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*rare* 2002 Lexus Is 300 Sportcross Wagon Avant With Roof Rails For Rack System on 2040-cars

Year:2002 Mileage:135500 Color: Black /
 Tan
Location:

Scotts Valley, California, United States

Scotts Valley, California, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Wagon
Engine:V6
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Vehicle Title:Clear
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: JTHED192520044873
Year: 2002
Make: Lexus
Model: IS
Options: Kenwood Bluetooth, Hands Free Calling and Siri Integration, Direct Power Connect for Passport Radar, Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Trim: Sportcross
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 135,500
Exterior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Cylinders: 6

This car is rare (only ~2000 were shipped to the US and the black exterior with tan leather interior is even more rare) and if you can find one at a dealer it will run you $11k-$13k with similar mileage.

I have had several services performed on the car recently and all were accomplished by Lexus/Toyota specialists with OEM parts and fluids.  Recent work includes:
  • New OEM timing belt/tensioner/waterpump (this was performed as part of proactive maintenance, not due to failure of any parts) - September/2013
  • Flushed coolant and replaced with OEM coolant (performed during water pump replacement) - September/2013
  • Replaced transmission fluid with OEM fluid - September/2013
  • Replaced engine air filter - September/2013
  • Performed engine oil and oil filter change with Mobile One Full Synthetic oil 2k miles ago (this oil can last 7K miles conservatively) 
  • Replaced cabin air filter - September/2013
  • New Kenwood CD radio with Bluetooth connectivity, Siri integration, wireless music streaming, and hands-free dialing and commands. Gives turn-by-turn directions when using your iOS or Android device with Google Maps, Waze, Apple Map Apps, etc.  Also has USB and AUX connection on the face and a remote control.
  • Replaced front wiper blades - November/2013
  • Yakima roof rails professionally installed to accept a variety of rack towers such as Yakima and Thule for bike/surfboard/kayak/etc systems
Other Info:
- California clear title in hand 
- Registration recently renewed and valid through October 2014
- Passed smog/emissions recently 
- Tires have plenty of tread left
- Top local mechanic said brakes look good in September when performing other work described above.

** DISCLAIMER
A previous owner appears to have been in an accident that involved the front end of the car. I have deduced this from the following information. There is a crack in the front grille (cosmetic only) and the washer fluid reservoir is not present. This can be replaced quite easily but I just have not gotten around to it. In general the car is in good condition and mechanically it is in great condition. There are a few scratches and small dents that are typical for a 12 year old car and do not show in the photos. Yakima towers and crossbars are not included with the sale. The image is just to show that a rack system provided by you, can easily be mounted to the existing running rails.

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Lexus adds RC 200t, RC 300 AWD for 2016

Fri, Oct 2 2015

Do you really like the Lexus RC 350, but wish it had just a bit lower cost of entry? Good news for you then, as Lexus has just added a pair of new models to its two-door lineup. The RC now mimics the powertrain options for the 2016 IS. The new RC 200t slashes the cost of entry for the two-door Lexus, but it's unclear by how much. Lexus hasn't published pricing for the 241-horsepower, 258-pound-foot 200t, although we can come up with a ballpark based on the four-door model. The IS 200t starts at $38,265 compared to the IS 350's $41,810 price. Assuming the cars are similarly scaled, there's roughly a $3,500 price difference between the 350 and the 200t, so our best guess for the RC 200t is $40,200. As for the new RC 300 AWD, it uses the same 3.5-liter V6 as the IS 300, offering up 255 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque with standard all-wheel drive. As for the RC's other V6 option, the RC 350 will continue to be offered up with both rear- or all-wheel drive. Power output remains pegged at 306 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque. Scroll on for the full press blast on the new RC, which will also come with a smattering of smaller changes for 2016. Related Video: LEXUS RC COUPE ENHANCED FOR 2016 WITH TRIO OF ENGINE CHOICES - NEW TURBOCHARGED ENGINE AND V6 AWD Three Engine Options: 241 hp Turbocharged 4-Cylinder, 255 hp V6 and 306 hp V6 Ultra-Stiff Platform for Exceptional Handling F SPORT Model with Electronic Suspension Damping and Rear-Wheel Steering Available Lexus Enform Service Connect Offers Peace of Mind October 02, 2015 -- The RC luxury sport coupe was introduced to Lexus' stable for the 2015 model year and it returns for 2016 model year with new engine variants. The new RC 200t and RC 300 AWD join the RC 350 for a more extensive luxury coupe line-up that offers drivers more horsepower options to fit their needs. In addition, the Lexus RC features several other changes for 2016. The RC 200t F SPORT and 350 RWD F SPORT now offer optional orange brake callipers and Limited Slip differential. Performance dampers are standard for RC 200t and available for RC 350 RWD F SPORT. Eminent White Pearl exterior paint replaces Starfire Pearl. Drivers can now opt in for additional peace of mind with Lexus Enform Service Connect. Lexus Enform Service Connect (one-year complimentary subscription) allows customers to remotely view information about certain aspects of their Lexus vehicle via the MyLexusandBeyond mobile application for iOS smartphone users or LexusDrivers.com.

Consumer Reports: Toyota expected to announce fix for emergency trunk releases

Thu, 13 Dec 2012

According to Consumer Reports, Toyota is set to release a fix for trunk release pulls on certain Lexus vehicles that could snap off in an emergency. As you may recall, CR found the federally-mandated emergency releases could break if pulled toward the user. As it turned out, the trunk surround behaved like a fulcrum, putting more force against the center of the release than toward the trunk mechanism itself. While the organization found the problem to exist on 2013 Lexus ES and GS, Toyota was able to replicate the flaw on the IS as well.
Toyota will alert 700,000 owners of 2007-2013 Lexus ES models, 2006-2012 IS vehicles and 2013 GS cars and replace the old ABS plastic release with a sturdier polypropylene part free of charge once the components are available to dealers. The service campaign is expected to begin in January.

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Sun, 23 Jun 2013

Over the past two years, Toyota has invested more than $2 billion at its North American production facilities, and it apparently doesn't plan on stopping there. To keep up with recent strong sales, Toyota is investing an additional $200 million at its engine plants in the Southern US to increase production capacity of its V6 engines.
The bulk of this money ($150 million) will go to expand Toyota's engine plant in Huntsville, AL, which is currently responsible for supplying engines - four-cylinder, V6 and V8 - to eight of Toyota's 12 domestically produced vehicles. That includes the best-selling Toyota Camry (shown above).
Toyota didn't say exactly what improvements are being made to the plant, but this follows last year's $80 million investment in the plant that is set to be completed by next year raising the engine capacity to 750,000 annual units including 362,000 V6s. The remaining $50 million will go to the casting plants of Toyota-owned Bodine Aluminum in Missouri and Tennessee, which supply engine blocks and cylinder heads to the Huntsville engine plant as well as others in Kentucky and West Virginia. Scroll down below for the official press release.