Hi, new to the forum, and this post caught my eye, even though from 2016. So, we have same exact car, 2008 IS250 Base. Almost same details as the OP, we bought it used in 2012 with 51k miles. We planned on another Accord, but saw this on their lot - it is Matador Red with Almond leather. So, I was concerned that the factory warranty was out at 50k, & after research, we negotiated a deal. Of course, the warranty was good thru 70k, and we needed it ! I will say that I agree with most all the review. Fun to drive, cramped rear seat, nice gauges and interior. But..... after registering with Lexus.com, we received a recall with the TSB for carbon buildup ! What the heck, I thought; this is supposed to be nicest car we have ever owned. My wife drove it mostly, and she had not noticed any issues, besides some hesitation, so I postponed taking it in. At 65k, it failed the diagnostics, Lexus did the complete top end rebuild of piston/rings/valves, etc. We did pay $250 extra for water pump R&R, although it was not leaking. BTW, I had installed new spark plugs myself at 55k, so the mechanic said no need for those. Anyway, my service rep says if we ever had same issue again, to just bring it back. I asked for that in writing ----- they said no, but the TSB was good for 9 years from in service date/unlimited miles. This was in 2014; fast forward to this year : same hesitation occurring again. Went back to same Lexus dealer. They informed me that once the TSB is done, then Lexus is no longer liable. They also explained we had not returned for injector flush/cleaning every 15k for $200. What ???? Yea, I now know alot about direct injection; we use premium, synthetic oil, and I go WOT every time I drive it; once a week or so. I recently installed new plugs again, too. So we have a nice used Lexus at 120k, that I will drive into the ground and keep maintained as best as possible. I have used Seafoam, but what about installing a catch can ? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks. (probably trade it in another Honda one day
