Perfect Mileage or Suggested Mileage for IS250
11-08-17, 05:08 PM
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I bought my IS250 auto with 179.000km (112K miles) and did 13.000km (8K miles) since I bought it. The car has been running great and looks and feels like new. I haven't had a single issue with it yet.
A friend of mine is a mechanic at Lexus and works on these car's on a daily basis. TAccording to him the 2nd Gen IS is a very well built car and serious issue's are rare (except with the EU-only Diesel).
If you are looking for a car with about 100-140K miles on it I would suggest going for an Automatic or check if the clutch has been replaced in case you go manual.
A friend of mine is a mechanic at Lexus and works on these car's on a daily basis. TAccording to him the 2nd Gen IS is a very well built car and serious issue's are rare (except with the EU-only Diesel).
If you are looking for a car with about 100-140K miles on it I would suggest going for an Automatic or check if the clutch has been replaced in case you go manual.
yeah I plan to get auto especially Is350 just wondering if 140-180k miles on engine is good as long as maintenance has been kept up with. Like never owned a car with that many miles so wondering if it’ll last 5k miles or 50k miles.
11-08-17, 05:09 PM
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11-08-17, 05:12 PM
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It should be fine if the previous owner (s) took care of it properly.
11-09-17, 12:11 AM
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I guess the engine is generally the last part to worry about. Just check for excessive oil consumption. Things that wear and/or break with higher mileage are startermotors, alternators, waterpumps and moving parts like wheelbearings. With the right maintenance these kind of breakdowns can pretty much be avoided. The auto gearboxes are pretty much bulletproof.
Good thing about a higher mileage car is that they usually traveled longer distances at a time. Lots of highway and an engine/gearbox that is up to optimal working temperature, so less wear. Check how long the previous owner had it and check the service history. With the right maintenance and a careful previous owner a 2IS should be able to reach 250.000 miles (and more) without any serious issues.
Good thing about a higher mileage car is that they usually traveled longer distances at a time. Lots of highway and an engine/gearbox that is up to optimal working temperature, so less wear. Check how long the previous owner had it and check the service history. With the right maintenance and a careful previous owner a 2IS should be able to reach 250.000 miles (and more) without any serious issues.
11-09-17, 10:45 AM
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I guess the engine is generally the last part to worry about. Just check for excessive oil consumption. Things that wear and/or break with higher mileage are startermotors, alternators, waterpumps and moving parts like wheelbearings. With the right maintenance these kind of breakdowns can pretty much be avoided. The auto gearboxes are pretty much bulletproof.
Good thing about a higher mileage car is that they usually traveled longer distances at a time. Lots of highway and an engine/gearbox that is up to optimal working temperature, so less wear. Check how long the previous owner had it and check the service history. With the right maintenance and a careful previous owner a 2IS should be able to reach 250.000 miles (and more) without any serious issues.
Good thing about a higher mileage car is that they usually traveled longer distances at a time. Lots of highway and an engine/gearbox that is up to optimal working temperature, so less wear. Check how long the previous owner had it and check the service history. With the right maintenance and a careful previous owner a 2IS should be able to reach 250.000 miles (and more) without any serious issues.
Sorry i I bring up so many scenarios, I’m making sure I get the right car because I wanna keep this car for as long as I can.
11-09-17, 10:46 AM
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I guess the engine is generally the last part to worry about. Just check for excessive oil consumption. Things that wear and/or break with higher mileage are startermotors, alternators, waterpumps and moving parts like wheelbearings. With the right maintenance these kind of breakdowns can pretty much be avoided. The auto gearboxes are pretty much bulletproof.
Good thing about a higher mileage car is that they usually traveled longer distances at a time. Lots of highway and an engine/gearbox that is up to optimal working temperature, so less wear. Check how long the previous owner had it and check the service history. With the right maintenance and a careful previous owner a 2IS should be able to reach 250.000 miles (and more) without any serious issues.
Good thing about a higher mileage car is that they usually traveled longer distances at a time. Lots of highway and an engine/gearbox that is up to optimal working temperature, so less wear. Check how long the previous owner had it and check the service history. With the right maintenance and a careful previous owner a 2IS should be able to reach 250.000 miles (and more) without any serious issues.
