1 series vert vs. IS250C

alanchan · 03-13-2009, 02:13 PM

My relative works @ a local Lexus dealership and I drop by today
talk about the new IS250C, amazing car due to arrive early May 2009.
starting price is $40000 Can$ and its a hard top vert.
I know we are talking about 2 different things here
can you guys comment about Lexus IS cars?
so I can decide to buy 128i or IS250C.

135iUSN · 03-13-2009, 02:21 PM

well, I had to Google.. need a visual..

IS250C
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/02/p...-lexus-is250c/

AlienDNA · 03-13-2009, 02:35 PM

The IS is very nice looking car. The 250, though, is already no speed demon and I can only imagine the hardware for the convertible will make it even slower. You also want to see what the convertible packaging is like with the top down. If Lexus hired any ex-GM engineers, you won't be hauling anything more than a pair of socks when the sun is out...

nordique14 · 03-13-2009, 03:20 PM

An IS350 convertible would be better than the IS250. Only problem is the IS350 only comes in auto. So not much chance I would trade my 135i convertible stick for it. The IS250 comes in manual (or at least it did when it first came out...not sure about now).

BlackjackMulligan · 03-13-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by alanchan

My relative works @ a local Lexus dealership and I drop by today
talk about the new IS250C, amazing car due to arrive early May 2009.

The IS250C will hardly be an "amazing" car, unless you think the Toyota Solara with a hard top would be amazing.

adrean8j · 03-13-2009, 03:34 PM

^^^I was just thinking it looks like a Solara...LOL...not saying it is ugly...but still...

warmtoes · 03-13-2009, 03:43 PM

The Lexus has an excellent interior but a 128i vert with the sport package would be way better to drive is my guess. I've driven all the IS's in the range (IS250, IS350 and IS-F) and I find the 250 to be quite boring other than the interior.

The 350 and F are a different story and I would figure that adding a hard top convertible will make the 250 even more placid.

nordique14 · 03-13-2009, 03:59 PM

Not interested in a hard top convertible. Too bad it seems that the soft top is a dying breed.

aarong_m3 · 03-13-2009, 04:10 PM

Looks great but not for $40000 for a IS250c with only 204hp. I would like to see the matchups on both Lexus IS250c/IS350c and BMW 128i/135i verts.

allies_jh · 03-13-2009, 04:26 PM

I test drove a IS250 a couple of months ago and it was rather uninspiring.

135iUSN · 03-13-2009, 04:34 PM

same thing I thought when I saw the pics...

Toyota Solara OK I need to go to google AA

warmtoes · 03-13-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nordique14

Not interested in a hard top convertible. Too bad it seems that the soft top is a dying breed.

Not necessarily. The A5/S5 cabriolet will be a soft top when it comes out later this year.

135iUSN · 03-13-2009, 04:51 PM

now here is a beauty

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=35

gtaday51 · 03-13-2009, 07:11 PM

The A5/S5 vert looks amazing. I think it is suck a preety car. A 50K plus base price however. I will keep my 135i vert.

hot_ride · 03-14-2009, 12:52 AM

Although i fell in love with the idea of hard top convertibles the very first time I saw one (I wanted the Benz SLK (AMG) for years, but it wasn't practical for me), I am EXTREMELY impressed by the soft top on mine. It's quieter than my mini van! (oh and a little faster

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BlackjackMulligan · 03-16-2009, 10:18 AM

I agree, the move toward hard top convertibles among some automakers (BMW included)is annoying

jkp1187 · 03-16-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackjackMulligan

The IS250C will hardly be an "amazing" car, unless you think the Toyota Solara with a hard top would be amazing.

The Solara was based on the previous-gen Camry/ES platform. The IS is actually based on a Corolla platform, IIRC.

For whatever that's worth.

The IS will probably be very reliable, but probably not as fun to drive.

BMW86 · 03-16-2009, 05:21 PM

If you are tossing up between the 128i and the IS250c I would pick the Lexus any day of the week. If you were talking about the 135i I would definately pick that though. This new Lexus looks great, it's not the fastest IS but neither is the 128i. The new shape looks sleek and interior looks very modern. The hardtop is a clear winner for me. I love both cars though so don't flame me!

