Is the Lexus RX better than its BMW, Audi or Mercedes competitors? | ReDriven used car review
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Is the Lexus RX better than its BMW, Audi or Mercedes alternatives? This week on ReDrive we take a look to see whether the Lexus RX is worthy of your hard-earned cash.
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00:00 - Intro
00:56 - What is it?
03:20 - How's the exterior?
04:23 - How's the interior?
06:57 - How's the tech?
08:35 - Is it practical?
10:29 - What goes wrong?
13:34 - Is it safe?
14:31 - What's it like to drive?
17:52 - How much is it?
18:23 - Fuel use, warranty & servicing
19:47 - Should you buy it?
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My daily driver RX350 2010 with almost 300k KMs drives perfectly and smoothly and never failed. Simply it is a luxury SUV with bulletproof Toyota reliability
that is good
The best combo in my opinion, I just bought an ES 350 ultra luxury and though it only had 4500 km I look forward to keeping it at least 15 yrs .
Got a 2010 RX 450h , 310,000 km, still strong, no problem
I got a 2014 RX350 with 65K and I love it. I look forward to it lasting a long time.
What gas you use shell or chevron or exxon do you use premium gas.
I’ve owned a 2007 for 3 years. Bought it for 5,500 with 120,000 miles. Today 150,000 miles and absolutely zero problems. They are amazing cars
the one you bought, is it Hybrid ?
Not hybrid. Good old gazzoline
Screaming deal!
This has been the best selling luxury crossover(SUV) in the US ever since its introduction apparently.
It’s bc they’re soft and plush like Cadillacs, but since they’re a Toyota and not a GM product, they’re actually engineered to be reliable.
The American housewives favorite car apparently ~
Just got a 2013 RX350 with 133,000 miles and it’s in amazing condition. Drives like a dream, with just enough firmness. The premium Mark Levinson sound system is pleasing to the ears. Nicest SUV/vehicle I’ve ever owned. Hope to get 300,000 miles out of it 🤞
In 47 years of driving, my Lexus RX 450h is the best car I've ever owned, I owned an RX300 straight V6,i kept that for 5 years,zero issues! Then I bought my RX450h 3 years ago, zero issues
Amazing reliability, style looks, economical for a 3.5 V6, with double glazed windows all round!it gives complete driver satisfaction, quality materials, and just sheer class💙
Hi what year us your RX450h?
I've has a 2012 RX450h for 3 years with zero problems. Amazing car. I wouldn't risk any European SUV of that age!
Only thing about hybrid models is the concern for cost of replacing such parts. How has the maintenance been?
@@StandAloneState Yes I thought that but I've had a Prius for 50,000 miles, a Lexus GS450h for 30,000 miles and now the RX all of them have had between 80 - 150,000 miles on them and I've never had even a light bulb breaking. I might have been lucky !
@@simonsaphire Pretty amazing stuff. Thanks for taking the time to respond 🙏
Having owned a 2013 Audi Q5, I concur 100%! Sold it before it started costing us serious money.
Battery (original ?) still good ?
RX is a very Japanese design in that it is very understated and composed on the outside, it spoils the driver and passengers, and is built with quality and reliability first before all other considerations. The color screen models had Bluetooth which was a rare feature for cars in the early years of this generation.
Got an RX350 recently. A 2010. She is amazing. 80000 miles and rides like a dream.
Hi, just got one. How’s it holding up till now
@nifty like a dream. Replaced struts and shocks because I wanted the smoothest ride. Not a single issue yet. Regular maintenance and thats it. Will do starter, belt, alt, battery at 100k and I'm sure she'll give me another 200k.
@@TitanMorsche did u replace them bc they were worn out? And did u replace them with different brand than the factory struts and shocks?
@@dkmrap1 yes and yes. It was a lot of off the road driving because his house was like 5 miles off street. just wear and tear from the terrain. used OEM. back to feeling just like she came off the line.
AK and team, you are amazing!
There are many people cant afford to buy a brand new car right now and your reviews for pre-owned reliable cars are spot on! (more specifically Lexus reviews).
