Airslash

Hi, all

i'm thinking of trading my Mini Cooper S 09 for a 2006-2007 Lexus IS. Currently a friend has a dealership and he is selling a 2006 IS 350 with 80K miles on it and a 2007 IS 2007 with 130K miles. Both for the same price. My question is, is it worth it buying these year cars on this year, or is it prone to any issues to surge up due to the age. If so, what should I look out for in these cara and which one would you guys recommend?

bbaugher47

Ide go for the one with less miles , depending on carfax and maintenance history. Also options , color preference by you. Are both IS350s?

metaleckz

iTrader: (9)

The 2006 one for sure. Both 06-07 are basically the same lol
unless
2006 - 80k miles
vs
2012 - 130k miles id go for 2012 lol

HartFB

80k is the no brainer, just make sure the 80k ones been taken care of, a lot of the low mileage ones sit and aren't properly cared for and have tire rot, etc.

Airslash

The 2006 is a 350 and the 2007 is a 250. The first is that red' ish color and the later is charcoal grey. Not really concerned by color, more interested in real world MPG and reliability. Here in PR Carfax is not really that reliable anyhow .

MikeyK02

iTrader: (7)

Get the 350

HartFB

The gas mileage is about +1-2mpg so it's not that big of a deal and you get a significant power increase. The is350 is much more reliable too, no carbon build up and is a blast to drive.

Airslash

How much sre you 350 and 250 owners getting on MPG in these cars?

HartFB

I get about 18-20mpg and I do about 80% city, 20% highway

Airslash

from what I can see they are not really that fuel efficient. My Mini sucks gas like crazy but averages out at 24. The other alternative I have is a 2010 Acura TSX. But the opinion here is pretty biased jejeje

MikeyK02

iTrader: (7)

Depends on how you drive. on my awd 250 I get 24 mpg mixed on 50/50 hwy cit....my rwd 250 I'm at 26-27 mpg on 80/20 highway mix

Airslash

Lastly, how prone is the 250 to the carbon Buildup I hear about? Because at 100+K I can imagine. I really want the 250's mpg but the 350 seems to be more reliable.

DaveGS4

iTrader: (2)

Suggest you start with the FAQ sticky, most of your questions will be answered there

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...iy-thread.html

And via search
buyers guide
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ighlight=Buyer

Mpg
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...?highlight=Mpg

Airslash

which one u'd prefer in terms of practicality and reliability?

BlckGhst

The 350 seems to be more reliable. Before I bought mine I was looking for a 08-10. Wanted to stay away from 06-07 as the early years of any generation of vehicle will be more prone to issues, and never considered a 250. My gas mileage is in the low 20s.