dilliw

HI all- am thinking of buying a SUPER low mileage '14 IS 250 from a Toyota dealer VIN- JTHCF1D25E5007399. It's under 10k but I'm afraid it might have some issues being up North for its little used life. Any suggestions on what I should look for in an extended warranty or potential salt problems??
TY much- S.C. struggles ;o)

jmull3r

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that car has to have some serious issues for it to be under 10k, the only IS250 you could get under 10k would be 2006-2008 models or very high mileage 2009-2011's

Olasek

Not sure it is miles or dollars.

If buying from a dealer - they must disclose everything about the car.

nathantse

Might wanna ask to have the car up on the lift so you can inspect the bottom for rust and corrosion; since you mentioned the car was driven up North were it snowed+salted roads.

I'm sure you mean 10k MILES, that is more believable for a 2014 car. If the car is 10k USD, I'm not even gonna bother considering it lol. That is a red flag.

There were some issues with other is250 owners; battery drains and carbon build-up.

dilliw

It's under 10kMILES on the car- oh, yeah the sticker price is MORE! But seems reasonable... It's at a big Penske dealership you I hope they will stand by it's condition. Thanks to all...

JDR76

If everything else checks out, I wouldn't worry much about the corrosion. If it's been driven less than 10k miles, then how many of those were exposed to salt? Probably safe to say much less than half.

Also bear in mind that the Lexus corrosion warranty is for 72 months/unlimited miles, so you'll be covered until 2020 or so.

jmull3r

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oh it was under 10k miles!! that makes more sense then

Crossxup11

These cars are wrapped in plastic at the bottom too.
No issues with corrosion and I drive mine in the Canadian winter.

I think you're perfectly fine.

Lveyolfe

What's considered "North"? I live in WA state, bought a 2014 IS250 w/ 20k miles, bought extended warranty and had no issues. Owned for almost a year now

JDR76

Looks like the car is in New Jersey.

Here in WA (Western WA, anyway) we don't see anything like they do in NJ, but even with that, I wouldn't worry about it.

tC2IS350

Under 10k mile? i wouldn't worry about any salt problems. Mine has been through two PA winters and not one issue with corrosion or rust. The 14s had some battery drainage problems and seat heater problems.