Advice Please

[Ainsley]

Hi from West Sussex and Spain,

I am seriously looking for a used RX400, and have located a high mileage car (93000) at a dealer, 58 reg, and in nice condition. It is an SEL, one owner with full history, the price is 18950. My question is.... Does the RX have problems with higher mileage, and is the price right! We spend a lot of time in Spain so the mileage on the UK car will equate quite quickly. However, dealer or not, I don't want to be buying problems!! Many thanks and a happy new year to all!! Ainsley

[steve2006]

Hello and welcome to the LOC.

Considering the mileage the price is top book,I have just had a quick look on AutoTrader and there are similar examples for less with half the mileage.

Is it an approved Lexus vehicle? This may explain the price.

As for the mileage it shouldn't be a problem with a full service history and I would think at 30,000 a year it may be mostly motorway cruising probably commercial driving.

Providing it comes with a comprehensive warranty I wouldn't worry too much.

There have been reports of invertor failures on the hybrid models but I was told by a Lexus dealer they have never had to replace a Battery pack.

Have a look on the link below.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/lexus/rx/postcode/de554bd/radius/1501/maximum-age/up_to_4_years_old/sort/priceasc

[dave1]

Lexus Coventry have a 58 reg (Sept 08) with 95979 on clock at £16990 which is open to negotiation aqnd is a Lexus used approved with 12 month warranty. £2k cheaper and negotiable. I am sure there must be others too but I would only buy from a main dealer with the warranty and FLSH

[Ainsley]

Lexus Coventry have a 58 reg (Sept 08) with 95979 on clock at £16990 which is open to negotiation aqnd is a Lexus used approved with 12 month warranty. £2k cheaper and negotiable. I am sure there must be others too but I would only buy from a main dealer with the warranty and FLSH

Thanks for the thoughts. Yes the car is in a Lexus dealer in Guildford Surry, and comes with a full warrantee. I am trading my BMW 330i coupe which is a lovely car, but impractical. Also taking a HUGE hit on the price we paid a year ago! We spend a lot of time in Spain, being gratefully retired, so the new car will be only used a few thousand miles a year. I have tried several private cars, but always got there a little late, and obviously they appear to be better value. I am waiting for a price on my trade in, no joy with private selling, so the BMW needs to be traded.