Void250

Hey all,

I will be buying an AWD IS250 within the next couple of months. I am just having a hard time deciding what year to get. Could you guys provide me with some insight to the notable differences between 2006-2010 models?

I am able to easily afford a 2010 or even later model, however if not much has changed from 2006-2010 I may just look for a low mileage 2006.I plan on using the car year round and through Canadian winters.

Anyway, let me what you think. Thanks!

Side question.....This will be my first time spending a significant amount on a used vehicle, do you ever get kind of freaked out not knowing how the vehicle was maintained by the previous owners? How do I know if they ran it with low oil, never changed the oil years, used low octane fuel etc...is it just a risk you take buying used vehicles? I plan to buy from a dealer.

jonathanz

iTrader: (2)

a quick search on google and I found below

http://my.is/forums/f139/250-differe...-years-419519/
http://my.is/forums/f127/is250-diffe...-06-up-429859/
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...del-years.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-is-250-a.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...fferences.html

Void250

Thanks, my bad..I thought I was being smart by bypassing google and doing a direct search in the forum but failed to find these threads.

lysis250

iTrader: (18)

If you can afford a later model you should get it, since you might not have to deal with Carbon Build Up, and all the other rattles that are found in the earlier year models.

robtwo

Get a CPO'd and buy a bit of protection with a warranty from Lexus.