caliburn

Hello,

Is buying a 2007 Lexus IS 250 at 91K miles a good idea, it is priced at 15.5k and from a dealer? I am only looking to use the car for about 12 - 18 months, sell it and buy a year old car later. So am looking at resale value and reliability.

I put a maximum of 500-600 miles a month, mostly highway. Please advice.

Carfax report is clean with no accidents, Autocheck gave a score of 95

Here is the link http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...56218426&Log=0

Appreciate your Help.
Thanks

mandyfig

Go for it. Good luck!

2slow

iTrader: (5)

Service records of waterpump being replaced? It's most likely leaking since it's very common.

caliburn

The carfax report shows that it was replaced at 76,599 miles in Feb 2013

Here is the full report link

http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...CK262X72018711

caliburn

^^ Guys could you please give some reasons why you think its a good deal, its not the model/year - Price I am worried about, a car having a 90k miles and lasting for another 2 years without issues. First time I have to buy a car on my own, so apprehensive a little.
Thanks again!

510to808

I'd say if money isn't an option get isf or dapper with 50k miles or less

e46m3lol

iTrader: (2)

You should have no issues! I bought my 07 a year ago with 105k on the clock and I have enjoyed every moment with my car. I track the car, do canyon runs every week and drive my car aggressively everyday. I'm at 148k miles now and yeah I've had the notorious engine rebuild done but other than that it has been great!

caliburn

Thank you! but engine rebuild? you had to do that for your races am assuming, and not because of a faulty engine hopefully?

I won't be driving that aggressively, but I go up into mountains quite a bit.

carlos3366

no, buy an is350.

caliburn

Don't need the power. Also, need an AWD

240M3SRT

iTrader: (3)

Havent owned my IS as long as some here but i cant say enough good things about toyota/lexus quality and longevity in general compared to many cars ive owned. If the car your considering was maintained well then 90k miles is just getting warmed up. I have 340k on my 96 4Runner and have had no major problems. Id fully expect a car with 10 yrs newer technology to go at least that far, so id say youll be good for 2 years. Good luck!

LexStylez

Carbon Build-up on the IS250.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ld-up-csp.html

Noeh

iTrader: (3)

I think you can get the price down a bit more. Edmunds TMV for a 2007 IS250 AWD w/ 90k is $12k for average condition, $14.7k for clean condition.

355F1

Check to see if the axles: 1:.Are leaking grease and/or 2. Have been replaced.

If they are leaking they cost $2,700 to replace at a dealer, and about $1,900 if done at in independent shop.

This is a common problem in the AWDs.

My 2010 IS 250 AWD has 91k miles on it and I have had no problems except those damn axles at 74k miles.

caliburn

Oh Ok, Thanks! According the above thread, the issue is covered under 9yr/unlimited miles warranty, will check with the dealer.

Yes, will negotiate , KBB's estimate is 15.7k for excellent condition though.

THANKS! will check. The carfax report says the rear drive shaft was replaced at 82k miles in April'13, is it the same issue as yours?