Wanna ask ktard here got experience with lexus is250 (xe20)?
My search for RM~30k car still ongoing
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=5384590&hl=

Lexus IS250 2006~2008 ok or not? Which year would be the best? Now confused whether got any different or not between these years.

From my research, things to look for:
1. Carbon buildup due to direct injection
2. Water pump failing
3. Sticky dashboard

Got any other issues to be concerned about?

Thanks
Dweller

Edit: Bought one 2009 Lexus Malaysia unit. Sekian

This post has been edited by Dweller: Dec 6 2023, 03:29 PM

With that budget, you can easily tabao Axia. Why choose Lexus?

I also known someone who bought 15 years old Lexus so I really wonder why?

get 2013 version
sexy

unless u got special love towards this specific model like teen dream car

if u just expecting RM 30k car level punya maintenance ..might as well buy axia and slap lexus logo

Need to replace those wear and tear on suspension and bushings

For that budget

Get 2007 W211 - No SBC Pump Problem, Reliable Engine and Gearbox , Plenty of Parts.

Or 2008-2010 W204

This post has been edited by xUngrateful: Nov 7 2023, 10:09 AM

IS can get below 30k?

ask HP Tan.. he knows best

W204 also mahal to maintain lo

I would go for GS300. Same price.
It comes with ML audio.

IS250 interior is too narrow and no point getting a Lexus without ML.

More airbag

Overbudget


Want to drift

That's the plan

But I thought lexus reliability > all?

I also plan to buy one with Mark and levinson. But never been inside any lexus car before. The difference of the sound system is significant?
Just checked on GS300. 3 liter. Road tax 2000++

This post has been edited by Dweller: Nov 7 2023, 10:30 AM

Want to drift ? Ok

get the 350 version, since its also have port injection. dont suffer carbon buildup.

Another 20k to replace all the wear n tear parts ? Provided big tic item all ok.

if wanna drift, get miata or gt86.

buy first think later , then tell us how much spend on wear & tear lol ...

Go test drive both cars you mention

And tell us why TS rather drive a 15 yo lexus than a brand new azia.

It's still a Toyota, not a 15 year old conti.
No need worry about maintenance

Nah. Top up a bit buy new myvi better.

If you like fun cars, buy golf gti MK5.

Else, if you like V6 engines, buy first gen mark X instead.