The best part to me is "the honest fuel consumption" not as per the specs sheets.
Thanks again!
Always loved gettin the RX350 as a loaner whenever my IS350 was in for service. I caved and got a custom order 2022 RX350 this summer and love it. It’s been the best selling luxury vehicle in the US for a long time now and see them everywhere. I think Lexus doesn’t push their marketing or segmenting as hard in other markets like they do stateside.
Lexus. Luxury export to the US
Lexus would have to introduce new engines for other markets. In most European countries, the larger the engine displacement, the more taxes you pay (sometimes a lot more), making the Lexus 3.5-liter engine unsensible to operate in the long run. For example, you would be much better off with an Audi Q7 that offers a 2-liter engine (anything above 2 liters gets taxed additionally).
Plus, subjectively speaking, I feel like Lexus goes heavy with a US-focused design, while European buyers would turn to other car brands in terms of styling.
@@tucakov91 Audi is trash and unreliable. World wide !!
that's bcuz japanese lux brand started in the U.S. and they did so bcuz americans are not smart consumers ('im one, so i kinda know a bit about our markets--- so so dumb!)
thanks for this, very helpful, just bought a 2012 (pre facelift) so identical to the one in this vid but 35,000 miles (57,000 km) after watching this, and you nailed it, the car is as you state and so far has, like you, impressed me more than I believed it would. Thought it would be characterless but functional but it's so all round competent and comfortable that it gets under you skin
I have a 2012 450h and love it, it's a bit of a luxo barge around town but dead quiet and smooth, and it's a mile eater on the open road, did I say I loved it? awesome car!
I daily drive the same car and I love it. On board, it's all about calm and low blood pressure. The dipping mirors are quite something, it's one of my favorite features with the automatic adjusted seat position. I get about 8,5 to 9,5L/100km
Is this city driving?
My first Lexus was a 2005 RX330 and it has a special place in my heart. It was the first car that I finally felt safe driving in the snow because boy I use to be scared! 😅 Gained so much confidence that I would pick up my coworkers when it snowed. I ended up buying a Lexus IS & RC and I let everyone drive the RX anytime they wanted to go on a road trip. So it’s been through many drivers and many miles and still drove so SMOOTH. Better than my newer Lexus. I’m a loyal Lexus customer all due to the RX. I do miss that car!
I moved from a Mitsubishi space wagon , to a 2004 Audi A4 B5 and then to my real stress-free car 2005 Lexus RX 330. It kept me alive after a ghastly winter accident with a 3x rollover. Since then I haven’t looked elsewhere. Owned a 2017 Sonata but had to return to Lexus .
Lexus is king
@@dr.asandohlouis4918 The RX did amazing uphill in the snow. We took it to the mountains to go snowboarding one year and the car really impressed me. Hope you keep enjoying your RX 😊
It was my favorite car too.
@@urbandoggieq1014 Love!
2011 Lexus rx350 3.5L awd , 280497 current mileage and yes still driving strong and rides great , added remote start ,hud , new Coils and sparkplug at 240000, replaced blown oil cooler lines - Canadian recall item on these replaced with solid metal cooler replacement part, everything is intact and working, simply fun to drive . Love the 4wd hybrid awd system Lexus genius
Overall, the best review for a used car. This is quite hard to find on youtube. Good job! I like it.
My friend has the previous model (2007) with about the same KM and nothing has ever gone wrong on it. Its still super luxurious and drives like new. Its kind of unbelievable really.
I had a 2004 RX 300 and it was very comfortable and reliable. Sold it for the same money I paid for it too
I purchased an 02 RX300 as a second vehicle and it's been wonderful.
Got a friend who only drives used RX’s.
They’re pretty nice and very reliable.
