]

Sell it to me

[@hunchojack2614]

Shoulda got an is 350😂

[@abbyacolorado]

More of a business car for a girl I'd say!!

[@codyblade7872]

I disagree the problem is you brought the 250 and a 350 😅

[@codyblade7872]

They got shit leg room and they feel like a boat around corners sometimes , but you're still faster than a gti + you are safer + you are WAY more reliable 😉 + you more sexy

[@ali.3is125]

My car lags when I shift too bro I just got my 2is like a year ago I'm like getting there with my mods, but I agree not much tuning to do. I installed a takeda stage 2 CAI. It is a slower car for sure 🥲. Maybe one day I get a supercharger

[@desmondsimmons]

Awe hell yeah! Welcome to the 2is club lol fun lil cars. A supercharger would be dope and much needed! Maybe we can all be supercharged one day 🥺😄👌🏽

[@ARon82]

WHy do you really hate it? Becase its 2022 and you are driving an old piece of shit.

[@eloytaft143]

Long story short you're/ were uneducated. The 250 is very fun in rwd. Awd is so lame

[@techocrazy]

Useless cars money can buy today. Why not just get a fully loaded Honda civic and be happy instead of showing off with the Lexus badge?

[@djnohands3632]

Whats wrong with what anyone purchases? Hows that your problem?

[@whamoiw]

why dont you just buy a bmw and stop being cheap

[@DSRMcg]

Good, Lexus drivers don’t want you. What the hell is that styling all about.

[@desmondsimmons]

Lol for sure. Everyone has their own style or take on what they would want their car too look like. Great thing about the community from me being in it is you don’t have to follow trends or how someone else might want your car too look like. It’s not how you would like it and, that’s fine others like it and more importantly I like it. Thanks for watching man, appreciate you 🙏🏽

[@theinvisibleman2709]

You can slap an ls in those man. Takes a little bit but you’ll blow everyone away 🤣🤣.. my buddy has done this. Look up LS SWAP IN MY IS.

[@juanalberto8622]

Dude . This is a great car ,you are just to ghetto for it.👍