mrbbqwer

Not many 335i buyers "tune" them.

There's more to think about than that.

Higher running costs on the BMW. Insurance & service.

The level of service is no where near as good.

No free loan cars at BMW even though they charge more for servicing.

BMW only 3 year warranty v Lexus 4 year

Incorrect. I used to own E93 325i always had replacement car free of charge when servicing.

Go for 335i M-Sport if you can afford it. Turbo car easily tune.

Once you do ECU tune, you will never look back.

If you looking for decent tyres, get Michelin PSS or goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2. I personally recommend Goodyear

http://www.carsales.com.au/demo/details/Lexus-LFA-2012/AGC-AD-14552535/?Cr=0&sdmvc=1

or Aventador or TWO 458 Italia

Received phone call from Lexus Waterloo. Booked for 16 october

Still no call from lexus. I also sent email to lexus waterloo 8 days ago, never heard any reply yet.

probably just a caution

my car has no problems at all

dont let the recall get in your head

stuff like this happens all the times

True.. at least lexus willing to rectify the issue right away. Unlike VW keep denying until the issue was published to public.

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/aust-lexus-among-worldwide-car-recall/story-e6frfku9-1226710903342

Can any owner is350 confirm this ?

Wait 1-2 years, and you can drive away at brand new $65k easily ( assuming you buying 2013 plate at year 2014/2015 ). So many new car at this current market ( considering A45 , CLA45 ). Im not saying new IS is crap, but lexus is having a tough competition here.

Have you consider CLA45 AMG ?

Yes, it is good oil. you can also use 5w30. or try castrol edge also very good.

I ended up getting this fixed through warranty. The dealership got the brake pads and shims replaced however my rotors remain the same and no machining was needed. If there was machining required or rotors needed replacing I was looking at +$500 at my own expense.

I suggest you use this post as proof and I'm happy to scan a copy of the repair sheet if required.

My is350 does this too, and it's done less than 20,000k's. Good to know that the squealing is "normal".

Was going to change the pads, but I've somewhat become used to squealing brakes. Previous car had project mu pads and they squealed alot more.

The pad number you had now is: 0446530410

if you contact Lexus USA which I did last year, they gave me 0446530450

and here is the response from lexus USA: lexus changed the part. The number im giving you is the updated version. The older part number is the one with the squealing problem.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/suspension-and-brakes/297361-did-they-replace-your-rotors-with-the-brake-tsib.html

I raised this concern last year when it happens to my is350 2011. Its all about faulty brake pads ( it was also mention on lexus USA ).

I had my POST in this forum before, but there was arrogant MODS deleted the topic.

thanks

bp ultimate 98

Can anyone recommend good supplier for is350 windscreen ? other than O BRIEN ( i heard Obrien is not good enough ).

i got about 2cm chip crack at passenger side. and would like to replace whole windscreen ( since i got NRMA to cover windscreen ).

cheers

Indeed. Those bi-turbo is amazing. with Renntech ECU tune will produce 669HP

http://www.renntechmercedes.com/www/node/698

I noticed you are in Tasmania. i guess thats make it difficult to sell ?

I also have a 2011 IS350 F Sport with 22,500kms bought new in September 2011 and is in absolute as new condition.

Recently bought a new Mazda BT50 dual cab and was offered $46,000 trade in for the IS. That was the best price they could get from a wholesaler after 2 weeks of ringing around. The actual dealer I dealt with wasn't interested in trading it/trying to sell it.

Refused the offer and bought the Mazda with no trade.

Have advertised the IS on carsales for 2 weeks and not a cracker at $56,500 so today put it up for the 3 Day Dealer Offer option to see if any dealers offer me anything for it.

Had one offer this afternoon for $15,000 but suspect that was a piss-take.

After the 3 day period it will go back on carsales (if there's no decent offers) for $54,500ono in the hope I can get $50k+ for it.

Can I ask why you're selling?

mehhh 46k for trade in. I guess thats the convenient when it comes to trade in. I was expecting around $50k+ something.

Reason for selling: my wife is pregnant, and expecting around August 2013. IS wont be suitable car for baby ( rear middle seat way to small ).

Will be getting ML63 2013

cheers

Hi Guys,

considering selling is350 Fsport 2011 ( purchased on March 2011 ) about 36000kms. My plan to sell around March 2013

should I go private or trade in ? what price i might get ?

cheers

change your oil engine every 5000kms yourself. save you huge $$$.

genuine lexus oil filter is also very cheap.

If you're using decent oil then you're just wasting your money dropping it every 5K. The average synthetic like Castrol Edge 5w-30 will be good for at least 10K-15K. If you're that concerned get a UOA (used oil analysis) done to see how well it's holding up.

Its not wasting money. for is350, you will feel the different if oil change at 10k. once you change it, the revs feel alot better and smoother. ( I can really feel it, I never regret change every 5k ). its only oil and it cost $70 every 5k , better than stealership charge $680. plus your drive feels better, engine last longer.

change your oil engine every 5000kms yourself. save you huge $$$.

genuine lexus oil filter is also very cheap.

I'm in

What about PPE Engineering headers ? I got this email since December 2011, then never got any update since then.

We are currently working on the RHD version of our IS350 headers. We should have something available in January or February. Until we have the part available we won't know the final cost of the headers.

Lexus of Chatswood will be our Australian distributor. You can contact Sid Cetindag at Lexus of Chatswood here: sidc@m-a-g.com.au. They will be stocking the parts and will be handling all the sales in Australia and New Zealand. They will be doing the test fitting on our RHD version, and they can do the install for you as well.

Feel free to contact Sid or myself with any other questions.

Best Regards,

Paul Prentis

PPE Engineering LLC

Not much you can do with is350.

If you looking for more tuning system, you should consider 335i / 135i , but the price more dearer than lexus.