Man.. i have 2008 IS 300 .. daily driver.. track day every 2 months.. racing here.. keep up with all European cars from same class.. top Chinese and Korean got nothing on her .. not even close.. it feels great after all these years.. didn't have one single major issue.. not one dashboard light! I just give her love and care.. and she gives me the fun and joy back.. the best fun daily for petrol heads .. real cars guys.. she is a piece of mind.. anti age time machine indeed.. they just don't know..
I paid $14K on my 2012 IS 350, and it had about 113K miles on it when I bought it about 4 years ago, and has 187K on it now. Dude, I’ve had no problems out of it at all. Just routine maintenance, and a few small mods. I might not ever buy another brand other than Lexus after this car. Small suggestion to you. If you haven’t already done it or had it done, you might want to have the transmission fluid changed. Not flushed, but changed. It will work wonders for the car’s already remarkable performance and longevity.
Same got a is350c a couple months ago and I have to say I enjoy Lexus as a whole. Had a Benz and 45 days later the engine blew. Good thing for insurance cause that would’ve been 9k out of my pocket. But lexus is pristine , style , speed and reliability. It’s right for me. Lexus isn’t for everyone but when you look at the numbers Toyota/lexus is A1 to go for. Hopefully down the line I can experience a Isf or is500
@@x0tem I had my mechanic do it, and he charged me a $100 for it. I’m not sure how much the dealer would charge, but it’s only supposed to be done every 60K miles. You can DIY it, but I didn’t believe I don’t have the pump that is used to put the clean transmission fluid back into the system.
@@Vgehfacts Lexus is actually the most reliable car brand at No.1 and Toyota is No.2 most reliable car brand I’ve owned tons or Fords Chevys exc and once I went Toyota and Lexus I said I would never go back until I did an had to buy the cheapest beater I could find asap and ofc it was a Hyundai which I ended up selling in May bc it was sitting and bought my Lexus in February and I will never go back I am $7000 deep into my Lexus GS300 right now a 98 with 150k when I bought it from the original owner now has 160k and tons of new parts and motor is resealed
@@NotimpImportanttome 1. there is a 25-30K price difference between any IS500 even second hand, and a 21 IS350FS in 2024. And 2, not everyone can live with a RWD only daily. It's not as easy as just put snow tires on it. Have you tried going up a 30 degree incline along a mountain like in VT or NH on a icy day? Even with snow tires that is an adventure with a RWD car.
hey i’ve got 208k on my 09 is250 and it’s solid asf it’s been a year since i got it and all its needed was the maf to be cleaned, and valve cover gaskets
Just got my first Lexus, RC300h, not as quick as the is350 but the driving experience is so enjoyable. After owning several Alfa Romeos, this is a nice change of pace, traded rough power for luxury. (Great video!)
@@lancewood1410 really durable cars (here in Italy at least), except for regular service which I mostly did by myself, I only had to get a new clean catalytic converter for the diesel one after 240.000 km
Your vid came up on my feed, had to check it out. I'm right with you - I have a 2014 3IS, got it at 175k miles about 2.5 years ago. From initially driving it home from Detroit all the way back to Philly, to now just a couple hundred miles away from hitting 200k, this has been the most reliable car I've had BAR NONE. never got a CEL, starts up EVERY time without fuss. All I've done is drilled/slotted rotors/carbon ceramic pads/axle-back exhaust/paddle extenders, and though its underpowered compared to modern vehicles, still puts a smile on my face, especially in sport+ with traction control completely off lol. Will drive this thing till the wheels fall off, especially considering newer cars are FAR less reliable and more expensive to get and maintain...
IS 350 i would say is good daily driver car, definitely has alot of aftermarket parts for that year model. This has a very reliable v6 engine the 2gr-fse and it is NA (naturally aspirated) so it will hold up for a very long time. The nice part of that year model is that its awd which is really nice in northern states. As long as you keep up with your maintenance you good. I own a 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD bought it at 24k and now at 28k miles, same engine but its more of an updated version, 2gr-fks. Love the avalon trd and my car is more discrete because of how rare of a find it is and they don't make it anymore so i break everyone's neck lol. I will say if you really pushing for Scatpack, its a nice v8 but it has some cons to it, you become a cop magnet, car can easily get stolen more nowadays, gas guzzler, and everyone will try to race you lol. I believe an alternative you might like but it will cost a little more than a scatpack is a RC F or IS 500. IS F is a bit rare to find in a good condition but they will be high mileage, GS F is even more rare. Those V8 engines are slept on for its reliability. Basically trade power for reliability but can still have fun with the engine sounds. Something you can look into for V8s. Not trying to steer you away from a scatpack but of course test drive them first, its all about how comfortable you are to driving a car or purpose of using that car.
