Debating on purchasing an IS-F
03-29-11, 06:18 AM
#31
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Newbie in this forum, I too am contemplating a 2008 IS F. I'm curious what current owners are seeing as the most common maintenance items? Are there any common or chronic issues these cars experience? I'm not looking to add a bunch mods to it, I'll leave it stock. I have 2 old Toyota Land Cruisers that give me ample opportunity play with a wrench.
Thanks!
-scott
Thanks!
-scott
03-29-11, 12:16 PM
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Here in Salt Lake there are not many IS F's around on the streets or for sale. There's a used car lot that has a branded title one here that I went and checked out last night. No interest in getting this one as it has been wrecked, though the price is nice. Took it out and ran it through the paces for about an hour. Great car, everything I'd expect from a Lexus, and then that secondary intake, when it opens the car just sound angry.
One thing I noticed at idle there's quite a bit of ticking coming from the engine bay. Sounds like it may be the injectors, but I didn't dig too deep as the plastic covers were in the way. Is this common to have a ticking sound at idle?
One thing I noticed at idle there's quite a bit of ticking coming from the engine bay. Sounds like it may be the injectors, but I didn't dig too deep as the plastic covers were in the way. Is this common to have a ticking sound at idle?
03-29-11, 03:34 PM
#34
Mine definitely doesn't tick under the hood. Driving a car with a wrecked title is just too sketchy for my taste. You never know who it was that did the work, if they are Lexus certified, where they cut corners, etc.
You can pick up a pretty clean IS F from California and that's like a two day trip from SLC.
You can pick up a pretty clean IS F from California and that's like a two day trip from SLC.
03-29-11, 07:10 PM
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Here in Salt Lake there are not many IS F's around on the streets or for sale. There's a used car lot that has a branded title one here that I went and checked out last night. No interest in getting this one as it has been wrecked, though the price is nice. Took it out and ran it through the paces for about an hour. Great car, everything I'd expect from a Lexus, and then that secondary intake, when it opens the car just sound angry.
One thing I noticed at idle there's quite a bit of ticking coming from the engine bay. Sounds like it may be the injectors, but I didn't dig too deep as the plastic covers were in the way. Is this common to have a ticking sound at idle?
One thing I noticed at idle there's quite a bit of ticking coming from the engine bay. Sounds like it may be the injectors, but I didn't dig too deep as the plastic covers were in the way. Is this common to have a ticking sound at idle?
Mine definitely doesn't tick under the hood. Driving a car with a wrecked title is just too sketchy for my taste. You never know who it was that did the work, if they are Lexus certified, where they cut corners, etc.
You can pick up a pretty clean IS F from California and that's like a two day trip from SLC.
You can pick up a pretty clean IS F from California and that's like a two day trip from SLC.
03-29-11, 07:38 PM
#36
all the reasons on all the threads I support all the way .. go ISF ... I am looking for one myself right now ... lucky I have access to a dealer to get the car wholesale if I can find on in good condition cheaper then private party ... I am def not going to by it from a dealer lot 
04-04-11, 05:22 PM
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04-04-11, 05:43 PM
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04-04-11, 07:05 PM
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