First Impressions 2006 Lexus IS350 Base
There have been several award-winning cars from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus IS350 of 2006. There are one trim levels to the IS350, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2005 the popular 3.5 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.
2006 Lexus IS350 Base Specs
The restyled IS350 Base is equipped with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2005 version.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The IS350 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2006 IS350 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.
Statistics
The IS350 is 191.10 inches long, 71.30 inches wide, and 57.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the IS350 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $32,300, with a dealer invoice cost of $28,640. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
MPG Ratings
The IS350 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty one in-city driving and twenty nine when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
In 2005 and 2006 the IS350 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Alabaster Metallic, Black Diamond, Black Garnet Pearl, Black Onyx, Blue Onyx Pearl, Blue Shale Mica, Classic Silver Metallic, Crystal White, Oasis Green Pearl, and Sonora Gold Pearl.
What We Think of the Lexus IS350
There are several reasons why the Lexus IS350 Base sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a IS350.
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2006 08 LEXUS SMART KEY IS250 IS350 ES350 GS350 LS460 |  |
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US $49.99 | 6d 1h 59m |
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LEXUS IS250 IS350 CARGO NET LUGGAGE NET 2006 TO 2009 | |
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US $14.99 | 6d 26m |
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2006 LEXUS IS250 IS350 FACTORY XM RADIO SATELLITE KIT | |
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US $265.00 | 12d 8h 29m |
Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus IS350, Sedan, United States market