I have had the current model F-Sport RX 350 since I bought it new at the end of 2016. When I walked out of the showroom after signing on the dotted line (shaking life a leaf), I thought "what have I just done spending $100K on a car!". I have to say, it has been worth every cent. Apart from a set of new tires and a battery, nothing has gone wrong with it and it still drives like the day I picked it up. Servicing is reasonable and the comprehensive insurance is even cheaper than what I was paying on a Nissan Maxima Ti. It is an absolute pleasure to drive, looks smart without looking like a pretentious eastern suburbs nob (i.e. BMW, Merc or VW driver) and is a dream to drive on a long trips with good fuel economy and adaptive cruise control. If you are not careful, you can get yourself into trouble with the power under the bonnet.
very nice
Shame you have to be condescending to people who drive different cars to you.
Awesome ❤ I'm loving my rx350 fsport 2019
whew paying 100k for a car thats under 30k on the used market is NOT a flex
A+ for the car and the review! One small ergonomical annoyance is the close placement and near-sizes of the Engine Start/Stop and the Radio On/Off buttons.
Ah yes. Going to work hungover, hating life, but still doing a better job than most!
Great review on another great Lexus.
Great review as usual. 90k subscribers. Says it All. Looking forward to 100k.
Best SUV I've ever owned. I'm on my 4th year of a 2012 with 89K miles when I bought it. I'm now at 140K NO issues not once been to the Lexus dealer...fun fact Lotus buys this same model motor from Toyota to use in their sports cars 👍
because Lexus is a brand from Toyota.
what's your current average MPG outside of winter ?
I live in Florida not much winter here so I wouldn't know
@@MontyGumby
This is the only generation of Lexus I haven't owned. I have had the Mk 2 RX and the Mk 4 RX. Cool to see this Mk 3 in depth.
Quality content mate... Really enjoyed this review
What a great video. In many aspects. Thanks for that!
I have and still own this car. Been driving this for my fifth year now with no problems what so ever. Absolutely great car with alot of room and all the luxury you need. Also love the Lexus dealer experience. ❤
what yaer ? what's your current average MPG outside of winter ?
I have a 2004 RX330 AWD made in Japan. 38,500 on it. Like new. Powder coated the rims gloss black and put in a new head unit with back up cam and CARPLAY. Awesome ride.
These things sell like crazy in the United States. And people who buy them absolutely love them for good reason
It is crazy the states go nuts for them and in the UK no one buys a Lexus.
Tremendous ride. They hold their value like crazy too.. I am an owner of a 2006 rx330 I put 100k on it in 6 years and it now has 180kmiles.
@@paulnell I bought a lexus rx330 thunderbolt edition 2005 185thousand miles 2005 for 6300 had to get repairs like coil timing belt waterpump and gaskets spark plugs 1298.80 for repair but should be good to go for a while beautiful inside and out drives smooth my first suv and I'm hooked
I test drove an early model back in 2006 and to be honest it’s very hard to fault from power to comfort to quality. It’s all there. Felt nicer than the BMW suv even today. I test drove it in Japan which it’s called the Toyota Harrier
I got driven around in Helsinki in my son's Lexus.
I want one. It was the smoothest ride I've ever got.
I just bought a 2008 RX 350 (diff gen, I know) and I love it so far. Love that 2GR-FE!
The older ones seem good value, but finding one with a good leather drivers seat is not easy. The leather cracks up.
Or the dashboard
Excellent review as always.
Absolutely love Lexus. I have a 2015 Lexus rx350 purchased new with only regular maintenance that’s needed done. I also have a 2018 Lexus es 350 and perfect vehicle
I have over 260,000 km on my 2010 RX. Only issue so far was rain was getting into car from sunroof drains getting clogged. It spent about a week or so in winter with water going every where inside. The engine wouldn’t start but after drying it out and cleaning the drains it has been working fine for 3 years. I thought I was going to have lots of electrical faults with water drenching everything but its been perfect.
I bought one two years ago. A 2010 RX450h model with 183k km on the clock. 2 years after it still runs like new, with the original hybrid battery and zero maintenance costs (apart from regular service).
