I’ve had an 07 IS350 since 2017, best used car value for a quick and reliable compact sport sedan as long as you don’t want a manual transmission. Got it with 84k and now has 124k miles, no issues. Only big maintenance I’ve had to do was the alternator around 100k miles which is normal for Toyotas of this era.
I see IS250s around every now and then and pictures and videos do NOT do the Proportions of this car properly. In person this car is gorgeous 🎉. I can't wait to own one some day
I bought an 06 is350 for $3,500. It has some aesthetic details but engine and transmissions is solid and body has no dents or rust. I gotta say I love that car, it feels super planted and solid. In snow mode it feels very easy to just cruise yet it feel strong. On normal or sport that thing is a bullet.
I did the exact same thing .......bought the 06 for the same price..... truthfully the only major thing I did was rebuilt the tranny.....bought it with 303k on it.....got over 370k and driving as im writing this message
I'm currently taking all the seats off to deep clean the carpet. Only repair I've done was the ac compressor. Got one on a junk yard for $35 and did the repair myself. About $150 total and it's cooling great
Had mine for 3.5 years now bought at 83k miles now at 106k miles no issues except that what the mechanics created. Had a hole in the backbox silencer. Taped it up. Fine now. Maintain them. Oil Change every 6 months. Only issue is the fuel is awful. If you want to do local runs and short journeys expect 19/21mpg. Mixed driving 25mpg. Medium around 32mpg (mix of B roads and motorways and local). Motorway I have achieved 44mpg at best. Decently fast car for what it is. Smooth. Advice: Make sure you have a fuse grabber in your fuse box if not find one they are micro fuses. Carry a pack of spare fuses (cheap). If you ever do your spark plug change after 100k miles you might want to change you tube seal gaskets. I have done the rocker cover gasket seal on my one as preventative maintenance due to some oil on spark plugs. Now fine. Do the trans fluid full change (full oil, filter and gasket seal). I have 2.5 not 3.5
Other cars in this price range I’ve owned that are great deals are first gen Hyundai Genesis sedans with the 4.6. 375 HP sound great and are actually very very reliable. I also owned a C55 amg; 2006. U can find a decent example for 6-8k. Super reliable amg with the 5.4 v8 and 5 speed. But besides that the Lexus is350 is probably the best bang for buck for luxury and sport
Hey man a couple days ago I just bought me a 2006 is350 and I want to thank you cus you were the guy who made me fs know that I wanted the car. I just wanted to thank you for the reviews and keep this up, you help a lot of people tryna buy cars. 🔥🔥
Awesome video man! Im picking mine up Saturday 06 1 Owner Clean title w/134K miles for 10k! I’ve searched in a 250 miles radius only found 5 350 are so hard to come buy! Im lucky because dealers saving it for me and wife picked up 09 250 last month great daily!
good price. I got mine with 124k also one owner last 16 years for 11k. I got super lucky cause i saw when it barely posted and so I immediately bought it that day
You need to turn off traction control and do a soft launch by holding the brake and gassing it up to 2k RPM to get a time around 4.8 to 5.0 seconds. Also helps to put it in ECT Power mode and shifting into Sport but limit the gears to 6 and let it shift on its own. By putting it to 6 in ECT PWR you let the car go through the whole rev band if you gas it to the floor. (07 IS350 owner)
Incorrect. The car actually accelerates faster in normal mode with traction off. Normal mode holds gears to redline while sport mode shifts to the next gear a bit sooner but holds gears longer. Basically, sport mode is better for spirited driving or track driving. There are multiple forums and the notes on this online.
@@sdlausen1 If you put the ECT PWR on with Transmission in S and limit it to 6th gear, it won't change the shift pattern as ECT PWR normally does. It will just make the throttle response better while keeping the shift pattern as it is normal D. I know exactly what you're saying but what I'm saying is different, because putting it in S with 6 on the cluster and ECT PWR on will not give you the same early shifts.
Just to let you know I just put an offer in on an 06 IS 350. Red and absolutely gorgeous. Your video convinced me I was making the right decision. Thanks!
I bought a 2010 Lexus IS 350c ( hard top convertible) with 143k miles for 9k. Awesome car. Plenty of power and so smooth. The convertible is nice for southern California. I don’t drive it fast, I just love to cruise. The smooth lines are timeless. This is a extra car I plan on keeping for a long time
I have an IS250, which I love. I certainly would like to drive an IS350. Although it would be fun, that's not why I bought the 250. It's a sport luxury sedan. It's not a race car. The IS 250 is a great daily commuter. Extremely reliable. Gorgeous looking. I have not had a problem with it. It would be nice to have the 350 power, but I don't drive it that way. Can't beat the car for the price!
I'm currently looking for a new car and this is on my list. Thanks for the video man! I'm also a newer TH-camr so I subscribed immediately for the support. Us newbie TH-camrs gotta stick togother!
Paid $15k AUD for mine with 125k's. Love the power and driving style. Sporty but chilled and cruisey at the same time. Great stereo. Super reliable and has a lot of features for a 15 year old car.
replacing pvc valve is cheap and helps with oil burning issues or consumption just needs a crowfoot because it is hard to reach but a cheap part to replace.
