JENunnez Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I just bought my IS with 13000 miles on 4/27. On Saturday(5/3) I was changing the oil when I noticed a small oil leak coming from the timing chain cover. Monday I took it to the dealer to fix the oil leak. :cries: On the 13th finally got it back and it seems to be fine, only time will tell. Have not had a chance to fully enjoy this baby yet but I can tell It's going to be a long and wonderful relationship. What a joy to drive, the handling, the power and the comfort. Did a full detail job on her, took me 4 hours,WHEW! Finally got the chance to take some pics of it and post them here. By jenunez at 2008-05-13 By jenunez at 2008-05-15 Thanks all for some great information on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Welcome to the LOC!! Nice car!! I love the "In the middle of the front lawn" photo! That's true happiness! You should block your plate number though. Just be safe. You never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JENunnez Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Thanks , yea to excited to think about that.Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay1 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Nice. I just got back from Miami. Lots of 250's down there... everywhere I turned - but not a lot of 350's. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA350 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Very nice...just picked up an 06 myself...same exterior color, but grey inside. I tinted the windows, looks nice w/silver. Good luck and enjoy. Keep an eye on that oil leak... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JENunnez Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Clay1, yea when I went to the dealer they had all the 250's you would want, but only 2 350. Now that I have one I notice more the amount of 250's driving around but rarely see a 350. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IS_Willie Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 She's a beauty! The longer I have my 250, the more I appreciate the Lexus marque, as well as the amazing lines on the car and the level of comfort and enjoyment while driving. Welcome fellow Newb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JENunnez Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 Thanks Willie.The more I drive her the better it gets. Hmmmmm, sounds familiar. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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clay1 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I so wish I could get the 350 but with gas $4.10 for premium (I use about 110 gallons a month with the IS 250) and the crappy weather of New England (I need AWD) I guess I am stuck. with less Horsepower :( When I was in Miami Beach Full Service Premium was $4.99 9/10 on 41st Street...yipee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JENunnez Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 Gas here can go from $3.99(Sonoco) and up. You got it at the most expensive area, tourist trap area. The more west(inland) you go the cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IS_Willie Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I so wish I could get the 350 but with gas $4.10 for premium (I use about 110 gallons a month with the IS 250) and the crappy weather of New England (I need AWD) I guess I am stuck. with less Horsepower :(When I was in Miami Beach Full Service Premium was $4.99 9/10 on 41st Street...yipee The gas was my issue too. I jumped out of an '04 G35 in which the best in town numbers I could get were 14 mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I get about 21 mpg for just all around driving. I drive maybe 60/40 city/highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebell Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I so wish I could get the 350 but with gas $4.10 for premium (I use about 110 gallons a month with the IS 250) and the crappy weather of New England (I need AWD) I guess I am stuck. with less Horsepower :(When I was in Miami Beach Full Service Premium was $4.99 9/10 on 41st Street...yipee I am in NE and still got the 350. :) I don't drive too often (once/twice a week) but will be using winter tires when the time comes. I am loving the power, but not loving the gas price lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA350 Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I so wish I could get the 350 but with gas $4.10 for premium (I use about 110 gallons a month with the IS 250) and the crappy weather of New England (I need AWD) I guess I am stuck. with less Horsepower :(When I was in Miami Beach Full Service Premium was $4.99 9/10 on 41st Street...yipee I am in NE and still got the 350. :) I don't drive too often (once/twice a week) but will be using winter tires when the time comes. I am loving the power, but not loving the gas price lately. I hear ya'....I couldn't do the 250...nice car but I wanted the extra juice. I'm in the process of getting new wheels...will keep the old ones and mount Blizzaks on them. I'll switch wheels for probably Dec, Jan & Feb.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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