How long you expect to drive till battery replacement? I want to buy a 2011 RX450h with 192000km but im worried about the hybrid battery life
@@fabrizioaprile2111 Even if it fails, you can recondition the battery by replacing only the damaged cells at a fraction of the cost. Where I live is around 1000 euro cost. Still less than dual mass flywheels, DPFs, turbos and all these things that can go wrong especially with diesel cars.
Good review...thanks for posting
Mine has 235 tkm , No issues at all , its hybrid with lpg conversion. I can highly recomended that car!
Remember to have the oil cooler line replaced... won't change my 2011 RX for anything... excellent long distance car....
My 2010 RX350 has worked through my wife, older daughter, younger daughter, and now sits in the driveway until the younger is home on college breaks. 230k miles (370k km), bulletproof until 200k miles, when the AC compressor went. It will be in for a new battery in a week - 13 years on 2 batteries. I keep most cars to 200k mI, and this has been much cheaper.
I've got a 2007, 230,000 miles...drives and runs like a dream.
I've also got a 2010 RX350, 125,000 miles...mint-condition, drives and runs like a dream.
I just sold my 2003 GX370...great off-roader, big and safe, comfortable.
Aah you legends, made the one for the car I was looking to get. Thanks all.
It has been my car for a while now and I’m not planning on changing it anytime soon I love it
Fantastic review! Really informative! 👍🏽
Thanks so much!
Good review I have the 2014 RXh Sports variant it is what you say and more . A great buy and highly recommended
We never got the RX 270 in England, first time hearing about it today. I have a petrol RX350 and the engine is so smooth.
I have Rx 450h, 14 years still going great,its beautiful car
“Are the public right?” no, and they almost never are
Just look at elections lol
@@arytonandretti3785 facism good
@@arytonandretti3785 that’s more like, one person can’t please everyone all of the time, same applies here with cars.
Yeah, if the public tells you its dangerous to jump off a bridge, I bet you'd be the first one to try to prove the wrong too. 🤭
I never poured acid on my skin, but a massive chuck of the public is of the opinion that its a bad idea, should I assume they're all wrong too?
I’m a few reviews into your work and have to say well done - great unbiased commentary and thorough analysis of all perspectives of buying a used vehicle - 10/10 work with only one minor complaint; in Australia they are door trims not American door cards!
Thanks so much!
I have been driving this exactly model (450h) since 2012, now it has 170.000 kms and i have to say it is fenomenal, easy to drive and manoeuvre, very comfortable and spacious. One downside is the leather, i find it weak and very synthetic to touch. The engine is a rock and the electric battery has never complained at all. All revisions were made in Lexus dealer. Downtown is where this car shows it’s potencial with such low consumption between 5,5 to 6,5 L/100km. Downside: on the motorway has significantly high fuel average (8-9 L/100 kms). Overall a great vehicle, which lasts forever.
5.5-6.5 l/100km in town?
It is considered the best luxury vehicle in its class.
The trailer part was great! Thank you
Great video thanks, Definitely subscribed after watching
Welcome aboard!
If you like to chill and drive and go to places get the Lexus.
If you like to stress and walk and go to workshops get the BMW, Audi or Mercedes.
You forgot the Rovers 🤪
Hey, at least euro cars make you exercise 😉
@@modemarose4497 Hahaha. Yea, but people buy LR knowing it will breakdown. Plonkers buy the three German shitboxes thinking they're better than LR. Just ask em' they'll tell ya' 🤣
@@MartinJones123Yup exercise to more car repair bill payments 😂🤣😉
@@theodoreyoung8777 True, and they also make you push the car...
Bought my 2012 Lexus Rx 350 at $71k July of this year 2022. Perfect condition, previous owner kept it in the garage and took great care of it. Interior, exterior are immaculate. Coming from a Lexus lover, I know this car will last me until over $300k. Peace of mind as far as dependability and everything else. Never have to worry about it breaking down all the time.
Awesome review!
Awesome review... I recently bought a 2013 RX 450H F sport and love it. The doors still close as they are new, better sound than my 2022 Rav 4... I just miss a place to put my phone .. other than the centre console..
