nivla

I have a dealer selling a 2008 RX with 100K miles. Its very clean inside and out and I'm considering purchasing it. Trying to get a feel for what lifespan (mileage wise) I can expect out of it. Are/were those of you who have the 07/08 models been able to reach over 200K without major headaches? The dealer won't certify an RX with this many miles but I'm wondering if there is a Lexus warranty I can purchase that would cover it for at least 2 years. Thanks for the help.

rx400h1976

Lexus warranty has to be purchased while the factory warranty is still in effect.
How much is the car listed for? How many owners? Does it have service records?
Personally, I would pass.

nivla

It's listed for 15K, no info on previous owners and only partial service records. No deal then? Are there no options for a warranty at all that would cover the engine/transmission?

RX330inFL

Perhaps a third party warranty. Nothing from Lexus after 100K miles. Not in their interest. Not aware of any manufacturer with a corporate warranty past 100K miles.

Without complete information on service history and with that number of miles I would pass. Plenty out there to choose from. Yes, you will pay more, however, you will be better off in the long run.

Carver

15 is a great price for an 08. Have you run the VIN through the service records at lexus.com? Any service done at Lexus will show up there.

koric

iTrader: (1)

Get a pre purchase inspection. If its still in good condition I'd buy it. These are afterall an over priced Toyota.

Rainbird

That is a good price for an 08 even with those miles. In addition to service records I would run a Carfax on it to verify it is accident free.

nivla

Thanks everyone. I'll dig a bit deeper into the history and possibly have look at it looked by an independent mechanic. Thanks for the tip on checking the VIN on lexus.com, didn't know you could do this.

jgr7

iTrader: (1)

I would guess that an 08 with this many miles would also have to be highway miles which in my opinion are the easiest miles on an engine. I would have it checked out by a mechanic, it could be a great find. If you decide to purchase I would make sure that the dealer has done the 100K complete service including the transmission. I wonder how long the dealer has had this RX on the lot? Most dealers dump high mileage cars to brokers unless they got it for next to nothing and are making a killing on it. Do a little more reasearch and good luck.
Jeff

lexus114

3 yer old vehicle with 100,000 miles?? That`s 33,000 miles a year? Man, they didnt let any grass grow under that baby did they?

Carver

In this case I guess they really are "highway" miles.

lexus114

How about it right?

Nick318

Def. Highway mileage. Fair price, great year. I'd not let it pass for 15k if the dealer agree to have 360 pts check on the vehicle before they sell it to you.

stunt66

Just make sure you get a very thorough inspection and find out the owner history, walk if its had a bunch of owners.

RX330inFL

Make sure the timing belt has been changed as well as all the fluids a a minimum.