IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
20 -22 City / 28 -29 HWY
Horsepower
204
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle tuguldur Z
Check your vehicle and buy comfortable car
If you trying to buy car looking for car just check the vehicle check engine and driving test everything vehicle is not toy!!
accountCircle Tara G
That my car is safe and reliable when driving around
None, I absolutely love my car! I wouldn't trade it for anything
accountCircle Joe Johnson
Maintain Vehicle Maintenance and it will last for a while.
I've owned my 2006 Lexus IS 250 for 7 years and have loved every second of it. I'm close to 190k miles and its still running strong. I still turn heads and its been a reliable vehicle for day to day commute and longer commutes to the mountains and the beach for family outings.
accountCircle Frank P
It gives a smooth ride and is comfortable.
The car is luxurious and sporty. The car is fast and reliable. The only problem I have with the car is when it needs repairs it cost at least one thousand dollars.
accountCircle Susan K
Great looking car that's fun reliable and safe.
I have a Lexus is 250, I have been driving it for couple years and it's been a great car. Hardly any problems, acceleration is great and speeds up quickly. Which makes my driving experience fun. The interior of my car is leather with wooden look in the front. It's very comfortable and my car heats up fast and seat warmers too which is great during the winter time. I also have a moonroof which is useful for my dogs when I leave them in the car. The only thing I do is oil change and maintenance every about 20, 000 miles at a dealership. I drove my car to Oregon and back, I drive a lot actually. Mainly if you do basic maintenance and take care of your car well your car will last for long time. I also really like the exterior look of my Lexus compared to other cars but that's just a bias. You know they're reliable because they are luxury brand from Toyota. I will say that the yearly license is quite expensive like $200 a year in Washington or maybe that's the norm everywhere else. But I assume for 2006 car the cost would be a lot lower. The traction control is good for slippery roads, it has saved me a few times especially when driving on curvy roads on rainy days even when I am just going 30 mph. So its a safe car and I am glad the car is able to detect when the car is losing control and tries to get you back on track instead of you naturally doing it yourself. I feel safe with my car. It Bluetooth to phone calls only. Resell value is also great.
accountCircle Daysi R
It is a luxury car and it is a 2006.
I like that my car runs smoothly. I like that my car has a good sound system. I don't like that my car is gray.
accountCircle James S
For its age, it looks very modern and if not better than most brand new cars today.
It gets me to point A to point B. Very modern look for the age of the car. The only downside, it muzzles gas if not driven on the freeway.
accountCircle Tara K
The best brand and reliability out on the market
I absolutely love my car, it is dependable and reliable. The maintenance on it is reasonably priced and I can go anywhere to get the work done. This is my second Lexus I have owned and I will never by any other brand of vehicle. My loyalty lies with this brand forever

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ashley F
It does not have good gas mileage.
It is a small car. I cannot fit an adult in the back seat. It does not have good mileage for gas and runs through a tank really quickly. Also requires premium gas so it is more expensive to fill up.
accountCircle Maureen E
It is a Lexus and a small sedan that is pretty fast.
Not in the best of shape. I like it because it is still a nice car. And it is black. I like that too. The interior is warped.

Lexus IS Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Manual
204 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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204 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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2006 Lexus IS Owner Reviews

4.43
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5 stars 52%
4 stars 39%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Frank P on March 28, 2021
It gives a smooth ride and is comfortable.
The car is luxurious and sporty. The car is fast and reliable. The only problem I have with the car is when it needs repairs it cost at least one thousand dollars.
accountCircle Susan C on March 19, 2021
The rims leak. You have to replace them.
I like the look, the comfort, the quality. I do not like the tires because the rims leak, causing tires to have problems.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Estephania M.

It has good acceleration and has about 30 miles per gallon of gas. It has good space. The GPS installed into it helps a lot at times and it has Bluetooth to hook onto my phone. The skylight is also a fun extra, it is not necessary but it is nice to have on a sunny cool day.

likeFilled Mark S.

Luxury interior leather seats, sporty acceleration and handling, roomy front seats and ample rear seats, fuel economy is great on the highway. Truck space is great for the car and it can fit two child seats in the rear.

likeFilled Demi C.

This car is sporty and compact. The leather seats are nice in the model I have has a Bluetooth connection for phone calls. The navigation system is touch screen and allows you to switch between GPS, audio, and AC settings.

likeFilled Kashonna G.

This vehicle is fast and luxurious. It is also great on gas and has minimal maintenance. I enjoy driving this vehicle because it makes me feel luxurious and sophisticated. Anyone looking to buy this vehicle will definitely enjoy it to the fullest.

likeFilled Edward A.

Stereo system, many bells and whistles, head and air con seats, fast, spacious interior, 6 CD changer in dash, touch screen navigation system. I can get free car washes anytime, free loaner cars and Lexus has a fantastic customer lounge to hang out in.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Estephania M.

The windshield wiper speeds are not very convenient. At times it is too fast and too slow, there is not really a speed that is in between that is just right for the showers I have had to go through. The sky light sometimes makes a weird noise if the air hits at a certain angle.

dislikeFilled Mark S.

The car takes two different size tires for the front and rear which makes purchasing tires expensive. Also the ground clearance is really low which makes it very easy to scrape the front end of the car.

dislikeFilled Demi C.

The dash on older Lexus models had a recall. If your vehicle was not fixed the dash will melt in the sun and be tacky/ scratch easily. The same material issue is present on the inside of each door and all will scratch easily. The car is fairly small and only has one AC port in the back that is not very strong.

dislikeFilled Kashonna G.

One con would be that this car uses premium gas. For those that are on the go all of the time, this could be an expensive cost. If you are a person like me that does not go a lot of places, this car would be perfect for you.

dislikeFilled Edward A.

Does not have the latest technology which I would love to have. There have been several recall notices on my car which I had to have fixed. There is an odor which developed over time upon fast acceleration which would be costly to repair.

Ranks #4 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2006 Lexus IS has an average owner rating of 4.43 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 14 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Lexus IS has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #3 of 14 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Is The 2006 Lexus IS A Good Car?

Yes great drive rides smoothly and is fun to drive. It is sleek. It handles nicely in traffic. Nice looking car.
Marie C.
Excellent dependable vehicle. Stylish, fast, sporty, real cool looking and always a car to notice. I enjoy driving this car.
Edward A.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Lexus IS?

It is reliable. I have had no problems in over 13 years of ownership. I have just had routine maintenance on it.
Marie C.
Yes, there are issues with plenty of recalls for this car. The car is not AWD which makes it tough to handle in the snow and with ice.
Edward A.

Is The 2006 Lexus IS A Good Value?

I paid around 40000.00 I that was a bit overpriced at the time but I have to admit it was a good purchase.
Marie C.
The vehicle cost 43k and in my opinion may be a little overpriced by at least 10-20k but you pay for quality.
Edward A.

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Answer: The crankshaft position sensor on the 2006 Lexus IS250 is located right in front of the water pump. This sensor is designed to make sure that the crankshaft itself is turning at the correct rate. The crankshaft...

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Answer: There are two camshaft position sensors in the 2006 Lexus IS250. One is located on the driver side of the engine below the plastic engine shroud near the oil fill cap. It has a small wire loom running to it and...

What are some of the 2006 Lexus is250 transmission problems?

Answer: If the 2006 Lexus IS250 is having an issue with the gearbox, otherwise called the transmission, then any of these symptoms may be present. You may notice that the gears slip or slam when they are shifting and...

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety