AVOIR

2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C

Ownership intelligence · Subcompact Cars · Premium Gasoline
73
Good
Consider
AVOIR Score out of 100
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Category Scores

Reliability 79
Longevity 83
Maintenance 82
Depreciation 67
Performance 55
Efficiency 42

Reliability & Ownership FAQ

Is the 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C reliable?

AVOIR rates the 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C's reliability 79/100 — good — from NHTSA recall counts, complaint density, and multi-year defect trends. Its overall AVOIR ownership score is 73/100 (Good).

How long will a 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C last?

AVOIR scores the 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C's longevity 83/100 (excellent), estimated from high-mileage survival data and resale-panel evidence of how far these vehicles actually run.

What does it cost to own a 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C?

AVOIR scores the 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C on maintenance 82/100 and depreciation 67/100 — higher is better (lower real cost) — plus fuel, insurance and resale in the full breakdown above.

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