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Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by purpleicious(f): 2:02pm On Apr 14, 2020
is it true that 2007 model of Lexus IS 250has the problem of a melting dashboard and door panel? Please someone who has a good knowledge of this car should highlight its other problems.
Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by Ayomarcel(m): 2:13pm On Apr 14, 2020
Heavenlybang will be here to tell you how Lexus is the best thing after the garden of Eden.
Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by HeavenlyBang(m): 2:18pm On Apr 14, 2020
Ayomarcel:
Heavenlybang will be here to tell you how Lexus is the best thing after the garden of Eden.

Set your sights towards making money so you can afford the cars you like, instead of commenting on car posts randomly and name-dropping monikers that don't know you.

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by Ayomarcel(m): 2:20pm On Apr 14, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


Set your sights towards making money so you can afford the cars you like, instead of commenting on car posts randomly and name-dropping monikers that don't know you.

I only called you out to give the lady the insight she need. But, you seems to think someone is out there beefing you.

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by HeavenlyBang(m): 2:23pm On Apr 14, 2020
Ayomarcel:


I only called you out to give the lady the insight she need. But, you seems to think someone is out there beefing you.

Next time, give your own opinion or waka pass. No one appointed you to be the Cartalk bell prefect.

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by Ayomarcel(m): 2:30pm On Apr 14, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


Next time, give your own opinion or waka pass. No one appointed you to be the Cartalk bell prefect.

And, no one said I can't be.

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by RZArecta(m): 6:25pm On Apr 14, 2020
Ayomarcel:


And, no one said I can't be.
youre annoying sir

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by Jodesky(m): 4:06pm On Apr 15, 2020
THREAD successfully DERAILED!!!

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by Trustme2(m): 7:11pm On Apr 15, 2020
RZArecta:
youre annoying sir
Pls who's that Ayomarcel guy. He has constituted a great nuisance to the Cartalk and Auto section.
@Mod, can you help chain this guy?

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by diportivo: 7:25pm On Apr 15, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


Next time, give your own opinion or waka pass. No one appointed you to be the Cartalk bell prefect.

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by Eddee(m): 7:27pm On Apr 15, 2020
Dipo the meme master grin

But HeavenlyB.ang wicked sha, you should never go in that hard grin

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by dannybrasky(m): 8:27pm On Apr 15, 2020
Eddee:
Dipo the meme master grin

But HeavenlyB.ang wicked sha, you should never go in that hard grin
He went full throttle grin

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by maynation(f): 8:50pm On Apr 15, 2020
Till now no one has answered OP. grin grin

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by Philadelphia: 9:07pm On Apr 15, 2020
Nairaland...

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by Nobody: 9:26pm On Apr 15, 2020
purpleicious:
is it true that 2007 model of Lexus IS 250has the problem of a melting dashboard and door panel? Please someone who has a good knowledge of this car should highlight its other problems.

Yes, its true.

If you have the time, go through all 101 reviews here. You should have enough to make up your mind.

https://www.edmunds.com/lexus/is-250/2007/consumer-reviews/
Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by weyreypey: 9:36pm On Apr 15, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


Next time, give your own opinion or waka pass. No one appointed you to be the Cartalk bell prefect.
Someone is very angry...

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by weyreypey: 9:39pm On Apr 15, 2020
purpleicious:
is it true that 2007 model of Lexus IS 250has the problem of a melting dashboard and door panel? Please someone who has a good knowledge of this car should highlight its other problems.

You might want to avoid that car
Cursory search revealed the following:
1. Takata recall. I bought my car only two years ago after my first Lexus lasted me upwards of 350,000 miles. Keeping this in mind I found my 2007 IS250. I was aware after buying the car (but 2 days outside of my dealership warranty *fishy*) about the passenger air bag recall. The dashboard situation Is harsh. There Is a very chemical smell coming from my dashboard, it feels and peels off like the foam under it. It gets ripped and torn to shreds from very little friction. I have read that some people became very congested and ill from this smell. It Is very pungent. Now for my engine, this Is a big one. As I was driving, my car starts to make a loud but hallow clunking noise. For a long time I thought it was my brakes, so when I got them changed it went away, for a little. Now today as I was driving my car (which Is an automatic) completely stalled in head on traffic. Lucky me, ive driven many manual cars so I knew what to do. When I turned my car back on, it held idle at 4000 RPM. While going 20 mph it holds at 5-6000 RPM. As well as my miles per gallon/tank drop dramatically. While the car Is in idle in my driveway, it shakes like a freezing baby throwing a temper tantrum.