Yo thank you for this! I didn't even know the GS F was a thing. I definitely want an isf but it's such a niche car. I need to find a car that'll be fun and people will enjoy the content. The car would be for you guys
Got a 162K mile 2007 Lexus Es350 not so long ago. At almost 164K miles now (just bought it, first car) and ive been driving it hard and top speeds almost everyday (only in mexico). Routine maintenance and its been working AMAZING!!!
i bought a 2011 IS350 AWD in 2023 with 113k miles on it. Hasn't given me much issues as i do quite a bit of driving. Things i've had to replace include the brakes (front), mechanic mentioned to me valve cover gasket was leaking oil got that fixed, and cv axles. Other than that, everything has been solid. Occasional rattle in the cabin, apparently its common issue but... Funny thing, you mentioned a mechanic telling you that engine bay was leaking oil and it was gonna be a multiple thousand dollar fix... Same thing happened to me, mechanic told me "a plate was leaking oil" and the way lexus/toyota made their engines it was going to take a lot of labor ($4.8k) worth to fix. Took it to another mechanic, they fixed my valve cover gasket and the leaking oil... but never said anything about a plate leaking. A month later had mechanic do a sweep of my vehicle, no leaking oil. So that initial statement of leaking oil costing potentially $4.8k, i think was just extremely false or mistake. Made no sense, b/c i trust my initial first mechanic
Same thing happened to me, I went to my local Lexus dealership for the fuel system recall. After getting the vehicle back the service advisor told me my cam towers were leaking oil and I was quoted 8k. I went to a toyota mechanic and after inspection he found nothing
I got my 2006 is350 for about 10 months now. I haven’t had any issues aside from me creating them (by trying to upgrade the car). Just basic maintenance that I’ve had to take on since neither of the previous 2 owners changed anything. Great car and very reliable tho!
my lexus is350 2006 has 208,000 miles and I have not had any issues so far, but I'd recommend changing the transmission fluid people always forget that
@@x0tem Definitely change that sooner rather than later. That's an expensive one to fix but a cheap one to prevent. Trust me, just spent 7k replacing my transmission (Dodge).
My 2009 IS250 has 149, 000. I have replaced the front suspension, half of the engine sensor. I do the regular services, life brake diss and pads, oil etc. and it's still very reliable.
Nice ride. Many thanks for review. Man that dealership tried to rip you off. I have had my 2011 for 2 years and only have done oil changes and air filter change. The only issue I have had was key fob battery went bad on me. But was able to start my car by holding key fob to start button and it cranked perfect. I was thinking about getting a camery but so glad I got my Lexus instead.
I've had my 2016 is300 AWD since march and I cant recommend this car enough, I've put the remark axle back on it and its just awesome now. I'm planning on getting wheels soon and dropping it on lowering springs. I haven't really found any people or groups to ask what I need or what I should do next
Have you done an ATF drain and fill and rear (front as well for your AWD) diff serviced? It smoothed down my car (2011 as well @ 110000 miles) a significant amount doing both.
@@x0tem My local Lexus specialty shop did the ATF drain and fill (Ill do another the next oil change) and coolant flush (not sure if that was necessary) and fill for 230 bucks. Did the rear diff myself for about 60 in materials and to get the fluid pump.
Mine 2is 300k 2nd owner 9 years in. My new other 3is 150k. I like 2is better bc of whatever you can do to it and the touch screen after market. Also vland head light front and back easy to install. My 3is more luxury driven my wife drives it. Bc I never drove it as much after Covid
I hope Lexus quality carries over to the next gens. Very concerned with hybrids and turbos. NA Lexus vehicles are the best vehicles ever made. Buy old cars now and keep them until they turn to rust.
Have a 2014 atomic silver is350 awd traveled few states over for it on east coast all awd IS are 250’s . Also have a 04 es330 as a daily and both have been flawless n my wife has a black es350 and flawless also . The 3.5 motor is reliable asf .
I had a Camry 299,000 miles no issues, I still own a 2008 Prius 320,000 no issues and I also own a 2022 Toyota Venza 22,000 miles and that’s my baby Black on Black exterior and interior.