Thank you guys for the suggestion. I just got rx350 2014 95KM ,very happy whit that purchase.
After my new ,from 2020 rav4 hybrid was stolen , i got my insurance money ,spend half the price of rav4 on rx350 , double the luxury, less anxiety from all the new beeping safety gadgets and the best part i can serves the car at Toyota on a price of Toyota, bargain!!!
Thank you for sharing ❤
Could you please review the LX570 soon? We have a 2011 350RX and love it. Cheers for the review
i was very close to buying a rx350. these look even better.
I own maybe one of the first examples of the 3rd Gen rx450h from 2009
At 280000km it's still as good as new
As for those rubber inserts, they're aftermarket. Very cheap off aliexpress, but quite useful
Dude, your safety feature voiceover was hilarious, and your American accent was spot-on! 🤣🤣
I just love these reviews.
Perfect video gift for the weekend. Thanks guys! Are you guys planning to do a video for Nx as well?
you might enjoy my lexus channel
@@RevLexusl
I owned 2004 RX330 years ago and it was the most reliable car I’ve ever owned, looks like a soccer mum car though. The lady I sold it to about 5 years ago hasn’t serviced it once and it’s still going!
Edit: I’ve just bought a 2005 rx330 sports luxury with 158000kns on it for $6800. Hopefully it’ll be as reliable as my last one
Bought a rx450h to replace my octavia rs 230 because of you guys. Absolutely flawless and super premium. I wanted something as comfy as reliable. But to be honest its horriby boring on french B roads. I know its not its purpose but compared to a x5 or a cayenne the dynamic is not the most fun. So tnanks a lot for all the work you guys are doing. Hope you’ll carry on. Merci pour tout!
😮 My daily driver is one of these, 2015 Lexus Rx350 silver bought it at 37k miles and have it for 3.5 yrs now. The car jus reach about 66k miles and feels like a new car ppl are always giving compliments on it.
I got brand new 450H 2012 back in 2013 till now 2023 it’s just 10000km used love this powerful machine 250Horsepower
Hey Redriven, love your car reviews!
Please do a review for the Lexus GS450h.
Cheers!
Great review and love the Lexus after sitting in one few years ago. You mentioned the boot is smaller than the X3 and X5, would love to see your review of the BMWs and equivalent Audi as comparison.
Excellent channel, reviews.
I had Rx 450h premiere, 2016 new shape as the models on this review look dated and boring but the new shape sculptured and interesting.
Loved the car, smooth as butter, refined, downsides:
1- Fuel economy not great average 28 miles per gallon,occasionally 34 once in heavy non stop traffic for 90 mints fuel economy dropped to 16 mils/G as the hybrid system barely charged.
2-Lexus speech recognition useless, poor accuracy, no speech training in UK like the USA.
3-Ride very smooth but i was surprised that on some bumps it felt occasionally harsh .
As petrol prices went up i traded it for the ES 300 H 2019, an improvement at every level although different class, the hybrid system is so much better, fuel economy amazing, all i miss is the Amazing Mark levenson sound system and the 360 camera which really helps in a car this size.
Overall excellent car, very reliable.
Good video mate
OMG this video is perfect timing! I literally bought a 2011 RX450h sports lux with 29k yes 29k miles 2 days ago. I LOVE it. I bought it at a Lexus dealership that offered me a 3 year bumper to bumper warranty $100 dedutable for $2000. This video was a GREAT overview. Also the little door bin cloths i believe are added by the owner.
how much did you pay ? is the hybrid battery original ?
@@MontyGumby it is og battery i believe thats why i got the warranty, i think they were asking 28k+3k for warranty+tax.
Great review. Hope you can do the Lexus NX 200T in the future.
I have a 2003 RX300. This thing is so smooth, I sometimes think its off on the highway
Hey guys 👊
Absolutely love your show! I talk about this channel to everyone when the conversation about cars comes up
From watching this show, I bought a Rav4, which I absolutely love, but this is my dream upgrade. I am in love with this car!!! I have made this series of vehicle my goal retirement present to myself, even if not new
Thanks guys 👍
Brilliant to hear mate. Glad you’re enjoying the car and thank you for watching!
