New Member Can't Find A Decent Rx300 Se-L

[Ridgeback]

Hi All

Ever since the wife took a shine to a RX300 SE-L that we test drove a Lexus dealership 2 months ago, I'm struggling to find a decent one.

Its like trying to find the Holy Grail.

There are a number out there, but most turn out to be "not as advertised" when you really grill the saleman.

Full Lexus service history has varied from the 1st stamp genuine Lexus then unknown garages there-after, to fully Lexus stamped but all from Marbella.

Another with 46K was riddled with parking dents on all 4 doors, bonnet and grill peppered with chips, and the engine sounded like a bag of nails.

Missed servicing also very common, especially the 60K one.

One garage offered to carry out the 60K service themselves, when I asked about changing the plugs he looked a bit blank, so needless to say, I passed on that one.

Looked at the RX350 SE-L but tax is a bit of a killer, and no guarantee it won't take another disproportional hammering when it comes to raising the Road tax.

Now looking at an early RX400h but not sure about Battery life.

In saying that the next door neigbour has only recently traded in his 54 reg Prius with 100k for another one.

He had it from new and never had a problem

So now I'm undecided to stick with looking for a good low mileage RX300 and get it converted to LPG or pay more for a early 56 reg RX400h

Any experienced advise most welcome.

[tonyricha]

Hi, if its any help my GS450h is now over 150,000 still runs and charges perfectly and has NO faults. Batteries hold the charge better than ever.