05IS300

My Dad has 346k on his 90 LS400 and I have 256k on my 91 LS400.Weare running both to 500k just to do it.

My Dad has a 1990 with 315k on it.I would check or have someone check the usual items that go out on the LS.A/C compressor and clutch,PS pump and rack for leaks,upper ball joints(they only come with complete arm for $400.00+ per side),heater control display and check maintenance history.

Make sure they are factory pads, if not replace with factory ones immediately.

Did you use a factory bulb?I know it sounds crazy but I was a parts manager at a Lexus dealership for 7 years and we had some aftermarket bulbs in cars that people got from other places that looked identical to the factory bulb and would light up but would not shut off the light on the dash.We put a factory bulb in and the light went off.I guess the aftermarket bulbs were off just a little bit.

I'm told around the $60k mark.Looks,sounds and runs incredible.

That would include O/F change,air filter,a/c filter,plugs,wiper inserts,trans fluid,diff fluid,brake fluid,t-belt,drive belt and coolant flush.Thats's off the top of my head but that's our 90k service.

Shoot me the VIN and I can give you the Lexus Service History if your local dealer won't. kcourtright@germain.com .

Just went to Chicago and got to see one live in action.White with white leather interior.AWESOME car and accelerates like mad.

Go with four front IS350 rims 18x8 and use the factory sensors and your good to go.

I am a Lexus Parts Mgr and have not heard of Lexus saying anything like that.I do know Dealerships that will not give you the # or will give out incorrect #'s on purpose.I figure if I do my job well and charge a fair price I will sell it.

As a Lexus Parts Mgr I can tell you that we do not care where the vehicle was purchased we will service it for you.I will also say that going to an local shop is not always a bad thing IF you have a person that knows the vehicle.I sell to many shops that have been in business longer than Lexus has been a brand so they know cars also and know to use Lexus parts.I had a customer bring back 3 oil filters I had sold him for his RX350 because his shop said they didn't know how to change the filter for him. I asked him if he really wanted to trust someone with his $45k vehicle that couldn't figure out how to change the oil then he said it was the first time so they had had not done one yet.I found out the vehicle just had 5k on it so we would do it for free and offered to let him watch the Tech do it so he could tell his guy how it's done.As far as a $125 oil change I wouldn't pay that either,that's V12 synthetic territory.If you want to drink bottled water or espresso while watching a flat panel tv in surround sound,or drop off and drive an 2007 RX400h,GS350,IS250,ES350 or RX350 come see us.If you just want your car serviced go see them.We might be a little bit more expensive but the best always is.We could have bought cheaper cars but we bought a Lexus.

I would spend the extra cash and get the factory one.You get a lifetime warranty with the aftermarket but it sucks having to change it every couple of years.How long did the original last?

The part # is 04152-38010.

That converter should be under the 8/80 -w- I believe.What makes you think you need one?

I worked for Mercedes and a shift surround for an SL600 with the Carbon Fiber trim was $3000.00.I appreciate what Lexus411 said as I am the Parts Mgr at a Lexus Dealership.

Yes,I could order them through my Lexus Parts System when they were available.They sent me an e-mail saying they were on closeout and I could buy them so cheap it would make you sick.I bought 2 sets,1 silver and 1 gun metal grey.I liked them, but when I went to order more they were gone.I actually sold a set to an employee that has a red RX7 and they look sweet.I told him the other day I would buy them off him but he said no way.The gun metal set went on a dark grey IS300 that we sold.

Heres a nice IS if you want speed. http://www.visionboy.com/ The funny thing is he's not the fastest IS out there.The tranny is the weak point but there are some upgrades.If you want to go really fast most are running 6 spd with GS rear diffs.

The only advantage the ES would have is FWD in the winter.I just drive my 4runner when the snow hits but a good snow tire package from someone like Tire Rack would solve that problem.My wife is 5'5" and I have a heck of a time keeping her out of the IS.She let a friend drive it the other day(she told me after saying don't be mad) who is 5'3" and she kept telling me how much fun it was to drive and how easy it was to drive.Our friend normally drives a Pacifica so it was quite a change.I actually bought my 05 after driving the 06 IS250 and 350.My 05 was the last in the State as I work for a Dealership and acceleration was not an issue.I have a 450hp Mustang when I want to go fast.

I like the wheels.Lexus discontinued those before I bought mine or thats what would be on mine.Looks good.

Completely flush the tranny and fill with proper fluid.

We use Mobil at our Dealership and offer Mobil1 as an upgrade.We recommend every 5k and have changed prices to be VERY competitive with what it "should " cost.I prefer to have mine done at the Dealership that I work at because of the fact that when I sell the car anyone in any State can go to his local Dealership with my VIN and get a printout of the service history of the car.I also don't have to keep records because Lexus has them on their Nationwide Network.

I say it's BS about running your tank low.If you notice the only person that has changed a pump is on a Yukon.GM pumps are junk,we've replaced 3 on our 93 4x4 GMC that has 50k.I run all my cars till the light is on with no problems.I have a 90 2dr 4runner with 254k,a 98 Sienna with 140k,a 90 LS with 288k and my Dad has a 92 4x2 Toyota with 256k that all get run to the E and all have original fuel pumps.As far as picking up the dirt at the bottom, the pickup is located at the bottom of the tank,so it is always getting the fuel from the bottom of the tank.Oh yea,my IS300 has 10k with no problems yet.

We now have the Lexus chrome 18 inch wheel available.We put a set on a black LS460L on Thursday.It looked awesome.You are correct in the chrome wheels being hard to get because of chemical regulations on what they use in the plating process.I was also told by Lexus not to do aftermarket wheels on the LS460(L) becase of fitment problems.The aftermarket will catch on and copy the factory wheel specs or get it "close enough" to work.

Honda R&D in Marysville Ohio had one but I don't know if the still do.They called me to get a battery for it.I asked the battery size and when they told me I said sounds about the size of you Civic battery,they said we never thought of that Thanks.They also wanted to know if I could get them a clutch for it.I would like to see it.

There is a reason it's a "buyback".I would run the service history and a Carfax and see what shows up.