Are you looking to purchase a used ISF? Are you wondering what to look for? Well, look no further. If you have a car you are interested in or a price question - post them here.

General Used Car Buying Guides:
1. https://www.consumerreports.org/buyi...-buying-guide/
2. https://www.edmunds.com/g00/car-buying/10-steps-to-buying-a-used-car.html?i10c.encReferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8%3D&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=14
3. https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/car-b...ou-can-afford/

All About the ISF:
https://www.caranddriver.com/lexus/is-f

Lexus Owners Information:
1. VIN lookup/Service History: https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/history
2. VIN lookup/Specifications: https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrive.../vehicle-specs

ISF Year to Year Changes:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...reference.html

Should I buy an ISF or an IS350?
1. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...rt-vs-isf.html
2. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...50-vs-isf.html
3. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...0-f-sport.html
4. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...50-vs-isf.html

Common Issues:
1. Cracked Headers
- Main Thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-manifold.html
- Repair: - Repair: http://www.ppeengineering.com/siteas...%20install.pdf
- Note: The best solution here is to purchase aftermarket headers from PPE. https://www.rr-racing.com/category-s/143.htm

2. Navigation Touch Screen Failure
- Main Thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...t-working.html
- Repair: https://snapguide.com/guides/fix-the...a-lexus-is350/

3. Valley Plate Coolant Leak
- Main Thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ley-plate.html
- Another Thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ss-action.html
- Another Thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...leak-my11.html
- Repair:

4. Water Pump Leak
- Main Thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...p-leaking.html
- Repair: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-pump-diy.html

5. Rear Mark Levinson Sub Issues
- Main Thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...er-issues.html
- Repair: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-repaired.html

6. Vibrating Rear View Mirror
- Main Thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...a-fix-yet.html
- Repair: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...zzing-fix.html

7. Low Transmission Fluid:
- Main Thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...tructions.html
- Repair: Post 99 in link above ^

8. Inside edge wear on the front tires:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...alignment.html
- Repair: Install stiffer rear LCA bushings from RR Racing or Figs

9. Cabin airflow flaps deteriorated, not sealing:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ust-smell.html
- Repair: Install new flaps with updated part number.

Other Threads About Buying a Used ISF:
1. General: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...2008-is-f.html
2. General: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...08-09-f-s.html
3. General: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ng-advice.html
4. General: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...questions.html
5. General: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...questions.html
6. General: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-2008-isf.html
7. General: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...k-out-for.html
8. General: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-used-isf.html
9. General: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...e-with-it.html
10. Out of State: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-of-state.html
11. Ownership Cost: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ng-an-isf.html
12. Ownership Cost: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...isf-owner.html
13. Ownership Cost: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...isf-costs.html
14. Ownership Cost: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...st-to-own.html
15. Ownership Cost: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...p-edmunds.html
16. Long Term Reliability: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...eed-input.html
17. Long Term Reliability: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...000-miles.html
18. Long Term Reliability: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-purchase.html
19. Long Term Reliability: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-the-is-f.html
20. www.youtube.com - (search) - "Used ISF Review"


If anyone has anything to add, please let me know! Maybe this can be pinned to the top of the forum. If nothing else, we can link everyone with these questions to this one hub of information.

 

Nicely done, thank you!

 

Kenny,

Thank you! This will be useful for me.

Pho

 

I wish I had this 2 years ago! lol

 

Can we sticky this, or consider making it required reading before posting =)

 

Thank you for compiling this!

Moderators, please sticky this thread to help avoid the same weekly threads that this one covers!

 

 

Awesome thread, thanks. Already picked mine up as of 2 weeks ago but will be able to go through all of these after the fact anyway

 

Looking for an isf for a while now. Unfortunately there aren't many in the northeast. This thread is very helpful, thanks

 

Thanks for the tips. Now I know what to look for in buying an isf

 

Thank you!!

 

I agree 100% lol

 

Well this will surely cut down on the number of question I ask! The info here is really well organised and to the point.

 

Great compilation of info. Thanks OP.

 

Great information and great reading. The issue now is low miles 2010 or hold out for a later 2011 with the suspension changes!!