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Buyer's Guide to Used Lexus 2nd Gen IS Models (merged buying advise threads)
#258
I have an '06 IS350 with 82k miles. Zero problems other than the recalls. Personally, I'd save the $6k by getting the 2006. That's quite a bit of "insurance" against problems that might occur, and the vehicles will look virtually identical.
Good luck, either decision leads to a nice car.
Good luck, either decision leads to a nice car.
#259
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id say go for the newer one but 51k for and 06 isnt bad. i got my o6 with 73xxx miles. for 22k. and that was a good deal around my area. i know its high milage but hey and 06 is350 with 73k vs and 06 335i with 73k. which one would u chose.?? im a toyota buff and tech and i do believe in its reliability. so far hasnt givven me no problems. im at 81k.
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Thanks for the advice. I made the move saturday. I purchased an 06 is350 from a private seller. 39k miles only and transferrable warranty to 100k. Only $23,000 and its MINT. Great deal, great honest seller, awesome car. I dont miss the evo one bit haha
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^^^ The OP already bought an 06 from a private seller...
#268
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Have a mechanic inspected the car to make sure the previous owner maintained the car properly. I'm not saying 06 IS250M is problematic since I got mine around that mileage as well and never had major issues.
Like anyone else said, check if all critical warranty jobs had been done.
Also beware of a common IS250M issue i.e. noisy tranny.
Like anyone else said, check if all critical warranty jobs had been done.
Also beware of a common IS250M issue i.e. noisy tranny.