by "bob and john" (bobandjohn)
Published 10/23/2017 at 16:47
by "bob and john" (bobandjohn)
Published 10/23/2017 at 16:47
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Older IS250. 2008. has 150K km on it. Was my dads car. he is getting a GLK 250 Diesel. this one falls to me.
Not sure what I want to do with it. car is pretty rough cosmetically, paint has a bunch of scratches and the door was poorly repainted from a get together with a silveraro.
3 ideas:
1: just drive it. Ithas 150K km on it. treat it like a beater. regular maintenance and so on.
2: do a mild restore/ clean.
-Polish out the paint as best I can
-Fix any mechanical issues (I think the transfer case needs a seal and it could probably stand an alignment)
-New summer wheels
-Window tint
-Replace the one headlight thats gotten really badly discolored.
3: do something REALLY stupid with it. dad ran the idea of lifting it up 2 or 3 inchs and putting some mud tires and a bull bar on it. paint the car camo colors. that sort of stuff. buuttt this is very costly and frankly, id rather spend the money on motorcycles. not to mention, aftermarket for this car is....slim.
what does oppo think? I’m not selling the car because its been through 2 accidents and frankly, isnt worth that much on the market. And for what i need the car for (winter commuter & VERY occasional road trips. It would probably sit for 5 months of the year while I’m on the bike), i think its more then up to the task.
What would oppo do?
"Party-vi" (party-vi)
10/23/2017 at 16:51, STARS: 8
Please tell me more about the silveraro. Is it a Fiero with 4WD and a bed, or a Silverado with a bed-mounted V6?
"themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles" (themanwithsauce)
10/23/2017 at 16:52, STARS: 3
#2, duh.
It’s a free toyota. You have been given a set of wheels that will be reliable for the next 15-20 years with just consistent, easy maintenance. Buff it up, go through it a few times, take care of it, and it will take care of you.
Alternatively - use it to tow your track bike and paint it up to match the fairings or helmet you use.
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
10/23/2017 at 16:52, STARS: 3
4) Convert to 2WD, total loss oiling nitrous injected Century V12 conversion (w/velocity stacks and zoomies).
"Xyl0c41n3" (i-am-xyl0c41n3)
10/23/2017 at 16:53, STARS: 1
Yes.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/23/2017 at 16:54, STARS: 1
I say #2, if you mean tires and not wheels. Also, you may be able to clear that headlight without replacing it. Big difference in cost. Post pics when you get a chance, if you don’t mind.
"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
10/23/2017 at 16:54, STARS: 0
I’d go with #2. I’m too boring to go with #3. #2 is pretty much my standard even with beaters.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/23/2017 at 16:54, STARS: 0
Oh, and congrats!
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
10/23/2017 at 16:55, STARS: 1
I do want a different set of wheels for it. the summer that it has are....well, shit. really really heavy POS. I think they are Akita AK77s that are curb rashed to shit. also 17s. I kinda want 18s on it.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
10/23/2017 at 16:56, STARS: 2
it was a big green POS that decided it needed to be in her door.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
10/23/2017 at 16:57, STARS: 1
you see, normally i expect Jake to say that. and you be the voice of reason.
you disappoint me.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/23/2017 at 16:58, STARS: 0
Then I sure don’t blame you.
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
10/23/2017 at 16:58, STARS: 0
Option 3!!! Lift kit then A/Ts!!! :D
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
10/23/2017 at 17:05, STARS: 0
#2 minus tint and wheels.
"SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media" (silentbutnotreallydeadly)
10/23/2017 at 17:07, STARS: 0
As part of a mild restoration, I’d debadge it then rebadge it with Toyota & Camry labels...and drive the hell out of it over the winters to come
"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
10/23/2017 at 17:08, STARS: 3
That seemed pretty reasonable to me.
"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
10/23/2017 at 17:08, STARS: 1
It’s a Silverado with a Camaro rear bumper conversion.
"Svart Smart, traded in his Smart" (svartsmart)
10/23/2017 at 17:09, STARS: 1
I would do some combination of 1 and 2. Regular maintenance and minor cosmetic work as time and money allow.
"ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)" (adabofoppo)
10/23/2017 at 17:16, STARS: 1
Basic maintenance and drive it. Sure it’s a Lexus, but at this point that car is just a beater with an expensive badge on it.
Save your money for something you enjoy spending it on.
-I work for a Lexus dealer. I hate that generation IS, and treat it just as badly if given one myself.
"Future next gen S2000 owner" (future-next-gen-s2000-owner)
10/23/2017 at 17:16, STARS: 0
Maintain it get another 150K kM out of it. Save money for fun projects/next vehicle.
Seriously, for those of us that use dumb units, 93K miles is just getting broken in. It’s not a beater until you get twice that many miles on it.
