Lexus IS 250C

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Lexus IS 250C

This is going to be such a hit in SoCal -- a convertible Lexus IS 250. Presumably, the SC430 (previously the companys only convertible) will now be discontinued, having been on life support for so long. This one -- making its world premiere in Paris -- will compete with the BMW 3 Series. It gets a 2.5-liter V-6 and a folding aluminum roof. No word yet on availability, but next summer is an educated guess.

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