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Old 10-02-19, 04:57 PM
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Default Just introducing myself- 2010 IS 350 Sport

I am not sure if this is the proper place to post this, but here goes.

Hello everyone. I am a long time Toyota owner (6 Toyota's since 1995) and one Honda (10th Gen Civic Si), and this is my first Lexus. Here are the details:

1. 2010 Lexus IS 350 Sport
2. RWD
3. Silver
4. 18" Wheels
5. Rear trunk spoiler
6. Bought it at 52K, only one owner, clean and never in an accident
7. I live in the Northern California Bay Area (Silicon Valley)

As I mentioned, I am a long time Toyota owner, but always wanted an IS 350. My previous car before this was a 2006 Toyota Camry SE V6 (3.3L V6) which currently has over 140K on it. Last year my daughter started college, so I gave her my Camry. I was in the market for a 2018 Camry SE, but I ended up buying a 2018 Honda Civic Si (Black) that had a 6 speed MT. It was a very fun car, but ultimately I wanted to get into something more comfortable, and back into a V6. I began looking at used Camry XSE V6's, but as luck would have it a friend of mine in Southern Cal was selling his IS 350 Sport with only 52K on it. I decided to sell my Honda Civic Si, and bought the IS 350 for a great price.

So far I have had the IS for a month, and I am extremely happy with it. I just installed new brakes and new Michelin Pilots, and am loving this car! I plan to keep it a few years then sell it and buy another used IS

Cars I currently own:
1. 2010 Lexus IS 350 Sport (currently 53K)
2. 2006 Toyota Camry SE 3.3L V6 (144K)
3: 2013 Toyota Sienna LE (136K)

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Old 10-03-19, 07:37 AM
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Welcome to the IS Forum. You will be happy with your IS350, especially knowing who owned it before you.

Lots to learn about the IS, the good thing is that it is all in here. Have fun with your 350.
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Thanks for the welcome. I definitely have a lot of questions and this looks like the place to get them answered
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Welcome and congrats! Make sure to check out the FAQ and DIY sticky at the top of the forum, tons of info already collected there
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Welcome to the forums. Hope you have many fun years with your IS350.
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Loving the fact that your front bumper has no holes in it! So clean without a plate!
Enjoy the 350! Fun cars!
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Loving the fact that your front bumper has no holes in it! So clean without a plate!
Enjoy the 350! Fun cars!
Ha ha unfortunately in California a front plate is required. Long story, but DMV is sending new plates, when I get them I will have to install them both (right now it has a temporary paper license plate in the back)
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Welcome and enjoy your new purchase!
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
Ha ha unfortunately in California a front plate is required. Long story, but DMV is sending new plates, when I get them I will have to install them both (right now it has a temporary paper license plate in the back)
Well you can thank me (or hate me) for bringing that up later!
You're welcome! Haha!

You might look at options for tail lights, there are several LED options out there that modernize the appearance.
Let the fun begin!
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Originally Posted by 2013FSport
Well you can thank me (or hate me) for bringing that up later!
You're welcome! Haha!

You might look at options for tail lights, there are several LED options out there that modernize the appearance.
Let the fun begin!
Yeah, thanks! That is probably something I will do next year. For now other than WeatherTech mats and a K&N drop-in filter, I am keeping it stock for now
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