Yeah it probably is sweating oil out of the timing chain cover. It is a ton of labour to fix. I have access to a lift and I've seen a sweat out of my timing chain cover. Apparently it's super common to The 2gr-fse. But someone recommended to try at-205. I got some gonna see if it seals it up. Never trusted additives but maybe it works.
theres this mechanic on youtube and he makes videos only on lexus's hes a freaken nerd when it comes to lexus and he goes over everything of everything lexus of all generations
pleased car lovers here, between is350 011 vs is350 013 which is a better buy , rugged, has less fuel economy consumption and reliabile ? please i need an honest answer guys
How was the paint condition when you bought yours? Got the same year and everything as yours at 107k miles and has scrsfches that are minor and some are deep. Did you have to repaint or do some touch ups on yours?
I have a 2016 is350f. Got it w/ 65k mi. It's been a solid car. I always put regular gas in it with occasional injector cleaner. Do you guys put in premium or is regular ok?
@@hoangsolo6351 I thought it’d be bad but so far so good! No issues, except my front ones that I didn’t change get rust on them when it’s humid or rains (need to change those)
I owned one. It’s overmatched for the weight of the car. Too much weight to pull around and not enough torque available at low rpms. Smooth runner and I would get 32mpg going 75mph all day long. Got an Audi S3 after it and that’s when I really understood how much the 2.5 V6 was not enough engine for the car. The Audi is quick, a 4.4 second 0-60 car so the difference is striking.
@@michaelangelo5783 That’s not true. I live in a climate that gets snow. In 2006, the IS 350 was only offered in RWD. And I did not know about snow tires and keeping weight in the back, etc. I only remembered my Fathers RWD Mercedes getting stuck in snow and I didn’t want to deal with that. The IS 350 is totally worth it for the extra power and torque. And that would have been my choice had I known how to deal with RWD in snow. I have an S3 now which is a 4.7s 0-60 car (4.4s with launch control) and I rarely get to enjoy the power because the streets where I live are always clogged with cars. But I digress. And I do agree that the upgrade to an IS 350 is worth it.
I just bought a 2010 is250 with 192k miles for 6700$ do you think it was a good price? I love the car, interior is excellent, paint is not perfect but is good and engine is also good
These cars tend to leak oil at the head gasket... easy job it seems. Make sure all the liquids are changed every 4 years including coolant to prevent engine "leaks".
150k is high. I'd want full maintenance records (Trans/diff fluid, spark plugs, water pump/coolant) and maybe even a compression check done as people beat on these cars...or have a Dragy acceleration device and measure its 0-60 and 1/8 mile times to see if it pulls as it should.
Hey man I'm thinking about buying a 2009 IS 350 with 98k miles for 9.5k. It's salvage title but the owner said it's been running for 20k miles in 2 years perfectly fine with no issues. Do you think I should buy it?
my lexus is250 has 21k miles rn but it doesn’t feel fast enough for me, what should I do if i also don’t wanna sell it? would it be stupid to supercharge it because that’s the only way i’m gonna make real power
@@countinguh you could but the kits were cheaper before, now they cost like $6k+ // you could always remove parts that weigh it down and do an ecu tune on it
@@x0tem i’ve heard, not in a rush to do it now because i’m still doing other stuff to it and i wanna wait for the economy to lower a bit in the future (hopefully) but if i don’t wanna sell it and i don’t wanna upgrade to the 350 is this a good option for power?
I’m kinda a music bug. I’m pissed my 07 350 does not have any Bluetooth options music wise without aftermarket shit (that I already have) oh well I guess
My 02 SC430 doesn't have bluetooth either (surprise! 😂) I started buying cds of albums I like and got a cassette to Bluetooth to cover for the lack of it.
Why would you ever change the calipers at 125k? Rotors, I completely understandbut I thought this was a joke. When you said you changed the calipers, you got played, son.
It’s a common issue where the gaskets on the calipers crumble and seize up on 2is, in the video where i change the brakes you can see the damage and how close it was to seizing up. Better safe than sorry lol
Bro calling 100k miles high mileage 😅🤦🏼♂️ New Jersey don’t claim bro fr 😂 I got 150k miles on my Lexus GS300 I tell everyone how it has low mileage bc it’s a 1998 Lexus you telling the world your Lexus is high mileage at 100k miles
@@x0tem it fr bro 100k on a Lexus isn’t that high of mileage lol as long as you take care of it an do maintenance on time it’ll last you for atleast another 200k miles remember Lexus wasn’t hailed the most reliable car brand in America for no reason multiple years in a row now
i was knowing just before listening to the vid.. that the answer will be almost zero $$ i have a 2008 IS350 with 325K km. bullet prouf.. same.. tire, oil, brakes.. and also same as you.. Front cover oil leak... as usual for all 2GR. hhahaha
Do NOT waste your money or time on an ISF. There's a reason why they didn't sell, because they were the slowest hunk of shit in their category. You're better off finding a E55/C63 AMG or CTS-V. The IS if a very reliable car and yes i know how great the UZ engine family is, but for the money you don't even get a LSD... ISF's were 15-20K 2 years ago and that's really all they are worth. You can get a E55 AMG for HALF the price of an ISF, and the AMG is a faster, more luxurious, better sounding, more aftermarket support vehicle.
