riredale

Bought a 2010 RX450h two weeks ago, did our first multi-hour trip last weekend. First Lexus, gorgeous car, smooth as butter, dark grey exterior and black leather interior. Most options, AWD, GPS, 19" wheels (which will be more expensive to re-tire one day, would have preferred 18"). Spent an hour this afternoon trying on a tire chain to verify size. Here in Portland Oregon (actually a suburb) we get snow/ice maybe every other year. Had 1/2" of ice this past New Years and chains were essential for the side streets.

Very pleased with the car and Kuni Lexus has been extremely nice.

All that said, I already miss my old car, a 1997 AWD Mercury Mountaineer with 177,000 relatively trouble-free miles. In a neighborhood of Beemers and Mercedes I took great pleasure in driving the old beast. Plus I could take our two big black border collie mixes with me--each one had their own rear window. But alas, the 302 V8 had a weakness--the timing chain cover is bolted on with bolts that GO THROUGH THE WATER JACKET. Brilliant, Ford. The bolts eventually leak and the fix involves removing the engine at $3,000+. Okay, so Lexus gave me a courtesy $500 trade value. For all I know they probably took the Mountaineer out back and put a bullet through it. Although a backyard mechanic could put some time into it and get a very rugged if old AWD ride out of it.

But back to reality. The Lexus (tentatively named "Sparky") is just a wonderful car. I've already gotten big towels and blankets so the dogs can't trash the leather. Happy Camper here.

JT4

Congrats on the RX...

nelson57

Hello everyone, I just got this vehicle here are my specs.
2013 RX350
Exterior is Burgundy
Interior is beige

FCBarca

On the verge of purchasing a 2nd hand 2012 RX450h and wanted to see what some seasoned owners had as some advice ahead of jumping in (Already read the thread reviewing the vehicle)

tdott

Best SUV we've owned, I doubt you'll be disappointed.

JT4

My only advice would be to get a copy of it's service history if possible so you will have a good idea of as to how it has been maintained up to this point. Overall these are great vehicles, and if maintained well they will run a long time.

Good Luck..

JM1

I have a 2010 RX 450 h w/ FWD and now have 226,000 miles basically trouble free. Most (95%) of miles are highway miles so that may make a difference. It still is the most comfortable room in the house. Enjoy the ride.

FCBarca

Hello. Just purchased a used 2012 RX450h with 36k miles. It's classified as a 'Limited' version here in Switzerland, not sure what that means ultimately. It has Navigation, HUD & Sunroof. Black exterior with beige leather interior. This would be our secondary vehicle as our primary car has been a Toyota Prius. We have had Toyota vehicles for the better part of the past decade and were happy to continue along those lines.

JT4

^^ Congrats on your RX.. It would be interesting to find out why it is considered a "Limited" model.. Welcome to CL..

lbzya

Picked up our first Lexus last weekend. A 2015 RX 350.

doggystyl

Hi, greetings from France.

1. RX450h 2010 with 68 000 miles purchased in july 2016
2. Navigation system
3. Black obsidian (212) with cream leather.
4. Pack President
5. 19s

JT4

Congrats and welcome to CL, what equipment does #4 in your list include?

doggystyl

Pack President in Europe means all options are included except :
- Mark Levinson audio system
- perforated leather car seats (simple leather)
- air suspension system
- Active Stabilisers
- HUD
- camera-based systems for side mirrors
- door sill panels led illuminated

Overall.

napatel

Hello everyone.
We just bought a used L/C 2012 RX450h, AWD, Black exterior and interior, Premium package, Navigation, 19" wheels with Pirelli Scorpion all season tires.
Miles on the car: 35700 when purchased. Have driven about 400 miles so far; getting average 26 mpg in city and 28 on hwy.
Best wishes.

JT4

Interesting, thanks for the info..