2ndName

Thanks for sharing your guys' feedback. Definitely helps. Will be on the lookout for deals.

gbgary

15k in and my tires are great. no prob with the boost regulator yet. brakes are fine. i don't pay attention to gas mileage (and i drive in sport mode/trac-off 99% of the time). plenty of fun to drive (with the bms piggy back) for me. no rattles or electronic miscues yet. no leaks. great seats. been a positive experience so far. the only thing i hate are the gigantic side mirrors. lol

edit: if i keep the car (lease, and there's a good chance i do) i'll probably go with the new tune that's coming out as it eliminates the lag from a dead stop.

2ndName

May I know what year 200T you own?

gbgary

it's a 2016

little2576

Im in the same boat looking for advice on if i should pull the trigger on a cpo 2015 Lexus IS 250 AWD 33k miles for 21k . Is there anything i should look out for when i go look at it ? Im coming out of an 2006 gs300 so im somewhat familiar with Lexus....

2ndName

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

doodlebug

I will chime in with a 350 F Sport. I have had this car for almost 5 1/2 years.

I did have my Navi unit replaced within the first year under warranty due to reboot issues - no problems since. (known issue with '14's)
My original front pads lasted 28K miles and I replaced the rotors and got ceramic pads. I'm sitting at 57K and still going strong with no brake dust.

I find as long as I use an indy shop and don't use the dealership, maintenance costs aren't unreasonable.

Many will say the this V6 engine is long in the tooth, and, I guess it is, but, it's also very reliable.

I've gone through a couple of sets of tires and I'm ok with that.

My mpg hovers around 22-23 with mixed suburban "city" driving (red lights) and open roads.

I would suggest if you do pull the trigger on an IS and are ok with spending a little more - go with the 350, you'll be glad you did, IMO.

arentz07

I don't understand why so many on these forums end up replacing rotors so early. Pads - well that makes sense, as they're high-fricion. But even then, my pads have about 5 mm front and 8 mm rear thickness, after over 27,000 miles. They'll probably last me till 40,000 easily.

maya1883

In the event that it was me... I'd state it truly would rely upon how glad I was with the Mazda just as my budgetary circumstance. You're correct - it ought to be fine for quite a long while to come. In the event that you are content with it and uncertain of the financial plan for the IS, perhaps it'd be more secure to simply return to this thought in a year or two.

I have a lease Mazda, however, I am unquestionably going to attempt to discover a vehicle, ideally confirmed, that I can back and clutch for longer next time, so I can sorta distinguish.

doodlebug

This is a good point. Maybe, roll with the Mazda for a while and then revisit the new car thought. Who knows, there may be something even more enticing for you at that point.

arentz07

Why are our posts the same though?

HOMER350

I say go for it, both the Mazda and IS are both practical ways to go with your commuter.
Another thought...interest rates will go up soon..or they just did I think and probably will continue. In California that's the case. Who knows in 2022-23 though.

I wouldn't be scared off by "eating tires, brakes, and gas". Not my experience in my IS350 (I will do a fix for tire wear though, it's not ideal at all but my car is lowered too.)
I get 17-19 mpg 20% hwy 80% city. and I don't crawl around. I can get +20 mpg if i try.

That's been my experience as well.

2ndName

Thanks for making sense! Appreciate the feedback.