Also jusr hit 219k miles on my is350 never had anything major happen besides the stuff I caused ,maintenance really isn’t that bad either as in it’s pretty cheap to maintain
yoooo, bang some Killa Kaygee and Kphu Shameer dat Westcoest ish... i just grabbed me a is 350 today, PLEASE keep bringin more content because i want to build this car now.
Got a is250 about a year ago, looked for is350 for a while right after college but couldnt find any 2nd gen but the is250 gets the job done for now got everything the is350 has just less power
Bro have you tried sitting in the middle seat evry body says it's impossible,to seat three adults, but I've seen it happen three big ass people sat comfortably at the back seat of an is250 i was soo surprised bro
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Just bought mine for $5k with 216k miles and despite the mileage, this car is a fucking beast. I kept up with my buddy in his 4 series
@@kevinbu3n0 it pretty crazy how much of a sleeper it is
I’ve had an 07 IS350 since 2017, best used car value for a quick and reliable compact sport sedan as long as you don’t want a manual transmission.
Got it with 84k and now has 124k miles, no issues. Only big maintenance I’ve had to do was the alternator around 100k miles which is normal for Toyotas of this era.
My dream car is350 f sport 2015
I see IS250s around every now and then and pictures and videos do NOT do the Proportions of this car properly. In person this car is gorgeous 🎉. I can't wait to own one some day
I bought an 06 is350 for $3,500. It has some aesthetic details but engine and transmissions is solid and body has no dents or rust. I gotta say I love that car, it feels super planted and solid. In snow mode it feels very easy to just cruise yet it feel strong. On normal or sport that thing is a bullet.
Definitely one of the best cars you can buy for the price
I did the exact same thing .......bought the 06 for the same price..... truthfully the only major thing I did was rebuilt the tranny.....bought it with 303k on it.....got over 370k and driving as im writing this message
I'm currently taking all the seats off to deep clean the carpet. Only repair I've done was the ac compressor. Got one on a junk yard for $35 and did the repair myself. About $150 total and it's cooling great
This is a great deal. I have a 2011 is350 awd, it’s my fav
Had mine for 3.5 years now bought at 83k miles now at 106k miles no issues except that what the mechanics created.
Had a hole in the backbox silencer. Taped it up. Fine now.
Maintain them. Oil Change every 6 months.
Only issue is the fuel is awful. If you want to do local runs and short journeys expect 19/21mpg. Mixed driving 25mpg. Medium around 32mpg (mix of B roads and motorways and local). Motorway I have achieved 44mpg at best. Decently fast car for what it is. Smooth.
Advice:
Make sure you have a fuse grabber in your fuse box if not find one they are micro fuses. Carry a pack of spare fuses (cheap). If you ever do your spark plug change after 100k miles you might want to change you tube seal gaskets. I have done the rocker cover gasket seal on my one as preventative maintenance due to some oil on spark plugs. Now fine. Do the trans fluid full change (full oil, filter and gasket seal).
I have 2.5 not 3.5
Is250 no good
250 isnt bad but 350 definitely is better@binodajuan4342
Other cars in this price range I’ve owned that are great deals are first gen Hyundai Genesis sedans with the 4.6. 375 HP sound great and are actually very very reliable. I also owned a C55 amg; 2006. U can find a decent example for 6-8k. Super reliable amg with the 5.4 v8 and 5 speed. But besides that the Lexus is350 is probably the best bang for buck for luxury and sport
I think the extreme reliability gives it the upper hand in the used market
Hey man a couple days ago I just bought me a 2006 is350 and I want to thank you cus you were the guy who made me fs know that I wanted the car. I just wanted to thank you for the reviews and keep this up, you help a lot of people tryna buy cars. 🔥🔥
Awesome video man! Im picking mine up Saturday 06 1 Owner Clean title w/134K miles for 10k! I’ve searched in a 250 miles radius only found 5 350 are so hard to come buy! Im lucky because dealers saving it for me and wife picked up 09 250 last month great daily!
good price. I got mine with 124k also one owner last 16 years for 11k. I got super lucky cause i saw when it barely posted and so I immediately bought it that day
I’ve been thinking about pulling the trigger on one of these for a while now…your video has convinced me lol I’m getting one
@@dannypowers11 awesome to hear. They are a blast man.
I went from an 04 accord to an 06 is350 in January. Absolutely in love with the car
You need to turn off traction control and do a soft launch by holding the brake and gassing it up to 2k RPM to get a time around 4.8 to 5.0 seconds.
Also helps to put it in ECT Power mode and shifting into Sport but limit the gears to 6 and let it shift on its own. By putting it to 6 in ECT PWR you let the car go through the whole rev band if you gas it to the floor.
(07 IS350 owner)
when i go into sport my gear is automatically set in fourth gear do you know why?
@@Supreme-zk7ct that’s just how the transmission is setup.
Incorrect. The car actually accelerates faster in normal mode with traction off. Normal mode holds gears to redline while sport mode shifts to the next gear a bit sooner but holds gears longer. Basically, sport mode is better for spirited driving or track driving. There are multiple forums and the notes on this online.