Lol there's a reason the Eurotrash is half the price of a V8 Lexus F car. Oh, the 2010+ isf has the lsd and you can buy a used one for $300 and swap it in the 08-09 model. Don't forget full bolt ons on the v8 will boost it to 450-460 WHEEL horsepower (520 crank hp).
pleased car lovers here, between is350 011 vs is350 013 which is a better buy , rugged, has less fuel economy consumption and reliabile ? please i need an honest answer guys
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You didn’t say what you spent on all the mods
@@gengstar09 I said I'd make a separate video to not make this one dragged out in the beginning
Man.. i have 2008 IS 300 .. daily driver.. track day every 2 months.. racing here.. keep up with all European cars from same class.. top Chinese and Korean got nothing on her .. not even close.. it feels great after all these years.. didn't have one single major issue.. not one dashboard light! I just give her love and care.. and she gives me the fun and joy back.. the best fun daily for petrol heads .. real cars guys.. she is a piece of mind.. anti age time machine indeed.. they just don't know..
I paid $14K on my 2012 IS 350, and it had about 113K miles on it when I bought it about 4 years ago, and has 187K on it now. Dude, I’ve had no problems out of it at all. Just routine maintenance, and a few small mods. I might not ever buy another brand other than Lexus after this car. Small suggestion to you. If you haven’t already done it or had it done, you might want to have the transmission fluid changed. Not flushed, but changed. It will work wonders for the car’s already remarkable performance and longevity.
Hey thanks! How much is that? I also imagine you can’t DIY?
Same got a is350c a couple months ago and I have to say I enjoy Lexus as a whole. Had a Benz and 45 days later the engine blew. Good thing for insurance cause that would’ve been 9k out of my pocket. But lexus is pristine , style , speed and reliability. It’s right for me. Lexus isn’t for everyone but when you look at the numbers Toyota/lexus is A1 to go for.
Hopefully down the line I can experience a Isf or is500
@@x0tem I had my mechanic do it, and he charged me a $100 for it. I’m not sure how much the dealer would charge, but it’s only supposed to be done every 60K miles. You can DIY it, but I didn’t believe I don’t have the pump that is used to put the clean transmission fluid back into the system.
@@x0tem drain and fill at lexus dealership is around $250-300. DIY will be the cost in fluid and pump, so $100.
@@Vgehfacts Lexus is actually the most reliable car brand at No.1 and Toyota is No.2 most reliable car brand I’ve owned tons or Fords Chevys exc and once I went Toyota and Lexus I said I would never go back until I did an had to buy the cheapest beater I could find asap and ofc it was a Hyundai which I ended up selling in May bc it was sitting and bought my Lexus in February and I will never go back I am $7000 deep into my Lexus GS300 right now a 98 with 150k when I bought it from the original owner now has 160k and tons of new parts and motor is resealed
im getting a 2021 IS 350 f sport AWD with 46k miles this Saturday, I cant wait will be my first Lexus
If you don't mind me asking...How much?$
U will love it
I would have suggested you get an is500 if the price wasn't too far away.
@@NotimpImportanttome 1. there is a 25-30K price difference between any IS500 even second hand, and a 21 IS350FS in 2024. And 2, not everyone can live with a RWD only daily. It's not as easy as just put snow tires on it. Have you tried going up a 30 degree incline along a mountain like in VT or NH on a icy day? Even with snow tires that is an adventure with a RWD car.
@@tv321123adventure? Good thing im an adventure kind of guy 😏
hey i’ve got 208k on my 09 is250 and it’s solid asf it’s been a year since i got it and all its needed was the maf to be cleaned, and valve cover gaskets
Just got my first Lexus, RC300h, not as quick as the is350 but the driving experience is so enjoyable. After owning several Alfa Romeos, this is a nice change of pace, traded rough power for luxury. (Great video!)
your alfa mechanic just lost a long friend :P
@@lancewood1410 really durable cars (here in Italy at least), except for regular service which I mostly did by myself, I only had to get a new clean catalytic converter for the diesel one after 240.000 km
Your vid came up on my feed, had to check it out. I'm right with you - I have a 2014 3IS, got it at 175k miles about 2.5 years ago. From initially driving it home from Detroit all the way back to Philly, to now just a couple hundred miles away from hitting 200k, this has been the most reliable car I've had BAR NONE. never got a CEL, starts up EVERY time without fuss. All I've done is drilled/slotted rotors/carbon ceramic pads/axle-back exhaust/paddle extenders, and though its underpowered compared to modern vehicles, still puts a smile on my face, especially in sport+ with traction control completely off lol. Will drive this thing till the wheels fall off, especially considering newer cars are FAR less reliable and more expensive to get and maintain...