11-09-17, 10:47 AM
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I would suggest a 350 since there's extra 100+hp without carbon buildup issue. But it doesn't mean that it won't have other problem since you're going after a high mileage car. Make sure you do a pre-purchase inspection if the owner is OK with it. No matter which one you get, be picky and check all the maintenance history. They are reliable but the repair cost won't be as cheap as a corolla.
11-09-17, 05:25 PM
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If you purcase from a private owner they will be more familiar with the carthan a dealer who more than likely bought it at an auction.
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yeah true, you think I’ll have any luck haggling one for 6k? I’m pretty sure I can but I feel some people will think what they have is more than what it’s worth. I think for 6k I can find nice 350 with about 130k miles maybe couple more. Just don’t know where else to look besides CL and not many sell in FL on here for that low.
11-09-17, 06:20 PM
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Auto trader, search here on the forum. Find a FB lexus page such as ISfreaks , etc. my best advice to you is this ; do not rush the purchase. Take your time and find the right one for you. I looked at several and even rented a car to drive an hour north to Arlingron Va to look at one. ( I was not getting rid of my jeep at that time so a one way rental was ideal) I went to the Audi dealership and noticed how beat up the car was on the inside. The amp was blown , trim was im bad shape. I knew this wasn’t the car for me. Before the trip I was sure that I was going to buy the car but after seeing it in person , I decided to go another route. I found my 2007 with every option , owned by an old lady , and 35k miles. So if I would have settled on the Audi dealership car , I would have missed out on this gem. So search your butt off , research your find and make an educated decision based on your findings.
11-09-17, 11:36 PM
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Unfortunately this 15 page thread disagrees:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/728555-check-vsc-light-need-to-replace-transmission.html
IMO the "lifetime" transmission fluid should be exchanged by 100k to 140k miles if you plan to keep the car long term. Unfortunately transmission fluid is not included in the factory maintenance schedule so it may be hard to find a car that has already had it done. It is cheaper to do a ~$300 fluid exchange than to replace the transmission or even to pay a shop to pull the pan and replace a single solenoid in the transmission.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/728555-check-vsc-light-need-to-replace-transmission.html
IMO the "lifetime" transmission fluid should be exchanged by 100k to 140k miles if you plan to keep the car long term. Unfortunately transmission fluid is not included in the factory maintenance schedule so it may be hard to find a car that has already had it done. It is cheaper to do a ~$300 fluid exchange than to replace the transmission or even to pay a shop to pull the pan and replace a single solenoid in the transmission.
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Unfortunately this 15 page thread disagrees:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/728555-check-vsc-light-need-to-replace-transmission.html
IMO the "lifetime" transmission fluid should be exchanged by 100k to 140k miles if you plan to keep the car long term. Unfortunately transmission fluid is not included in the factory maintenance schedule so it may be hard to find a car that has already had it done. It is cheaper to do a ~$300 fluid exchange than to replace the transmission or even to pay a shop to pull the pan and replace a single solenoid in the transmission.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/728555-check-vsc-light-need-to-replace-transmission.html
IMO the "lifetime" transmission fluid should be exchanged by 100k to 140k miles if you plan to keep the car long term. Unfortunately transmission fluid is not included in the factory maintenance schedule so it may be hard to find a car that has already had it done. It is cheaper to do a ~$300 fluid exchange than to replace the transmission or even to pay a shop to pull the pan and replace a single solenoid in the transmission.
11-10-17, 04:58 AM
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Auto trader, search here on the forum. Find a FB lexus page such as ISfreaks , etc. my best advice to you is this ; do not rush the purchase. Take your time and find the right one for you. I looked at several and even rented a car to drive an hour north to Arlingron Va to look at one. ( I was not getting rid of my jeep at that time so a one way rental was ideal) I went to the Audi dealership and noticed how beat up the car was on the inside. The amp was blown , trim was im bad shape. I knew this wasn’t the car for me. Before the trip I was sure that I was going to buy the car but after seeing it in person , I decided to go another route. I found my 2007 with every option , owned by an old lady , and 35k miles. So if I would have settled on the Audi dealership car , I would have missed out on this gem. So search your butt off , research your find and make an educated decision based on your findings.
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