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Nov 6, 2016 | 04:46 PM

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ssmoked

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Magellan

The IS250 was purchased new in 2006. The free engine work at 103,000 miles was, as we were told by the service manager, due to an engine design flaw that promoted carbon buildup for which Lexus was obligated to fix.

As for the transmission, we were getting a VSC light on the dash, so we brought it in to fix what we thought was a minor problem. But they told us that caused the transmission to lose pressure that could only be solved by its replacement. I didn’t understand it either, but after they did major engine work earlier for free, we trusted them. Were we taken? I don’t know, but at least she's enjoying having a brand-new car, with features not available in 2006.

you did buy a dud I suppose.

change of subject, what are your impression of the F sport and regular?

Nov 6, 2016 | 07:25 PM

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Magellan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ssmoked

you did buy a dud I suppose.

change of subject, what are your impression of the F sport and regular?

They suit us just fine. I am interested in the extra features of the F Sport and my wife is not. She’s yet to take the manuals out of her glove box, so that tells you she’s somewhat technically challenged. Of course, as a former pilot, I love all that stuff. In terms if actual driving they seem the same. Of course we've only had them for less than a month.

Nov 6, 2016 | 09:14 PM

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E46CT

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post some pics!

Nov 6, 2016 | 09:50 PM

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davyjordi

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ssmoked

if you look on autotrader or any used car site, there are plenty of is250 with originally tranny with over 200k miles still running fine.

most auto tranny these days are sealed. My 370z had a sealed no maintnance one and I had to call 5 dealers and see if they are capable of changing the fluid. They had to manually suck/drain and fill the oil then kept it overnight to remeasure the oil temp and quatity in morning. The car didn't shift as smooth compared to before the change. I can only guess since Nissan didn't recommend tranny fluid change, there are no manuals or instructions. Therefore the tech just used his prior experience. I wouldn't do it again if I can have a do over.

good because i currently own two 2014 IS 250s.

Nov 6, 2016 | 10:33 PM

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Magellan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by E46CT

post some pics!

Well, this is the famed IS 250:

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Nov 7, 2016 | 08:24 AM

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E46CT

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I want to see the new car not that! haha

Nov 7, 2016 | 09:28 AM

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Nice!

Now that means you need two intake and two exhausts from us!

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