2. Sticking rear brake calipers

This seems to be the best known and most common problem. Lexus America did a recall for it (not sure if Lexus UK did the same).

3. Alloy Wheel Corrosion

4. Engine rattle on start-up

This is caused by a problem with the VVti system. Some owners report having a top-end rebuild to fix it (with varying success), some report just needing to top-up/change the oil to make it go away, some report just ignoring it without issue. I've not been able to find any mention of a breakdown resulting from this issue.

5. Dashboard rattles

The main one seems to be from the area around the centre speaker.

6. Carbon Build-Up on Valves/Injectors (and possible Engine Shudder)

This might be a more common problem in the states as they have lower grade fuel there. This issue is a build-up of carbon deposits in the engine.

7. Passenger side mirror electric movement

On models with auto-dipping and seat memory system. The position sensor on pre 2009 models can break, causing the mirror to go wandering off course when selecting a memory position or putting the car into/out of reverse.

8. Spark Plugs

Not a fault as such, but the service schedule states that these need to be changes at the 60,000 mile service. It's necessary to remove the inlet manifold to do this so the labour cost is high.

I am not done:

9. Camshaft gear issues very notorious.. which makes your lexus Lexus IS250 crank loud noise sounds like the car is going to explode. Lexus is aware of a camshaft gear problem and has recalled same or similar parts in other Lexus model vehicles due to safety issues. However they also have an updated part available to remedy this problem but refuse a recall in this model... How would you know you're not inheriting this problem?

Wishing I was done? Nah! Not yet!! Read some personal reviews... cheesy
10. At 77,800 miles
This IS250 vehicle went into the Lexus dealership for a recall on the fuel system. After receiving it back from the dealership, the vehicle shuts off completely without notice. The vehicle has been back to the dealership for repairs and each time it is returns, within a week the vehicle shuts down. As of October, the dealership has received almost $8000 for repairs. This vehicle is becoming a death trap. It would shut down after stopping at a stop light or stop sign, but the last two times, it has shut off while driving. Once on the interstate. We are asking that something be done immediately, this car is unsafe to drive and the dealership continues to find other issues to make money, but has failed to repair the issue caused by the recall repair. Lexus headquarters has been notified. .... ARE YOU READY FOR THESE?


11. Engine failure of Lexus IS 250 at
50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Is 250. While driving 55 mph, the engine stalled and failed to restart. The failure recurred once and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.... Still reading? I really don't like talking about lexus em...

12. IS 250 6-cyl
51,190 miles
I had issues when the car starts-up. It make a loud noise every morning going to work and also the A/C makes noises when its on. Took it to Lexus and they told me that they can not duplicate the noise and also say that they found some type of garage in the air filter. The noise Is still there, its a loud thump as if metal to metal impact. Like a steel hammer hitting another steel hammer...
NOTE THE MILEAGE

VERDICT: RUN RUN RUN

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by Eddee(m): 9:39pm On Apr 15, 2020
dannybrasky:

He went full throttle grin

You never go full throttle grin

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by legalwealth(m): 9:40pm On Apr 15, 2020
undecided
Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by Eddee(m): 10:01pm On Apr 15, 2020
Weyreypey calm down. That car is very reliable, way more reliable than my Benz W211. This particular IS was gotten from calc.ulu.sx on here last year. Only time it visited a workshop was when it had immobilizer issues, would have spent way less if I was in Lagos. You and I know we learnt DIYs or reading of fault codes because of our dalliance with German money pits.The engine for this Is250 is 90-100k, the M112 is 80k or so. Suspension components prices are almost the same bar 4matic rates.

Yes the leather is sh*t, only thing the Merc wins here is interior design. Exterior wise, I'd choose the IS every effing time.

