In the market for a ISF 2011+... Are You?
04-11-17, 08:37 AM
#1
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In the market for a ISF 2011+... Are You?
Looks like there is always several people looking for these cars. Perhaps a thread that shares info you've gathered about cars that are currently for sale would be helpful? I'll start
4/8/17
I looked at the 2012 White/ White ISF with 42,950 miles in Laurel, MD at Carmax. The car was overall pretty clean. The biggest problem for me was the white interior, which I'm not a fan of.
The problems with the car:
1) Crappy respray on the front bumper cover, the color seemed to match fine. The license plate bracket wasn't removed so there was a tape line on it and on the grill.
2) There is a small dent in the bottom passenger side of the bumper cover.
3) There was also a small tapping sound. This is the only ISF I've looked at so perhaps they all sound like that, or this one had a exhaust leak, or was running on 87 octane perhaps?
I hope this helps someone.
Any leads on a 2011 and up that are very clean would be appreciated. I prefer blue, don't care for the white interior. But I'm open to any 2011+.
Thanks!
4/8/17
I looked at the 2012 White/ White ISF with 42,950 miles in Laurel, MD at Carmax. The car was overall pretty clean. The biggest problem for me was the white interior, which I'm not a fan of.
The problems with the car:
1) Crappy respray on the front bumper cover, the color seemed to match fine. The license plate bracket wasn't removed so there was a tape line on it and on the grill.
2) There is a small dent in the bottom passenger side of the bumper cover.
3) There was also a small tapping sound. This is the only ISF I've looked at so perhaps they all sound like that, or this one had a exhaust leak, or was running on 87 octane perhaps?
I hope this helps someone.
Any leads on a 2011 and up that are very clean would be appreciated. I prefer blue, don't care for the white interior. But I'm open to any 2011+.
Thanks!
04-11-17, 09:27 AM
#2
White interior is a ***** to clean for sure. Don't know why people buy that.....
Just fyi most CPOs also have resprayed bumpers, although if the quality is ****ty, it could start pilling later
Just fyi most CPOs also have resprayed bumpers, although if the quality is ****ty, it could start pilling later
04-11-17, 04:49 PM
#3
I'm assuming we are talking about fronts here so year I'd assume any super clean bumper/hood has had a repaint if it does not have a nice clear bra on it. (this car gets a ridiculous amount of rock chips)
04-11-17, 05:00 PM
#4
There's this one http://m.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=412732453&zip=01843&endYear=2018&pageLayout=list&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&startYear=2010&searchRadius=0&maxPrice=40000&mmt=%5BLEXUS%5BISF%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D
it says $32,000 but I talked to the guy and he's offering $28,500. I'm also looking for 11' but low mileage and clean carfax
it says $32,000 but I talked to the guy and he's offering $28,500. I'm also looking for 11' but low mileage and clean carfax
04-11-17, 07:13 PM
#5
There's this one http://m.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=412732453&zip=01843&endYear=2018&pageLayout=list&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&startYear=2010&searchRadius=0&maxPrice=40000&mmt=%5BLEXUS%5BISF%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D
it says $32,000 but I talked to the guy and he's offering $28,500. I'm also looking for 11' but low mileage and clean carfax
it says $32,000 but I talked to the guy and he's offering $28,500. I'm also looking for 11' but low mileage and clean carfax
04-11-17, 07:29 PM
#6
04-11-17, 07:33 PM
#7
Looks like there is always several people looking for these cars. Perhaps a thread that shares info you've gathered about cars that are currently for sale would be helpful? I'll start
4/8/17
I looked at the 2012 White/ White ISF with 42,950 miles in Laurel, MD at Carmax. The car was overall pretty clean. The biggest problem for me was the white interior, which I'm not a fan of.
The problems with the car:
1) Crappy respray on the front bumper cover, the color seemed to match fine. The license plate bracket wasn't removed so there was a tape line on it and on the grill.
2) There is a small dent in the bottom passenger side of the bumper cover.
3) There was also a small tapping sound. This is the only ISF I've looked at so perhaps they all sound like that, or this one had a exhaust leak, or was running on 87 octane perhaps?
I hope this helps someone.
Any leads on a 2011 and up that are very clean would be appreciated. I prefer blue, don't care for the white interior. But I'm open to any 2011+.
Thanks!
4/8/17
I looked at the 2012 White/ White ISF with 42,950 miles in Laurel, MD at Carmax. The car was overall pretty clean. The biggest problem for me was the white interior, which I'm not a fan of.
The problems with the car:
1) Crappy respray on the front bumper cover, the color seemed to match fine. The license plate bracket wasn't removed so there was a tape line on it and on the grill.
2) There is a small dent in the bottom passenger side of the bumper cover.
3) There was also a small tapping sound. This is the only ISF I've looked at so perhaps they all sound like that, or this one had a exhaust leak, or was running on 87 octane perhaps?
I hope this helps someone.
Any leads on a 2011 and up that are very clean would be appreciated. I prefer blue, don't care for the white interior. But I'm open to any 2011+.
Thanks!
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04-11-17, 08:47 PM
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04-11-17, 11:31 PM
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04-12-17, 05:08 AM
#12
My M3 sold in less then 24 hours for 2k more then I paid...Sold it just after the front accident. Minor accident, replaced bumper and radiator.....Was more like a bonus to the new owner (fresh paint + new radiator etc). What I am saying is that accident is not always as bad as people think, especially if it's documented and fixed right.
Last edited by kolyan; 04-12-17 at 05:17 AM.
04-12-17, 05:23 AM
#13
My M3 sold in less then 24 hours for 2k more then I paid...Sold it just after the front accident. Minor accident, replaced bumper and radiator.....Was more like a bonus to the new owner (fresh paint + new radiator etc). What I am saying is that accident is not always as bad as people think, especially if it's documented and fixed right.
04-12-17, 05:26 AM
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04-12-17, 05:45 AM
#15
Well new frontal paint is what most CPOs get, so was it in accident or not, you will never know....New radiator is not really a big deal either. 1 owner, no accidents means zero in Carfax if you can't inspect a car right. I test drove 2 ISFs like that, one PP another from Lexus dealer. One sold at dealer had front and rear painted with paint pilling off (wasn't easy to see, probably looked mint for many), PP one looked like it was a total loss (used as a winter beater). I am pretty sure both have been bought by members in here as super clean no accident cars.
1 panel accident means nothing if the car was well taken care off. No accident is better of course, but you might end up with one as in example above.....
1 panel accident means nothing if the car was well taken care off. No accident is better of course, but you might end up with one as in example above.....
Last edited by kolyan; 04-12-17 at 06:11 AM.