I just bought a second hand Lexus IS250

[6UE5t]

By the way, what brakes are you using on Mark X. I saw a few Mark X running around with TOM's brake.

I'm only using the cheapest option, Aristo 4 pot with Project Mu 500deg B Spec pads on 315mm discs (std discs are 296mm).
That TOM's brake are mostly just sticker on Advics 4 pot, can put any stickers. On my Aristo I put "Mark X" stickers.

 

[RENESIS VIII]

I'm only using the cheapest option, Aristo 4 pot with Project Mu 500deg B Spec pads on 315mm discs (std discs are 296mm).
That TOM's brake are mostly just sticker on Advics 4 pot, can put any stickers. On my Aristo I put "Mark X" stickers.

Aristo 4 pot should be good isn't it? If it is from the JZS161 Aristo with 2JZ-GTE. Almost as good as JZA80 Supra.

 

[6UE5t]

Aristo 4 pot should be good isn't it? If it is from the JZS161 Aristo with 2JZ-GTE. Almost as good as JZA80 Supra.

Yeah at least good enough for poor blokes like me! Not as good as the Advics from GS300 as that one is monoblock calipers and gives just a tad firmer feel, but the price is a huge difference (more than double), so I took the cheap option. For my car the Aristo one needs a slight mod on the knuckle arm though, while if using the Advics is straight plug & play.

 

[ixeo]

The car will soon be 10 years old. How does it feel? Does it feel.. aged? The internals, dashboard etc. Outlook is definitely modern, moreso than the "new" Perdana.

 

[CLS78]

I am lucky to have bought my car from a guy who really takes good care of his car....eventhough its a 2009 make model...the car looks new and the interior is marvelous....he sold his car cos he was gonna buy an mercedes benz S400....

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[RENESIS VIII]

I am lucky to have bought my car from a guy who really takes good care of his car....eventhough its a 2009 make model...the car looks new and the interior is marvelous....he sold his car cos he was gonna buy an mercedes benz S400....

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Quite a significant upgrade jump for the ex owner. From IS250 to S400.

So, is this IS250 from official Lexus Malaysia or recon/grey imported?

 

[CLS78]

Its recond grey imported...the GPS and the dashboard interface are all in japanese...this are the only minus points...

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[RENESIS VIII]

Its recond grey imported...the GPS and the dashboard interface are all in japanese...this are the only minus points...

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The ex owner even retained the Japanese media unit. Most people I think would have swapped out to a local unit.

 

[CLS78]

The ex owner even retained the Japanese media unit. Most people I think would have swapped out to a local unit.

That was the good thing about him...he really cherished his cars....very friendly and easy to dealt with....a good chinese muslim brother

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That was the good thing about him...he really cherished his cars....very friendly and easy to dealt with....a good chinese muslim brother

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It is always good to buy a used car from an owner who really cares about the car. I think this is also why buying cars directly from the owner is better than buying it from car dealers. At least you get to know the previous owner and if the owner is good enough, he or she might tell you more about the car's history.

 

[CLS78]

It is always good to buy a used car from an owner who really cares about the car. I think this is also why buying cars directly from the owner is better than buying it from car dealers. At least you get to know the previous owner and if the owner is good enough, he or she might tell you more about the car's history.

And for good coincidence...he told me everything about the car...he told me that it never been in an accident, never undergo major repairs(engine is so silent), mileage was only 82,000km (considering its 2009 model) & he only used it to go office and comeback only...for others he has another car....

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[CLS78]

I also just got back my 'Toy Car'...a suzuki SX4 from my brother who used it for awhile cos his car in the workshop...not a bad small SUV....very economical in terms of petrol...just that the interior features are too minimal....but i like it...

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And for good coincidence...he told me everything about the car...he told me that it never been in an accident, never undergo major repairs(engine is so silent), mileage was only 82,000km (considering its 2009 model) & he only used it to go office and comeback only...for others he has another car....

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Did he mention anything more specific about the car? Like some cars have a common problem in certain parts and also anywhere to pay extra attention?

I also just got back my 'Toy Car'...a suzuki SX4 from my brother who used it for awhile cos his car in the workshop...not a bad small SUV....very economical in terms of petrol...just that the interior features are too minimal....but i like it...

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Woah, another car. How many cars do you have? First it was CLS350, then E coupe, IS250 and now SX4.

 

[CLS78]

Hihihi....now i have 4 cars....i'm a car enthusiasts....i love cars...he didn't say anything about that...he told me so far the car didn't give any problem at all

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[RENESIS VIII]

Hihihi....now i have 4 cars....i'm a car enthusiasts....i love cars...he didn't say anything about that...he told me so far the car didn't give any problem at all

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With 4 cars on your hands, you don't even have to worry when you need to send your car for repair.

Since your IS250 is approaching 10 years old soon, you should be more alert with things going on around the car. It is almost at the age where small problems may start to appear. But if the car is well taken care of, I think you don't have to worry about major problems. Just probably some small wear and tear problems due to age.