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Old 07-17-12, 02:08 PM
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Hell CL forum, as you can see im new to the forum...
okay so im planning to buy this 07 is350 from a jaguar dealer down in los anegles
its a obsidean black one with 35k miles going for 25k. This is350 has no warrenty and does also have navagation. What im worried about is that if its good and up to date with its maintenance
heres the carfax can you guys help me review it thanks!

http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...&partner=ATD_W
Old 07-17-12, 02:22 PM
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looks legit, maintenance has been done by the lexus stealership all the time, just make sure to check the little things as well. belts, engine bay, interior etc. but for no warranty? try to get that lexus extended warranty, i think your car should qualify since the miles are so low.
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How much would it be for me to get extended warranty? Also on checking the timing belt what should i look out for? Thank you so much for replying
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You won't get a Lexus warranty. Cause your already out of the warranty range which is 4yrs or 50k which it gone over 4yrs already. It's pretty much sold as is deal.
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Do you guys think that it is a good deal?
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Not a horrible deal for a 350 in Cali. Here is your Lexus dealership service history :

Service Type Date Service Provider Mileage Repair # Description
Dealer Reported 08/10/2007 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 3 0175055 PRE DELIVERY SERVICE LS430/SC430/GS430/GS300/ES300 IS300/LX470/GX470/RX330
Dealer Reported 08/10/2007 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 3 0175055 INSTALL PLATE FRAMES,INSERTS, SCREWS & CAPS
Dealer Reported 02/09/2008 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 3594 0189281 PERFORM MINOE SERVICE DUE EVERY 4 MONTHS OR 5,000 MILES.
Dealer Reported 02/09/2008 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 3594 0189281 LEXUS PERSONALIZED SETTINGS
Dealer Reported 12/20/2008 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 7897 0212886 REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER, ROAD TEST VEHICLE, ROTATE TIRES (IF APPLICABLE),
Dealer Reported 12/20/2008 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 7897 0212886 REPLACE VENT SYSTEM AIR FILTER
Dealer Reported 06/08/2009 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 10946 0226111 REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER, ROAD TEST VEHICLE, ROTATE TIRES (IF APPLICABLE),
Dealer Reported 06/08/2009 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 10946 0226111 COMPLIMENTRY WASH
Dealer Reported 06/08/2009 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 10946 0226111 9LA REPLACE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES FOR IS250/350
Dealer Reported 06/08/2009 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 10946 0226111 LOANER
Dealer Reported 12/07/2009 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 14049 0239817 PERFORM SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE EVERY 18 MONTHS OR 15,000 MILES
Dealer Reported 12/07/2009 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 14049 0239817 REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER, ROAD TEST VEHICLE, ROTATE TIRES (IF APPLICABLE),
Dealer Reported 12/07/2009 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 14049 0239817 REPLACE VENT SYSTEM AIR FILTER
Dealer Reported 12/07/2009 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 14049 0239817 FOUR WHEEL BALANCE
Dealer Reported 12/07/2009 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 14049 0239817 CUSTOMER REQUESTS EFI/FUEL INJ CLEAN SERVICE
Dealer Reported 12/07/2009 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 14049 0239817 REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER
Dealer Reported 12/07/2009 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 14049 0239817 REPLACED RIGHT REAR TIRES AND PATCHED LEFT REAR TIRE.
Dealer Reported 12/07/2009 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 14049 0239817 DONE
Dealer Reported 12/07/2009 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 14049 0239817 COMPLIMENTRY WASH
Dealer Reported 12/07/2009 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 14049 0239817 REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS MACHINED ROTORS
Dealer Reported 12/07/2009 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 14049 0239817 ******LEXUS LOANER******
Dealer Reported 05/03/2010 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 16901 0251768 COMPLIMENTRY WASH
Dealer Reported 05/03/2010 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 16901 0251768 ******LEXUS LOANER******
Dealer Reported 05/03/2010 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 16901 0251768 9LG REPL PEDAL PAD, REFLASH, AWFM - IS MODELS ONLY
Dealer Reported 06/19/2010 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 17646 0255639 PERFORM SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE EVERY 24 MONTHS OR 20,000 MILES.
Dealer Reported 06/19/2010 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 17646 0255639 REPLACED REMOTE BATTERY
Dealer Reported 06/19/2010 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 17646 0255639 CUSTOMER DECLINED ALIGNMENT
Dealer Reported 06/19/2010 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 17646 0255639 COMPLIMENTRY WASH
Dealer Reported 06/19/2010 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 17646 0255639 ******LEXUS LOANER******
Dealer Reported 09/23/2010 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 19689 0262347 COMPLIMENTRY WASH
Dealer Reported 09/23/2010 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 19689 0262347 REPLACED TWO FRONT TIRES INCLUDING MOUNT BALANCE
Dealer Reported 09/23/2010 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 19689 0262347 ALE REPL COMP SPRINGS & LASH ADJUSTERS FOR IS 350
Dealer Reported 09/23/2010 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 19689 0262347 ******LEXUS LOANER******
Dealer Reported 12/22/2010 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 22220 0269513 PERFORM SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE EVERY 30 MONTHS OR 25,000 MILES.
Dealer Reported 12/22/2010 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 22220 0269513 ******LEXUS LOANER******
Dealer Reported 02/26/2011 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 23833 0274436 NO CVI
Dealer Reported 02/26/2011 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 23833 0274436 COMPLIMENTRY WASH
Dealer Reported 02/26/2011 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 23833 0274436 BLA TIGHTEN FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR GASKET - IS/GS
Dealer Reported 02/26/2011 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 23833 0274436 ******LEXUS LOANER******
Dealer Reported 04/02/2011 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 24531 0277303 NO CVI
Dealer Reported 04/02/2011 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 24531 0277303 COMPLIMENTRY WASH
Dealer Reported 04/02/2011 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 24531 0277303 SCANNED FOR ERROR CODES
Dealer Reported 04/02/2011 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 24531 0277303 ******LEXUS LOANER******
Dealer Reported 07/23/2011 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 26828 0285091 PERFORM SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE EVERY 36 MONTHS OR 30,000 MILES.
Dealer Reported 07/23/2011 Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills 26828 0285091 COMPLIMENTRY WASH
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Sounds like an awesome deal to me! Better go ****** it up before someone else does!
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Thanks guy big helps
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Originally Posted by laobo979
You won't get a Lexus warranty. Cause your already out of the warranty range which is 4yrs or 50k which it gone over 4yrs already. It's pretty much sold as is deal.
i didnt think about that, my 07 isx50 has the 100k 3yrs extended warranty...but then again i got it cpo with 46k soooooooooooooo yup.
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sounds like a good deal to me go for it
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Originally Posted by phuchi
Also on checking the timing belt what should i look out for? Thank you so much for replying
FYI, the car doesn't have a timing belt, it uses chains, which never need service or replacement.

