Lexus IS mileage
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Well to start off im new to cl forums iv been in here but just recently created one =p and i was thinking about getting one pretty soon i have 5 that im looking at right now but there is one I really like with 96k miles for 17k...(im not to worry about the price of the cars just looking for specific ones)..and my question is that 96k miles too much on a is250? thanks for any replys
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Its ont a matter of wether you believe its true or not. Its a proven fact that it has carbon buildup issues due to direct injection not washing over the intake valves, and at 96k miles the car is well out of powertrain warranty unless it has a preexisting extended warranty.
So take that information and do what you will with it.
So take that information and do what you will with it.
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96K miles seems a lot to me no matter the make and model of the vehicle. I agree with what others have said, you should find one with less miles if money is not really an issue. You might be able to pick up a 250 with less miles if you were willing to spend a few thousand more. Hopefully, you can find one that is still under warranty or has extended warranty. Good Luck OP.
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if money isn't an issue i would get one with lower miles. With that being said the 2is's are very reliable and there are many members on here with 100K+ with no (or minor) issues.
Also in regards to the carbon issue on the 250's its a known problem but I believe that lexus is taking care of it up to 100K??
Also in regards to the carbon issue on the 250's its a known problem but I believe that lexus is taking care of it up to 100K??
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if money isn't an issue i would get one with lower miles. With that being said the 2is's are very reliable and there are many members on here with 100K+ with no (or minor) issues.
Also in regards to the carbon issue on the 250's its a known problem but I believe that lexus is taking care of it up to 100K??
Also in regards to the carbon issue on the 250's its a known problem but I believe that lexus is taking care of it up to 100K??
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Yes, the problem is only with the IS250; the 350 is design differently from what I heard. Lexus has extended the warranty for just this carbon build up issue to 9 years with unlimited miles, so you don't really have to worry about it unless you want to keep the car longer than 9 years.
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Yes, the problem is only with the IS250; the 350 is design differently from what I heard. Lexus has extended the warranty for just this carbon build up issue to 9 years with unlimited miles, so you don't really have to worry about it unless you want to keep the car longer than 9 years.