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My 2012 Kia sorento that had 174k on the dash when I bought got hit while parked by a drunk driver. I liked the car unfortunately. I’m looking at these optima’s but the turbo makes me feel the reliability will be off? Anyone have some owners feedback?
toyota korea just canceled someone's warranty due to this silicone in the oil pan issue. apparently going over 6000 rpm was the reason to cancel the warranty, when the car is stated it can do 7000. I'm not a mechanic so I don't know what is really going on, but nonetheless, I hope toyota does something to address this issue.
Unfortunately I don’t see Toyota or Subaru doing much to improve this issue. There has been progress in the aftermarket with different oil pans, baffle plate and different ideas on how to control the oil starvation when turning right in high G moments on track. As for the silicone issue I would still recommend people drop the oil pan after a few thousand miles and clear any RTV that has been caught in the pickup tube. Thank you for sharing that update though.
This car was made between 2006 and 2013. Despite its age, it still looks really good, and in fact, it has a timeless shape to it. Even the model you’re driving here, even if it’s the first production year of this car, it still looks fresh in 2024. Comparing this to other cars from the same era, a lot of them have a dated look… but not the IS lineup.
Do you have an open diff? I have a 99 w/ a torsen LSD stock everything and if I try to spin on dry roads like you do at 2:53 tires just chirp and I catch traction. Am I retarded?
We rented one of these on our Honeymoon in the Blackhills of SD. I agree with everything you said. My wife and I had absolute blast!!! We plan to buy one as soon as we can.
I wish we had more small fun convertible options in the USA. I have kids. Need 4 seats. Bought an 01 VW Cabrio I adore. I’d buy an NB if it made sense. I also have owned a 92 VW GTI 16v since 99 with coilovers and love it. Fun family car is manual 15 Scion XB.
I’m so glad I got myself a 2008 Lexus IS250 instead of getting a 2008 Nissan Altima instead. I think I ultimately made the good choice, because I believe the Altima has a CVT transmission in it and it has overall reliability issues. Yes, my Lexus probably uses a little more, but she’s a beauty. She’s white and I named her “Artax”, after the White Horse from The Never Ending Story. But unlike the horse on the movie, my Artax doesn’t die lol.
I just purchased my 2006 Lexus is 250 this car out runs my #2012# Infiniti G35 . I recommend anyone that is looking to purchase Lexus is 250 you will not be disappointed at all❤️
I’m thinking to buy one, I’m a 20 year old med student, I have prior experience with cars because I work on them with my dad, do you think that it will be a good first car?
@@cesarandres1288 In this segment around the same year I also like the Lexus IS350, with either I just recommend buying one with a proper maintenance record.
I’ve owned 2 IS350s from this generation and can’t say enough good about this generation IS. If you’re fine with missing out on the power of the ISF or IS350 then you’ll love it to pieces.
I’m not sure if I’m the only one with this opinion, but I think this car has aged very well. There are times when I see this on the road and I can’t help but think how fresh it still looks in 2024. Certainly some cars from the 2000’s aged not so gracefully, but the Lexus IS has aged quite beautifully. Timeless.
Bro roller coaster road is my favorite, you’re in springs too, I have had an a4 sline b7 but just swapped for a stage 2 b5 s4 twin turbo, I’m looking at the 2012 a4 now and I love it
Actually it appears that the aftermarket has options to improve oil starvation, look at the research and development that is being done here. Link youtube.com/@900brz?si=zQ8kRb8oFzZCEmjM
They are great as is, they are also fun as a blank canvas for any type of build. Mine is built for canyons and occasionally a track day. Roll bar, high temp brake fluid, track/street pad, quality coilovers that are not punishing, lightweight wheels, good set of tires, sporty exhaust but not obnoxious and that’s about it.
@mnal5gex Agreed, I love it for so many reasons and that is definitely one of many. I also really enjoy the Miata car community as they like to drive and not just sit and talk like some other car clubs I have been in.
Bought my 99 nb1 4 months ago right before winter fell upon Michigan. I’ve been itching to get her on the road collecting parts in my apartment all the while.
I just bought a 2000 miata 2 weeks ago that is in perfect stock condition besides the upholstery and soft-top being re-done. I love it more than I expected.
i got kicked out of my dads house at 18. only had $3k and still had to finish high school. i spent $2k on my 1999 buick park avenue and 3 years later she’s still my dependable Besse! She’s earned me more money being a great delivery vehicle and would not trade her for anything new
I daily drive an old Camry, and my experience with my local Toyota dealership has been awful. I paid 140 bucks to get my car serviced and my car came back 5 hours later with the service light on and my tire lights still on. They said it was cold out so the tires got uneven, which is Bull crap because im a lazy bastard and drove into the dealership with uneven tires. When I asked about the service, a guy at the service desk said the oil looked brand new (which im skeptical about since I didnt get my oil changed until 8K+ miles) I still don’t know if they actually took a look at my car. For all I know my hunk of junk is still running on dirty oil and I’m down 140 bucks :/
0.4 tenths of a second to 60 slower than a Supra tested at elevation. The Supra was tested by me and another staff member at 5,000 feet elevation and the fastest we got was 4.3 seconds and the base Cayman was tested at 6,000 feet elevation and it got 4.7 seconds to 60. So yes it is slower in a straight line and my staff member would choose to buy the Supra over this Cayman because of the drift capability, however I could care less about the 0.4 seconds and I would buy this Cayman over the Supra with its superior build quality, handling and mid engine driving dynamics. However what I would really spend $60k on would be a previous gen 981 Cayamn GTS and not for the power difference but because it comes setup for dual purpose, as a track weapon and a great daily driver.
