Mileage

[swfcdan]

Hey all,

ive been scouting around on here for a while now and i know you guys are really helpful. as of yet ive not got an IS200 but hopefully should be a proud owner in a week or 2.

i was just wondering how many miles are well looked after cars good for. As im only able to afford high milage cars say 80k plus.

im just curious as i dont want it to pack up on me after a few thousand k's.

Im sure they will go on forever (dad has an LS400 with 165k on clock) being a lexus but i thought id just ask for your guys opinons.

Thanks

[kam05]

As long as the car has a full documented service history, it will go on and on. An 80k enigine hasn't even broken in yet!

Depending on your budget I'd get an IS which has done 80, 90 even 100K- let someone else take the deprication hit. If your looking at an IS which has done 90-100k +, make sure the timing belt has been changed.

[swfcdan]

cheers, i thought as much but thought there was no harm in making sure.

[6Speed]

I bought a high mileage car about 6 weeks ago. Car drives like new (except new ball joins required) I am really pleased with it. Its like evrything, if you look after it, will look after you!

[lexus_IS_200]

i have seen quite a few low milage lexus's lately 8500 etc

[Chris IS200]

Buy one then!

[lexus_IS_200]

Buy one then!

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i have one

[Chris IS200]

what were you going on about then

[lexus_IS_200]

what were you going on about then

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The poster was saying he was looking for a high milage lexus

i was giving him example of low milage cars and what price they are

[Chris IS200]

Calm down lad,

i was only messin.

Thought you would be able to take a joke.

[lexus_IS_200]

Calm down lad,

i was only messin.

Thought you would be able to take a joke.

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i am calm :P

[Kazi]

Think the most of the IS200 owners on here are 60k + milage.

Happy and welcome to LOC! :D

[super mario]

Think the most of the IS200 owners on here are 60k + milage.

Happy    and welcome to LOC!  :D

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the only thing that cheeses me off is the notchy gear changes from 1 to 2/3

:tsktsk:

[Lexus Jim]

mines on 132k and going fine. new clutch needed on mine at 95k and shockers

[BigK]

Just gone through 139K - original clutch (mostly motorway miles) - and still smooth running :D

[vinokirk]

114k here. running great! bit dodgy on the gear change, some squeaking from the engine.

[aztech3]

I know these engines are bullet proof, but what about interior do any of yours rattle or squeak? Since I drive in and around London I’m constantly driving on bumpy roads.