I just picked up my 2011 awd is350 with 28000 original kilometres, couldn’t be more thrilled upgrading from a 07 awd is250
🔥 fire bro
@@x0tem thanks homie 🙏🏻
IS 350 i would say is good daily driver car, definitely has alot of aftermarket parts for that year model. This has a very reliable v6 engine the 2gr-fse and it is NA (naturally aspirated) so it will hold up for a very long time. The nice part of that year model is that its awd which is really nice in northern states. As long as you keep up with your maintenance you good.
I own a 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD bought it at 24k and now at 28k miles, same engine but its more of an updated version, 2gr-fks. Love the avalon trd and my car is more discrete because of how rare of a find it is and they don't make it anymore so i break everyone's neck lol.
I will say if you really pushing for Scatpack, its a nice v8 but it has some cons to it, you become a cop magnet, car can easily get stolen more nowadays, gas guzzler, and everyone will try to race you lol. I believe an alternative you might like but it will cost a little more than a scatpack is a RC F or IS 500. IS F is a bit rare to find in a good condition but they will be high mileage, GS F is even more rare. Those V8 engines are slept on for its reliability. Basically trade power for reliability but can still have fun with the engine sounds. Something you can look into for V8s. Not trying to steer you away from a scatpack but of course test drive them first, its all about how comfortable you are to driving a car or purpose of using that car.
Yo thank you for this! I didn't even know the GS F was a thing. I definitely want an isf but it's such a niche car. I need to find a car that'll be fun and people will enjoy the content. The car would be for you guys
Got a 162K mile 2007 Lexus Es350 not so long ago. At almost 164K miles now (just bought it, first car) and ive been driving it hard and top speeds almost everyday (only in mexico). Routine maintenance and its been working AMAZING!!!
only in mexico 🇲🇽
i bought a 2011 IS350 AWD in 2023 with 113k miles on it. Hasn't given me much issues as i do quite a bit of driving.
Things i've had to replace include the brakes (front), mechanic mentioned to me valve cover gasket was leaking oil got that fixed, and cv axles. Other than that, everything has been solid. Occasional rattle in the cabin, apparently its common issue but...
Funny thing, you mentioned a mechanic telling you that engine bay was leaking oil and it was gonna be a multiple thousand dollar fix... Same thing happened to me, mechanic told me "a plate was leaking oil" and the way lexus/toyota made their engines it was going to take a lot of labor ($4.8k) worth to fix. Took it to another mechanic, they fixed my valve cover gasket and the leaking oil... but never said anything about a plate leaking. A month later had mechanic do a sweep of my vehicle, no leaking oil. So that initial statement of leaking oil costing potentially $4.8k, i think was just extremely false or mistake. Made no sense, b/c i trust my initial first mechanic
Same thing happened to me, I went to my local Lexus dealership for the fuel system recall. After getting the vehicle back the service advisor told me my cam towers were leaking oil and I was quoted 8k. I went to a toyota mechanic and after inspection he found nothing
I got my 2006 is350 for about 10 months now. I haven’t had any issues aside from me creating them (by trying to upgrade the car). Just basic maintenance that I’ve had to take on since neither of the previous 2 owners changed anything. Great car and very reliable tho!
I have a 2022 is350 absolutely no problems yet, ill keep it for 15 years!! 😅😅
dude this is the video i’ve been trying to find. feels like no one goes into detail with the 350s. good looks broski
yooo glad you enjoy the content! it’s motivating to make more
rly happy to hear all these things from u , i got a is 300 2015 and honestly it was a good choice and the lexus is such a fun car to have
Nice vid, you made a great choice! I'm on my 5th Lexus, which is my 3rd IS (2 IS350s and the 500) and these things are bulletproof and amazing.
another great video, very well put together 👍 my 07 350 has turned into a money pit but that’s because I can’t stop modding it. No regrets tho
my lexus is350 2006 has 208,000 miles and I have not had any issues so far, but I'd recommend changing the transmission fluid people always forget that
Yeah I do plan on doing that soon. I thought that was a “lifetime” fluid
@@x0tem Definitely change that sooner rather than later. That's an expensive one to fix but a cheap one to prevent. Trust me, just spent 7k replacing my transmission (Dodge).
