Should I purchase? 2007 IS250
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Should I purchase? 2007 IS250
Sup guys/girls! New to the forum as well as "Club Lexus." I am looking to get my wife an 2007 - 2009 IS250 for no more than $26k. We plan on having the car for about 5-6yrs. Would probably average about 10k miles a yr, sometimes less.
This particular IS250 is a 2007 with 69k miles for $22k. I looked up the VIN and it seems clear minus regular maintenance.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...24721327&Log=0
What do you guys suggest in regards to mileage if we're gonna have for about 5yrs?
Buy or No Buy?
This particular IS250 is a 2007 with 69k miles for $22k. I looked up the VIN and it seems clear minus regular maintenance.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...24721327&Log=0
What do you guys suggest in regards to mileage if we're gonna have for about 5yrs?
Buy or No Buy?
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I would get the dealership to price it down to 19k. My IS350 was at 23k sticker price and i got it down to 19500. I think you can do the same with this 250. However, know that the 250 does have it fair share of problems so do your research before hand.
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Yea, I'm thinking we would at least be able to get them down to about $20k. As far as issues with the 250,,,I've read stuff in regards to windshield/molding cracking, nav issues, cam gear, and carbon build up issues.
Anything else I need to be aware of?
Anything else I need to be aware of?
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Thanks for all the tips on the 250 thus far. I read about the carbon build up, so that's why i'm leaning towards a CPO with a good lifespan left. Just came across this particular sale and wanted some "expert" opinions.
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Well like i said, this is for my wife lol. So she doesn't need all the extra power. If i can find a good deal on a 350 then i'll definitely get it. But if I can save $1k-2k on a 250, then that's what i'm gonna do.
Thanks for all the tips on the 250 thus far. I read about the carbon build up, so that's why i'm leaning towards a CPO with a good lifespan left. Just came across this particular sale and wanted some "expert" opinions.
Thanks for all the tips on the 250 thus far. I read about the carbon build up, so that's why i'm leaning towards a CPO with a good lifespan left. Just came across this particular sale and wanted some "expert" opinions.
Someone posted about waiting for the right deal, I think you should definitely push for something CPO with lower miles for factory warranties.
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Had a thought...would it be smart to wait until around Nov/Dec to try and get an '09 for about &26k? I'm thinking that prices should start dropping towards the end of the tear since a new model is coming out and the 2012 is suppose to be the 3rd generation.
Keep in mind, i'm in Northern Va.
Keep in mind, i'm in Northern Va.