@@CruiseControl1 But there are lots of cars in the same price range that would embarrass it in power and torque. How about a Jag F-type, Corvette. I'm not sure a Supra is all that special to begin with. If you go by 2024 prices the Caymen is over priced and underpowered. If you are looking at used ones, the Jag F-type has some good/great prices. Funny thing is I'm looking at a used Caymen for myself. It comes down to what a person likes the best. I am the type of guy believes there's no substitute for displacement usually. Plus the sounds coming from V8's leave most 4 cyl and 6 cyl engines sounding weak.
@volsboy672 I have owned big fast V8 American muscle cars and they are great. I have driven the c5, c6, c7 and c8 vette and I have liked each variant. I have driven well over 1,000 cars at this point. The car the stands far and away above them all was the 981 Cayman GTS 340hp flat 6 naturally aspirated, PDK. I raced it on track and it was a damn scalpel, so precise and yet you could drive home comfortably. Nothing I have driven has been so dual purpose. Though the fk8 type r was close for being fwd. you are correct that each car person will buy what feels right to them and that’s why we get so many choices. For me and my money the 981 Cayman GTS is damn near perfect. Now I also have a budget and for right now the 981 Cayman GTS does not fit in that budget. So I own an NB1 Miata and it’s fun at any speed, weighs only 2,299lbs, has a hard dog roll bar, exceptional 5 speed manual, hydraulic steering with actual steering feel, lsd and is just a fun experience.
Due to a few reviews , comments and discussions on forums about interior space in the is250 I was a bit apprehensive about fitting in. I'm 6 foot 5 - 93kgs slim dad bod build 🙈 and I fit comfortably, there's plenty of adjustment in the seats. Very relaxed driving experience with little but of poke/ pull. From research they do have issues unfortunately. 1. Carbon build up on headers (direct injection) 2. Sticky / melting dash & interior panels. I'm sure some owners could elaborate on others . Considering buying one - car tax In Ireland 🇮🇪 is high 1080euro per year. Great review 💪
If you ever have harsh shifts have your ecu checked they tend to get hot and burn the solenoid drivers. That is the biggest issue that I am aware of and other than that they are very reliable. Good to know that a person that is 6 foot 5 can fit comfortably though.
I have rebuilt this engine due to rod knock caused by this. The amount of sealant used is crazy. Sealant is used everywhere with few o-rings and gaskets used. The sealant in the pickup comes from everywhere, especially the valve covers!
I hope they do a recall, I dont think its that bad of an issue. The cases of the engine failures were not due to rtv idk if they used 5w-30 on track day but for 9 months of driving my brz, It hasnt blown up lol or given any issues what so ever.
I disagree on it not being a big issue. I hope your car and really I hope no one’s car ever has an issue from it. I wish there was a recall but it’s a wait and see if they do the right thing.
Btw, when ya get to be my age. (62) For an everyday driver, you'll ultimately get tired of a manual. I have my... real car that a manual. But she only goes out a half a dozen times a year. Thanks.
I also a have an EV for a daily. It’s great for commuting and has gobs of torque and power, but for a fun day out of DRIVING nothing beats my NB Miata. I prefer NA’s, but decent ones have gotten a little pricey. You can still get a nice, clean NB for pocket change.
Absolutely an ev is fantastic for daily driving duty. I have driven every generation of Miata and while all are great in their own right I prefer the NB for me. The NC weighs a bit too much and some of the character seems missing. The ND is light again but the steering has next to no feel. The NA is great of course but I find the NB to have most of the character of the NA while having a little more power, chassis improvements and a little more modern interior.
This is a deal breaker as far as I am concerned. I would not buy a GR86 or BRZ (assuming they too have this issue) until it is completely resolved. I feel bad for anyone who bought these cars and is now dealing with this issue.
Well some good news is Toyota is working on the 1.6l turbo 3 from the grYaris and grCorolla. This engine is over built and stout with 0 issues. Based on rumors this could be in the 2026 model for the GR86.
The headroom, especially getting in/out of the driver door is pretty low. I also miss the rear window wiper and the double rear hatch window. Could be better. But it's much much nicer to drive than Gen 3 and prior.
This car is Gen 5. I have owned Gen 1, 2, 3 and 4. So I know the Prius. However, what in the world went wrong with the design of the cruise control driver interface. For 20+ years Toyota had it dead right. This interface is terrible. Shame on Toyota.
