tracerit

I currently have an 04 Accord 4cyl and I've only brought it in for oil changes and a 30k checkup. Haven't changed the tires out yet (I'm at 36k miles now). I would say that I've spent about $400 on maintenance since I bought the car 3 years ago. I was talking to a friend about getting an IS350 a year from now (a used 06) and he said that maintenance will be significantly more expensive. I asked him to elaborate but he couldn't, so I'm not sure if he's making stuff up or not haha.

kilo6_one

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comming from a v6 LX to a IS250 ( i know your question was about the 350) but over the two years i had the accord i spend 400.00 on 8 synthetic oil changes and that was it (upgraded the brake pads 80.00) but that was not maintance. i spend about the same on an oil change for my 250 s0 overall i would say its the same. But i dont go to the dealer, and lexus cars are relatively low maintance like hondas, check your oil, change your oil, rotate the tires and check the trans/clutch fluid. You know basic stuff, mostly checking.

oh yeah i did an alignment when i lowered the accord and the IS, 50.00 each time.

i would say prettymuch equal.

here is a pic of my accord RIP

IS_NIICE

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well, i dont know how long you plan on keeping the IS but there is a difference between maintenance and service. you can easily maintain the car, but service is a different story. service you will take your car to the dealer and they will charge you alot. if service is your worry get a 335i or a 330i...free service.

ben_r_

The work you will have to have done will me a lot more depending on how long you have the car... For starters consider that the stock tires only last about 20K-25K depending on how you drive and are generally at a minimum 700 bucks to replace. Most I have heard are paying around 1300. Oil changes through Lexus: 40-50. You name it, it costs more. I came from an 03 accord coupe 4cly, so I know where your coming from. Oh an dont forget... premium gas only!

PhilipMSPT

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If you go to the dealerships (Honda vs Lexus), the price difference can be significant. But you also get "more service" with a Lexus dealership Service Department...

If you go to any other service provider or do your own maintenance, it should be about the same.