xdejablu3x

I'm on the market for a 2IS but it's getting difficult finding one that doesn't have a lot of miles or all the "recalls/service bulletins" fixed in my area. I found this '11 IS350 F-Sport model for $18K that has;




- Private seller
- 2nd owner
- No accidents
- Roughly 95K
- Mods based on photo such as rear diffuser (owner will not go into specifics unless you are a serious potential)
- Always garage parked
- Fully loaded with all the features
- Oil changed every 4-5K with M1 (not sure if he has records for himself or dealer)

I don't mind getting a base IS350 but I just cant seem to find one in white without having melting dashboard/door panels, the automatic headlight adjustments broken or malfunctioning (don't really care for it), dinged up body or even a lot of miles. I know these engines can hold up well but averaging 20K a year on some of the ones I found is a lot of driving. What do you guys think?

2013FSport

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I've driven non F-Sport and grabbed an F-Sport, the suspension is pretty nice but that has a few miles on it.
I take it you haven't seen it in person or driven it?
They are a fun car for 3.5 liters. If you like it, don't mind the payments, go for it and enjoy!!

xdejablu3x

Yeah it seems a lot for a 2011. On the details for this particular car, everything seems fine. I haven't seen it in person yet. One of the main reasons I'm looking into a 2IS in the 350 flavor is because they are faster than the 3IS and cost cheaper (due to model and year). I found a '14 IS350 F-Sport for about $22K but it has been in an accident. I guess I'll try and take a look soon.

I would really like an IS-F but I know I don't need that extra power from the V8 (not fully utilizing its potential I for my sake) and not planning on spending more money for the low MPG. All though if I come across a good deal on it I'd probably get that instead.

2013FSport

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I think at this time the only real concern would be potential for leaking water pump. So take a peak at the cooling system.

And plan on spending some money on a transmission fluid change. If not done already.

xdejablu3x

I forgot to mention this as it was also in the sellers post.

-Transmission fluid changed at 88k miles
-Rear differential fluid changed at 88k miles
-Coolant fluid changed at 88k miles
-Brake fluid changed at 90k miles with upgraded pads and rotors for both front and rear

I almost forgot about the replacement of the water pump.

2013FSport

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Those items would likely be due on any 100k car so that's a plus its done already. Could be what $2k if done at a dealership... I'd go look...

Took me 2 years to find one. $22k, for 2013 350 w/50k mi a year ago, $6k trade in so, I'm good with price paid.

Aspect

From what I can see in the pic it def is lowered on some ISF wheels, maybe a lexon roof wing given the profile?, else the diffuser and spoiler seem to be the cookie cutter 2is rep wald spoiler and rep myride diffuser maybe not even painted? or painted matte black? hard to tell from the pic. Buy the car as if it was any other IS350... if the owner did the RR Racing/ FIGS lower control arm bushings, that's one 2is problem he's fixed for it already (the inner tire wear issue), I would probably go into it more like a casual than a car guy else I feel like the guy will try to bump up the price because of the "mods"

ryanSC300lover

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