Buying a ls600h

[Morepower]

Hi all

 

I’m  thinking of buying a ls600h Around 2010 model what are the main things to look out for?

 

thanks 

 

graham

[Malc]

see my other post above about the Ls600 maybe

Malc

[Tulpen]

3 hours ago, Malc said:

see my other post above about the Ls600 maybe

Malc

As well as following Malc's advice, you might like to look at the US forum :   https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-4th-gen-2007-2017-178/

[cruisermark]

Hi

Aside from doing the normal car buying checks, I would recommend getting Lexus to do an inspection and carry out a Hybrid health check,

The inspection will tell you if anything is worn out underneath.

The Hybrid Health Check will warranty you Battery for at least a year 

Hope this helps

[The-Acre]

I would also recommend having a large contingency fund!

[Tulpen]

1 hour ago, The-Acre said:

I would also recommend having a large contingency fund!

I don't know if I, completely, agree with that, Phil. There are a few 600 owners on this forum and I have, yet, to hear them complain about their cars. Problems with the Toyota/Lexus hybrid systems are, also, very rare. Having said that, ALL of us have chosen to buy a top-of-the-range luxury car - it doesn't matter which model or how old it is - therefore servicing and spares will reflect that fact.

I think that Mark's suggestion of getting an inspection by Lexus, pre-purchase, is a very sensible idea.

[The-Acre]

48 minutes ago, Tulpen said:

I don't know if I, completely, agree with that, Phil. There are a few 600 owners on this forum and I have, yet, to hear them complain about their cars. Problems with the Toyota/Lexus hybrid systems are, also, very rare. Having said that, ALL of us have chosen to buy a top-of-the-range luxury car - it doesn't matter which model or how old it is - therefore servicing and spares will reflect that fact.

I think that Mark's suggestion of getting an inspection by Lexus, pre-purchase, is a very sensible idea.

Just to give an example of what I mean.  I've just replaced the rear shocks on my wife's Vauxhall, total cost £50.  The rear ones for an LS with air are the price of her car's value. To own such a luxury limo will undoubtedly incur big expense in time.  My own LS is about to have all four shocks replaced, again for the price of a used hatchback. So all I'm saying is you can't really buy such a car and use every penny of your budget and not at least consider the potential very high cost of maintenance, especially when there's the hybrid system to consider.   

[Tulpen]

2 minutes ago, The-Acre said:

Just to give an example of what I mean.  I've just replaced the rear shocks on my wife's Vauxhall, total cost £50.  The rear ones for an LS with air are the price of her car's value. To own such a luxury limo will undoubtedly incur big expense in time.  My own LS is about to have all four shocks replaced, again for the price of a used hatchback. So all I'm saying is you can't really buy such a car and use every penny of your budget and not at least consider the potential very high cost of maintenance, especially when there's the hybrid system to consider.   

Totally agree with you, Phil. My point was that it isn't just the 600 that can cost a lot...…..they ALL can. I've been following your 'shocks' thread and hope it all works out. And, I'm sure you'll agree, when it comes to choosing between spending the money on your shocks or buying a used hatchback - the shocks win every time.  😊

[The-Acre]

3 hours ago, Tulpen said:

Totally agree with you, Phil. My point was that it isn't just the 600 that can cost a lot...…..they ALL can. I've been following your 'shocks' thread and hope it all works out. And, I'm sure you'll agree, when it comes to choosing between spending the money on your shocks or buying a used hatchback - the shocks win every time.  😊

To be honest the new shocks in their boxes look more attractive than many hatchbacks!  A bit frustrating that I can't fit them for a few days.