Hello,
I'm currently driving a lexus nx300 and plan on buying a lexus is250 MY2009 this weekend and just had a couple inquires I couldn't find answers to on the forum. Apologies in advance if it has been answered before.
When I go to insure the car and put the VIN number in, it comes up as a 2008 lexus is250 instead of the 2009 model, this is a slight issue for me as I don't want to buy a 2008 model as I've heard a couple horror stories from previous owners. I've done a ppsr test and the compliance year/month comes back as 2009-08. Has this happened to anyone else?
Also I've compiled a small list of common problems that I've heard many forums members complain about on the models. Could you please check if I've missed out on any important aspects of the car that I should be checking?
Carbon build up
check for rough idle
High rpm check (WOT RUN)
Oil
Coolant
Dash board melting
Rear view mirror scarring
A/C recirculation doors
Failed door lock actuators
Airbag date (apparently some of them were recalled?)
Bolts (new bolts indicate a possible crash before?)
Rust
Fog light
horn
indicator
Transmission
Brake pads
Timing belt
Water pump + valve seals
The seller stated it's mechanically perfect but I'm quite skeptical as the car has over 226,000 kms.
I also wanted to ask if the kms before service can be pushed back as the seller said she didn't do the 225,000 kms service because the mechanic told her to do it at 228,000kms?
Thanks in advance 🙂
- local car engine oil drinker
