Question to all IS 250 owners
06-04-16, 09:27 AM
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Question to all IS 250 owners
A friend of mine is looking to buy a 2006 IS 250 with 56K miles. I've never had an IS before, so I'm not too sure what she should look out for ?
06-04-16, 09:34 AM
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Carbon build up. Dont buy it. I bought an 09, but only because i got a hell of a deal its still under the 9 year unlimited warranty from Lexus.
06-04-16, 09:36 AM
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Carbon build up. Dont buy it. I bought an 09, but only because i got a hell of a deal its still under the 9 year unlimited warranty from Lexus.
Just like the 2006 GS300, which also suffers from the carbon build up.
Thanks for letting me know!
06-04-16, 10:17 AM
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Carbon build up. Dont buy it. I bought an 09, but only because i got a hell of a deal its still under the 9 year unlimited warranty from Lexus.
I believed they changed the seals that helped with those problems with anything 09+.
Keep in mind that this doesnt neccessarily mean the problem has been rectified, but it has a better chance vs the 2006
I wouldnt get the 6mt either. Lots of threads cover reasons why
06-04-16, 12:45 PM
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Just like the 2006 GS300, which also suffers from the carbon build up.
Thanks for letting me know!
The IS350 doesn't have the problem, and is much more fun-to-drive. I'd encourage him to find one of those instead.
06-05-16, 08:53 AM
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Buy IS350 instead because all direct fuel injector engine have carbon buildup issue.
06-05-16, 01:20 PM
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The IS350 doesn't have the problem, and is much more fun-to-drive. I'd encourage him to find one of those instead.
This. People who usually buy pre-owned should get a 350.
06-05-16, 03:25 PM
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Buy IS350 instead because all direct fuel injector engine have carbon buildup issue.
IS350 isn't direct fuel injector ? i thought they both the same ?
06-05-16, 03:26 PM
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use super or at least premium gas to prevent carbon build up
06-05-16, 04:09 PM
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use super or at least premium gas to prevent carbon build up
And also run it through its gears every once in awhile, burn off some of the excess carbon.
06-05-16, 04:59 PM
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IS350 isn't direct fuel injector ? i thought they both the same ?
No, the IS350 has the D4-S system that combines both port and direct injection.
06-05-16, 05:01 PM
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use super or at least premium gas to prevent carbon build up
Smh to those who don't use premium...
06-06-16, 05:33 PM
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And also run it through its gears every once in awhile, burn off some of the excess carbon.
So true, and also get on freeway rev to at least 4000RPM + in once awhile, do like a racer. i do throttle body clean twice a year for my Toyota Solara.
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No, the IS350 has the D4-S system that combines both port and direct injection.
i see thanks
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06-04-16, 09:27 AM
Question to all IS 250 owners
Just like the 2006 GS300, which also suffers from the carbon build up.
