Would you ever buy first year production model? 06 IS350
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06-14-14, 09:53 AM
#9
Lexus Test Driver
Is it true that 07 and 08 is350 is a lot less problematic than the first year model of 2006 is350?
I was originally only looking at 07+, but an 06 poped up with only 50k miles, clean carfax, always serviced at dealer. 90% recalls done, except for the VVT actuator, but dealer will get it done ASAP.
Should I stray away from this car just because of the fact that it was an 06 aka first year production?
I was originally only looking at 07+, but an 06 poped up with only 50k miles, clean carfax, always serviced at dealer. 90% recalls done, except for the VVT actuator, but dealer will get it done ASAP.
Should I stray away from this car just because of the fact that it was an 06 aka first year production?
06-14-14, 12:17 PM
#11
Like you, I've always said not to purchase the first year of the new re-designed model for any manufacturer. BUT, did that stop me from getting my '06 IS350 in April '11 with 31k miles? Nope! I got a killer deal that I couldn't pass up, and I've never regretted it! Like others have mentioned, the '06 model doesn't seem to have any more/less issues than later models. My IS350 has been the stereotypical 2IS with the "normal" issues, which include :
*NAV unit failure
*Water pump leakage
*Block EVAP drain (which caused a soaked in-cabin carpet)
*Rear seized calipers
*Weather-damaged windshield trim
*Dent in roof (yes, actually a common issue)
*Pealing window trim (the black portion on the chrome trim)
*Alternator failure
...and then all of the recalls.
The WP and drain blockage were Lexus repairs with ZERO out-of-pocket; and same goes for the numerous recalls. Those repairs that I had to fix myself (DIY KING!), only cost me <$1k. So it is MUCH less than an aftermarket extended warranty or the repair bill for a BMW.
*NAV unit failure
*Water pump leakage
*Block EVAP drain (which caused a soaked in-cabin carpet)
*Rear seized calipers
*Weather-damaged windshield trim
*Dent in roof (yes, actually a common issue)
*Pealing window trim (the black portion on the chrome trim)
*Alternator failure
...and then all of the recalls.
The WP and drain blockage were Lexus repairs with ZERO out-of-pocket; and same goes for the numerous recalls. Those repairs that I had to fix myself (DIY KING!), only cost me <$1k. So it is MUCH less than an aftermarket extended warranty or the repair bill for a BMW.
06-14-14, 12:33 PM
#12
Like you, I've always said not to purchase the first year of the new re-designed model for any manufacturer. BUT, did that stop me from getting my '06 IS350 in April '11 with 31k miles? Nope! I got a killer deal that I couldn't pass up, and I've never regretted it! Like others have mentioned, the '06 model doesn't seem to have any more/less issues than later models. My IS350 has been the stereotypical 2IS with the "normal" issues, which include :
*NAV unit failure
*Water pump leakage
*Block EVAP drain (which caused a soaked in-cabin carpet)
*Rear seized calipers
*Weather-damaged windshield trim
*Dent in roof (yes, actually a common issue)
*Pealing window trim (the black portion on the chrome trim)
*Alternator failure
...and then all of the recalls.
The WP and drain blockage were Lexus repairs with ZERO out-of-pocket; and same goes for the numerous recalls. Those repairs that I had to fix myself (DIY KING!), only cost me <$1k. So it is MUCH less than an aftermarket extended warranty or the repair bill for a BMW.
*NAV unit failure
*Water pump leakage
*Block EVAP drain (which caused a soaked in-cabin carpet)
*Rear seized calipers
*Weather-damaged windshield trim
*Dent in roof (yes, actually a common issue)
*Pealing window trim (the black portion on the chrome trim)
*Alternator failure
...and then all of the recalls.
The WP and drain blockage were Lexus repairs with ZERO out-of-pocket; and same goes for the numerous recalls. Those repairs that I had to fix myself (DIY KING!), only cost me <$1k. So it is MUCH less than an aftermarket extended warranty or the repair bill for a BMW.
I noticed theres a dent on my black Is250. Its located on the far top driver side of the sunroof. Is this an issue with the 2IS with roof dent?
