Meakesmyster

Hi if you know of anybody selling a lexus rx 400h in excellent condition let me know.

Ive been looking for months.

Hi neil,

I am only getting rid of my car so i can get a car which will tow well to enable me to tow all over the country in comfort and with confidence without the feel of a heavy caravan on the back.

In what way do you mean it doesnt tow as well as the santa fe?

Mike

Thanks for alk your feedback. Its giving me confidence of buying one tow.

I have read a towing package is required. Ie special radiator and cooling system

Mike

Im looking at the lexus rx 400h and the kia sorento but i would prefer the lexus. Would anyone highly recommend the lexus for towing. If so what makes it such a good tow car..i have read the odd report saying they dont recommend the rx 400h for towing.

Does the car need specialized towing kit on the car ie transmission and radiator etc

Mike

Hi im looking at a lexus rx 400h or a kia sorento to tow my van weighing 1550kg. I really prefer the lexus but want to make sure its excellent for towing my van before i buy one.. the sorento has won awards for towing but i much prefer the lexus.

Please can you give me lots of feedback on this one as need ti get a car asap

Mike

Hi roger

Do u mind me asking how much you paid and what milege it had done so i know what is a good deal or not.

Mike

Wanted well looked after lexus rx 400h

Cheers for the info Colin

Hi all

How do you manage with low nose weight of 80kg.

On the few occasions when i have towed with my skoda the nose weight has been 80kg anf i have not loaded the awning in.

Is there any way of keeping the nose weight down?

Please can you guys give me some feed back on this

Regards,

Mik

Hi roger,

Thanks for your reply.

I really have my mind set on the Rx 400h. The only thing that concerns me is the low nose weight but i should be able to manage with that.

Have u any worrys about the lifespan of the main Battery as they are know to cost £2000 plus to replace.

The main things that attract me to it are its style, comfort and recommended reliability.

A big plus is the fact it is supposed to be no slouch going 0-60 in 7.9 secs.

What are they like snd what mpg are you getting.

I have not had chance to test drive yet.

Regards,

Mike

Hi ken,

I am interested in the lexus rx 400h for towing my caravan. Concerns are the lexus has a low nose weight of 80kg.

Im in Manchester and there doesnt seem many for sale within 75 miles.

I am on a limited to a budget but i have seem a for sale 2005 to 2008

Most seemb to be around the 95000 to 11000

They are going for around £7750 for 2005 to £10000 for a 2008.

The service at 10000 miles cost arohnd 1250 possibly the reason people are getting rid.

There a few for sale but most down south.

Mike

My 1st post.. apologies for dragging up an older thread.

There is a 200k miler on eBay at the mo, not that I'm considering, but it shows they can/do get there. Doesn't mention if the car is entirely original though.

I too am considering a higher miler, just under 100k miles, around a 07/08 plate, the prices seem to be a little more on par the lower end SUV market rather than the premium brands.... there are not many alternatives, SUV, auto - decent mpg... the mrs was getting very low 20's in a CRV auto.

I am leaning towards the lexus due to reviews of reliability and comfort also 30 -32mpg seems better than the bmw x5 and range rovers.

comparable mpg as the kia sorento but the lexus is more refined and has more power and speed.

im just concerned that there are no higher milege rx 400h cars for sale. Most miles i have seen is 135000

Hi neil,

Is the 5_10 mpg extra not a positive as im going from 50mpg in a run so going to 30mpg is going to hard enough but losing an extra 5-10 mpg would make the difference too much

mike

Hi Neil,

I am in the same position you was in.

I'm looking at a budget of max 8500 which will only buy me a 2007 model with 100000 on the clock.

I'm concerned of paying for expensive repair bills.

Are you still happy with yours and have you had any costl repairs

Thanks Colin i expect to do around 7000 per annum.

So maybe higher milege maybe ok

Hi I'm interested in buying a lexus rx400h fior going to work and back and towing my caravan weighing 1500kg.

My budget either allows me to by a 2007 model with 125,000miles on the clock or a 2005 with 90000.

Am I wise buying either car at these ages and miles.

If so what miles do these cars run for?

I have not see any for sale over 150000 does that mean they are in the scrap yard after that many miles.

Regards,

Mike

Hi tom,

I am considering buying an lexus RX.

The model to be decided but like you I need to look at the older models due to budget.

I'm looking for a car to pull my caravan with ease. What mpg do you get.

If you don't mind how much did you pay for yours so I know what I'm expecting to pay

Regards,

Mike

Hi I'm looking at RX models including the hybrid RX400h or the RX450h models.

I have a caravan weighing 1600kgs so it's important I choose the right car for the job.

I really like the RX 4 x 4's but I have read somewhere that the hybrid models are not recommended for towing.

Please can someone clarify once and for all.

Has anybody had any problems with their Rx models.

Are they costly to repair?

What mpg do you actually get from them and finally how much is the tax on these models.

Regards,Mike