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
10/23/2017 at 17:17, STARS: 0
Make this one’s evil twin...so basically number 3, but leave it black
http://oppositelock.kinja.com/from-this-weekend-s-lake-superior-performance-rally-1819759482
"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
10/23/2017 at 17:17, STARS: 0
Nice car! Depending on how you value it I would either go for 1 or 2.
"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
10/23/2017 at 17:20, STARS: 2
Dude what. It’s a 2008 Lexus. Clean it up, treat it well. That’s a hell of a nice daily driver. 150k km is, what, 93k miles? Shit, son, I consider that low-mileage.
"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
10/23/2017 at 17:32, STARS: 1
I’d say 1 or 2 depending on the estimated total value and how bad it is cosmetically and what it would take to repair.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
10/23/2017 at 17:54, STARS: 0
Clean it up, put some good tires, drive it, revisit the subject in 7 years.
"BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind" (briangriffinsprius)
10/23/2017 at 18:04, STARS: 0
As someone who may consider that generation IS...why do you hate it?
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
10/23/2017 at 18:09, STARS: 0
to put in my 2 cents on it...
the 250 is a great car...but its slow and not very ‘enthusiast. its comfy, quiet, great for road trips and its elegant...
but holy shit does it scream middle aged house wife. also, 3600lbs hooked up to a 2.5V6 @206HP, AWD and a slushbox doth not a fast car make.
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
10/23/2017 at 18:20, STARS: 0
The Jake part is actually acting on these suggestions, so that’s up to you.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
10/23/2017 at 18:32, STARS: 0
that...isnt actually a bad idea at all to match it to the bike.
"for Michigan" (formichigan)
10/23/2017 at 18:39, STARS: 0
Something between 1 and 2. A 9 year-old Lexus with less than 100K miles on it is not a cheap beater that should be carelessly abused, even if it may be a little rough cosmetically. However, it’s nothing special either, so there’s no point in making a huge investment in it. Take the middle ground, treat it well, and drive it for another 100-200K miles.
"average user" (avgusr)
10/23/2017 at 18:49, STARS: 0
Answer 2.
Lexii are good reliable things. No reason to thrash it. Fix the mechanical issues, restore the looks a bit and you would have a classy ride for several years.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
10/23/2017 at 19:16, STARS: 0
It wouldn’t be the first Rally second gen IS. http://oppositelock.kinja.com/from-this-weekend-s-lake-superior-performance-rally-1819759482
"Dave the car guy , still here" (a3dave)
10/23/2017 at 20:15, STARS: 0
No Predator grille so I can approve of it. Clean it, love it, fix it if it breaks.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
10/23/2017 at 20:27, STARS: 1
the car is worth about 9-11k in good condition. as it sits, maybe 6-7? 3k down due to rough paint and 3 accidents in its past. for a full detail to clean up the headlight and scratches it would be 1000? but it would help me convince myself that I’m actually taking care of it right.
" The Compromiser" (charger)
10/23/2017 at 21:11, STARS: 0
Guy in town has a Mazda 6 with a slight lift/larger tires and an LED light bar above the windshield. Total waste of time. Looks bitchin’. I love it.
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"thatsmr" (thatsmr)
10/23/2017 at 22:43, STARS: 0
IS250. Often purchased as aspirational vehicle by those who could barely afford the car, let alone maintain correctly.
Thad said, im guessing your dad took care mechanically at very least.
So enjoy your dependable sport sedan slowish car fast. All the components will outlast anything in its class, and the handling os as good as 90% of the population knows how to use
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
10/24/2017 at 05:58, STARS: 0
fix it up and sell the bikes
;)
(JK)
keep the bikes.
"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
10/24/2017 at 06:34, STARS: 0
I think I might fix it up then. To me a beater is worth less than $3000 but I’m a poor college student right now lol.
"ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)" (adabofoppo)
10/25/2017 at 09:50, STARS: 1
As others have already said, it is slow. Very, very slow. Which isn’t a problem in and of itself, but when combined with the fact that they moved the pedals too far to the left to make enough room for the AWD transfer box which leads, to in my case at least, a sore right hip for a full week after driving one to Chicago for work. The overall quality of that generation is also quite poor, especially for a Lexus. The materials do not wear well over time. The plastics are hard and noisy. The ICE was hopelessly outdated when the put it in the car when new. They require premium gas, but are really incredibly poor on fuel economy, especially around town. The seats are too high, so I spent the drives to and from Chicago with my legs canted left and my torso tilted right, while also leaning back further than I wanted just to avoid hitting the roof; hence the sore hip. (I am 6-foot and 220 pounds. I know I need to lose a few, but otherwise I am averagely proportioned, with about equal leg and torso length. I absolutely cannot find a comfortable driving position in those cars.)
If you’re interested, go drive one. Preferably a long drive if you can; like over an hour straight behind the wheel. If you like them, that’s fine. It’s your money, won’t bother me at all if you get a car you like. But I detest those cars because they are just horrid.