g13

Whats up guys!

Long story short, I've been wanting to buy an IS 250 for a very long time and now finally have the opportunity. I found one which is really affordable but not sure if this will be a smart buy, although I think it is, a part of me is saying that maybe I should pass on this one.. but then again, I really don't have a legit reason to. Anyways, here are the details about this car let me know what you guys think and please let me know if I should ask/do anything before buying it. I am a noob and this is my first real car purchase that I am actually handling myself without anyone helping me. Thanks in advance!

If this makes any difference, it is being sold at a Toyota dealership (Chicago). Carfax is clean, 1 owner that leased it back in 09' in New York.


2009 Lexus IS 250 AWD ($25,000)

55k miles
Exterior: Black Sapphire Pearl
Interior: Ecru

PREMIUM PKG -inc: perforated leather seat trim, dark gray birds-eye maple or golden brown maple interior trim

*LUXURY PLUS PKG -inc: bi-xenon HID auto-leveling headlamps, adaptive front lighting system (AFS), electrochromic exterior mirrors w/reverse tilt & memory, pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/memory, rain-sensing wipers, pwr sunshade, front seat memory

*HEADLAMP WASHERS

*NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: voice activation, Bluetooth, backup camera

*INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST

*REAR LIP SPOILER

4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Collapsible steering column
Front/rear crumple zones
Emergency locking retractor (ELR) for all seating positions
Traction control (TRAC)
Daytime running lights
First aid kit
Tire pressure monitoring system
Child restraint seat (CRS) w/top tether anchor brackets, safety locks
Automatic locking retractor (ALR) for front/rear passenger seats
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist (BA)
Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/cutoff switch
Height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors
Impact-dissipating soft upper headliner & pillars
Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) w/cutoff switch
Front/rear door side-impact beams
All-position 3-point seat belts
Front/rear outboard seat belts w/force-limiting pretensioners
Aluminum Wheels
Power Steering
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Intermittent Wipers
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Bucket Seats
Adjustable Steering Wheel
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Keyless Entry
Cruise Control
Remote Trunk Release
Rear Defrost
A/C
AM/FM Stereo
CD Player
Driver Vanity Mirror
Passenger Vanity Mirror
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
Front Reading Lamps
Emergency Trunk Release
Pass-Through Rear Seat
MP3 Player
Child Safety Locks
Tires - Front Performance
Tires - Rear Performance
Fog Lamps
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Leather Seats
Power Driver Seat
Universal Garage Door Opener
Climate Control
CD Changer
Rear Reading Lamps
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
Traction Control
Daytime Running Lights
Heated Mirrors
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
All Wheel Drive
Brake Assist
Power Passenger Seat
Auxiliary Audio Input
Stability Control
Floor mats
Engine immobilizer
Premium Sound System
Keyless Start
ABS
INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST
Automatic Headlights
Leather Steering Wheel
Security System
Tire Pressure Monitor
Temporary spare tire
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Rear Bench Seat
Power Outlet
ALL WEATHER MATS
HEADLAMP WASHERS
Power Mirror(s)
Rear lip spoiler
Heated Front Seat(S)
OBSIDIAN
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: voice activation Bluetooth backup camera
LUXURY PLUS PKG -inc: bi-xenon HID auto-leveling headlamps adaptive front lighting system (AFS) electrochromic exterior mirrors w/reverse tilt & memory pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/memory rain-sensing wipers pwr sunshade front seat memory
PREMIUM PKG -inc: perforated leather seat trim dark gray birds-eye maple or golden brown maple interior trim
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Cooled Front Seat(s)

Sango

iTrader: (10)

What does the Lexus service records say. VIN?

Also, don't trust all what Carfax saids because it may not list stuff if it is not reported. Have a auto body shop do a free inspection.

calvin2376

iTrader: (2)

Start here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...e-threads.html

Get the dealer service history from Lexus.com (outlined in the guide above). I'd also check Autocheck - there are a lot of CL members who bought cars based on either Carfax or Autocheck and only found out afterwards an accident was reported on the one they didn't check.

g13

I'm taking it to my mechanic/body shop to check for any previous damage today.. but in general, is this a well priced car? I think it is..

Vroomin350

iTrader: (28)

ehhh, thats alot of miles for a 2009 with a price tag of $25K, then again I didnt read what options it has...

sprkplug

Just bought an 08 with 58k for 23,500. It came from New Jersey and it looked to be in excellent condition until I looked underneath two days later. The engine cradle was bent from hitting something really hard. It also has surface corosion everywhere. Lexus has a good rust waranty but I would keep looking for another one.