Miles on your RX400h?
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 2
Likes: 2
From: CA
Just bought a 2008 RX400h. Its got 130k miles on it. Always been dealer maintained. Battery still seems ok at holding charge (even when accelerating, the bar doesnt come down). But i wish i had discovered this forum before I bought and had used torque pro or dr hybrid to diagnose it pre purchase. I took the car to local mechanic who gave me all the green light at least to buy.
Lead Lap
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 588
Likes: 14
From: Charlotte, NC
Now at 315,000 miles.
Have had a few minor mechanical fixes in the past few years.
Radiator, had a small hole, coolant completely drained,, not even sure how long i drove like that, inside temp Guage never went up, nor did it drive funny.
Few other wear and tear items.
Still no issues with hybrid battery or other components ( factory original)
Have had a few minor mechanical fixes in the past few years.
Radiator, had a small hole, coolant completely drained,, not even sure how long i drove like that, inside temp Guage never went up, nor did it drive funny.
Few other wear and tear items.
Still no issues with hybrid battery or other components ( factory original)
Mileage
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2021
Posts: 6
Likes: 4
From: Decatur, GA
So I know a lot of people outside of this club wouldn't think it wise, but I just bought a 2008 RX400h from the original owner with 192,000 miles on it. Just the usual suspects on here are what he said he's done to it: wheel bearings, radiator, brakes, tires, oil changes... And the paint still has a great shine on it!
Driver
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 66
Likes: 7
From: WA
152000 on my 2008. bought used ad 85k . No major issues. Things i am considering doing..
1. New struts and or springs to tighten up the steering. Any advise on what brand appreciated.
2. Radio reception seems weak and the Sirius XM does not receive a signal any more.
1. New struts and or springs to tighten up the steering. Any advise on what brand appreciated.
2. Radio reception seems weak and the Sirius XM does not receive a signal any more.
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 255
Likes: 38
From: CA
222k miles now on my car. Have had > $5k repairs in the past few months (leaking gasket, evap canister leak/check engine light, front lower control arms and bushings, replace engine mounts). Probably cheaper than paying a hefty markup on a newer used car.
I noticed the MPG after the repairs went from 22 to 27. Hope the car will last another 3-5 years and the original hybrid battery doesn't give up ghost and cost me more $$$.
I noticed the MPG after the repairs went from 22 to 27. Hope the car will last another 3-5 years and the original hybrid battery doesn't give up ghost and cost me more $$$.
Pit Crew
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 193
Likes: 41
From: Virginia
222k miles now on my car. Have had > $5k repairs in the past few months (leaking gasket, evap canister leak/check engine light, front lower control arms and bushings, replace engine mounts). Probably cheaper than paying a hefty markup on a newer used car.
I noticed the MPG after the repairs went from 22 to 27. Hope the car will last another 3-5 years and the original hybrid battery doesn't give up ghost and cost me more $$$.
I noticed the MPG after the repairs went from 22 to 27. Hope the car will last another 3-5 years and the original hybrid battery doesn't give up ghost and cost me more $$$.
Why did you change your engine mounts? Were they bad or you just felt they were due? I have a leaking valve cover gasket, but its a small leak, with minimal oil loss, not enough to drip in the driveway. I am doing timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, and lots of related items. I didn't think about Engine mounts though.
I had a cracked evap canister resulting in a CEL, and my mechanic epoxied it about 3 years ago and its been holding up since.