Need Advise On 2006 IS250 Purchase
09-18-14, 09:09 PM
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If you have the 8k. In cash I would try to get one from a private seller ... I highly doubt that the dealer would go less the 10k.... Maybe 9k.... specially if it's financing. .... I wouldn't be too worried about the mileage because you would definitely get another 50,000 out of her easy..... we already have a lot of owners on this forum who are getting 250,000 miles and above..... I just bought my is 250 cash out from a private seller and took it straight to the dealer and have the carbon buildup took care of.... but if I were you I would do it now because I think the 2006 model warranty for the carbon buildup is going to expire at the end of the year
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05-15-15, 01:16 AM
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Hey everyone! Sorry I completely forgot about this thread. I did end up getting the IS250. These pictures were taken the day I got the car.
Thanks for all the help!
Thanks for all the help!
05-15-15, 01:27 AM
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I got a set of H&R springs and installed them in my garage. They ride very nicely. Slightly harsher than stock but a lot more stable when cornering.
My front wheels were back ordered so I couldn't install them yet.
My front wheels were back ordered so I couldn't install them yet.
05-15-15, 01:42 AM
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My front wheels finally came in.
Wheel: TSW Chicane
Color: Matte Gunmetal
Size: 18x8.5 Front / 18x9.5 Rear
Offset: +40 Front / +40 Rear
Tires: Yokohama YK580
Size: 225/40R18 Front / 255/40R18 Rear
Lug Nuts: Muteki SR48 in Red
The wheels were a little bit lighter than the stock 18 inch wheels. They were about 21 lbs a piece. So far they have held up well, no bends or cracks yet. I've hit some pretty brutal expansion joints and potholes. Seattle streets are horrible.
The YK580's have pretty decent dry grip for an all season tire. Not as much feedback as the Michelin Pilot Super Sports (or the AS3's) but very good for the price. Wet performance is fine for normal driving and highway driving. The wet cornering capabilities are not the best.
Wheel: TSW Chicane
Color: Matte Gunmetal
Size: 18x8.5 Front / 18x9.5 Rear
Offset: +40 Front / +40 Rear
Tires: Yokohama YK580
Size: 225/40R18 Front / 255/40R18 Rear
Lug Nuts: Muteki SR48 in Red
The wheels were a little bit lighter than the stock 18 inch wheels. They were about 21 lbs a piece. So far they have held up well, no bends or cracks yet. I've hit some pretty brutal expansion joints and potholes. Seattle streets are horrible.
The YK580's have pretty decent dry grip for an all season tire. Not as much feedback as the Michelin Pilot Super Sports (or the AS3's) but very good for the price. Wet performance is fine for normal driving and highway driving. The wet cornering capabilities are not the best.
05-15-15, 02:00 AM
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Here is another drive to the Satsop Nuclear Powerplant with the same Seattle Cars and Coffee group. Great day for a drive, lots of people showed up.
