Once I got the kids off to school, I had some me-time in the IS 250 and found there’s a lot to like. I say almost moot because some kids – most likely kids who are new to booster seats – will struggle with the flimsy receptors. I was getting ready to gripe when the receptors came out from their little recessed hole, making my complaint almost moot. The seat belts were deceiving because they seemed to be recessed, which is a big hurdle for smaller kids trying to buckle themselves in. Maybe consider the IS 250 as a second car. Have two and … well, you know where I’m going with this. Yes, the IS 250 would probably still be a kick to drive in that scenario, but it’s less than ideal, people. The Latch connectors are easy to locate and access (they’re under a leather flap), but you’ll likely be driving with your knees at your chin if you have an infant seat in back of you. You know who else will feel cramped? The person sitting in front of a rear-facing infant-safety seat. The kids liked the IS 250 best when it was just me and only one of them in the car otherwise they felt cramped when they were both in the backseat. My kids didn’t have any problems getting in or out of the IS 250, but the complaints started once they were situated inside.įamily Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Not Reallyįun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): Groove On There aren’t any visibility problems in the IS 250. It’s one of those wonderful luxuries that you don’t want to live without. I also liked the power-folding and heated side mirrors. The reverse lights are L-shaped and match the logo’s lines. Much of the time, a car’s rear looks neglected by its designers. The front is aggressive-looking, while the rear end has lovely taillights and nice lines. Regardless of color, I love the way the IS 250 looks. It looks beautiful in every color offered, but the color really changes the vibe of the car. My silver test car was sharp-looking, but even sharper was a black IS 250 I saw while driving around in the IS. The IS 250 is a sporty-looking four-door number that looks completely different in different colors. As a result, the IS 250 made me happiest when it was just me and her, with no complaints of car sickness from the backseat. The IS 250 also has responsive brakes and steering. Thankfully, this car gets an EPA-estimated 20/26 mpg city/highway, so I can feel less guilty when I floor it. I know it’s not very, um, fuel-efficient of me, but I must floor the IS 250 everywhere I go to get that goofy, speed-induced grin. The automatic with paddle shifters almost makes me forget that I wish the IS 250 had a little more power.
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The IS 250 is a lot of fun to drive, but I can’t help feeling that it should have a manual transmission with its V-6 engine. This makes the entry-level IS 250 pretty tantalizing. Yes, that’s a pretty penny to be sure, however, you get leather seats, a moonroof, a fabulous stereo system, all-wheel drive (if you are more of a race-car mama, rear-wheel drive is available, too), and a bevy of safety features. With this Lexus you can indulge in luxury car for less dough the IS 250 has an MSRP of $34,785. If you’re still considering the IS 250 for your small family, I understand why you would. Yay for you (I think I’m a little jealous)!
Just think, once the kids are out of the house, you’ll be responsible for just you (and maybe your husband) you can finally indulge a little. What makes this the perfect car for when you’re on your own? You don’t have to share it with anyone, and you won’t have to worry about your teen sneaking it out (because they will try, you know it’s true). After spending a week test-driving it, I think I’ve found its place in a mom’s life: The IS 250 is the car you get once you become an empty-nester. I practically had to cram my whole family into the IS 250. Lexus says it can fit five occupants, but my family of four would respectfully disagree with that number. The 2009 Lexus IS 250 isn’t your average family sedan.
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