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by weyreypey: 10:03pm On Apr 15, 2020
Eddee:
Weyreypey calm down. That car is very reliable, way more reliable than my Benz W211. This particular IS was gotten from calc.ulu.sx on here last year. Only time it visited a workshop was when it had immobilizer issues, would have spent way less if I was in Lagos. You and I know we learnt DIYs or reading of fault codes because of our dalliance with German money pits.The engine for this Is250 is 90-100k, the M112 is 80k or so. Suspension components prices are almost the same bar 4matic rates.

Yes the leather is sh*t, only thing the Merc wins here is interior design. Exterior wise, I'd choose the IS every effing time.

Well said. But those reviews are from owners too!! Just to be clear I'd always pick the W210 E320 over the W211 anyday anytime... I can see you failed to mention that the 722.6 transmission/gear of the mercedes can be gotten at prices ranging from 30k to 50k max. grin
Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by Eddee(m): 10:05pm On Apr 15, 2020
weyreypey:


Well said. But those reviews are from owners too!!

Baba no car wer no get problem. Deep down there's a reason you don't like newer Benz's. E get why!!!

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by weyreypey: 10:06pm On Apr 15, 2020
Eddee:


Baba no car wer no get problem. Deep down there's a reason you don't like newer Benz's. E get why!!!
Of course. Note I have updated my last response. W211 is that one a Benz? But some are enjoying it. Good luck to em.

FYI I also passionately detest the W203 series... everyone of them!
Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by Eddee(m): 10:11pm On Apr 15, 2020
weyreypey:

Of course. Note I have updated my last response. W211 is that one a Benz? But some are enjoying it. Good luck to em.

FYI I also passionately detest the W203 series.. . everyone of them!

Let them snap the malfunction screen and I'll believe. Because something new breaks every day on that Merc.

What's nwanneni's new moniker, is it Logobenz or theconglomerate - this sub is loud.
Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by Eddee(m): 10:13pm On Apr 15, 2020
weyreypey:


Well said. But those reviews are from owners too!! Just to be clear I'd always pick the W210 E320 over the W211 anyday anytime... I can see you failed to mention that the 722.6 transmission/gear of the mercedes can be gotten at prices ranging from 30k to 50k max. grin

This is a lie. How much is valve body alone?
Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by weyreypey: 10:22pm On Apr 15, 2020
Eddee:


This is a lie. How much is valve body alone?
Ol'boy I don't lie. Personal purchase. If I choose to use a W211 today I'll not spend a quarter of your expenses on it. If in doubt let me forward seller's details to you for confirmation.
Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by weyreypey: 10:23pm On Apr 15, 2020
Eddee:


Let them snap the malfunction screen and I'll believe. Because something new breaks every day on that Merc.

What's nwann.eni's new moniker, is it Logobe.nz or theconglo.merate - this sub is loud.
Tell him you didn't meet me.

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by Eddee(m): 10:29pm On Apr 15, 2020
weyreypey:

Ol'boy I don't lie. Personal purchase. If I choose to use a W211 today I'll not spend a quarter of your expenses on it. If in doubt let me forward seller's details to you for confirmation.

Nah, no need. I'll take your word for it. We are good!!!

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by sooperrescue(m): 10:51pm On Apr 15, 2020
Op, buy the Lexus IS450. That is the best Lexus ever. All these little problems does not exist on this car. Only problem is that you need to be traveling all the time with it. I can help you on that by stretching it to Benin and back every weekend. All for free.

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by weyreypey: 10:52pm On Apr 15, 2020
sooperrescue:
Op, buy the Lexus IS450. That is the best Lexus ever. All these little problems does not exist on this car. Only problem is that you need to be traveling all the time with it. I can help you on that by stretching it to Benin and back every weekend. All for free.

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Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by RZArecta(m): 10:57pm On Apr 15, 2020
Trustme2:

Pls who's that Ayomarcel guy. He has constituted a great nuisance to the Cartalk and Auto section.
@Mod, can you help chain this guy?
hes just an attention seeker
Re: Advice : Is Lexus The Best Car To Buy? by Theconglomerate(m): 1:22am On Apr 16, 2020
Eddee:


Let them snap the malfunction screen and I'll believe. Because something new breaks every day on that Merc.

What's nwanneni's new moniker, is it Logobenz or theconglomerate - this sub is loud.
chairman your boy dey oo.
I hail.
Please reach out abeg,the old line is fully functional now.
I apologise for any troubles,just that the stressloads have been really overwhelming on this end.
Thanks bro.

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