IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Is this IS250 worth the trip?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-09-15, 03:05 PM
  #1  
IamLexus
Intermediate
Thread Starter
 
IamLexus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 434
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default Is this IS250 worth the trip?

Few days ago I lost my second car a 2010 Honda Accord V6 EXL and was looking at another Accord, IS250 and G35. The Accord I wanted got sold pretty quickly leaving me to look around again and I came across this IS250 that was about 1.5 hours away from me.




Waiting for them to email me a carfax.

Price is $14,995
Year: 2008 AWD
Mileage: ~66,xxx Miles






Can't find any other deals around my price range. Only other options left are 2013 Accord Sport CVT, and a 2009 Acura TSX.
Old 07-09-15, 03:39 PM
  #2  
afusco1222
Driver School Candidate
 
afusco1222's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Colorado
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Yeah it looks like a good car at a good price. Make sure it had its recalls done, that it doesn't make any noise on start up, and that the water pump is in good condition and not leaking or making noises.
Old 07-10-15, 01:13 PM
  #3  
Gville350
Moderator
iTrader: (10)
 
Gville350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 11,568
Likes: 0
Received 430 Likes on 384 Posts
Default

I'd go with the mentioned Accord OR find a used IS350.
Old 07-10-15, 02:31 PM
  #4  
Offspring
Lead Lap
iTrader: (3)
 
Offspring's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: AZ
Posts: 413
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

find a is350
Old 07-10-15, 03:08 PM
  #5  
pattatted4
Driver
 
pattatted4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: WI
Posts: 166
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I have a 2008 IS250 AWD with about the same miles and love it. I live in WI, the snow belt, and it is a blast to drive in the snow, especially when you turn all the nannies off!!! Looks like a decent deal, and as always just make sure everything is done, and you will be the happiest person in MI!!!
Old 07-10-15, 04:13 PM
  #6  
metaleckz
Racer
iTrader: (9)
 
metaleckz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: CA
Posts: 1,834
Received 32 Likes on 29 Posts
Default

Tsx is better than is250
but is350 is better than tsx imo
Old 07-10-15, 05:12 PM
  #7  
IamLexus
Intermediate
Thread Starter
 
IamLexus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 434
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Sad thing is I can't find any IS350 or good IS250 that is AWD.

I have this http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/5040169767.html but its a rebuilt, the seller stated the carpets got wet from a flood.
Old 07-10-15, 05:19 PM
  #8  
NickTee
Lexus Test Driver
 
NickTee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,085
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

No, because it's a IS250. I'd take a TSX over an is250 and an accord over that old of an IS.
And pass on any salvage vehicle, especially flood vehicles. It would not be surprising if it was a flood vehicle from NY. There
Old 07-10-15, 07:06 PM
  #9  
IamLexus
Intermediate
Thread Starter
 
IamLexus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 434
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

what about this TSX http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/ctd/5105454105.html ?
Old 07-11-15, 04:35 PM
  #10  
NickTee
Lexus Test Driver
 
NickTee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,085
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Doesn't look bad at all. If you haven't considered it, you can do a nationwide Autotrader or Ebay Motors search for an IS350.
Regardless, make sure to have a qualified mechanic inspect it prior to purchase. Autocheck came out clean on it, though.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
obleeding
Car Chat
3
05-02-18 11:29 PM
hkguy783
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
8
01-15-17 11:35 AM
BocaVdub
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
3
03-12-15 08:45 PM
freshwater
Chicago Lexus Club
1
08-16-07 04:06 PM



Quick Reply: Is this IS250 worth the trip?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:26 AM.