@ReDriven Wow! Thanks for the reply 😁
Anybody watching, this car is amazing. It has aged amazingly well and has most, if not all, features cars today have (and some still don’t). It’s reliability is second to none, and so is it’s comfort. It’s amazing.
I own a 2011 rx350 and a 2014 bmw X5. The Lexus still hums along smoothly while I ditched the bmw and it’s absurd repair bills a couple of years ago.
I've got an RX400h, blue with cream interior, stunning & its genuinely fun/sure footed to drive. Built like a tank (but 0-60 in 7.3 secs), everything works and most of them are looked after well & by Lexus (why wouldn't you? - they are honest and treat you like a valued customer). Substantial, but still comfortably fits in a standard parking space. Brilliant all rounder you can trust above 100k miles.
Now the 5th Gen RX started popping up on the road and the price of the 4th Gen started to fall, it seems to be a good time to review one!
Great video, love the RX! That storage in the centre is weirdly missing in the current RX models.
I had a 2004 RX and it was great, only really suffered from rust.
Forget the more space I would rather have the spare wheel
I would definitely say lexus rx330 I have lexus rx330 2005 185thousand miles and yes had to replace a lot of things on it but I bought it for 6300 repair costs 1298.80 so hopefully it will be good to go for a while it's beautiful inside and out looks brand new quality made in Japan
Yes, "Should you buy one?" Absolutely! There will be repairs...so be ready, but they probably won't be major. Love my 2015 Lexus RX350 Premium here in the US. So much so, that if I had to replace it, I think I would go find a low mileage 2015 RX350 again and avoid the "new" models.
Love Euro cars but not the maintenance. Decided to move over to Toyota/Lexus(2010 RX 450h) to minimize those costs. So far very pleased.
Once an RX owner, always an RX owner. My folks have had a 2006 RX330, a 2009 RX350, currently own a 2016 RX200T and will be upgrading to the new one when that comes out. Beautiful cars with Japanese reliability. What more could you ask for?!
The side rear seats are comfy but did you try out the centre rear? I always found them super hard under the bum and got numb legs on longer trips. From memory, transmission tunnels were non-existent on all models too 👍🏻
you are right. - non transmission tunnels on any model.
What is the 200t like:? they only sold that in the UK for 1 model year before going to 450h only. I have seen 1 in my life.
@@RevLexus It’s a great car. They got the F Sport which gets better wheels, stereo/screen, grille, tri-LED headlights and a bunch of other goodies. Down sides are it’s FWD and the 2.0 doesn’t quite have the power for an SUV of their size.
Absolutely agree!!! Me totally. If you know, you know. My preferred brand.
I have lexus rx330 2005 thunderbolt edition I absolutely love it beautiful inside and out looks brand new drives smooth my first suv and I'm hooked
It's a reliable car , I own a 2010 rx 350 , it have 385 , 000 km . Not a single problems for 11 yrs .
I used to drive the facelift 450H and my god it was a good car. Tech was a bit out-dated, the ML audio system was very good, and the overall quality was just superb. It was same tone interior but with dark wood trim. Blue jeans did some staining on the seats but it was easily cleanable. And I agree about the ergonomics, one of the best layouts I have ever experienced, everything was exactly where it was supposed to be. Practicality was good for my lifestyle, my oversized Rottweiler had enough room in the back. The only annoying thing I remember was the reverse camera - you could not see the tow hitch from the camera so it was a bit annoying to reverse and attach the trailer. But keeping the hitch cover (that plastic thing that goes on top) on did the trick - you could see it just enough and line the car up perfectly for the trailer. Oh and the Lexus service was just mind blowing, believe it or not but the service was cheaper than Toyota. Drove it numerous times across Europe, 150kmh was very comfortable, around ~170kmh it felt slightly floaty as it was quite sensible to the wind and the steering was quite light. But according to others the F-Sport did not have these issues. I absolutely loved that car. BTW that little cup holder in the front is brilliant, put a small water bottle in there and lower the vent and let it blow cold air on it. Perfect when its 30+ degrees outside 😁
I love that extra cup holder! Sadly they discontinued putting it in the fourth-gen models😢
I have 2013 350RX and love it looks new. 43k miles on it, I keep it perfect.
