USED IS 250C ADVICE

[Ed Duffy]

We are looking for a lexus convertible - 2012 to 2020  year time frame - and advice on what to look for? Does the top work well? Any preferences on which year is best?  We are in Tennessee - mild weather.

 

Thanks for the help!

[RX400h]

Welcome, Ed. Keep in mind that compared to many SUV models and ES Lexus vehicles, the IS models sold in much lower numbers.

Consumer Reports does rate them as being either better than average or much better than average in reliability. The 2015-2016s were rated better than average, and the 2017 earned a much better than average rating. There was insufficient data for other (newer) year models.

[Ed Duffy]

11 hours ago, RX400h said:

Welcome, Ed. Keep in mind that compared to many SUV models and ES Lexus vehicles, the IS models sold in much lower numbers.

Consumer Reports does rate them as being either better than average or much better than average in reliability. The 2015-2016s were rated better than average, and the 2017 earned a much better than average rating. There was insufficient data for other (newer) year models.

Thanks much - I understand the initial upgrade was 2013-14 -  are there any issues with the hard top?

[RX400h]

The 2014 and 2015 had suspension issues, and the 2016 had brake issues. The power top falls under the Body Hardware category. Every year from 2014 - 2017 shows that category as having much better than average reliability.