Yes that’s true they are solid runners

So reliable that you needed 6? 🤔

2001Rx my wife drove to 280k. Multiple RX owned. I totaled my IS350, have the GX and a RC now. Looking at the LC 500 now. So now will be 7.

@@patrickchilds5486 makes sense. I’m just messing with ya. I love Lexus. I always recommend Lexus to my non car friends.

@@patrickchilds5486 new lc 500 is a winner

Exactly true

For real..even just liability cost a lot..

Yep. We always buy new Lexus and keep them for a long time. Wife’s 08 RX350 156K miles still going strong, my 17 ES350 just hits 37K miles. Her new NX350H should arrive in about 10 days. Wouldn’t buy any other brand.

The best.

@pauly kay Just wondering, is there a considerable difference in quality (if any) between Lexuses built in Japan vs built in North America?

@@smakarov24 no that I am aware of. I have 3 Lexuses in our household. A 08 RX350 and a 24 NX350H both built in Japan. My 17 ES350 was built in Kentucky. All of them bought new. I don’t see any built difference in terms of material and built quality.

I'm looking at a 2015 RX350 with about 80K on it. Anything I should be concerned about?

Reliability not quality. Interiors are plasticy and scratch easily, the leather too. Also they use some funny parts, my 2010 had a green font digital clock from a 89 camry lmao

Me too…on my 7th certified Lexus. Never had one in the shop for repairs!

Wtf are you talking about. I hope you change the other fluids when the manual suggests. It's not like it doesn't need regular maintenance. Please read the manual to find out when each of the fluids need to be changed and follow that. It will last a lifetime.

@@RIPTootDid you fail to read the words ROUTINE MAINTENANCE in my original post? Oil changes and routine maintenance…

@@bryansmith536. Mega high quality. I’ve had 4 Porsche 911’s, 2 Mercedes Benz, a 2010 GT500, and the 2 Lexus models. The Lexus was every bit the high quality the Porsches were and definitely online with the Mercedes Benz as well. Lexus is it’s own division. They may use the same frames, but the extra expenses of higher quality materials are definitely there. I’m hoping they come up with some EJ2-powered twin turbo F models. I’d prefer the smaller engine for better handling and it’s ability to hold up to 1,500 horsepower without needing modifications.

Cheers

For teliability

How much u paid for it?

I have the same one bought it at 109k miles , only problem I had was o2 sensor and tires. Two oil changes. I’m at 119,360 now & this shit still cranks

Almost all cars on the road are built to last 150k miles with only fluid changes. 100k isn't much especially for a lexus. Please make sure to read your manual to find out when you have to change each of the fluids, many people think they only have to change oil which is ridiculous. It should last about 200k miles with proper fluid changes before the alternator/water pump goes. After that it should easily last you until 300k before another part like that goes.

Did you do a drain and fill on the transmission fluid yet

Paid $24K at end of 2020. It had 58K miles. Had Lexus drain and replace transmission fluid at 100K. Now has 114K miles. Still excellent!

Toyota/Lexus and parts are still expensive but Wirth it

@@Jac735 💯

Stupid people and their dumb phones.

also why i bought my lexus

@@Jac735 I wouldnt know because in owning Lexuses since 1996 i have never needed any parts other than replacing one battery on an LS400...seriously...and i have never taken any of my cars to a Lexus dealer for anything. Their prices will gouge your eyes out.

I am considering a 06 ls430 & would greatly appreciate any further experiences/comments with it that you may have. TIA.

The Ls430 will run forever.. one of the best that lexus have ever put out, only behind the iconic LS400 And Es350

Always worth a look, but for the long term….

Same here. I'm getting BMW out of my system, but I'm Toyota / Lexus for life.

Unfortunately Lexus is250 is much more difficult to fix than Toyota

Nah.. theyre just built better

First off who buys Lexus vehicles? They tend to be mature people that want reliability, comfort, and a stylish well appointed vehicle. A new Lexus is not cheap so people with a good income buy them. They can afford to make sure they are maintained. Lexus vehicles are not sports cars they are luxury vehicles, so they are driven accordingly. Most Lexus vehicles use regular gas. The venerable V6 will probably be phased out and replaced with a turbo 4 cyl. that will get better gas mileage but require premium fuel. Lexus vehicles with a normally aspirated engine are mated to a 6-speed or 8-speed geared very good transmission. Lexus is a Toyota product that has the same design that can be maintained easily concept. The exaust system is stainless steel, and the body is well constructed with good steel. The only issue you can run into on the V6 is a timing cover oil leak that is expensive to repair but it is fairly rare. Like any vehicle, you inspect it or have a mechanic go over it before you buy but Lexus used vehicles are generally a good bet. Or buy a used one from a Lexus dealer. They are not going to sell you a problem vehicle. BMW, Mercedes Benz, and Audi are nice vehicles but the parts and maintenance are very expensive. Who wants to have to change a timing chain at 200,000 km or sooner? They all use premium gas. They are not DIY-friendly vehicles in general. These days even a chain garage will charge you $130. per hour and they all nickel and dime you for scanner use, acetylene use, shop supplies etc. They are also up charging a lot on parts. The BMW, Mercedes, and Audi dealers will charge you $200. an hour and use shop scale book times for repairs. So a vehicle you can DIY makes sense.

