Looking into buying a used 2014-2017 Ct and hoping you can pass on some known issues to look out for. So far the only concerning issue I’ve read is the egr, egr cooler, and intake.

Found a 2014 F sport at the dealership with 80k, but want to make sure I know what to look for and have them check.

Thanks for any advice

 

Not much to check on a hybrid, particularly a toyota/lexus one. The only thing i'd check is records to see if it has them for oil changes. ideally 5k oil changes are what you should look for. or at least once a year.

at 80k miles, you really should have the transaxle fluid changed, and even the engine and inverter coolant done as well.

then get the EGR cleaning done really soon. Once you do that you'll have confidence to go another 100k.

 

Looking at the carfax, a third party recently did a Transmission fluid change (transaxle?). I'll ask about the engine and inverter coolant adn EGR cleaning. This is a Lexus dealership I'm working with, so I'm hoping they also do the EGR service. Going to work that in the negotiations.

Thanks E46

 

im thinking of buying a 2015 with 186k on the clock...should i be concerned about the mileage?

 

Take it for a long drive, make sure no funny sounds. Make sure the car is not warmed up when you get there (particularly if it's a private owner or shifty looking dealer) classic trick to mask cold start problems

I did this for the BMW world, maybe i'll make a "dummies guide" on what to look for when buying a used CT. won't be as long as my BMW write up that i can say. lol

 

i should hope it wouldnt be as long..bmws are straight garbage cars.