Buying A Used Lexus IS? Always Check These Before You Do!

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[@roadeomagic]

Nice ride Andy. Remember, you can get those caliper covers for your Lexus to keep that brake dust to a minimum. I do my own brakes, but I use Akebono brake pads. Much less dust, no break in period.

[@stepheneagle8495]

You got robbed with that Brake job. Never go to Dealer

[@Aaron-fb6mb]

Real

[@JulioCNY]

Wow, really and not even a lexus or Toyota dealer??

[@user-360johnn]

@@JulioCNYno Unless it’s a last resort and there are no good shops around you

[@lincolnsallee7555]

Lexus brakes take different parts, trust me I’ve been through wayyy to many brakes

[@AJ88874]

Even if it’s an independent mechanic they will automatically charge more for a Lexus as opposed to a Toyota as they assume you have money. Also Lexus parts are more expensive

[@AJ88874]

That’s the only thing I hate about Lexus. They automatically charge more for parts and labor just because it’s a luxury toyota.

[@stevetammy9956]

Door lock actuator issue happened to me too after I got! Just bought the parts off Amazon and going to try and do it myself. Wish me luck so I can save $$$!

[@archnemesis256]

How did it go

[@losthabarber8723]

????? The result is???

[@Aaron-fb6mb]

Did you survive?

[@yellowbox5083]

@@Aaron-fb6mb he died the door locked him in the car for 29 days with the heated seats still on

[@Aaron-fb6mb]

@@yellowbox5083 💀💀💀💀💀

[@gip1279]

I have a 17 IS300 AWD. They tend to also have inner tire wear on the front tires as well. That’s fixed by changing the bushings up front to the GSF ones. They are stiffer and it also improves your steering. I’ve had it going on 3 years with no problems so far. She is a guzzler in town though but does well on highways.

[@lotus956]

It’s all relative I guess. I’ve had some big v8 engines that are REAL gas guzzlers.

[@gip1279]

@@lotus956 you’re right. My car before that was a Camry so that’s what I’m comparing it to. 😂

[@liudizzle]

I second the brake dust problem, I've given up on washing my wheels.

[@justincase2497]

.....you can find pads that are virtually dustless....try high end ceramic pads ....... and there is a few high-dollar semi-metallic pads out there as well that will leave no dust....

[@bell9620]

Replaced a couple door actuators on my 2002 4Runner. Installed OEM brand took some time but only cost me 120.00 I think, pretty easy job.

[@johnGabryowicz-ev7mz]

A little off topic. My 2009 toyota corolla stopped running and would crank but not start. Had car towed to toyota dealership for their $175.00 diagnosis. They told me the fuel pump was bad and they would.replace it for $1,550.00. Again $1;550.00. Told them no thanks. Bought replacement pump for $175.00 and replaced it MYSELF in about one hour using common hand tools.that I guarantee everyone has around the house. Car would still not start. Checked new fuel pump, works fine. Checked old fuel pump and that worked fine. Turns out the ECM was faulty and has to be replaced. The $175.00 "diagnosis" from Toyota was a TOTAL waste of time and money .

[@gearrunner]

@@johnGabryowicz-ev7mz I’ve been there with ford. Bad thing is they will not refund the money and if you would have let them replace the fuel pump you would have just been out that money also. Seems like if they diagnose it wrong they would have to refund that money because that’s what you paid them for.

[@johnGabryowicz-ev7mz]

As soon as I left the dealership they would claim I somehow created a new problem in ADDITION to their initial diagnosis!

[@gearrunner]

@@johnGabryowicz-ev7mz probably

[@blitzchaserjzx100]

Red Stuff ceramic brake pads little to no dust. Shorter stopping distance than oem. They do take a while to bed in. Red Stuff ceramic pads last up to twice as long as oem pads.

[@HoodsGlobal]

****I drive a 2007 Lexus ES350, 110k miles, didn't experience annoying issues like you described. I did do 100k miles maintenance, though.

[@tand9854]

You forgot to mention the blend door actuators not working 😂

[@thetruth7633]

Nice car, they are sensitive for rust on the suspension parts

[@debraparsons2618]

Beautiful car🤗 I hope it lasts you a lot of years😎

[@DS..69]

Dont get the IS 250. Direct injection only i believe. You want the IS 200T. That is the turbo with Direct and port injection. Funny thing, in 2018 the 200T became the IS 300. Same engine as before. Scratches head. Go figure.😅

[@pauldurand1890]

Do you also get car washes only from the dealer too?😂

[@gearrunner]

@@pauldurand1890 nope I only wash my cars by hand when I wash them. I probably don’t wash my cars twice a year. You are doing enough if you have time to wash your car!

