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Lexus IS XE20 (2nd Generation)

20062013 · XE20 · sedan

Second-gen IS launched with the 4GR-FSE 2.5L V6 (IS 250) and 2GR-FSE 3.5L V6 (IS 350). The retractable hardtop IS 250C/350C arrived 2010. The IS-F (2008-2014) used the 2UR-GSE 5.0L V8 with an 8-speed automatic — Lexus's first serious M3 fight. Conservative aesthetics, conservative reliability.

Watch out: Owner reports of 2GR-FSE carbon-buildup on intake valves (direct injection — common to the family), and dash-pad cracking / stickiness on sun-exposed cars. The IS-F has its own watch-list — verify VVT-i oil-line service was performed.

What your IS takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Wiper blades22" driver · 20" passenger✓ VerifiedView
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Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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