Hi.
new member. i started looking at used 350's and found some good ones in the area but with 45k plus miles.
anyone have any issues with the IS with decent miles.
i started looking after i saw an F at the gym. its out of my range but its a sweet car so the 350 is the next best choice.
i've been reading the forums for awhile so i have seen a host of awesome cars here. i hope that i can officially join soon when i pick one up.
thanks

ANT

 

good luck and hopefully you can join the family =D

 

Welcome to CL. 06's would have more problems (if any, it is a lexus after all) than an 07+, only because it was a new model. Good luck in your search

 

^^There's nothing to support that. TSIBs cover 06 - 08 for most things. I traded my 350 with 59k on it, and it was still in perfect working order - every single feature still worked as advertised. I just wanted another 110 hp...

 

I bought an 06 with 58k miles on it about 3 weeks ago. I had been looking for months before I actually purchased. I noticed there is a price gap between over and under 50k miles (mostly due to warranty vs. no-warranty). So far the car has been perfect. I paid extra to get an extended warranty, just in case, but its a Lexus (toyota) so overall the reliablity rating on these cars is great and you shouldnt have any issues.

 

I'm with Lobuxracer. Got my '06 in 2005, so it's not just the first year - but also the first few months of production of the 2IS, and the car has been extremely reliable.

 

i got a is350 w/ 49600 miles for 25,500,a few days ago, if you're looking for a price range. i also bought an extended warranty from someone on the forums.

 

06-07 with 45K+ miles shouldn't be a problem. Like everyone else has said, its a Toyota, it should last you another 60K miles or so. If you're worried, see if you can purchase the IS with an extended warranty, then you should be covered. Good luck on your search for a new car.

 

i got a 350 about 3 weeks ago wit 39,800 on it for 26,599 and i dont regret the car at all. well maybe premium but he the car runs ****. i love this car. matador red looks so good with a nice polish and wax i say go for and if they offer an extened warrenty to you. i would say get it (JUST IN CASE) oem parts can get pricey if something were to happen.

 

I bought mine a few weeks ago, with 30K and no problems. Good luck on your search

 

thanks for the replies. i figured that since a toyota that its gonna be good for many many miles.
i have found a few within a 150 miles from me so im happy.
its mostly gonna be for the wife since i got a my old stang and bike to have fun with but there are plans for the upgrades to make it stand out.
the roads here in FL are pretty flat so its gonna go low and have a nice stereo.

well back to reading up some more.

Ant

 

Just bought my 07 with 50k miles on it for 25k. Still rides perfect. I'd take the one you are going to buy to Lexus for a prebuyers inpection. Costs 150 bucks but it made me feel much better about buying a car with that many miles.

 

I've had my '06 IS350 for over a year now. I bought it with 42K and now I have 62k with no issues at all. Never had any problems with it. Before I purchased, I did take the VIN number to Lexus to see if regular maintenance was performed and to see if it was all done with Lexus. All the regular scheduled maintenance was performed on time with Lexus. This made me feel a little more comfortable before purchasing. Good luck!

 

livin
thats a good idea, thanks. i would not have thought to have the dealer do a pre purchase checkup