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Ok to buy 2006 IS250 awd 117k mi?

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Old 08-20-14, 09:59 AM
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My suggest go to Lexus dealer and purchase the IS you want, I just purchased mine from Lexus dealer.

2012 IS250 AWD with navi, cool/heat seats, rear shade...etc with 52k miles for $26,000
comes with 3 years or 100k warranty from Lexus dealer, if anything goes wrong i can brin git to ANY lexus dealer!!!
Old 08-20-14, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Usood89
Very interesting. That makes me a little more cautious.

Here is the other car I am considering seriously :

http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/4622826942.html

JTHCK262672019502
Below are the history of the VIN

87,627 Lexus of Massapequa
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
Rate Service:
02/06/2014 85,356 Lexus of Rockville Centre
Maintenance inspection completed
Steering/suspension checked
Drivability/performance checked
Exhaust system checked
10/23/2013 82,228 Lexus of Rockville Centre
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
05/02/2013 77,420 Lexus of Rockville Centre
75,000 mile service performed
Engine checked
Wiper arm/linkage adjusted
Drivability/performance checked
10/12/2012 72,659 Lexus of Rockville Centre
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
09/01/2012 71,270 Pep Boys
Emissions inspection completed
Safety inspection completed
06/22/2012 67,852 Lexus of Rockville Centre
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
09/28/2011 Lexus of Massapequa
Recommended maintenance performed
Interior cleaned
08/24/2011 57,220 Lexus of Massapequa
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
Accelerator pedal replaced
Fuel pressure checked
Washed/detailed
11/11/2010 44,688 Lexus of Massapequa
Recommended maintenance performed
Maintenance inspection completed
Tire condition and pressure checked
Wheels checked
Emissions inspection completed
07/09/2010 38,843 Lexus of Massapequa
Maintenance inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
Tire repaired
02/02/2010 32,976 Lexus of Massapequa
Recommended maintenance performed
Maintenance inspection completed
30,000 mile service performed
Four wheel alignment performed
Brakes checked
11/12/2009 30,274 HOLMS SERVICE STATION INC
Maintenance inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
Air filter replaced
Brakes replaced
Battery/charging system checked
09/10/2009 27,827 Lexus of Massapequa
Recommended maintenance performed
Maintenance inspection completed
03/19/2009 22,142 Lexus of Massapequa
Recommended maintenance performed
Fuel line/hose replaced
10/23/2008 16,975 Lexus of Massapequa
Maintenance inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
15,000 mile service performed
State inspection completed
06/12/2008 11,712 Lexus of Massapequa
Maintenance inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
01/02/2008 5,197 Lexus of Massapequa
Recommended maintenance performed
5,000 mile service performed
08/29/2007 5 Lexus of Massapequa
Pre-delivery inspection completed
State inspection completed
Washed/detailed
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Originally Posted by Usood89
Very interesting. That makes me a little more cautious.

Here is the other car I am considering seriously :

http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/4622826942.html

JTHCK262672019502
here is the VIN on your original car that came back with no hits

JTHCK262962005804

Still not sure why it shows nothing but Carfax shows Lexus work. You can always run the VIN with the Dealer and they can verify it. Just the first time i've seen this and I've used that site to run about 8 different vins so far.
Old 08-20-14, 04:47 PM
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okay guys, this decision is killing me. Guy from a local lexus dealer says he will be able to make it financially possible to take home a car on his lot, specifically this one:

http://www.lexusofqueens.com/Vehicle...-NY/2318565693

there are a lot of benefits to buying from there but i highly doubt he will be able to make it happen for me financially. But say he does. Out of all 3 options, which is the better deal, weighing less money with the quality car. Please dont just jump to the dealer car as your first answer. I need your help guys, people who are informed. I've always leased cheap cars so this is my first time doing this whole preowned thing.
Old 08-20-14, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Usood89
okay guys, this decision is killing me. Guy from a local lexus dealer says he will be able to make it financially possible to take home a car on his lot, specifically this one:

http://www.lexusofqueens.com/Vehicle...-NY/2318565693

there are a lot of benefits to buying from there but i highly doubt he will be able to make it happen for me financially. But say he does. Out of all 3 options, which is the better deal, weighing less money with the quality car. Please dont just jump to the dealer car as your first answer. I need your help guys, people who are informed. I've always leased cheap cars so this is my first time doing this whole preowned thing.
Now we're talking. That looks like a nice car and the miles are a lot better.
Old 08-20-14, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by firelikeiy
117K isn't really high mileage... If you do buy it, have the differential fluid, transmission fluid, belt, spark plugs, thermostat, hoses and coolant changed. Just assume that those services have never been done. Other than that, it's really down to the luck of the draw on how long parts will last. I had a Camry that lasted 238K miles before its first part failed... which was the starter. Toyota/Lexus uses fairly high quality parts.
117k in NY state and 117k in AZ are very different.
Old 08-20-14, 07:01 PM
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44k miles for $19k is pretty good
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Dealer option 3. Newer less miles maybe $80 more per month on the payment that's $40 a check one less dinner out every two weeks lol.

The dealer prob has room to bring that cost down cause it was a trade in. They know u got 2 cheaper options that ur ok with. You have the upper hand on the dealer if the sales guy needs to hit his numbers by the end of the month.
Old 08-21-14, 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by robtwo
117k in NY state and 117k in AZ are very different.
This is true. I live in AZ (and have 110k on my 2010 IS 250 AWD since new!).

The roads are infinitely smoother here. But the service records will tell you where the car car has lived and for what time period.
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first car is a great deal...but u will definately run into few problems with high mileage car...if u going to be driving alot daily, then pick this car...if u r young and don't mind spending time and money at dealership every 3 months... then pick car number one...i would pick this car...it's a great deal and u will definately get your money's worth out of this car even though u will end up having few problems here and there...little headache, but worth it...

have not looked at car number 2.

pick car number 3 at Lexus dealership if u want a long lasting car and less headache...but this comes with a hefty price...

i would pick car number one ... because i have plenty time and love car drama

good luck...
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I got almost 100k on my car no problems here..did spark plugs oil on time filters new tires brakes good to go.
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Originally Posted by 355F1
This is true. I live in AZ (and have 110k on my 2010 IS 250 AWD since new!).

The roads are infinitely smoother here. But the service records will tell you where the car car has lived and for what time period.
Don't forget salt on the roads
Old 08-21-14, 11:21 AM
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any of you guys heard of www.ozleasing.com out in florida? they promise 0 down leases and the new IS is listed very cheap. i wonder if u guys have ever heard of them
Old 08-22-14, 11:40 AM
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get an is350
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