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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 09:51 PM
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Hi everyone.. newbie here...so please bear with me...

I'm gonna be buying a 2001 IS300 with less than 10K km from the dealer... I'm worried that the previous owner did not break in the engine properly and may have caused damage (is that even possible?)... this weekend i'm going to check out the car myself... is there anything in particular i should look for?...

maybe i should take it to a 3rd party mechanic to get a better idea...

any suggestions guys?

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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 10:10 PM
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not really is the car cerified?
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 06:20 AM
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I'm not sure.. i would think so since they are selling it from the dealership.. but i still get the balance of the warranty.. I'm gonna go check it out this weekend and hopefully the car is good...
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 04:16 PM
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Default You souldn't have a problem

If its from a certifed Lexus dealership sould be a Lexus certified used car with an extented warranty.
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 07:22 PM
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Sweeet... thanks

can't wait to go check it out on saturday!!
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Old Jun 8, 2002 | 09:20 PM
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hey... got back from testing the car today... and I LOVE IT!!.. damn!!...

but one more quick question... whats the worst that could happen if the car wasn't broken in properly?...
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Old Jun 8, 2002 | 11:12 PM
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worse that could happen?


you could crash and die!
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Old Jun 10, 2002 | 12:23 AM
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geese that was full of sarcasm... lol we hope you dont die.. lol
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Old Jun 10, 2002 | 12:17 PM
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haha... great guys thanx... hope i don't die too... but hey if I do.. I'm glad its in an IS300 BABY!

anyone know where to get a free VIN# search...
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