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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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Hey Everyone...

Just wanted some perspective from fellow members on the IS350. I will most likely be pulling the trigger on an 06' IS350 Black on Black with NAV & ML. The car has 40k miles on and looks to be in pristine condition. Is there anything I should specifically look for on this car maybe that anyone else has had issues with??

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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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just to make sure all TSBs were completed. And of course to keep an ey out and have it PPI'd

where in NH are you?
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Nothing more than you deal with in the 250
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by iRock
Nothing more than you deal with in the 250
This, except IS350s don't have carbon build up problems like the IS250s, so that's one less (major) thing to deal with.
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This, except IS350s don't have carbon build up problems like the IS250s, so that's one less (major) thing to deal with.
Always wondered why that is. Is there a thread I could read up on?
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Thanks guys - interesting point on the carbon build up didn't think of that...

Mikey I'm in Merrimack.... Do you have the white 06' that you are trying to sell??
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Originally Posted by felixsc300
Always wondered why that is. Is there a thread I could read up on?
iirc its partly due to the 350 having both port and direct injection as opposed to the 250s direct
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Originally Posted by CapitalisT
Thanks guys - interesting point on the carbon build up didn't think of that...

Mikey I'm in Merrimack.... Do you have the white 06' that you are trying to sell??
Lol yep that's mine. However just updated her...so ill probably be keeping it

We may have to get a meet going
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Lol yep that's mine. However just updated her...so ill probably be keeping it

We may have to get a meet going
Where you at in NH? Your car has been pretty solid i'm assuming??
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Originally Posted by CapitalisT
Where you at in NH? Your car has been pretty solid i'm assuming??
By far 1 of the best cars I've ever owned she is built like a rock. You will not be disappointed.

And I live in portsmouth this is going to be my first spring here and I'm ready to enjoy it
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Originally Posted by MikeyK02
By far 1 of the best cars I've ever owned she is built like a rock. You will not be disappointed.

And I live in portsmouth this is going to be my first spring here and I'm ready to enjoy it
Thanks! - I'll post up some pics later this week hopefully all goes as plans... Any mods?
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Another question - How closely does everyone follow the recommended maintenance guidelines? Whats the proper interval for plugs, fluids, etc... Should I expect the same as my IS250 I have now??
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Originally Posted by dmvp29
This, except IS350s don't have carbon build up problems like the IS250s, so that's one less (major) thing to deal with.
Lol..... owned
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Thanks! - I'll post up some pics later this week hopefully all goes as plans... Any mods?
just a few

tomorrow I have my 2012 headlights, fsport front end, genesis track wheels coming in
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Originally Posted by CapitalisT
Another question - How closely does everyone follow the recommended maintenance guidelines? Whats the proper interval for plugs, fluids, etc... Should I expect the same as my IS250 I have now??
It should be identical. I think the only difference is the recommended engine oil grade. The 2011 manual states 0W-20 for the 250 and 5W-30 for the 350
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