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Good info on Magnaflow. I have FSport exhaust with similar results on IS350. 

By now you have Magnaflow installed?

The IS250 and IS350 do not have timing belt, therefore no timing belt to replace (I'm referring to first post).

They have a timing chain intended to last the life of the engine. 

AAA premium card for $64/year is more cost-effective for me, don't need more fluff services that I will never use.

Yes, for both IS250&350.

F Sport intake is common in California and sold at local Lexus dealerships. It's legal too.

IS250 awd's have square setup, all 4 tires are same size.

Done?

Cynlu - Is your car AWD?

Is car on lowering springs? Some IS awds get this when lowered.

Fremont Lexus service department is very good.

Flashy is just not me, but that's just my personal preference.

Some good points about the value in keeping a low profile...

I like to use the Mercedes C250 on long trips, quick, comfy and economical. Kick in the turbo and literally blow off the rif-raf on occasion, although most drive here at 75-80mph on open freeways which is fine.

I have a Honda Civic for driving/parking in questionable neighborhoods or going to Home DDepot.

The F-Sport exhaust from Lexus is a good option to consider.

defy gravity

I think VW has way bigger problems (than Chrysler) with diesel engines, both in the US and Europe.

From an automotive standpoint, I use CR only for its reliability data/charts.

My opinion is they do good washer/dryer reviews.

That's hot.

hello Steve - The IS350 with good ownership and service history should have few issues.

The Lexus dealership should confirm that all recalls have been completed. (I assume a Lexus dealership is selling the car, right?)

Good to hear about your tennis too, I also play.

Thanks for followup report TennisLeff.

btw - Do you still play tennis?

Just get F-Sport exhaust, it's worth it.

becki - I hope everything is better now.

Here in Silicon Valley, over half of the people I know have Iphones. Even 35% of Google employees here use Iphones.