srsparky32

hey guys! new guy here with no prior lexus driving experience. I'm looking at this car:

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/an...436195920.html

and i just wanted to see what you guys all thought of this particular example and about the car as a whole.

Thanks!

JdSwiper

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Do yourself a favor and don't get a Awd unless you feel you really need it! You can't lower them hardly at all!! Not sure how much snow falls in the Dakota's... Also, I would get a 350 if I could go back!

srsparky32

winters are hard in the dakotas, a normal snow day is like 5 feet in a day. not really looking to tweak this car other than maybe engine to make it more powerful. is it a nice rider though? or is it a bit bumpy?

BoyOhBoy

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Wow just wow. How are IS250's so cheap over there. I just bought an 08 IS250 pearl white on black with no nav for 16.5k and that's decent here in cali. 60k miles. One owner. Drives smooth like butter and easy to maintain. Just got to worry about Melting dash boards

pmurphy100

I have an 09 IS250 AWD and I loved it! I drive a lot for work and I put 118k on it before I got a new car a few weeks back. I know the Dakotas, my sister lives in Minot. I would DEFINITELY get AWD. I would never go back. I do like the 350 for the extra power but they didn't make them with AWD back then. Tweaking it you'll find it hard to do. There isn't much out there to mod. It is a stiffer ride than the ES350 I just got, but you need to expect that a little in the IS models. I just put new brakes on at Lexus, new oil change, tires have about 500 miles on them, Black/Black leather, all options, NAV etc. I've never modified my car and if you buy one you'll be very happy with it. I can't see ever buying a car other than Lexus again. At least as a daily driver. Good luck with the purchase! I'll be posting mine soon!

JdSwiper

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Well in that case, get the Awd !!! You'll love it!!

FYI... The only problem I have found with the IS is there is no leg room in the back seats but 90% of the time I'm riding solo so it don't bother me!!

2GSKaizen

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I agree with BoyOhBoy. That's a great deal for an IS equipped like that with that kind of mileage. I would jump all over it. You'll need some snow tires for winter, but other than that you'll be set!

srsparky32

thanks guys looks like ill be picking this one up then, or a similar one. i cant buy until 5/10 so hopefully its still around.

srsparky32

well that white is250 had a prior salvage title so thats a no go sadly. back to looking.

Pxnda

looks nice, but salvage title is a no no. Hopefully you find another one/ better one. Goodluck!

BoyOhBoy

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Wait how'd you find out it was salvaged titled? Thought it was too good to be true haha

NYKnick101

Salvage title isn't always a bad thing. but for 15.5 and salvage title, i would almost go substabtially lower

pmurphy100

My IS250AWD is still for sale! No salvage title, one owner!

I agree with Swiper though! Not much for legroom in the back! It didn't really matter often but just seemed like a PITA (Pain In The A**). I do have a lot of customers that ride with so I'm glad to change out to the new ES.

Mike_1GO

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IS250s underpowered. get a 350. I just picked up an '09 350 with 57000 miles for 20 grand. youll be glad you did.

JdSwiper

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I was just on my way to the movies with my daughter when the VW gti/vr6 I front of me heard my exhaust and wanted to give it a go. I don't normally race, especially with my daughter in the car... But I gave it a go... ( just a little bit, up to 80) Well, he smoked me... Along with a brand new F150 ford truck... At that point I was wishing I had a IS 350 instead!!! 😔😔😔😔😔