Should I go for pre or post 2014 Rx450h

[Brunel]

I've had my splendid Rx400h for nearly 10 yrs now - thinking of having a change.   Little question another Lexus RX - but seized by indecision  over whether a pre or post (2014 I believe it was) RX450 model change.  Any views from my learned friends over whether the updated version is worth the additional money? -about 5K or so from what I can make out.

PS

 

My RX400h has a blowing exhaust - worth fixing it before moving it on?  must confess I prefer the idea of handing it over as a 'runner'   Its a 2009 serviced by Lexus with 172K on the clock.

 

Regards

 

IKB

 

[Herbie]

2015 was the change from Gen 3 to Gen 4 cars.

Having had a 3RX (2013 Advance) and now a 4RX (2018 Luxury) I would say that if your budget allows, go for a Gen 4.

I have to say that I haven't really felt much difference mechanically or in daily driving but the 4RX is a much nicer and much more refined interior space, plus you get a 12.3" screen that's much easier to see.

The only downside I've found is that my 4RX has 20" wheels and the tyre choice in that size is very limited. My favourite tyres have been Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 2 or Michelin Cross Climates, neither of which are available for the 20" 4RX.

[Spock66]

4 hours ago, Brunel said:

Any views from my learned friends over whether the updated version is worth the additional money? -about 5K or so from what I can make out.

I've only ever had the 4th Gen but it seems likely to be the last RX with a V6, £5k over 10-years is not a lot in the grand scheme of things.