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2012 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Lexus IS in Ontario, Canada
- Nov 2013
Nov 2013

6200 mi
Headlights replaced under warranty. No charge. 

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2012 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Lexus IS in Illinois, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021

165000 mi

US $1200
Worn wheel bearing 

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2012 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2018
Nov 2013

12000 mi
When ambient temperature below 35 degrees, RPM's will surge to as high as 2000 on throttle lift off and deceleration at low speeds regardless of engine temperature. This occurs only in the first 5-15 minutes of operation. 

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2012 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Lexus IS in Vermont, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

65000 mi

US $750
Check Engine light. Brought it to the dealer for diag and repair. They found two bad O2 sensors. Unfortunately, they needed to remove one or more seats to access these O2 sensors. Repaired and running great since. 

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