My daily driver is a 2000 RX300 w/160K orig miles. Purchased for $6K in 2020 from 2nd owner. Many, many upgrades ($30K in receipts invested) by two tinkering owners that obviously loved this SUV but, didn't drive it much. Full suspension upgrade makes this ride beautifully. Lucky me.
I have a 2012 GS450h and while I really like it, it has been presenting me some pretty hefty bills. As soon as I got it, had to change the transmission oil pump - 1500€. Then the Blind Spot Monitoring communicator module on the right side stopped working which Lexus again quoted 1500€ for (haven't bothered to change that yet). Last year had to change the engine coolant pump which was again close to 1000€ with the regular maintenance and now the front left shock absorber is dead. It being an F Sport with the electronically adjustable dampers, I'm not keen on finding out the quote on that.
Also, the promised fuel economy of 6.something is total bollocks. I'm driving very efficiently (with an occasional pull) and I'm averaging about 9.0 l/100km. I can imagine the 6.3 being realistic if you ONLY drive around 50-60 km/h with cruise control without having to stop ever. But still I like that car a lot.
My friend had two RX's; one an RX 350 and the other an RX 450h. Both she put over 300,000 miles on and they were still like new and NEVER gave any issues. I have a BMW X3 Xdrive35i which I love, however, if I could do it over I would have purchased an RX. DOn't get me wrong...I absolutely love my BMW but the LLexus was SO much more comfortable and SO much cheaper to work on. Knock on wood, my Beemer has yet to leave me stranded and has been absolute perfection for the 70,000 miles that I have put on it since 2017. I just know that Lexus is notorious for the Toyota reliablity and BMW is known for better engeneering and driving joy but this also come with expensive repair bills (when something does go wrong).
I bought 450h in 2011 and now it turned 200 000 km. Nice to drive and big car. Went to Italy and germany on highway standard..Had to replace ECU for steering caused by condensation water . Salty water came also into the two ECU underneath back rear axle . These control the stabilazer both front and rear. Very costly repair. Fuel pipeline into the tank in rear corroded and was replaced. now Rear and front shocks are a bit leaking and will be replaced. I also had the 12 v battery replaaced 2 times during the years. But all in all a nice buy, do not regret it.
You got the air suspension option. Avoid them for durability.
Gosh you JUST let the cat out of the bag! I'm dying to get my hand on one of these. I'm looking for a 'cheap' but premium SUV with easy to get parts without being expensive, great get up and go. Will compliment my husbands Prado nicely. Hmm.... trying to find the perfect RX 😀
rx or nx will both be a good choice depending on your references
@@jethrohaha Thanks, i'll keep it in mind. I ended up with a 2011 Nissan Xtrail 😁
Love my 2012 RX450h best car I've every owned, not a moment's hassle
I bought my clean 2013 RX450h at 5 years old with 90k miles from a dealership for 1/3 the original MSRP. It was a bargain for a 2013 model that was loaded with what was modern technology (BSM, parking assist, NAV, etc) at the time. I’ve owned it 6 years and haven’t had any trouble. Original traction battery now has 170k and going strong. Solid efficient daily driver with LEXUS badge and Toyota reliability. At this point I feel like I stole it😀
The answer is yes you should buy a used Lexus RX
The only thing you should avoid if you are looking for RX is the air suspension (so as in any other used car). And RX270 is questionable one because of lack of power. But in any other aspects these are very good cars. Someone does not like the appearance, but if you don't want spend a lot for maintenance and repair and want comfortable car, RX is your choice. Cost of ownership for Lexus (except for LS's) is the same as for Toyota.
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