IS 250 buying help please!
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IS 250 buying help please!
Hey guys, new to the forum and about to buy an IS 250...maybe. I have a couple questions. It's a 2008 with 90k miles. At 42k miles the Lexus dealership replaced the fuel pressure sensor gasket because it was leaking. At 23k miles there was an engine knock and they replaced bank 1 and bank 2 intake camshaft actuators. The engine also had some carbon build-up. How concerned should I be with these repairs? Would you consider them deal-breakers?
Thanks,
Michael
Thanks,
Michael
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Hey guys, new to the forum and about to buy an IS 250...maybe. I have a couple questions. It's a 2008 with 90k miles. At 42k miles the Lexus dealership replaced the fuel pressure sensor gasket because it was leaking. At 23k miles there was an engine knock and they replaced bank 1 and bank 2 intake camshaft actuators. The engine also had some carbon build-up. How concerned should I be with these repairs? Would you consider them deal-breakers?
Thanks,
Michael
Thanks,
Michael
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Does this carbon problem make it an issue to the point where someone would rule out buying one? I believe the OP knows it is a problem, he's just trying to figure out if it is such a problem that he would be better off looking at a different IS or another make.
That may be an unanswerable question.
That may be an unanswerable question.
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If you are somewhat concerned about the carbon build up, just get an IS350! The IS250 is perfect if you need a little better gas mileage and live in an area that has more slower moving traffic. (Just budget for maintenance once the car comes out of the extended warranty that covers carbon buildup.) The extra power of the IS350 makes for a much more fun car to drive.
For me the extra power and not having to worry about the carbon buildup made the IS350 a simple decision. Go and test drive both the 250 & 350.
For me the extra power and not having to worry about the carbon buildup made the IS350 a simple decision. Go and test drive both the 250 & 350.
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