Researching This Model
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Researching This Model
Hi Everyone,
I currently have a 2017 Kia Sorento 2.0 Turbo, but as more and more reliability issues keep popping up (which haven't really impacted me yet so far), I'm getting nervous about owning it. With that being said, I'm considering getting a 4th Gen Lexus RX 350 used. I was hoping to save myself a lot of time digging around on the internet, hoping that some of you folks could highlight some of the pro's/con's you've experienced with owning these vehicles. I've seen lots of older RX's driving around with 300-400 000 km on them (200 000+ miles).
Thanks a lot!
I currently have a 2017 Kia Sorento 2.0 Turbo, but as more and more reliability issues keep popping up (which haven't really impacted me yet so far), I'm getting nervous about owning it. With that being said, I'm considering getting a 4th Gen Lexus RX 350 used. I was hoping to save myself a lot of time digging around on the internet, hoping that some of you folks could highlight some of the pro's/con's you've experienced with owning these vehicles. I've seen lots of older RX's driving around with 300-400 000 km on them (200 000+ miles).
Thanks a lot!
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Good to hear. The interesting thing I've noticed is that I can get a 2017 RX 350 for the same price as a 2017 Toyota Highlander with similar Mileage, and the RX 350 has significantly more luxury. Mechanically, they are very similar. So it seems like the RX 350 is the way to go. I just have to research maintenance costs a little more. Ie. how much it costs to replace brake pads, rotors, belts etc. to see if those costs are similar to Toyota, or if they're substantially marked up because they say "Lexus".
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Good to hear. The interesting thing I've noticed is that I can get a 2017 RX 350 for the same price as a 2017 Toyota Highlander with similar Mileage, and the RX 350 has significantly more luxury. Mechanically, they are very similar. So it seems like the RX 350 is the way to go. I just have to research maintenance costs a little more. Ie. how much it costs to replace brake pads, rotors, belts etc. to see if those costs are similar to Toyota, or if they're substantially marked up because they say "Lexus".
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During 2020 I searched online for a good used RX. I had specific requirements and I expanded my search coast to coast limited to the 48 states. The basic price for a 3 year old RX with 35,000 miles was around $35,000 (US). Using those parameters now the price is around $40,000. Yesterday, a friend told me the dealer offered him cash and would retire his lease if he turned in his car. Low mileage car with only 16,000 miles. He couldn't say no. The dealer then listed that 2019 RX on the lot for $47,000.
Never did find exactly what I wanted so I special ordered a new 2021 for $57,000. You may still get a deal if you act quickly upon finding something.
Never did find exactly what I wanted so I special ordered a new 2021 for $57,000. You may still get a deal if you act quickly upon finding something.
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Zero reliability issues with my 2018, at 40K miles. Personally I would stick to 2018 or later, in Gen 4 -- the telemetrics service on the 16s and 17s is 3G and will soon be dropped:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...es-update.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...es-update.html
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Personally I would stick to 2018 or later, in Gen 4 -- the telemetrics service on the 16s and 17s is 3G and will soon be dropped:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...es-update.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...es-update.html
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Good to hear. The interesting thing I've noticed is that I can get a 2017 RX 350 for the same price as a 2017 Toyota Highlander with similar Mileage, and the RX 350 has significantly more luxury. Mechanically, they are very similar. So it seems like the RX 350 is the way to go. I just have to research maintenance costs a little more. Ie. how much it costs to replace brake pads, rotors, belts etc. to see if those costs are similar to Toyota, or if they're substantially marked up because they say "Lexus".
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Ywgflyer - I agree with JasDmw. We took our 2011 RX350 to Toyota for maintenance. Nothing out of the ordinary for nine years. Typical prices. Now we have a 2021 RX350 with only 5K and one free oil change completed. No maintenance issues. Having said that, you will probably get top dollar for your Kia Sorento, but may have your work cut out for you as you look for a reasonably priced older Lexus. I'm speaking from Northern California where car prices are through the roof anyway. I would ask strangers driving these high mileage Lexus cars how they like them. You will get an honest opinion from an owner. Best of luck in your search. Ray A.
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Had a 2016 RX350 for 4yrs as a lease and put 30k on it when I turned it in for a 2020.
Zero issues just routine maintenance. Didn't have to replace brakes or tires during the lease.
I suggest if you're purchasing it from a dealer pay a little more to have them CPO it or consider an extended warranty.
No matter what used car you purchase some repairs can be expensive.
Zero issues just routine maintenance. Didn't have to replace brakes or tires during the lease.
I suggest if you're purchasing it from a dealer pay a little more to have them CPO it or consider an extended warranty.
No matter what used car you purchase some repairs can be expensive.
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Good to hear. The interesting thing I've noticed is that I can get a 2017 RX 350 for the same price as a 2017 Toyota Highlander with similar Mileage, and the RX 350 has significantly more luxury. Mechanically, they are very similar. So it seems like the RX 350 is the way to go. I just have to research maintenance costs a little more. Ie. how much it costs to replace brake pads, rotors, belts etc. to see if those costs are similar to Toyota, or if they're substantially marked up because they say "Lexus".
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