Thinking about buying a used 06 350 with 170k it make a noise on start up then goes away is this something to worry about.

 

All in all the ISX50s are pretty solid cars with minimal issues...but with any used vehicle, I would highly recommend having the car looked over by a mechanic before purchasing. Could be a number of things creating the noise...

 

Definitely get the car checked out by your mechanic, even though lwxus and toyota hold a great track record on reliability, you never know what/how the previous owner may have treated the car.

Start up should not make any sound if you're wondering

Could you describe the noise?
Also what's the price the dealer is asking?
If it's too good to be true it usually is.

 

Check if it has had all the recalls done.

My car had the rattle noise on cold startups when I first got it but an oil change helped a bit. Then when I got the recalls done, it has been quiet ever since (about a year).

 

Is it this noise?:
If so, that's a cam gear problem that should have been corrected as part of a recall campaign.

If not, can you describe what the noise sounds like?

 

Yeah, sounds like the cam rattle recall. If it happens upon initial cold start-up, Lexus will cover the costs to fix it; it was a Lexus-issued recall.

 

Yes that's the noise it made. They are asking 7400 for it is that a fair price

 

Take it to Lexus and see if they will do the recall on it. If so, buy the car and then have Lexus replace a bunch of parts while they have the engine down like the timing chain, spark plugs, ect.... You will basically have a new engine on the cheap!

 

I'd push them a slight bit more...say $6500, and end up no more than $6900.

 

My IS350 started up a little loud when I bought it, I got it checked out my a lexus mech. everything checked out fine. my guess is because it wasnt started for awhile.

 

Get the VIN and call Lexus, 1-800-25-LEXUS. Ask them if the valve train recall is still outstanding on that car. If so, I think you are okay, if not I would walk away.