it does have an accessory drive belt but those are cheap (like ballpark 50 bucks)- as with any belt you check for cracks, small tears, etc that suggest it'll need replacing soon.
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Originally Posted by phuchi
Hell CL forum, as you can see im new to the forum...
okay so im planning to buy this 07 is350 from a jaguar dealer down in los anegles
its a obsidean black one with 35k miles going for 25k. This is350 has no warrenty and does also have navagation. What im worried about is that if its good and up to date with its maintenance
heres the carfax can you guys help me review it thanks!

http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...&partner=ATD_W
My friend selling his 2008 is350 with 25K ml and car was sold by lexus 2009 so it's still under warranty and u can extend it. His asking price 27K
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Originally Posted by Herofmine
My friend selling his 2008 is350 with 25K ml and car was sold by lexus 2009 so it's still under warranty and u can extend it. His asking price 27K
the thing is your friend is so far away from me i suppose since you are in NY
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I wouldnt buy a car from the eastcoast. Once it seen salt it not good. I rather buy a clean car in Cali salt free.
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Originally Posted by laobo979
I wouldnt buy a car from the eastcoast. Once it seen salt it not good. I rather buy a clean car in Cali salt free.
I would have to agree on this bc when I was trying to put my springs on the bolts on the LCA was completely seized on there due to the snow and salt from the harsh winters here. I ended up having to have a shop handle the job


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