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07-08-12, 12:20 PM
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looking into is350
Right now I am looking into buying a is 350, I've been on the forum pretty much all morning doing more research.
I was originally looking into a 2008 BMW 335i but then initial cost is a bit more, along with maintenance scares.
is there any expensive failures that occur with these cars? or scheduled maintenance that is costly?
and also how would you feel running the RWD in the winter.? i would more then likely get snow tires.
I was originally looking into a 2008 BMW 335i but then initial cost is a bit more, along with maintenance scares.
is there any expensive failures that occur with these cars? or scheduled maintenance that is costly?
and also how would you feel running the RWD in the winter.? i would more then likely get snow tires.
07-08-12, 12:33 PM
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Welcome, I suggest you start with the FAQ at the top of this forum which includes an extensive buyers guide
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...iy-thread.html
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...he-winter.html
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...he-winter.html
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The car will actually be for my girlfriend. so axle back and a intake will be just fine.
I actually work on all of my own cars ( and then some)
Just mainly looking at maintenance that MUST BE done by the dealer.
I actually work on all of my own cars ( and then some)
Just mainly looking at maintenance that MUST BE done by the dealer.
07-08-12, 05:23 PM
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What needs to be done as far as scheduled maintenance:
Every 5000 miles (see below on this): Oil/filter change
Every 15k miles- check air/cabin filters
Every 30k- Change said filters, and change brake fluid
Every 60k- Change spark plugs
100k- Change coolant
That's it.
Change brakes, tires, wipers, and drive belt as needed.
The only things you "need" a dealer to do are things like adding a new key to the car, or adding a second set of tire pressure sensors to the car... (some 3rd party places can do these things now too, but it's not something you can do yourself at home unless you own a Toyota Techstream Tool with TIS access)
Regarding oil changes- UOA on every 2IS I've ever seen says 10k miles is fine (and even a bit longer- something like 15k-20k with 7500-10k filter changes is likely fine)... and as of 2011 Lexus themselves changed to 10k OCI with 0W-20 oil on a number of models.... but the "book" does say 5k.
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i use to own a beamer...and i must say, WARRANTY is going to be your BEST FRIEND. i was on the beamerpost and all the threads are either " HELP" or " WHATS WRONG". lol . im not hating on beamers, it is the ultimate driving machine and mod friendly with 50/50 circumstances . i got the is350 because my whole family drives lexus and toyota vehicles and it takes a BIG burden off to not worry about will it break down and what not.. oil,tires, and regular maintenance and good to go. hope this helps!
07-08-12, 06:52 PM
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There isn't any.
What needs to be done as far as scheduled maintenance:
Every 5000 miles (see below on this): Oil/filter change
Every 15k miles- check air/cabin filters
Every 30k- Change said filters, and change brake fluid
Every 60k- Change spark plugs
100k- Change coolant
That's it.
Change brakes, tires, wipers, and drive belt as needed.
The only things you "need" a dealer to do are things like adding a new key to the car, or adding a second set of tire pressure sensors to the car... (some 3rd party places can do these things now too, but it's not something you can do yourself at home unless you own a Toyota Techstream Tool with TIS access)
Regarding oil changes- UOA on every 2IS I've ever seen says 10k miles is fine (and even a bit longer- something like 15k-20k with 7500-10k filter changes is likely fine)... and as of 2011 Lexus themselves changed to 10k OCI with 0W-20 oil on a number of models.... but the "book" does say 5k.
What needs to be done as far as scheduled maintenance:
Every 5000 miles (see below on this): Oil/filter change
Every 15k miles- check air/cabin filters
Every 30k- Change said filters, and change brake fluid
Every 60k- Change spark plugs
100k- Change coolant
That's it.
Change brakes, tires, wipers, and drive belt as needed.
The only things you "need" a dealer to do are things like adding a new key to the car, or adding a second set of tire pressure sensors to the car... (some 3rd party places can do these things now too, but it's not something you can do yourself at home unless you own a Toyota Techstream Tool with TIS access)
Regarding oil changes- UOA on every 2IS I've ever seen says 10k miles is fine (and even a bit longer- something like 15k-20k with 7500-10k filter changes is likely fine)... and as of 2011 Lexus themselves changed to 10k OCI with 0W-20 oil on a number of models.... but the "book" does say 5k.
thank you for typing this out. This is exactly what i wanted to know. And I'm excited, by the sound of it my car will never have to see the dealership.
BMW kinda scares me now, and i even looked into a TDI , but i was told there were " special VW tools" needed to do timing belt etc. which may often be needed.
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i use to own a beamer...and i must say, WARRANTY is going to be your BEST FRIEND. i was on the beamerpost and all the threads are either " HELP" or " WHATS WRONG". lol . im not hating on beamers, it is the ultimate driving machine and mod friendly with 50/50 circumstances . i got the is350 because my whole family drives lexus and toyota vehicles and it takes a BIG burden off to not worry about will it break down and what not.. oil,tires, and regular maintenance and good to go. hope this helps!
07-08-12, 07:17 PM
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I was first going to get a '07 BMW 328i but when it came time to actually buy, I didn't like any of the ones that were for sale. So I looked into Lexus and got the IS350 since I got a pretty good deal on it. I thought that it was a good move since it's faster, better value, still under warranty, and more reliable from what I hear. It just cost maybe $2K more than the BMW but after two years of owning it, never any major problems. I do have the common start-up grinding sound at times and random noises with the interior but it's not like it'll lead to problems.
However, if you can, go for an IS350 go for all wheel drive. I didn't think I'd have an issue with RWD and snow tires but I struggle in the winter time. It also has an open differential so when I get stuck, only one wheel spins. My friend has an IS250 AWD with summer tires and gets around better than me.
So I'm happy with my IS350. Bought it during high school hoping it would not have problems and cost me lots of cash and so far, it hasn't. But I do want performance and I'm considering a 335xi coupe, G37x coupe, or Impreza STI as my next car to use in the winter and as my performance/beater car lol.
However, if you can, go for an IS350 go for all wheel drive. I didn't think I'd have an issue with RWD and snow tires but I struggle in the winter time. It also has an open differential so when I get stuck, only one wheel spins. My friend has an IS250 AWD with summer tires and gets around better than me.
So I'm happy with my IS350. Bought it during high school hoping it would not have problems and cost me lots of cash and so far, it hasn't. But I do want performance and I'm considering a 335xi coupe, G37x coupe, or Impreza STI as my next car to use in the winter and as my performance/beater car lol.
07-09-12, 06:03 AM
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I think driver experience factors in a lot too- there's quite a lot of RWD IS350 (and even IS-F) owners here in the snow belt getting around with no problem on snow tires in winter... (as did most of the universe for most of the last century of course)
As to "dealer only tools" the nearest you'd get to that in normal maintenance is the Toyota oil filter adapter for your socket that makes oil changes vastly easier but I think that's like 20 or 30 bucks (and there's a cheap generic-ish one that mostly works but I'd probably suggest the real thing and save the hassle)
As to "dealer only tools" the nearest you'd get to that in normal maintenance is the Toyota oil filter adapter for your socket that makes oil changes vastly easier but I think that's like 20 or 30 bucks (and there's a cheap generic-ish one that mostly works but I'd probably suggest the real thing and save the hassle)
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