IS250 to IS350
Mar 18, 2012 | 03:09 PM
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
From: NH
IS250 to IS350
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??
Best,
Capitalist...
Mar 18, 2012 | 03:12 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,125
Likes: 40
From: OH
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?
Mar 18, 2012 | 03:12 PM
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 4,125
Likes: 1
From: Bay Area
Nothing more than you deal with in the 250
Mar 18, 2012 | 03:29 PM
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 717
Likes: 0
From: CA
Quote:
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.
Mar 18, 2012 | 03:35 PM
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,534
Likes: 3
From: NorCal
Quote:
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.
Always wondered why that is. Is there a thread I could read up on?
Mar 18, 2012 | 03:53 PM
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
From: NH
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??
Mar 18, 2012 | 04:14 PM
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 42,476
Likes: 321
From: California
Quote:
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
Mar 18, 2012 | 05:05 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,125
Likes: 40
From: OH
Quote:
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
Mar 18, 2012 | 05:09 PM
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
From: NH
Quote:
Originally Posted by
MikeyK02
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??
Mar 18, 2012 | 05:26 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,125
Likes: 40
From: OH
Quote:
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
Mar 18, 2012 | 07:45 PM
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
From: NH
Quote:
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?
Mar 18, 2012 | 07:46 PM
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
From: NH
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??
Mar 18, 2012 | 07:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 665
Likes: 0
From: Houston , Tx
Quote:
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
Mar 18, 2012 | 08:07 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,125
Likes: 40
From: OH
Quote:
Originally Posted by
CapitalisT
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
Mar 18, 2012 | 08:43 PM
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
From: NY
Quote:
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