[@augurcybernaut4785]

I want a Tundra 😢😢😢😢😢 To go beside my GS 350

[@walterbeland5233]

Nice ride, backroad my ass🤣🤣

[@rusty358]

Hyundai uses the best brake mmaterial.

[@brooksprice7109]

Just wondering if you can unlock the doors without the actuators?

[@gearrunner]

You can but you have to reach across and lock and unlock it by hand

[@tahirqureshi7583]

Nice video mate. I just bought this car but a 2018 hybrid model. I have been noticing a knocking sound everything I press on the brake pedal at slow speeds. Have you noticed such noises when you are pressing the brakes? Thanks

[@goncalorocha6315]

I bought the same model 2019, no knocking for me.

[@American_Indian_man]

They might’ve got them brakes from napa! Regular ceramic brakes leave that brake dust. Could be wrong though!!!

[@pauln9549]

Did the Lexus IS 250 ever stop having those carbon build up issues?

[@NiPEX.]

Thanks

[@alexismontoya5015]

Can someone tell me about the maintenance to 300,000 miles, are there any major repairs?

[@isaiahthegoat785]

Any of you guys know is it worth it to buy a 2006 is350 190k miles

[@psycheadfuzzfreak830]

How much ?

[@ofimportance5458]

Would last another 100k miles , but price and condition matters?

[@isaiahthegoat785]

@@psycheadfuzzfreak830 got it for 3k but ngl once I got home n started cleaning out some things n changing the filters dude ain’t take care of it for shi

[@isaiahthegoat785]

@@ofimportance5458 3k for some reason there’s no coolant in the reservoir tank but in the radiator there is

[@isaiahthegoat785]

Oil look good not that dark but there’s black gunk on the bottom could that mean it’s leaking oil ?

[@embueno605]

Great video, I’m actually seriously thinking about buying a 2015 with 100k miles. It’s gonna cost me 23k, would you say that’s a fair deal?

[@Ctyj578]

Nooo man that much money for the miles nd the year u can find a way better price I got an 18 is3 for 25k 39k miles

[@gearrunner]

I sold mine for around $21k with something like 70 some thousand miles on it

[@embueno605]

@@gearrunner what year?

[@gearrunner]

@@embueno605 mine was a 14 but a lot less miles

[@embueno605]

@@Ctyj578 well that depends on location too man

[@justincase2497]

.....toyota getting all your money....cheap pads cost you a fortune......

[@sanchilandscapedesign6316]

I want to buy one but is 19K decent for a 2015 is250 f sport? 120K miles I also thought about a 2008 is250 for 10k 110k miles

[@Soeales]

It’s not no way

[@IronTrench613]

both are decent. I own a 2008 IS250 with 140k+ miles, great car they'll last a good 200k if not more. if you're looking for something faster, go with the 350.

[@ForbiddenDNA]

I'm looking at getting a 2015 lexus is 250, F sport. If Lexus is saying these last 10 years.. the 2015 is approaching that 5 years mark. Does that mean it won't be wise to buy it? The car does have only 103k miles.

[@Will-ue4gb]

I would recommend upgrade to a 350. The 250 have a weaker engine and is only port injected which will cause carbon buildup over time while the 350 is direct and port injected.

[@ForbiddenDNA]

@@Will-ue4gb what about a 2016 is 200t?

[@Will-ue4gb]

@@ForbiddenDNA na don’t get the T models. They have turbos. If u are low on budget, get a 250 but use Shell Premium 93 once a while to clean the carbon.

[@ForbiddenDNA]

@@Will-ue4gb What is bad about a turbo? Sorry.. I'm very new.

[@Will-ue4gb]

@@ForbiddenDNA Turbos are unreliable in the long run. Look at Honda, they putting turbos on everything and they leaking and calling recalls. Safest bet is 250 with proper maintenance or a 350 if u have a bigger budget. Tbh u should be fine with a 250. Make sure to put premium once in a while to clean the carbon. I would recommend Shell. BMW only recommended shell in their cars and Premium Shell cleans ur engine really good.

[@stu9970]

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