What kind of engine does a Lexus IS250 have?
With the release of the IS250, the range has been culled to just the one model with just the one engine, although it is available in three different trim levels. The engine is a 2.5-litre V6 as opposed to the previous 2.0 and 3.0-litre straight sixes that powered the IS200 and IS300.
Are there any common problems with the IS250?
Not really a ‘common’ fault, but the exhaust on any car has a limited life and replacing the one on a IS250 can be very expensive. Lot’s of info in this thread: Not a fault as such, but the service schedule states that these need to be changes at the 60,000 mile service.
Is the Lexus IS250 a reliable car?
The Lexus IS250 auto is smoother. It was one of the most reliable cars you could buy, but early IS250s (2005/2006) are starting to need a few expensive repairs like front exhaust systems and multifunction touch screens. Long list of problems with E90 3-Series. See the entries in http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar
What causes a Lexus IS 250 to go off course?
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. There is a TSB covering this, which requires replacement of the mirror.
Is the IS250 a rear wheel drive car?
The big ace up the sleeve of the IS250, meanwhile, was its rear-wheel-drive layout which many drivers simply prefer over a front-drive set-up. Again, this put the car head-to-head with the BMW 3-Series, Lexus realising early on that a front-drive car would never be regarded as the real deal by those who were shopping it against the Germans.
Are there any problems with the Lexus IS250?
This thread over at clublexus.com has a link to a Technical Service Bulletin: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-second-generation/422346-tsb-for-dash-rattle-repair-of-is250.html This might be a more common problem in the states as they have lower grade fuel there.
Which is more fuel efficient Lexus IS250 or red light special?
As a package however the IS250 is more of a tourer than red light special. Lexus claims the engine is more fuel- efficient than the two engines it replaces. Fuel economy is a claimed 9.1 litres per 100km for the auto and 9.8 litres per 100km for the manual.
What should I use to clean my Lexus IS 250?
This issue is a build-up of carbon deposits in the engine. I know that ‘Seafoam’ is a really popular cleaner in the US that a lot of people use on many different cars that suffer this issue, but Seafoam is very difficult (and expensive) to get hold of in the UK. Details of an alternative in this thread: