snook

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Im trying to decide if I should buy an extended warranty for 1 year through lexus on the 2007 with 40k miles I just bought.

Can you guys with higher mileage cars let me know if you have had any problems with your car and how much it cost to repair? Are there any common things that break and are they expensive?

Thanks a lot!

laobo979

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Save the money I have 85k on mine. Yet to pay for any real maintenance work. I do the basic brakes and oil change so far. Beside the few recalls nothing else major.

vapid2323

Save the money, its not generally a good idea to buy extended warranties on the most reliable cars on the market. Statistically speaking

pheonix72

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Comon problems on IS350:
-water pump failure probably set you back $800-$1200
-Oil Leak from the timing chain cover. This is BIG one, will set you back $3200-$4200 at the dealer or $2000-$2400 at indie shops. I am actually dealing with this issue on my 2006 IS350 with 106k.

laobo979

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Water pump are wear and tear so its a maintenance item. Cost you $100 DIY save you all the labor isn't that hard to do.

TaninAuto

The MPH and RPM needle lighting will fail, some start around 80K. Depends on the amount of use and climate you live in. The cluster can also become noisy when the gauges move.

We can fix all that and even change the colors of the cluster if it happens to you.

pheonix72

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I understand this is a wear and tear item. However, there are many cases of premature failures (at early as 30k miles). Also, according to Lexus booklet, this is not an item need to be replaced (just inspect).
Not everyone is capable of DiY. Where do you get the parts for $100? An OEM pump is around $170 online plus gaskets and coolant. The labor is very extensive as you have to remove lot of stuffs just to get to it.
My point to the OP is look out for those things (as he asked). The IS350 is a very good reliable cars; however it will be very expensive to fix if anything go wrong (and they do, just look at the list of recalls).
Who would ever think that Toyota/Lexus designed and built a car that need 24 hours of labor (to completely remove the engine) when the timing chain cover gasket (cost less than $50 for material) starting to leak (which is very common on our cars and the ES350).

Serifiyah

Aisin is the OEM provider for the waterpump. You can find it on Amazon for $85. Mines failed at 90k on my 2007 IS250. But others have reported that it has failed as low as 40k.

laobo979

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I understand those that get the faulty one. Again it's doesn't say to replace cause it wear and tear. There no set mileage just gotta look for leak. It doesn't say to replace but understand waterpump aren't lifetime parts. On that note no car is bullet proof from issues. Every luxury name car gonna cost you to play. You don't buy a luxury car cause maintenance is cheap.

Mokey

I wouldnt. 2006 IS350, 115K miles, all I've done additional to the regular maintenanance, (oil changes, cleaned/replaced filters, spark plugs, brake fluid flush, and coolant replaced) are the recalls. No issues

jdmSW20

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yeah i wouldnt spend the extra. my is350 has 170k, and still runs like brand new. only thing ive done is simple maintenance and the recalls that have come up, thats it.

yeah i have a slight fade on my rpm needle

metaleckz

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I bought one because it has gap insurance included for extra 10-20 a month. 2 year maintenance free is also included.
But really haven't use it . Just the maintenance lol

Btw 73k miles and no major maintenance

jbone29

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Mine just hit 135k and still runs great so far. I changed my spark plugs at 120k by myself and saved a ton on labor. Replaced rotors, brake pads also at 120k. Had to replace my battery about a month ago. I've had the car going on 3 years and love it everyday.

pheonix72

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Again, I have no doubt the majority of our cars are very reliable and could easily go pass 200k miles without major issues. However, the OP asked for common issues with our cars and I would classified those I experienced as major issues.
To the OP- no extended warranty is worth anything until you actually need it

Gville350

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Personally, I'd pass on the extended warranty. Like others said, you can spend that money on routine maintenance items (brake pads/rotors/spark plugs/ filters/etc).

Though definitely not limited to high-mileage 2ISs, definitely keep an eye on the water pump; mine was documented to have "gone out" at 27k miles. Other failures, though not common :

-Transmission solenoid or the trans itself
-NAV screen failure (happened to me; had the unit replaced out of pocket)
-Timing cover oil leaks
-HID ballasts failing
-Wheel bearings
-Various interior noises/creaks/cracking/etc

But honestly, with 40k miles, you'll really not have to worry about anything for quite a while.

Enjoy!