2006 IS350 vs. 2008 IS350...Opinions and thoughts
#16
Lexus Champion
When I bought my 06 I felt it was strong but not as strong as an 07 I had driven prior. Regardless I bought it because it had the Sport package and it was my ideal color combination (Tungsten Pearl, black interior ) And the previous owner had made a bypass switch off to the side of the steering wheel for the navigation and cut the red wire so I could watch DVDs while driving
So after some simple research on Club Lexus I found that I needed spark plugs as my car had over 80k miles when I bought it. So I changed the spark plugs, changed the air filters, and did a Royal Purple oil change and Bam!! The car felt so much better afterwards mostly after the sparks, and don't even get me started on my new S-04 Pole Position tires
So in short, I think your Lexus just has bad maintenance and is need of a serious Tune up quick. Aside from that there's not much more help I can offer except to make sure you pick the Color and trim package you like the most Good Luck! And hope to see you on the forums as a Member soon!!
So after some simple research on Club Lexus I found that I needed spark plugs as my car had over 80k miles when I bought it. So I changed the spark plugs, changed the air filters, and did a Royal Purple oil change and Bam!! The car felt so much better afterwards mostly after the sparks, and don't even get me started on my new S-04 Pole Position tires
So in short, I think your Lexus just has bad maintenance and is need of a serious Tune up quick. Aside from that there's not much more help I can offer except to make sure you pick the Color and trim package you like the most Good Luck! And hope to see you on the forums as a Member soon!!
#17
Pole Position
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When I bought my 06 I felt it was strong but not as strong as an 07 I had driven prior. Regardless I bought it because it had the Sport package and it was my ideal color combination (Tungsten Pearl, black interior ) And the previous owner had made a bypass switch off to the side of the steering wheel for the navigation and cut the red wire so I could watch DVDs while driving
So after some simple research on Club Lexus I found that I needed spark plugs as my car had over 80k miles when I bought it. So I changed the spark plugs, changed the air filters, and did a Royal Purple oil change and Bam!! The car felt so much better afterwards mostly after the sparks, and don't even get me started on my new S-04 Pole Position tires
So in short, I think your Lexus just has bad maintenance and is need of a serious Tune up quick. Aside from that there's not much more help I can offer except to make sure you pick the Color and trim package you like the most Good Luck! And hope to see you on the forums as a Member soon!!
So after some simple research on Club Lexus I found that I needed spark plugs as my car had over 80k miles when I bought it. So I changed the spark plugs, changed the air filters, and did a Royal Purple oil change and Bam!! The car felt so much better afterwards mostly after the sparks, and don't even get me started on my new S-04 Pole Position tires
So in short, I think your Lexus just has bad maintenance and is need of a serious Tune up quick. Aside from that there's not much more help I can offer except to make sure you pick the Color and trim package you like the most Good Luck! And hope to see you on the forums as a Member soon!!
#18
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Over time, the cars learn the driver's driving styles. So if the '06 was previously driven slowly by a grandma, then it still be responding the same. I can tell you that my '06 was previously owned by a mature adult with a white dog; and after I reset the entire car thus forcing the car to relearn MY driving styles, it was like a completely different car.
#19
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#21
Lexus Champion
Also I only swapped out the rears for now as I had only recently swapped out the two fronts for cheaper all seasons due to my bad luck with potholes
But I 100% recommend them and I will definitely be buying the fronts soon!
#22
Pole Position
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Yeah, I'm not sure I like the lack of sportiness of the GS but I don't like the small backseat of the IS either. And about the tires, I guess for you that sounds like a good deal. I don't think I would be launching the car often haha. I tend to try to get the best MPG as possible.
#23
Lexus Champion
Yeah, I'm not sure I like the lack of sportiness of the GS but I don't like the small backseat of the IS either. And about the tires, I guess for you that sounds like a good deal. I don't think I would be launching the car often haha. I tend to try to get the best MPG as possible.
#24
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Nice man. What other places can we buy OEM parts from now?
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