Hybrids.

[JamesIS220]

Are all Lexus Hybrids ULEZ exempt?

Thinking in a few years to buy a Lexus hybrid. Thinking something big and under 5k. Probably 10 years old or older. Something like an older RX400h.

What is the biggest hybrid lexus? Looking for something Volvo 940 estate sized where seats also fold. Thinking I can then downsize to one car. Currently also have a 2006 IS220D.

I travel to Brum once a week to visit family from Staffordshire 28 miles each way and would like to not pay the charge coming to Birmingham.

The 1996 Volvo 940 petrol in the 2 years I have had it has been reliable and previous 1989 Volvo 240 GLT daily driver of 10 years and 76,000 miles also excellent for reliability. They don't mind a certain amount of neglect and keep going. Both petrol and auto's. 940 on 198,000 and 240 when sold 235,000. The 240 was simple mechanically but rust was it's enemy. New owner repaired and now has new MOT with no advisories. 

Or should I just keep my 940 for work as better the devil you know and sod the charge and buy a Lexus LS430! Quite fancy one for all the toys!

Which is Lexus's most highly regarded model? Also most highly regarded Hybrid.

I tend to buy cheap RWD Volvo estates. 1989 240 GLT 10 years ago cost me £350 and 1996 940 LPT SE 2 years ago cost £250 and keep them, as general wear and tear and service items keeps them going.  240 when sold I got £500!

Would you blow the budget on a Lexus Hybrid or keep Volvo 940 and buy a more luxurious LS430?

Or buy a non Lexus Hybrid. Prius is quite cheap.

Many thanks. James.

 

[Herbie]

2 hours ago, JamesIS220 said:

Are all Lexus Hybrids ULEZ exempt

Only a guess but I would think so because hybrids aren't tested on emissions at MOT.

[Farqui]

Mine old GS hybrid is, in Antwerp!

 

I registered it easily last minute, online and then ended up using the park & ride instead [emoji23] The tram was so easy [emoji6]

 

I've no idea about UK LEZ's, maybe I'll check...yup, all clear.

[colin79666]

Anything Euro 4 or later for petrol doesn't pay the ULEZ charge so that covers anything since 2005. Would have thought all the Hybrids would meet that as they came on the scene around then.

https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/cars