03-13-2009, 02:13 PM	#1
alanchan Major 72 Rep 1,402 Posts Drives: 2006 323i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (21)	1 series vert vs. IS250C My relative works @ a local Lexus dealership and I drop by today talk about the new IS250C, amazing car due to arrive early May 2009. starting price is $40000 Can$ and its a hard top vert. I know we are talking about 2 different things here can you guys comment about Lexus IS cars? so I can decide to buy 128i or IS250C. __________________ 323i, Arctic metallic , Cream beige leatherette interior , Titanium matt trim , Premium , Auto , 18" style 189 sport wheels , 335i bumper + kidney grills, CF pillars, Chrome window trim package , LCI halogen.
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135iUSN 19 X5 1998 M Roadster 64 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2009 135i [0.00]	well, I had to Google.. need a visual.. IS250C http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/02/p...-lexus-is250c/ Attached Images __________________ '09 135i Dinan In BMW heaven 09.28.2022 - Stage 2/Alpine White w/Terracotta /High Gloss Black Trim/ZCW/ZPP/ZSP w/313's /CA/PDC/Steptronic/
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AlienDNA Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2008 135i LeMans Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville iTrader: (0)	The IS is very nice looking car. The 250, though, is already no speed demon and I can only imagine the hardware for the convertible will make it even slower. You also want to see what the convertible packaging is like with the top down. If Lexus hired any ex-GM engineers, you won't be hauling anything more than a pair of socks when the sun is out... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2008 135i Performance suspension, exhaust, grilles, front bumper, skirts, shift kit, spoiler. M3 front control arms, rear subframe bushings. Cobb'd.
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nordique14 Major 53 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	An IS350 convertible would be better than the IS250. Only problem is the IS350 only comes in auto. So not much chance I would trade my 135i convertible stick for it. The IS250 comes in manual (or at least it did when it first came out...not sure about now).
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	The Lexus has an excellent interior but a 128i vert with the sport package would be way better to drive is my guess. I've driven all the IS's in the range (IS250, IS350 and IS-F) and I find the 250 to be quite boring other than the interior. The 350 and F are a different story and I would figure that adding a hard top convertible will make the 250 even more placid. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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03-13-2009, 03:59 PM	#8
nordique14 Major 53 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	Not interested in a hard top convertible. Too bad it seems that the soft top is a dying breed.
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aarong_m3 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW M5 / 1974 BMW 2002 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Union City, CA - Norcal iTrader: (3)	Looks great but not for $40000 for a IS250c with only 204hp. I would like to see the matchups on both Lexus IS250c/IS350c and BMW 128i/135i verts. __________________ 2006 BMW M5 7spd SMG/SIlverstone : 2008 BMW 135i SGM/JB2/BMS(SOLD 1/2010) : 1974 BMW 2oo2(5spd w/ 3.91LSD) : 2002 BMW M3(AW/6spd) Sold 8/07 : 2002 BMW 325i(SGM) Sold 12/07 : 1993 BMW 325i Sold 8/04
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allies_jh Dr. J 26 Rep 175 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	I test drove a IS250 a couple of months ago and it was rather uninspiring. __________________ MG M3 6MT
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135iUSN 19 X5 1998 M Roadster 64 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2009 135i [0.00]	same thing I thought when I saw the pics... Toyota Solara OK I need to go to google AA Attached Images __________________ '09 135i Dinan In BMW heaven 09.28.2022 - Stage 2/Alpine White w/Terracotta /High Gloss Black Trim/ZCW/ZPP/ZSP w/313's /CA/PDC/Steptronic/
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135iUSN 19 X5 1998 M Roadster 64 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2009 135i [0.00]	now here is a beauty http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=35 __________________ '09 135i Dinan In BMW heaven 09.28.2022 - Stage 2/Alpine White w/Terracotta /High Gloss Black Trim/ZCW/ZPP/ZSP w/313's /CA/PDC/Steptronic/
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gtaday51 gone but not forgotten 35 Rep 985 Posts Drives: gone 135 - Hello 1M! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Big Apple iTrader: (0)	The A5/S5 vert looks amazing. I think it is suck a preety car. A 50K plus base price however. I will keep my 135i vert. __________________ Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration don't fail me now.
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hot_ride Private First Class 10 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Although i fell in love with the idea of hard top convertibles the very first time I saw one (I wanted the Benz SLK (AMG) for years, but it wasn't practical for me), I am EXTREMELY impressed by the soft top on mine. It's quieter than my mini van! (oh and a little faster )
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	If you are tossing up between the 128i and the IS250c I would pick the Lexus any day of the week. If you were talking about the 135i I would definately pick that though. This new Lexus looks great, it's not the fastest IS but neither is the 128i. The new shape looks sleek and interior looks very modern. The hardtop is a clear winner for me. I love both cars though so don't flame me!
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