Wh0pp3r

looking into buying an IS F once my RC lease is done with. unfortunately my budget isn't the greatest and staying at the 30k budget. still great choices to be had.

with said price comes higher mileage. just wondering how those with 100k+ on their cars are doing, anything in particular to look out for?


mainly staying away from salt belt states/ snow states. any help is appreciated.

Vitveet

There's are hundred of answers to this question if you can access the search function. This question is asked almost weekly here!!
Let us know if somehow you don't find the answers you need! Best of luck with your F search!

V.

mahcah

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Yeah search function works wonders.

liquidtek

There's a thread still on the front page with a IS-F with 333,000 miles.

Gymkata

Whoa, 3 posts in a row advising forum basics...this person may need a safe space.

ICEBERGS

As long as the car has been cared for and serviced, these things are pretty much bulletproof. The only issue you may def encounter is the metlting dashboard and door panels in earlier models....mechanically if it has been maintained and serviced throughout its life the known issues, like waterpump, radiator, valley plate issues should have been taken car of....Mine had 179k and it ran consisted 12.5s at the drag strip and it was my daily. I had no issues out of the car. Just my 2cents

avgj0F

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How much would you afford for the common repairs such as, NAV screen, odometer needle, ML Head, shocks/springs, radiator, valley plate and exhaust leaks, which come with the aging car? Btw, I had all of those replaced under warranty except the shocks/springs & exhaust leaks.

Borrowing a line from a really old dude, Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go? lol

PDP180180

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All about the servicing and general care shown by the previous owners. You need a complete service history for peace of mind. Doesn't have to be main dealer, independents are fine for routine work. Check recalls have been carried out where needed.

Look for the obvious signs of cutting corners. Budget tires, cheap wiper blades, curbed rims, poor fitting body panels.

No reason why high milers won't make sound purchases provided they've been looked after.

Seems a a lot of folks on here have done some track, drag, fast road use with no issues whatsoever. Be careful with any cars that have run nitrous kits. If setup and used correctly, you should be fine. If not, you could have engine issues at some stage down the road.

Just because the sticker prices are cheaper, don't be fooled. This is and always will be a high end car from a well respected brand. Parts aren't cheap, but you can shop around and get work done by independent specialists who charge less than Lexus do.

Best of luck with your search.

Wh0pp3r

I EXPECT a puppy with a room that has soothing water fall sounds on loop, or an actual water fall...

ohh snap i remember hearing about this, but only on the is250's.. but makes sense since its the same generation. unfortunately my budget is about 30k allowance, thats not including ohh ***** funds if something happens... my biggest concern after doing some research is engine replacement if worst comes to worst. i heard this generation 6 cylinders have oil consumption issues. dunno if that is relevant to these v8's but seeing the other thread here about the gent having odd oil consumption issue put me at rest. figure i should definitely check oil level when checking it out first and foremost.

as stated above this reply, i do have an allowance for maintenance/ repairs if needed (2k set aside) I'm trying to keep myself from getting caught with pants down if i have tire blow out or i need to do major service myself if need be.

i do wonder, was it warranty issue by dealer or TSB's found by other shop that you came to dealer to resolve?

is there a way to see if a kit has been removed? like locations in the bay that may indicate a kit was present? ill do some searches just in case to get a general idea, but thanks, i didn't think of that.

you guys are awesome thank you. im being picky as is and being patient for something properly priced and the right color (blue) to come along. This really puts ease of mind on high er mileage models and what to look for.

avgj0F

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They were covered under an extended warranty and a couple goodwill from Lexus Corp. & Dealer.

Wh0pp3r

ohhhh. that makes sense. ill cross reference VIN's and open warranty/TSB then. thank you

s2kjer

Here is the short answer of what can go wrong or what to look for on a high miles ISF.. Random oil leaks "rear main/timing chain cover/oil pan" , Nav screen digitizer failing, LED on tach or speedometer needle going out, ML Headunit failure, shocks/springs leaking, radiator leaking, infamous valley plate coolant leak, and exhaust manifold cracking leaks. If you can see the service history of the car just check those off as you go.... Also remember that Lexus will only consider goodwill out of warranty repairs if all of the service is documented through a Lexus dealer.....Good luck

kzlflash

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Not all, just enough. I've only spent ~700- 1k at the dealership, with the F being my first Lexus (I didn't even buy the car from a Lexus dealership either). You probably just need to pass a certain dollar threshold and have done a few services at the dealership for them to consider your case.
Most of the work done on my car has been done at home or at an independent shop.

s2kjer

I wouldn't bet on that...but every case is different, I know first hand..... Just had to pay about $2k to fix a valley plate and oil leak on my 2012 with 93k on it.
History of the service was it was impeccably serviced at a Lexus dealer every 5k till I bought it with 71k on it. Since I got it did all the service myself. Because of the gap in service through the dealer Lexus said they would not assist in the repair cost. I did not get any help until they realized it was the 5th Toyota I have owned. Then they offered me $1k off the $3k bill for the repairs...

So my advice is get a car that has a spotless service history through a dealer and KEEP TAKING IT to the dealer and decline the extended warranty OR....
buy an extended warranty. If I could go back I would of purchased the warranty when I got the car. Now I'm on my own... Lesson learned