4 and a half years ago i bought my 2011 lexus is350 AWD with 60k miles....all i got to say is I'm still in love 😊
awd?
My 2009 IS250 has 149, 000. I have replaced the front suspension, half of the engine sensor. I do the regular services, life brake diss and pads, oil etc. and it's still very reliable.
Nice ride. Many thanks for review. Man that dealership tried to rip you off. I have had my 2011 for 2 years and only have done oil changes and air filter change. The only issue I have had was key fob battery went bad on me. But was able to start my car by holding key fob to start button and it cranked perfect. I was thinking about getting a camery but so glad I got my Lexus instead.
I've had my 2016 is300 AWD since march and I cant recommend this car enough, I've put the remark axle back on it and its just awesome now. I'm planning on getting wheels soon and dropping it on lowering springs. I haven't really found any people or groups to ask what I need or what I should do next
Nice car and great review! Just got a IS300 looks amazing!
I swear every Gen of Lexus IS mods the appearance to look like the 2021+ facelifted version😂
Have you done an ATF drain and fill and rear (front as well for your AWD) diff serviced? It smoothed down my car (2011 as well @ 110000 miles) a significant amount doing both.
no i haven’t! how much was it to get that done?
@@x0tem My local Lexus specialty shop did the ATF drain and fill (Ill do another the next oil change) and coolant flush (not sure if that was necessary) and fill for 230 bucks. Did the rear diff myself for about 60 in materials and to get the fluid pump.
1:15 you have bro I appreciate you coming from an is250 owner
I appreciate it bro
You got a great deal on the brakes--good video :)
yeah! Got them on amazon
Mine 2is 300k 2nd owner 9 years in. My new other 3is 150k. I like 2is better bc of whatever you can do to it and the touch screen after market. Also vland head light front and back easy to install. My 3is more luxury driven my wife drives it. Bc I never drove it as much after Covid
You did good. So proud of you
Hey man, WHERE on earth did you get that front bumper?! That thing looks GOOD!
I hope Lexus quality carries over to the next gens. Very concerned with hybrids and turbos. NA Lexus vehicles are the best vehicles ever made.
Buy old cars now and keep them until they turn to rust.
thank you for keeping it real and relatable , and hello from Miami , FL 🌴
Hi man, hope you reply, do you have a list that I can see of what parts you have like the rotors and stuff? Thanks in advance
Hey Bro! Each thing I have done to my car is all on my youtube channel with the links in the description of each video.
I'm still waiting a video how bright are those headlamp in night special because this bumper doesn't have fog lamp
Great video bruhs. I have a 2021 🤙 before this 2014, 2007 … 🚘
@@DC-cg2jp 🔥 bro
Thank you for the video sir
Have a 2014 atomic silver is350 awd traveled few states over for it on east coast all awd IS are 250’s . Also have a 04 es330 as a daily and both have been flawless n my wife has a black es350 and flawless also . The 3.5 motor is reliable asf .
I had a Camry 299,000 miles no issues, I still own a 2008 Prius 320,000 no issues and I also own a 2022 Toyota Venza 22,000 miles and that’s my baby Black on Black exterior and interior.
Those newer venza are NICE. Was debating getting one. Car care nut likes them.
We've had our 2is350 for basically the same time. I'm debating getting a 370z. Mines got 108k paid 10900. I've had the same exact philosophy as you
Im tryna get an used is500 when the price good. Id consider a new ish 350 but that lexus v8 sounds incredible. Got a fun 2018 Si tho for now.
Yeah it probably is sweating oil out of the timing chain cover. It is a ton of labour to fix.
I have access to a lift and I've seen a sweat out of my timing chain cover. Apparently it's super common to The 2gr-fse. But someone recommended to try at-205. I got some gonna see if it seals it up. Never trusted additives but maybe it works.
Keep me posted if you can fix it? I need to find a more reasonable price to fix it.
@@x0tem I'll add the at205 and lyk how it goes
Your tailights are so clean! Which ones are they?
There's a video on my channel on it! The link is in the bio
theres this mechanic on youtube and he makes videos only on lexus's hes a freaken nerd when it comes to lexus and he goes over everything of everything lexus of all generations
what’s the channel
Car care nut?
@@rangerdanger8746yes
Hey how do you have Apple CarPlay on that OEM display
Grom Vline! I have a video about it on my channel
Mine was super reliable. I miss 2Is 😭😭. 4th gs isn’t the same.
