Hello Everyone, I Want To Buy A Lexus Is250 Toks As A First Car Is It Adviceable as I want to know about maintenance and fuel consumption from folks using it and the reliability of this car . Car is to be used daily in lagos . And is it adviceable to get a Nig Used?
Thanks in anticipation for your honest and candid input.

Teehyy:
Hello Everyone, I Want To Buy A Lexus Is250 Toks As A First Car Is It Adviceable as I want to know about maintenance and fuel consumption from folks using it and the reliability of this car . Car is to be used daily in lagos . And is it adviceable to get a Nig Used?
Thanks in anticipation for your honest and candid input.

There is no car that isn't good what matters most is proper maintenance...As for IS250 what you need is to buy the original parts when needed.don't let any mechanic manage for you if you want to enjoy the car.

First time driving a car? or first owned car?,I was driving my parent's car before I got mine so I know how to handle and maintain cars before mine.if it is ur first time of driving after learning pls buy 2007 Toyota Yaris or 2003-2005 Corolla then after a year u can sale and upgrade

Teehyy:
Hello Everyone, I Want To Buy A Lexus Is250 Toks As A First Car Is It Adviceable as I want to know about maintenance and fuel consumption from folks using it and the reliability of this car . Car is to be used daily in lagos . And is it adviceable to get a Nig Used?
Thanks in anticipation for your honest and candid input.

It depends on your pocket

Yes

Teehyy:
Hello Everyone, I Want To Buy A Lexus Is250 Toks As A First Car Is It Adviceable as I want to know about maintenance and fuel consumption from folks using it and the reliability of this car . Car is to be used daily in lagos . And is it adviceable to get a Nig Used?
Thanks in anticipation for your honest and candid input.

No.

purpleicious:
is it true that 2007 model of Lexus IS 250has the problem of a melting dashboard and door panel? Please someone who has a good knowledge of this car should highlight its other problems.

You might want to avoid that car
Cursory search revealed the following:
1. Takata recall. I bought my car only two years ago after my first Lexus lasted me upwards of 350,000 miles. Keeping this in mind I found my 2007 IS250. I was aware after buying the car (but 2 days outside of my dealership warranty *fishy*) about the passenger air bag recall. The dashboard situation Is harsh. There Is a very chemical smell coming from my dashboard, it feels and peels off like the foam under it. It gets ripped and torn to shreds from very little friction. I have read that some people became very congested and ill from this smell. It Is very pungent. Now for my engine, this Is a big one. As I was driving, my car starts to make a loud but hallow clunking noise. For a long time I thought it was my brakes, so when I got them changed it went away, for a little. Now today as I was driving my car (which Is an automatic) completely stalled in head on traffic. Lucky me, ive driven many manual cars so I knew what to do. When I turned my car back on, it held idle at 4000 RPM. While going 20 mph it holds at 5-6000 RPM. As well as my miles per gallon/tank drop dramatically. While the car Is in idle in my driveway, it shakes like a freezing baby throwing a temper tantrum.


2. Sticking rear brake calipers

This seems to be the best known and most common problem. Lexus America did a recall for it (not sure if Lexus UK did the same).

3. Alloy Wheel Corrosion

4. Engine rattle on start-up

This is caused by a problem with the VVti system. Some owners report having a top-end rebuild to fix it (with varying success), some report just needing to top-up/change the oil to make it go away, some report just ignoring it without issue. I've not been able to find any mention of a breakdown resulting from this issue.

5. Dashboard rattles

The main one seems to be from the area around the centre speaker.

6. Carbon Build-Up on Valves/Injectors (and possible Engine Shudder)

This might be a more common problem in the states as they have lower grade fuel there. This issue is a build-up of carbon deposits in the engine.

7. Passenger side mirror electric movement

On models with auto-dipping and seat memory system. The position sensor on pre 2009 models can break, causing the mirror to go wandering off course when selecting a memory position or putting the car into/out of reverse.

8. Spark Plugs

Not a fault as such, but the service schedule states that these need to be changes at the 60,000 mile service. It's necessary to remove the inlet manifold to do this so the labour cost is high.

I am not done:

9. Camshaft gear issues very notorious.. which makes your lexus Lexus IS250 crank loud noise sounds like the car is going to explode. Lexus is aware of a camshaft gear problem and has recalled same or similar parts in other Lexus model vehicles due to safety issues. However they also have an updated part available to remedy this problem but refuse a recall in this model... How would you know you're not inheriting this problem?

