Rubs65

Hi,

We are considering to buy a used RX, is it advisable to buy low mileage (10k)2006 RX 400h or little high mileage(45k) RX 2008H for same price. 2006 was owned by a old guy so very low miles.

Thanks
Rubs

jfelbab

Depending on the condition of both vehicles and appointments, I'd probably go for the newer vehicle. 45k on a 5 year old car is not excessive or even average mileage. Generally, the average is considered to be around 12-15k a year. You gain a couple years longer battery coverage on the 08. The RX are pretty well built and the idea of them going 150-200k is not a stretch.

Oh, and welcome to the forum, Rubs65

ac921ol

iTrader: (1)

It's a win on both cases. I would personally go lower mileage. Just check the records on both, see what the price difference is, see which has the options you have and go with that.

Rubs65

Thanks for the feedback.

Looks like 2006 was designed to come very loaded and have all leather, heated seats, mark audio system, traction control, navigation etc. 2008 have better navigation and does not have mark audio or heated seats.

Assuming both have good service records, what should be considered a good price and max price that we should pay for 2006 RX?

ac921ol

iTrader: (1)

it depends on your area. all areas are different. tell us the prices and what area of MA you are in...

Rubs65

This is for my sister in Florida and car is in Tampa, FL

ac921ol

iTrader: (1)

Prices they're asking for???
Have you done a carfax on both???


Join this site (lexus Drivers) get the VIN for both cars see what the dealership has done service/recall wise to both cars
https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/home

Rubs65

24000,
2006 is so low miles so been to dealer once a year for check and service recalls etc.

ac921ol

iTrader: (1)

well now you can figure out what you like, and feel comfortable paying for the car. Like I said Id take low miles and clean bill of health over 2 years newer and 45k miles. Id pay 20k for the 2006

Rubs65

I doubt that they will come that low, so you think 24k is too high for 7 years old car with low mileage. Looks like edmunds(18.5k), kbb(26k), and nada(26k) are not able to estimate due to low mileage

kickin8

iTrader: (1)

I would get the one with the newer battery......

moving to the hybrid subforum so more 400h members can chime in

Rubs65

Thanks, it would be great to have more feedback since we need to decide soon.

thomas1

2008 was last year of production....I love mine, however have MLsystem and heated seats which I doubt you really need in florida.....

Rubs65

How much is the maximum price that we should go?

kknguyen11

hi

I got my 2008 rx400h loaded with leather, ML, and leather seat, heated seat for 23K with 42k miles, now you got all the info, I would come to the owner with 21k cash and see what happen

V/r

Khoi Nguyen

PS: I got my on dec-27- 2012