New Honda Convert!

[scriptz]

Hi guys, I'm currently a civic owner (b18 eg3) and currently in the saving and selling process to fund a new build, i came across henry lin's is250 from America and fell in love, regardless to the $6000 vip modulars, made me really want a lex, i wanted a is220 but read the engines aint all that so I've been swayed more towards a 250... Anybody got any advice for what to look for and stay away from? I know alot about Hondas but zero about lexus thanks :-)

[steve2006]

Hello and welcome to the LOC.

Not too familiar with the IS250 but know it is well remowned for reliability, is a smooth V6 and has a timing chain not a belt.

I'm sure other members will chip in with more advice.

[Stuno1]

Sadly not familiar with that model either but welcome to the club.

Stu

[rayaans]

Carbon build up seems to the be main issue on those. Apart from that I dont think they really have any other problems apart from sticking brakes and wheel finishes being corrosion prone.

[scriptz]

I thought they were chain wasn't 100% and on the carbon build up, stay clear of "1 lady owner" then is there a recommendation to let lexus change the chain or is this asking to be robbed?

[stevet]

Its a chain, doesn't need changing.

[scriptz]

So they never need changing? I had an ep3 that ran a chain and it got rattles around 100k?? I read last night lexus say it will last the life of the engine, but in theory, if the chain goes... That is the end of the engine life?