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Planning to sell my is300 to buy is350, few questions

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Old 05-06-12 | 07:21 PM
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Im the original owner of a 2002 is300 with a manual. MY current car is loaded, everything but factory nav. A few years back i put in a nav system and DVD. it has 102k miles if anyone is interested iin buying that one.

So my main questions are these. Im planning to buy a used is350. i dont really see a reason to buy a new one. I love how mine has been to own and how well it has held up and held value.

I have a set of 16" lexus wheels for my is300 i use for snow, id like to keep them for the is350 if they will fit. Does anyone know if they fit?

Im looking for a fully loaded 350. does anyone have any opinion on what to buy? 08, 09,10? i dont think it matters much. I plan to buy one in warranty, and plan to have it certified (i see carson toyota will sell the cpo warranty).

anything else i should be aware of, or consider?

Thanks in advance!
Old 05-06-12 | 07:44 PM
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Wheels will not fit.
Old 05-06-12 | 07:45 PM
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16" wheels will not be able to clear the front brake calipers. Now if were an IS250, then it can.
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This should help you get started: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...e-threads.html

It'll tell you the common issues to watch out for as you search.

The second post of the above thread outlines the differences between the model years.

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Old 05-06-12 | 08:16 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...012-is350.html

OP of that thread wants to sell his 08 350
Old 05-06-12 | 08:42 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Bummer about the wheels. I was hoping to get lucky.
Old 05-06-12 | 10:20 PM
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I had an is 300 for 3 years before my 350 and miss it every day. That car was amazing to me and had 154k when I sold it and I believe it is still running today. I should have kept the 300 and also bought the 350 when I look back. Since then I have also sold my 350, it was a phenomenal car but for the price there were so many other cars out there.
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My only other concern is I love driving a manual. I know the is350 is fast but auto only is a drag. I considered a BMW/Audi for this reason, but I think I get more bang for my $ in Lexus and I also think the quality is better.

Any thoughts on this? Just hope I don't get bored driving an auto
Old 05-07-12 | 11:13 AM
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I'm lazy so auto is prefect for me for a daily. I do miss the manual on my motorcycle from time to time
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i found a car, just going to need to have it shipped. these things are really tricky to find. my is300 is on ebay, and even those are few and far between.
Old 05-07-12 | 03:19 PM
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if anyone wants to see my is300 have a look here:

photo gallery


*sorry no ebay links*

I added some videos to the gallery if anyone wants to check them out.

Also. i bought an is350. whats up with the insurance on them? its almost 3 times what my is300 costs. is this normal? like $230/mo is the cheapest i can find. i have no tickets no accidents in 7+ years and im not really young anymore. it is my only car and i am single but that seems very high

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