Macx

So I'm picking up my 2014 IS tomorrow. As this is my first new car, I would appreciate advice on things I should watch out for before finishing the deal. How should I inspect the car/are there any specifics for the 3IS that should be looked at ?

Thanks in advance!

jennypenny

check everything!! take your time

rims, tyres, leather, steering, paint, dash and all

do take your time.

LexusNN

iTrader: (5)

All of that and Congrats by the way, post pics when you get it

corradoMR2

Congrats and post pics when you get it! One poster mentioned how he noticed damage to one of his rims after he drove the car home. Tough to prove if it was at the dealer or after so based on his thread, I carefully checked the rims more so than anything else with the car.

blksolara

Take your time. I would watch out particular for:

1. leather seats - wrinkles, wear. Check the side of the seat not just the front.
2. Paint - check the paint. Check where for where dirt/dust have damaged the paint. Look for yellow spots.
3. Check the dash. Check for fine scratches. Check your instrument cluster.
4. Check for a cargo mat and demand to get 1 for free after you finalize price.
5. Check mileage. Try to get a car under 5 miles driven.
6. Check Sound. Check to see if all Speakers work.
7. Check Lights - Make sure all your lights work. My light was broken after purchase and I had to wait 2 weeks for Lexus to fit it.

John510

I would watch out for all the chicks that see it and wanna do this ------->

flipside909

Everything you mentioned are things that are covered under the bumper to bumper Lexus warranty.

azmojo

Ummmm, not paint scratches, dents, etc.

blksolara

Yes, it's covered but you need to make sure before you drive it off the lot. if you dont, you'll encounter issues like me when they take forever to fix your car, you feel like your "new car" isn't so new and when they have to do repairs - they remove panels, re-paint, etc.

All that isn't factory. It's the dealership doing that type of work. you'll get human error and in my opinion, devalue the price of the car.

so in conclusion, make sure it's 100% before you drive it off.

flipside909

That's true, but a good Lexus salesperson will go over the whole car in detail before you drive off.

eyeball

If the dealer is going to wash the car before delivery, won't there be spirals on the exterior from the get-go then?

MythBuster

Check the sticker on the door frame for the vehicle manufacturing date
Check the tire manufacturing date of the tire
Do not check the body under direct sun light or at night.

armuro

Check the backup camera if urs come w/ Nav. I still have yet to figure out how to adjust my resolution... Mine seemed out of focus somehow...