@@sdlausen1 If you put the ECT PWR on with Transmission in S and limit it to 6th gear, it won't change the shift pattern as ECT PWR normally does.
It will just make the throttle response better while keeping the shift pattern as it is normal D.
I know exactly what you're saying but what I'm saying is different, because putting it in S with 6 on the cluster and ECT PWR on will not give you the same early shifts.
Just to let you know I just put an offer in on an 06 IS 350. Red and absolutely gorgeous. Your video convinced me I was making the right decision. Thanks!
@@stevecrowder3836 that’s awesome man they truly are super fun cars hope you enjoy it
I bought a 2010 Lexus IS 350c ( hard top convertible) with 143k miles for 9k. Awesome car. Plenty of power and so smooth. The convertible is nice for southern California. I don’t drive it fast, I just love to cruise. The smooth lines are timeless. This is a extra car I plan on keeping for a long time
I have a 22 and would like a 12 as well.
Love these cars.
I have an IS250, which I love. I certainly would like to drive an IS350. Although it would be fun, that's not why I bought the 250. It's a sport luxury sedan. It's not a race car.
The IS 250 is a great daily commuter. Extremely reliable. Gorgeous looking. I have not had a problem with it. It would be nice to have the 350 power, but I don't drive it that way. Can't beat the car for the price!
I'm currently looking for a new car and this is on my list. Thanks for the video man!
I'm also a newer TH-camr so I subscribed immediately for the support. Us newbie TH-camrs gotta stick togother!
@@AutoRevLife facts just subed to you see you at the top
@Caffeine_Cruiser thanks man! Hopefully we can both grow our channels
Paid $15k AUD for mine with 125k's. Love the power and driving style. Sporty but chilled and cruisey at the same time. Great stereo. Super reliable and has a lot of features for a 15 year old car.
@@mikejalcock facts can’t beat these things
Is250 AWD owner approved 👍💯
So there is actually one more cupholder, slide the middle console cover back and it’s right in the front there
as if a 16 year old car still has that plastic !
@@xsmsp mine does
Two cup holders in the rear arm rest and the second front cup holder is the front arm rest.
replacing pvc valve is cheap and helps with oil burning issues or consumption just needs a crowfoot because it is hard to reach but a cheap part to replace.
Also jusr hit 219k miles on my is350 never had anything major happen besides the stuff I caused ,maintenance really isn’t that bad either as in it’s pretty cheap to maintain
I love this type of car always wanted one
They are a great time just really fun
yoooo, bang some Killa Kaygee and Kphu Shameer dat Westcoest ish... i just grabbed me a is 350 today, PLEASE keep bringin more content because i want to build this car now.
Got a is250 about a year ago, looked for is350 for a while right after college but couldnt find any 2nd gen but the is250 gets the job done for now got everything the is350 has just less power
You can hold the traction control button for 10 seconds and it will disable it if you just click it it will turn back on at a RPM and speed
not on the 06 models, you have to do the pedal dance to completely turn it off
i neeeeeeeeeeed this and slap on the bumper conversion or either just getting the 3rd gen
I am from ontario Canada and it’s hard to find one these days and if you will find one the price is 16-18k canadain
It’s about 11 to 13k US here so it’s about the same if your talking CAD
Second cup holder is under the center console ,kinda annoying having it right there but better than one I guess
Best car Ever.... Lexus 💪
i’m finna get me one i was in the market for one 🔥
@@Bougie.TheKiD hell yeah you won’t regret it
What’s the sound deading like ?
I copped a 2011 is350 for 9k 153k miles
The Japanese have three working philosophies and one of them believes that there is always room for improvement. Nobody can be Lexus.
How much mileage friend?
I sold it but when I had it, it only had 115,000 miles
Is it faster than the Infiniti G35/G37 or Q50😂?
Bro got 12 now damnn
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Bro have you tried sitting in the middle seat evry body says it's impossible,to seat three adults,
but I've seen it happen three big ass people sat comfortably at the back seat of an is250 i was soo surprised bro
There is no way that’s comfortable
uncomfy as fuck
@@xsmsp lol really. I get it they skwized
Can you doo a video aboit it
lovely
To archive the 5.3 seconds
U need to launch it
I know honestly for got to get the Rpms height before launching
2008 Lexus ls460 more hp and cheaper somehow same year too
Because the 460 has very expensive repairs. Look up the brake actuator repair and see how common it is
ls460 is not nearly as reliable as an is350
And 700 pounds more and longer wheelbase
There's no way this is doing 11.8 in the ¼ mile especially if it's only doing 5.9 in the 0-60. Sub 12's are like hellcat times.
the 0-60 is 4.8 and the quarter mile is around 13 sec
App is not accurate these cars hit 0-60 4.9-5.5 I own the same year and model
Nobody ever raced a camry. lol
So your saying next car should be a Camry
gang
Lexus IS 250 has bad fuel pump and good luck towing this things with all plastic bumper😂 but do your homework on em
We need part 2 of the is350, after that do a video about the mighty isF 🦾
@@JuanDominguez- will do