Currently Interested in a 2008-2010 LS 600hl
#1
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Currently Interested in a 2008-2010 LS 600hl
Hey,
I'm new to this forum and having been searching the internet for information about this car. I haven't really seen much information just a bit. I'm really interested in buying 2008-2010 LS600hL with about 80k on them. I'm really wanting to know what the differences are between the 2008, 2009, and 2010. I'm also wondering what the chances are the chances of the hybrid battery failure? Toyota has had major success with the Prius so I don't understand why the top of the line would be any different if not better. I was looking at some newer LS460L also but felt like it wouldn't really compare to the LS600hL. I've driven an 08 LS600hL and thought it was amazing. I'm just looking for what are common issues you guys have, should I be afraid of one with over 80k with around 100k. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm new to this forum and having been searching the internet for information about this car. I haven't really seen much information just a bit. I'm really interested in buying 2008-2010 LS600hL with about 80k on them. I'm really wanting to know what the differences are between the 2008, 2009, and 2010. I'm also wondering what the chances are the chances of the hybrid battery failure? Toyota has had major success with the Prius so I don't understand why the top of the line would be any different if not better. I was looking at some newer LS460L also but felt like it wouldn't really compare to the LS600hL. I've driven an 08 LS600hL and thought it was amazing. I'm just looking for what are common issues you guys have, should I be afraid of one with over 80k with around 100k. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
#2
Lexus Test Driver
Read this thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...rid-story.html
another
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...y-failure.html
Personally I would look at a 460L before I looked at a 600 unless it was under warranty that specifically covered hybrid battery failure.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...rid-story.html
another
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...y-failure.html
Personally I would look at a 460L before I looked at a 600 unless it was under warranty that specifically covered hybrid battery failure.
Last edited by greg3852; 01-14-18 at 04:39 PM.
#4
Lexus Fanatic
Agreed. If the price is right, it wouldn't stop me. In addition, I anticipate that prices of these batteries will continue to drop.
#5
Lexus Fanatic
I would avoid it, ten years old or so means there is a good possibility the batteries are on their way out and that is a huge repair bill. Batteries may be getting more affordable but it is still going to cost several thousand dollars for the batteries and likely at least a thousand dollars if not much more to install them. Other hybrid components can go wrong too, it eats into trunk space, it is so much heavier, no quicker, barely any more fuel efficient if any the way most people drive.
#6
Lexus Fanatic
and likely at least a thousand dollars if not much more to install them.
#7
UDel just wanted to know if you ever driven a LS 600 or owned one? Like any other hybrid the batteries will have to be replaced at some time,People who buy this type of car understand that. I’m happy to pay the price . this car is one of the most amazing vehicle I have ever owned. The comfort and security of knowing how safe this car is far outweighs the price of batteries and don’t get me started on the creature comforts lol. just my 2 cents
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Originally Posted by UDel
I would avoid it, ten years old or so means there is a good possibility the batteries are on their way out and that is a huge repair bill. Batteries may be getting more affordable but it is still going to cost several thousand dollars for the batteries and likely at least a thousand dollars if not much more to install them. Other hybrid components can go wrong too, it eats into trunk space, it is so much heavier, no quicker, barely any more fuel efficient if any the way most people drive.
in a way that the 460 cannot.
Fuel economy is not stellar, but the original breed of Lexus hybrids, especially RX400h and sedans like GS450h and LS600hL, were designed with enhanced power in mind, not Prius fuel economy. You do get better fuel economy than you'd get from a non-hybrid vehicle of similar power, but that's where it ends. Emissions are lower, and that did draw some folks (Hollywood types) to the 600, but nobody bought/buys a 600 for better mpg.
#9
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I tend to agree with CaHa and the others who are praising the LS600 model. I owned a 2008 for 3 years and found it to be the nicest Lexus I had ever driven. The batteries do add weight/heft to the car, but that's a plus in my book. I made the switch to a Genesis G90 36-month lease, but could definitely see myself jumping back into a nice 2013-2015 LS600 when my lease is up, especially with the cost of the battery packs coming down.
#10
A couple years ago I semi-seriously considered getting out of my LS460 and getting a LS600hL but decided against it. Then I read CJITTY's thread and thought to myself "good move". However, after reading some of these posts, I may consider it just like Rick. I drove the car and it is really, really nice.
#11
I purchased a 2013 460l a few weeks ago. I did consider the 600 but couldn’t give up all that trunk space as I plan on using the car for road trips and have a young family. The trunk cargo space you Lose on the 08 to about 10 is really severe. I believe in 11 it gets less severe but still a lot. This loss of trunk space is the same reason I avoided a car with the rear seat air conditioning package because this 2nd ac unit is in the trunk and will reduce your 18 cubic feet of cargo space too.
#12
Racer
I purchased a 2013 460l a few weeks ago. I did consider the 600 but couldn’t give up all that trunk space as I plan on using the car for road trips and have a young family. The trunk cargo space you Lose on the 08 to about 10 is really severe. I believe in 11 it gets less severe but still a lot. This loss of trunk space is the same reason I avoided a car with the rear seat air conditioning package because this 2nd ac unit is in the trunk and will reduce your 18 cubic feet of cargo space too.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ml#post9775759, post #94, shows a comparison of LS 430 and LS 460 trunk utilization.
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