Advice and Search for a RX400h

[Khalil]

Hi

 

I am starting my search for a RX400h, for some time i have been looking for 4x4 and it seems the RX400 has everything i need.  My budget is around 7k, so i have seen a few on trader website for around 2007 and 100k, i now the mileage might be high but i have heard these do go on for a long time.  we only do around 5k a year and mainly for local school run.  

Really looking for advice, is ibest to go for SE-L model, i have read it really the ICE pack.  Also when going to look at one can anyone recommend a good company that can check out the car before i buy it like a AA Car inspection.  I have very little knowledge about cars(i can do the check on the paperwork  like mot, service check), but would appreciate other feedback.  Maybe even point out things i shoudl look for

 

Look forward to any advise

 

Thanks in advance

[julian1969]

I looked at a few at this mileage and good ones are rare. With proper maintenance they will hit 200k but at over 100k miles you are likely going to be the second or even 3rd owner which increases the chances of someone buying it who can't afford to maintain it correctly. 

Telltale signs are, non Lexus Toyota or specialist service stamps, mismatched no name tyres, no receipts for timing belt and or spark plug services. These cars should feel tight with a few rattles and squeaks but little or no wind noise. If it feels 'slack' then walk away. 

Rear screens at this age are not the best and not really worth paying extra for. Especially when better is available from eBay for a few hundred pounds. An se with nav, Levinson, seat memory and swivelling xenons is probably your best bet in your budget. I got a fsh, 85k mile, 1 owner se with all the bits for £7500 so there are cars out there you just have to bide your time and maybe be prepared to travel a bit. 

Good luck.