Is300 Being Delivered - What Should I Look Out For?

[Jimxms]

Hi Guys,

I've just put a deposit down on an IS300 that is being driven down to me on Wednesday for me to look at before buying. Obviously I will be checking the following:

- General bodywork condition (rust / paint / resprays / filler etc)

- Interior condition

- Buttons, knobs and dials all working along with engine check light connection

- Service history and stamps vs clock mileage (it apparently has 7 Lexus stamps and cambelt was replaced last year).

- Knocks and bangs over bumps + any rattles

It's coming from a dealership that will give me 3mths guarantee, but is there anything else I should be looking at? Or any faults specific to IS300?

[Peejay05]

check out the gaskets in the engine if there are any leak/s. :winky:

[Sixusel]

Hi Jimxms,

Some of the major points have already been covered here http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge/index.php?page=index_v2&id=92&c=5. Sorry haven't mastered hyperlinks on this forum as yet! :D Hope it helps

[Jimxms]

Hi Jimxms,

Some of the major points have already been covered here http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge/index.php?page=index_v2&id=92&c=5. Sorry haven't mastered hyperlinks on this forum as yet! :D Hope it helps

Oooh thanks for that link, did't know it existed