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Should I buy this IS250?

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Old 07-16-12, 09:33 AM
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Default Should I buy this IS250?

I'm not the very knowledgable with cars, so I'm wondering if you guys can help out? I've been looking at 2006 IS250's to buy. I found one that I'm considering and I got the carfax for it. I'm wondering if you guys think this car is pretty legit and safe to buy? The guy listed it at $15,000, but I was able to negotiate it down to $13,800.

It's an 06 lexus is250 with premium package w/ navigation, 106,000 miles, clean title.

It would be so much appreciated if you guys can help. Thanks.

Car fax is here: http://www.pdfhost.net/index.php?Act...7e239cdc064b67

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Old 07-16-12, 09:36 AM
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Why buy a car with so much mileage
Old 07-16-12, 09:41 AM
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Cheaper? Not good then?
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What about an 06 lexus is250 with 88,000 miles for $14,500, clean title?
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U must love high mileage cars. Can't u find anything 50k or under? I would suggest finding a CPO 2IS you'll benefit a lot from buying CPO
Old 07-16-12, 07:28 PM
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I guess the questions is more ... what's your budget range?

Sounds like your looking for something under $15k
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Don't worry about the mileage unless you want to put another 75-100k on it, these cars last forever. BUT check the background of any is250 to see if it's had any carbon build up dealt with at the dealership (or anywhere) but that is the only real concern with some is250's.
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@chan My budget is $15k and under. I'm assuming around $14k is avg for 95-110k miles.

Unless you guys got other car suggestions for that budget?

@heyarms, what would the service be listed as if it has been serviced for carbon build up?
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So I'm assuming the one I posted up, I shouldn't buy then?
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CARFAX is pretty reputable...the milage though is pretty high
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