I have a 03 is300 grandpa and I've been looking for one
Does your infotainment screen have like a black gloss over it like the ISF has? It seems so from an angle...
pleased car lovers here, between is350 011 vs is350 013 which is a better buy , rugged, has less fuel economy consumption and reliabile ? please i need an honest answer guys
Same car minor refresh. Just get the newer one
I bought the same car last year for $15,500 with 76k miles. Are your wheels the oem ones? Power coated black?
@@Erick-h5t OEM and yeah coated gloss black
where did u get the brake stuff? thanks
amazon bro! it’s linked in the brake video
How was the paint condition when you bought yours? Got the same year and everything as yours at 107k miles and has scrsfches that are minor and some are deep. Did you have to repaint or do some touch ups on yours?
hey so mine does have scuffs and peeling on one side. I’m saving up to fix it. I may just wrap it instead.
@@x0temthanks for the response. I’ll probably do the same at some paint, but for now I am thinking of just doing touch up for now.
Should I purchase a 2006 Lexus is350 with 157000 miles for $7k.? Thanks..
Id day do your homework. Maintenance intervals followed every 5k? Hell yes buy it.
I have a 2016 is350f. Got it w/ 65k mi. It's been a solid car. I always put regular gas in it with occasional injector cleaner. Do you guys put in premium or is regular ok?
Stick with premium! Car runs better
how is the slotted roter treating the brake pads? Heard they were like a cheese grater to pads.
@@hoangsolo6351 I thought it’d be bad but so far so good! No issues, except my front ones that I didn’t change get rust on them when it’s humid or rains (need to change those)
I have a 4thGen GS350 and my son has a 2iS250.....the 2.5 V6 is seriously underpowered.
I owned one. It’s overmatched for the weight of the car. Too much weight to pull around and not enough torque available at low rpms. Smooth runner and I would get 32mpg going 75mph all day long. Got an Audi S3 after it and that’s when I really understood how much the 2.5 V6 was not enough engine for the car. The Audi is quick, a 4.4 second 0-60 car so the difference is striking.
Yep, absolutely zero reason to get the 250 instead of a 350. 102hp and 93 tq difference for maybe 1-2mpg less...and a 5.0s 0-60 vs a 7.4 in the is250.
@@michaelangelo5783 That’s not true. I live in a climate that gets snow. In 2006, the IS 350 was only offered in RWD. And I did not know about snow tires and keeping weight in the back, etc. I only remembered my Fathers RWD Mercedes getting stuck in snow and I didn’t want to deal with that. The IS 350 is totally worth it for the extra power and torque. And that would have been my choice had I known how to deal with RWD in snow. I have an S3 now which is a 4.7s 0-60 car (4.4s with launch control) and I rarely get to enjoy the power because the streets where I live are always clogged with cars. But I digress. And I do agree that the upgrade to an IS 350 is worth it.
I just bought a 2010 is250 with 192k miles for 6700$ do you think it was a good price? I love the car, interior is excellent, paint is not perfect but is good and engine is also good
100k miles and he thinks its high mileage. I've a xc90 2003 model at 620.000 kilometres. :
How many engine and trannies?
Tbf most cars die around 250k miles. 620k is a major outlier and honestly I've never seen a car in real life get close to that many miles.
@@CentinalxGaming because most people do bare min for maintenance a car. Some don't do anything.
@@CentinalxGaming 620k kilometers is around 385k miles
Impressive! I am trying to get there with a 2000 Eclipse...currently at 321,000 miles. I consider my Lexus is250 low mileage at 91,000. haha
These cars tend to leak oil at the head gasket... easy job it seems. Make sure all the liquids are changed every 4 years including coolant to prevent engine "leaks".
Not head gasket, valve cover gasket. HUGE difference $$$$.
@@michaelangelo5783 yes thats right
Is a 2014 Lexus es 350 with 206,000 miles for 6000 worth buying?
I’m on my 4th Lexus and never had a check engine light ever come on
Hey what do you think should i buy for 10k IS 2011 or IS 2015?
Do you think 12,000 for a 2011 with 150,000 is a good deal or should I try and lure him down to 10,000k?
7k
150k is high. I'd want full maintenance records (Trans/diff fluid, spark plugs, water pump/coolant) and maybe even a compression check done as people beat on these cars...or have a Dragy acceleration device and measure its 0-60 and 1/8 mile times to see if it pulls as it should.
Hey man I'm thinking about buying a 2009 IS 350 with 98k miles for 9.5k. It's salvage title but the owner said it's been running for 20k miles in 2 years perfectly fine with no issues. Do you think I should buy it?
