Prior to the Lexus IS 250, I had owned an 2004 Acura TL as well as an entry level luxury car. Although I loved the TL, the Lexus is great and has many features and amenities which makes driving it a pleasure. It has all the typical features such as leather seats, heated side mirrors, anti-glare review mirror, bluetooth phone connection, and power everything, but also has many special features that ice the cake. There are regular reminders built-in the dashboard that reminds the driver of tire pressure, oil maintenance, windshield wiper fluids levels, and whether the trunk is open. All the added features make it easier to maintain a car as they are less things to think and worry about.

This was my first vehicle when I got my learners permit. It was purchased new and has held up very well. I have the 2 wheel driver version with the colored trim (not the black). I have added 20 inch rims and a custom grill to make it more unique, although the sunburst orange color does that enough. I have cloth seats and have found that they are very stain resistant and still look new after 6 years of regular driving. I love the way that the car handles and feels when I'm driving it. I like the style of the car as well as how convenient it is to control the radio, air, etc. while driving. I have had the chance to trade it in for something new and have chosen to continue driving it because I haven't been able to find anything that I prefer to drive that is also as functional as the car. The only complaints I would have would be that the gas mileage isn't great, I often feel like it is a gas guzzler even though I am getting about 16 mile to the gallon in the suburbs and 21 on the highway. Also, I was in an accident where I found that the car did not hold up well as it is mostly made of plastic.