Wishing I was done? Nah! Not yet!! Read some personal reviews...
10. At 77,800 miles
This IS250 vehicle went into the Lexus dealership for a recall on the fuel system. After receiving it back from the dealership, the vehicle shuts off completely without notice. The vehicle has been back to the dealership for repairs and each time it is returns, within a week the vehicle shuts down. As of October, the dealership has received almost $8000 for repairs. This vehicle is becoming a death trap. It would shut down after stopping at a stop light or stop sign, but the last two times, it has shut off while driving. Once on the interstate. We are asking that something be done immediately, this car is unsafe to drive and the dealership continues to find other issues to make money, but has failed to repair the issue caused by the recall repair. Lexus headquarters has been notified. .... ARE YOU READY FOR THESE?


11. Engine failure of Lexus IS 250 at
50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Is 250. While driving 55 mph, the engine stalled and failed to restart. The failure recurred once and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.... Still reading? I really don't like talking about lexus em...

12. IS 250 6-cyl
51,190 miles
I had issues when the car starts-up. It make a loud noise every morning going to work and also the A/C makes noises when its on. Took it to Lexus and they told me that they can not duplicate the noise and also say that they found some type of garage in the air filter. The noise Is still there, its a loud thump as if metal to metal impact. Like a steel hammer hitting another steel hammer...
NOTE THE MILEAGE

VERDICT: RUN RUN RUN

edlion57:
First time driving a car? or first owned car?,I was driving my parent's car before I got mine so I know how to handle and maintain cars before mine.if it is ur first time of driving after learning pls buy 2007 Toyota Yaris or 2003-2005 Corolla then after a year u can sale and upgrade

Op, this is what u need to hear and apply.

edlion57:
First time driving a car? or first owned car?,I was driving my parent's car before I got mine so I know how to handle and maintain cars before mine.if it is ur first time of driving after learning pls buy 2007 Toyota Yaris or 2003-2005 Corolla then after a year u can sale and upgrade

Thank you for your input but I like comfort and luxury of which I can afford.

Teehyy:


Thank you for your input but I like comfort and luxury of which I can afford.

Buy a more well designed lexus. All the issues I mentioned above are inevitable...guess what...there are more

weyreypey:

Buy a more well designed lexus. All the issues I mentioned above are inevitable...guess what...there are more

does is350 have these issues too?

Also what year of these IS is a good buy? I don’t know why I love that car.

stupidity:
does is350 have these issues too?

Also what year of these IS is a good buy? I don’t know why I love that car.

Heavenlybang.

stupidity:
does is350 have these issues too?

Also what year of these IS is a good buy? I don’t know why I love that car.

IS350 is essentially the same car but with a much more powerful and expensive engine. No problematic years, but just skip the first year (2006) to be on the safe side.

HeavenlyBang:


IS350 is essentially the same car but with a much more powerful and expensive engine. No problematic years, but just skip the first year (2006) to be on the safe side.

okay thanks. How about is250 from 2008 to 2010?

Toks not Nigerian use. Good buy? And what challenges would I face with the car?

I shuttle between work and home. I don’t go out much. Most times I prefer to use taxi than driving.

edlion57:
First time driving a car? or first owned car?,I was driving my parent's car before I got mine so I know how to handle and maintain cars before mine.if it is ur first time of driving after learning pls buy 2007 Toyota Yaris or 2003-2005 Corolla then after a year u can sale and upgrade

its ur opinion and all so its respected

but

how can someone want to buy a Lexus and u r suggesting 03 ish Corolla and yaris

it is well oh

stupidity:
okay thanks. How about is250 from 2008 to 2010?

Toks not Nigerian use. Good buy? And what challenges would I face with the car?

I shuttle between work and home. I don’t go out much. Most times I prefer to use taxi than driving.

Buy and enjoy. Parts are more expensive than a Camry but it's a solid car.

HeavenlyBang:


Buy and enjoy. Parts are more expensive than a Camry but it's a solid car.

thanks. Really appreciate

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eeyah


u will be fine

No one is mentioning it’s electrical issues? Bro
Run from that car if you know you can’t maintain it.

It’s okay for a first car,you need to know that Lexus cars needs attention at all times,check the engine and operating system daily

Call/WhatsApp- 08131014296 I can get you the right Lexus at a good price

Teehyy:
Hello Everyone, I Want To Buy A Lexus Is250 Toks As A First Car Is It Adviceable as I want to know about maintenance and fuel consumption from folks using it and the reliability of this car . Car is to be used daily in lagos . And is it adviceable to get a Nig Used?
Thanks in anticipation for your honest and candid input.

Frankimanauto:
It’s okay for a first car,you need to know that Lexus cars needs attention at all times,check the engine and operating system daily

Call/WhatsApp- 08131014296 I can get you the right Lexus at a good price

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