Used IS250 choice

[Ozsaint]

Hi, I am a new member and looking to become a Lexus owner. Looking for a used IS250 - anywhere from 2007 to 2010 years. Preferably Sports Luxury model.

Been doing plenty of research and looking at a few cars in Sydney.

Quick question to get some thoughts from you experts here, choice between a 2007 or 08 Sports Luxury with say 150'ish Kms on it for $10-11k, or a 2010 Prestige with around 110 Kms for $13.5k. Both about the same service history - good, but not fully complete.

I'm thinking the 2010 Prestige - got less features (for example no reversing camera), but better Kms and I hear that the melting dashboard issue was sorted out by the 2010 model - this right? Extra $2.5k worth it?

Any thoughts?

[choppyshrimp]

Don't worry too much about km's, especially on cars like this. As long as there is service history and the car checks out alright, you're in the clear. I'd get the Sports Luxury for the added features and the cheaper price.

[Ozsaint]

Thanks guys. Looking now at a 2008 Prestige Upgrade - good service history, body/mechanics a lot better than the SL's I have been seeing, and cheaper. So I'm okay to miss out on the extra features - also first car for my son so I'm not too concerned. Only one key though - so I'm worried about the cost of getting another one!

[Ozsaint]

Hi rakddon. Went the 2008 Prestige - upgrade model - sunroof, GPS, xenon headlights etc.

But now we've got a crack in the windscreen! Over 12 inches so not repairable. No insurance coverage for windscreens and do not want to make a standard claim.

Trying to get quotes now. Little worried about the cost. Notice that the wiper heater is in the screen - that's all - no rain sensing and antennae is in rear window. My son is not bothered about the heater so I am thinking of going the obrien basic screen - but I have seen screens from Autoglass in QLD that include the heater for $175!. 

Not concerned with going Lexus genuine - but thoughts?