I've Bought a High Mileage Lexus RX 450h Hybrid - 169k miles...A Bargain or Disaster??😰😰😰

[@AdnanAli-ne3je]

just bought one, and waiting repair to be fixed.... bought from America (used one) in a superb clean inside interior condition, can't wait to drive this Lux Beauty .............Wish me Luck

[@omoniyikaye]

169,000 is nothing on Lexus as long as you keep a good maintenance on yearly basis. I owned a RX450H 2009 on 200,000 and NX300H on 100,000 they both drive like a brand new car s. I have driven only Lexus since 2003. Great brand for comfort and reliability❤️

[@oddities-whatnot]

Good to know as im looking at Lexus, used, as a very long term purchase in my 50s. It needs to last me at least ten years plus.

[@kenvik-q5t]

@@oddities-whatnotsurely it will do, especially if manage to buying a single owner used, lower than 100k mileage and good for your budget asking price. Just change the hybrid compartment filters (under the back seat) regularly, since unlucky owners showed already a reduced hybrid battery life when pet previous owner clogged these fitters and did not take care. Obviously negligent poor owner not following w/ mfc suggested regular maintenance and failed even such extra reliable vehicle like Lexus RX.

[@JacobParkYusuk]

If the previous owner had a pet, make sure you clean out the battery fan vents/grills.

[@timcarpenter2441]

These are fabulous. Reliable, comfortable, quiet.

[@bluelake1621]

I got 215k miles on my 450h bought it with 130k miles all I do is change oil with high quality oil and use marvel oil at every oil change. I use regular gas

[@waichoi]

May know how often you change oil? Every 5000 miles?

[@bluelake1621]

​​@@waichoievery 5000 update I got 230k miles not one issue oil and gas that's it.

[@ts6070]

Good to know that my follow British Asian brothers are making KZbin car 🚙 content keep up the good work mate!

[@sutsi]

Thank you for your words of encouragement 😊

[@d.f.9064]

Im seeing a lot of these coming up for sale so I looked up the expected battery lifespan. Yep, theyre all coming due. Price? According to Google: "The average cost for a Lexus RX450h Hybrid High Voltage Battery Replacement is between $6,779 and $6,892. Labor costs are estimated between $432 and $545 while parts are priced between $6,347 and $6,347."

[@sutsi]

The hybrid systems are actually quite robust and practically only thing major that goes wrong on them...compare that to the equivalent BMW X5 or Merc ML and the maintenance costs are tiny for the RX. Also even if you need to change hybrid unit, as it's a Toyota part there are so many hybrid specialists now who will supply and fit replacement with guarantee for around £2k. The prices you have quoted are most likely dealership.

[@buckdashe2571]

If you care for your battery, (like cleaning the dog hair away from those vents on the back floorboards) and don’t overheat it, it will last well into 200K-300K. Towing something with that car? Could be a factor…

[@Yimmothy2812]

I have 220k miles on a 2010 RX450H factory batteries. A big plus that often isn’t mentioned about hybrids is how much less often you need to replace brake pads as you use them less due to the regenerative braking effect. Though I do feel the extra torque off the line wears out the front tires and shocks slightly more quickly.

[@kjam87gxp]

You can get one installed for 3000

[@youknowwho8700]

That’s why I avoid the hybrids in the RX line tbh. I’ve owned multiple RXs and they’re great cars. I test drove a one of these and they’re whisper quiet I have to say

[@thankyou5093]

What year and how much did you pay for?

[@Paul-cl6uo]

Any idea why the tracking left issue is common?

[@No_BS_Zone]

It's not the miles, it's the age of the hybrid battery.

[@kubanskiloewe]

mine is now 13years old, still ok so far.

[@socialdisruptive]

Can you do an update. How was the year and car now???

[@sutsi]

@@socialdisruptive I sold the car. But can confirm the new owner has had nothing to report and no issues. Car purrs like a kitten and 35mpg uk

[@alexk8759]

seems like the battery has left the building

[@abdoolhamidburtally4927]

What the price

[@luckyme5122]

Just picked up a 2005 Lexus RX 330 with 170 K miles… these things are bulletproof… If you can try to get one made in Japan… I do worry that this Las Vegas heat will make that clear coat start flaking…. The best part my Lexus came with the steering wheel on the correct side of the car..LOL

[@sutsi]

Lol

[@anonymous4201]

Hey, is this still available? Thanks

[@sutsi]

Sorry it's now sold

[@anonymous4201]

@@sutsi oh no, never mind. I’m after one of these. How much did it sell for?

[@MH-fb5kr]

yah done good… a bargain for sure!

[@ukvblogs177]

Hi there. I am interested in buying this car. Where about are you?

[@sutsi]

I'm in London. You can email me [e-mail]

[@markjeep9415]

I love these cars but just been told they are number 5 on the most stolen suv in the uk.

[@sutsi]

When there's only 5 luxury SUV brands and this is no5 then that's a good thing. Thieves too busy stealing Land Rovers, BMW, MERC & AUDI. So for a luxury brand it's pretty good ☺️

[@FilmScape4K]

The hood is not aligned to the fender. Been crashed?

[@sutsi]

No crash history on that car. Might be how I dropped the bonnet back down.

[@DragnDon]

10mpg average?! What the....

[@sutsi]

Lol ignore that...I had just reset and car was on idle charging up the 12v battery, hence the low mpg indicated... usually get mid 30 mpg usually on the 450h