Haha I would totally agree Thomas as many Euro car fans drive them like a rally driver. With that said there are some nicely kept Bimmrs and Benzs, you just have to look a little longer. No warranty is a huge risk for a V8 BMW that is 9 years old.

Thanks

@@ECPP without a warranty on my Porsche I would have been in bad shape. Well worth the purchase price!

I have a 2009 is350. They have a weakass water pump, make sure to replace it regularly or your engine may grenade

Got mine 2012 IS 350 few months ago with 60k miles. DIY all the maintenance: engine oil/filter, air filter, cabin filter, spark plugs(ngk double fine electrodes), cleaned throttle body, MAF, installed oil catch can with new a PCV, flushed coolant, drained transmission fluid & replaced filter/gasket/cleaned pan & magnets, rear diff oil, replaced in tank fuel filter, bleed brake fluid. Only thing left is brake pads and rotors when they needs changing. Car drives like a dream esp when you know you have used all quality fluids, parts and have done them correctly.

@@qwertyui5086 I did my brakes and rotors last month. You can’t go wrong with Power Stop rotors and Akebono pads. Car stops on a dime with no noises whatsoever.

That is often the case

Not ugly

You're just making excuses not to buy anything. Just get a Maybach or rolls royce.

@@bernardbernabe7733 those 2 are on completely different levels. Mercedes and bmw are their level

If it’s not reliable it’s not viable. Lexus is the most reliable car on the road. Mercedes BMW other luxury performance cars are not reliable. Lexus rules.

Just exchange the oil every 5000 miles or 4000. I bought it new, 280k now and never had any problems with the carbon build up. It's a 2006 version.

Does it have the 2gr-fe? If so, expect a $4,000 bill soon to fix a timing chain gasket.

@daleckio Yes it has that engine... that was the only engine offered for that model. And if that happens, I'll fix it myself.

Cheers and thanks a lot for sharing

hope mine lasts as long , have my Toyota Auris Hybrid Style Edition 2016 92000km exchanged for Lexus IS 300h 2013 77000km

Cheers

@Fred S Genesis has won that dependability study a few times and is a lower cost in maintenance

JD Power is literally a paid for award.

Thank you. Very informative.

Yes they are pretty predictable and, if not perfect, as close as it can get

Upcoming

Thanks very much. That is a fair amount of miles but should be good for many more so I would say as long as price is right and maintenance is up to date, it should be fine.

Sounds like a win if a person can minimize running costs and servicing so the impact of reliability can be massive with the wrong vehicle

haha, thanks very much

Thank you very much

I had a 2007 IS had 75000 miles on it. Something went wrong with the engine… and Lexus actually replaced it in 2011 after I had it for 4 years. So impressive

Exactly and oddly the domestic competition is similarly priced which is ludicrus

Bout to get an RX 350... impressed with the care the previous owners kept it in. Very excited

Hi there. Do you mind sharing why you’ll never buy another (lexus) suv again?

@@hauthought Sure. It’s not that I don’t like them, it’s just that I’ve been driving SUVs for a long time. When I got the GS I realized that driving a sedan was much more enjoyable. I don’t need the utility of an SUV and as a matter of fact, I just bought a new IS350. 😊

@@davidpavlich8939 understood. I am debating on my next new-to-me vehicle. I like the idea of having the capability of an SUV if i ever needed it but want something that is fun and enjoyable to drive! Exploring all of the options is fun but I’m ready to find something already!

@@hauthought If you have a family, the SUV is the logical choice because of the utility, especially if you have young ones. My wife passed away recently and it's just me, so the IS350 is just about perfect. If I had a bigger budget, I would have purchased the 500, but it's just a bit too rich for my budget.

@@davidpavlich8939 Its just me and my boyfriend, no kids or anything so it makes total sense to maybe get a smaller, fun vehicle. Although with this type of investment, I wonder if it might worth thinking ahead in case we decide to get married and add kids (or a dog) to the mix. On the other hand, it might be great to have a fun smaller car before that lifestyle hits. Something for me to think about. By the way, I’m very sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you stay strong! Much love to you.

Thank you very much

@@ECPP You're welcome!

That can be true, but many other parts to this chat which I can share later

Thank you so much for watching and yes great choice in vehicles they will last a long, long time

@@ECPP You’re content is great. You’re giving Scotty too Hottie Kilmer a run for his money!

Great vehicles indeed and very reliable makes them easy to own

They are truly a beauty experience to drive, smooth like you’re in a cloud.

