Noob! Question about my first Lexus!

[jaydeebee94]

Hey,

So after spending a lot of time researching and considering what I can get with my budget I have whittled it down to 2 options that I have found specific cars for. I'm finding it really hard making the call on which to go for but I am swayed towards the CT 200h purely based on the mileage. Both have full service history, no issues, clean and have had 1 owner:

CT 200h 15 plate Advanced 1.8l Hybrid cvt 72,000 miles

OR

IS 300 65 plate Executive 2.5l E-cvt 113,000 miles

Both are around £10,000

 

Any advice or tips for when I go to view these again. Am I right to feel swayed by the CT?

 

Thanks!

[PCM]

Test drive both?

 

[Herbie]

As Piers says, test drive both and see if that helps to make up your mind.

My own personal opinion is that the CT is far too small and feels like a toy compared to my RX. They gave us a CT while our RX was being serviced and I thought it was awful, but then I suppose I was going from the largest car they make to the smallest so I would see a big difference wouldn't I?

[JamesIS220]

I like the CT but just too small. I like estates.

Ended up with a 2015 Toyota Auris hybrid with 26,000 miles. More basic spec but much less miles. Bought from Toyota main dealer and so got a 12 month warranty. They replaced the AC condenser recently under warranty.

The engine/hybrid system is the same. I like the economy and currently £0 road tax.

James.