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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Just bought a 08 Black 35 k miles 1 owner, navi and ML

brakes are pretty much done on the car got the car about 41.400 OTD

did i get a good deal?

also what are some good alternatives for brakes i need all 4



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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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congrats and welcome to the the club

i think u got an ok deal, i paid 41 for my 08 with 19k miles last august. Im also in the northeast where these things are pretty rare

heres a pretty complete brake thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...struction.html
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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Congrats and Welcome to the F family
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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Congrats on your F! I like the Obsidian on Alpine combo. You're going to enjoy it! But cleaning is a PITA, both inside and out. Time to stock up on detailing supplies!
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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Love the color combo!
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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Was this a private party sale? If is was at a dealer which one? I'm trying to do my research since I'm hoping to pick one up after my first born arrives in may. TIA.
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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it was from a dealer
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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As said before, good luck keeping that Obsidian clean for more than 24 hours! I just replaced mine and one of my requirements was any color other than black. About the interior, just keep a bottle of Griot's Leather Care Spray in the car and you'll be OK. Congrats on the new car!
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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I just sold mine yesterday! So have contacted me, was offering lower than dealer! haha

Car was still under warranty and with 36,700 miles. Same color and tags don't expire till Dec 2012.

Nice car but yep black is hard to keep clean. Waxed and clay bar, drove for one day and dusty again! The ISF might be my last black car even thought it's the best color for a car in my opinion.

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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by streetx
congrats and welcome to the the club

i think u got an ok deal, i paid 41 for my 08 with 19k miles last august. Im also in the northeast where these things are pretty rare

heres a pretty complete brake thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...struction.html
Yea California charges more. I bought mine from Ohio in August 2011 for 41.5k at the time when southern CA was charging 46-49k.
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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Don't worry if you got a good deal or not.......DUDE you just bought a freaken IS-F!!

I knew I wanted this car, I saved up and finally got what I worked hard for.
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Very nice! Make sure you take some pix after you detail her.

Wow, i can't wait till im sittin in mine...
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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nice.. WELCOME
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