boony1968

Please don't flame me for a question that probably has answers on here. I am VERY pressed for time.

I bought my daughter an '06 IS 250 four weeks ago and someone blew a red totaling it last week. She got a concussion, but no blood or broken bones. She's back to 99% already.

I found what appears to be a good deal on an '06 350, private seller. I am going to take a look in the morning. Anything in particular I need to lookout for, checkout, verify, quirks etc.?

Her 250 was purchased from a CarMax type dealer and trusted sales person. I know the car was a one owner and thoroughly gone through, even sent to the Lexus dealer to get checked out. A great little car!!! I can't replicate the deal I had on that car, so I am trying to do the best I can with the insurance payout.

And, I know the 350 is a big step up in hp compared to the 250. My oldest is not a concern - the 14 and 15 year olds on the other hand, would never drive it....

Carfax is clean. 98,000 miles, $12,900.

Any guidance would be truly appreciated.

jonathanz

iTrader: (2)

check services history

https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lex...serviceHistory

jusclark13

could be a great deal but could also be a disaster if it wasn't maintained because that is quite a low price for an is350. do your research and have lexus inspect it before purchasing.

Slammer1

Definitely check the history. $12,900 is quite low for that car with it's mileage.. Could be a steal, but do your homework to be sure. What options/trim package? Most similar cars in my area are listed for upwards of $17k............

merkin110

Check to see if there are any issues with the water pump. I bought mine a few weeks back and I had to replace my water pump recently.

Sffd103

iTrader: (16)

You can run the vin number on the Lexus site to see the service history.

idoke1

iTrader: (5)

Damn that is a very low price for an is350 with only 98k miles. Check to see if its been in any accidents. Is350 are pretty reliable. I have over 155k miles on mines and have yet to encounter the water pump issue or the touch screen issue. I did encounter the rattle noise but it was a hit and miss. It never came back after the first time it came.

rxonmymind

As others have suggested run a Vin. Bit also check to see when the brakes were last serviced and that the tires are up to snuff. I had to replace both a month after getting mine. Do check all the electrical functions by running them through there paces like seats if motorized, heater etc.
Good luck.

Gerb

Most cars lthat ocndition run for 17k in my area check condition.

boony1968

Thanks all.

I ran the VIN and there is a solid service history - four pages. The car has three owners including the current and certain services align well with sales. It appears a Lexus dealer has sold the car three times. Nine months ago it had tires, brakes, alignment, inspection etc at the local dealer.

There was a "dent repair" five years ago I would like to know more about. There were several NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODES, but none seemed to have any work associated with the codes - Maintenance Light maybe?

Appears to have been well cared for.

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

Care to post up the service history so we can help you pinpoint oddities?

dubUang

This is a steal if nothing big happened to the car. 12k is cheap for a is350.

mrfresh

Go on Auto Trader .... 12k is average for this car .... its an 06

Pearlexus1

sounds like a good deal. got mine with 32k miles for 25k flat. had to buy new tires but yippy!