Oh I know that's true, I just drove a 2021 nx 300, I loved it. You can't go wrong with a Lexus.

Thank you

Hi from Edmonton, thanks for the support and hope you are having a wonderful week

How to do a pre purchase inspection? Shall I pay for the pre purchase inspection by my own? Thanks!

@@he6005 I have never seen any seller, private or dealer, who would pay for a pre purchase inspection. The potential buyer has to pay for it . Importantly, to avoid wasting your money, get a sales price agreement in WRITING which includes a contingency that the sale will only be completed if the pre purchase inspection is to the buyer's satisfaction. Otherwise you can spend $150-200 for the inspection, decide to buy the car and find that you and the seller cant agree on a price. Additionally, if the inspection shows problems with the car the buyer can use that as a basis for negotiation of the seller's price, or walk away from the deal depending on the severity of the problems indentified by the inspector. Finally, who you select for the inspection is critical because various inspection services dont all offer the same depth or detail of the inspection. When you hire an inspection service, make sure you specify and they guarantee in writing the exact details their inspection will include. A good example might be a compression test which most inspections do NOT usually include, but which is critical in a used car of older cars.

@@whocares0316 Many thanks for the detailed answer! I'm currently planning to look at a 2020 Lexus RX350 with only about 40,000 km mileage on it, and it's even still under the official Lexus warranty. My friend advised me that there is no need to do an inspection of such a new car, just take a look around for myself and take a test drive. What do you think?

@@he6005 All i can say is that in 30 years of buying used Lexuses...both certified and other...i NEVER had a pre purchase inspection done on one and never had a mechanical problem with any of them. Now, however, i think times have changed because I have in the past year started seeing people who bought a CPO Lexus subsequently have mechanical problems only to find out that the Lexus dealer had actually NOT performed some of the 161 points of inspections they rave about while they charge on average $2000 extra for a CPO Lexus vs what the car would sell for it if wasnt certified. So if i were you unless you are trying to buy a Service Loaner with 10K or less mileage, or something similar, i would spend the $150-200 for the pre purchase inspection. Lexuses have gone up so much in price that you really cant afford to take a chance.. It is true that if the car is CPO you have the CPO warranty to fall back on but there are lots of mechanical items that no CPO warranty covers and fixing a Lexus isnt cheap! Finally, before i hone in on a Lexus i want to buy, especially used, I evaluate the DEALER who is selling the car. The QUALITY of Lexus dealers "aint what it used to be" and that is an understatement. And the caliber of Lexus salesman isnt what it used to be. I dont normally ever buy a used Lexus from anyone but a Lexus dealer unless it is from a new car non Lexus dealer who has a nice Lexus trade in they are trying to sell. I am pretty disgusted with Lexus these days and bought my first one in 1996. Hope this helps you. Just my own experiences.

@@whocares0316 Thank you very much for your detailed sharing, I will take your advice and consider my purchase seriously.

Thank you very much

Important qualities

Yes new is usually a big hit but sadly the last year or so people were paying new price for used vehicles and basically becoming upside down on the loan

@@ECPP That is insane.

Not if you pay cash. If you have to finance, you can't afford it.

@@icm65 Exactly. Cash is king.

CPO really doesn't mean much. You are just paying for an extended warranty essentially. Take a CPO car and tell them you don't need it warrantied. They will drop the price. Nothing magic about a CPO except "CPO" gets people to pay more

Thank you very much

Nice vehicles

Probably a less risky purchase

Thank you for watching

Better in the fall. Gives a shield from salt. I get Krown Rust every September.

Wash it all winter to get the salt off. Wash it often

Wow, that’s very much Craig, greatly appreciated. It’s great having support like that and a positive comment. I definitely try to provide the value for everyone. You bet next time we make our way down to Vegas I will be sure to reach out. Hope you are having a great week.

The GR series v6 engines are dead reliable. 1GR FE 4.0 L. was in 2nd gen Tacoma and current 4 Runner. 2GR FE is in the Sienna and other models...another great engine. They are hard to beat. I towed our RV 10 000 kms across Canada with my 13 Tacoma...that 4 litre is insanely reliable. I recommend THE CAR CARE NUT...he is a Toyota repair tech and you can search his videos for more info. He is a Toyota fan boy like me. He is very honest and fair.

@@mikefoehr235 yessir! I watch him too!

Solid and will last so long you will be tired of it before it decides to drop

True if you know how to manage it, they can work

Thank you very much

Absokutely

Hi, have them validate that the updated VvTi lines are done, check brakes and rear suspension. Window and door seals as leaks have happened. Inspect water pump or have you had any coolant leaks? Other than that, they are solid and just a general look over. Cheers

Damn I just bought the same vehicle and am experiencing the same issues

Great car, they will go forever. What the VVTI lines and water pump and it will go a long time

Cheerz