Also how much do you think I should try to negotiate; asking price is 10.5 thousand
Hey bro! I wouldn't get a car with a salvage title for that price. For like 12K you can get one that isn't salvaged
Yeah, salvage 09 should be like 6-7k.
my lexus is250 has 21k miles rn but it doesn’t feel fast enough for me, what should I do if i also don’t wanna sell it? would it be stupid to supercharge it because that’s the only way i’m gonna make real power
@@countinguh you could but the kits were cheaper before, now they cost like $6k+ // you could always remove parts that weigh it down and do an ecu tune on it
@@x0tem i’ve heard, not in a rush to do it now because i’m still doing other stuff to it and i wanna wait for the economy to lower a bit in the future (hopefully) but if i don’t wanna sell it and i don’t wanna upgrade to the 350 is this a good option for power?
@@countinguh IS350 is 100HP+ more than IS250 306-311hp>204hp big difference in power....
@@arsenal_tackle_fishing readings not really your strong suit is it
@@countinguh
Thinking isn't yours, is it? It's idiotic to not move onto a 350. A 250 is a woman's car that gets smoke by v6 minivans.
why no rear bumper? weight reduction?
makes me drive faster 😂
Hey chat, is 15k for a 2015 Lexus is 250 f sport with 125k miles worth it?!!! Or am I over paying ?
I’m kinda a music bug. I’m pissed my 07 350 does not have any Bluetooth options music wise without aftermarket shit (that I already have) oh well I guess
My 02 SC430 doesn't have bluetooth either (surprise! 😂)
I started buying cds of albums I like and got a cassette to Bluetooth to cover for the lack of it.
Bro I have an is350 2006 ym and the exact same necklace you do 😅
Lexus gang ✊🏻
I got an 08 is350 nd before i bought it ididnt know it was a hertz rental car😅
When you said hi, mileage IS350I did not expect 125K.How the f*** is that high mileage?I expected 200 to 300000 miles smh
😭 lmaooo yo high miles for the average person but this car is a tank
Wait 100k is high mileage?
100k miles just a break in period for Lexus lol
I can't understand why buy a lexus or any luxury car if you can't keep it functioning like new.
U look super high 😂
never smoked in my life
125k is high mileage???
no lol it's just for the title
Why would you ever change the calipers at 125k? Rotors, I completely understandbut I thought this was a joke. When you said you changed the calipers, you got played, son.
It’s a common issue where the gaskets on the calipers crumble and seize up on 2is, in the video where i change the brakes you can see the damage and how close it was to seizing up. Better safe than sorry lol
Bro calling 100k miles high mileage 😅🤦🏼♂️ New Jersey don’t claim bro fr 😂 I got 150k miles on my Lexus GS300 I tell everyone how it has low mileage bc it’s a 1998 Lexus you telling the world your Lexus is high mileage at 100k miles
You from NJ?
@@x0tem yessir
@@x0tem it fr bro 100k on a Lexus isn’t that high of mileage lol as long as you take care of it an do maintenance on time it’ll last you for atleast another 200k miles remember Lexus wasn’t hailed the most reliable car brand in America for no reason multiple years in a row now
i was knowing just before listening to the vid.. that the answer will be almost zero $$ i have a 2008 IS350 with 325K km. bullet prouf.. same.. tire, oil, brakes.. and also same as you.. Front cover oil leak... as usual for all 2GR. hhahaha
Yeah need to fix that leak lol
100k is high miles? 😖😖
Not on a Lexus, my last one (2010 hs) was at 307,000 miles when sold to friend. Car is not at 320,000, zero issues
mine is under 120000km
It’s not high mileage till it’s 140k
@@AlmondSchlatt-jc9on 🤓
Do NOT waste your money or time on an ISF.
There's a reason why they didn't sell, because they were the slowest hunk of shit in their category. You're better off finding a E55/C63 AMG or CTS-V. The IS if a very reliable car and yes i know how great the UZ engine family is, but for the money you don't even get a LSD... ISF's were 15-20K 2 years ago and that's really all they are worth. You can get a E55 AMG for HALF the price of an ISF, and the AMG is a faster, more luxurious, better sounding, more aftermarket support vehicle.
How is the reliability on E55 AMG? I never thought about getting a E55 AMG
Lol there's a reason the Eurotrash is half the price of a V8 Lexus F car. Oh, the 2010+ isf has the lsd and you can buy a used one for $300 and swap it in the 08-09 model. Don't forget full bolt ons on the v8 will boost it to 450-460 WHEEL horsepower (520 crank hp).
pleased car lovers here, between is350 011 vs is350 013 which is a better buy , rugged, has less fuel economy consumption and reliabile ? please i need an honest answer guys
Honestly when it’s speed the 2is is better but I love the look of the 013 one. Fuel economy is the same and so is reliability.