RX450h reliability

[Glover]

I haven’t been on the forum for many years as my car, which I’ve now had for 9 years has never had an issue. I’ve just had it serviced and MoT’d. Pass as usual and no work required. It’s done 116,000 miles. Apart from tyres (Michelin Cross Climates usually get 60,000 miles out of them) and wiper blades the only parts replaced are rear discs and pads at the last service (106,500 miles). Fronts still have 6mm left but the discs are starting to corrode so Lexus suggested replacing at the next service. Auxiliary Battery went flat in 2021 after three weeks without use. Started by the AA and Battery is still fine. I get an annual average of 33.9 but in the summer average 37-39mpg. Keep thinking about changing but then think why. Best car I’ve ever owned.

[BarneyTT]

As a fellow 2012 Gen3 RX owner (15 months and counting) it's reassuring to read your ownership story Geoff, just hope mine follows your lead!

Why change indeed, it sounds like your RX is giving you faithful service....long may it continue👍

 

[katabrontes]

Good decision Glover.  I feel the same about my 2006 RX350.

[RONNIE W HODGEKINSON]

10 hours ago, Glover said:

I haven’t been on the forum for many years as my car, which I’ve now had for 9 years has never had an issue. I’ve just had it serviced and MoT’d. Pass as usual and no work required. It’s done 116,000 miles. Apart from tyres (Michelin Cross Climates usually get 60,000 miles out of them) and wiper blades the only parts replaced are rear discs and pads at the last service (106,500 miles). Fronts still have 6mm left but the discs are starting to corrode so Lexus suggested replacing at the next service. Auxiliary battery went flat in 2021 after three weeks without use. Started by the AA and battery is still fine. I get an annual average of 33.9 but in the summer average 37-39mpg. Keep thinking about changing but then think why. Best car I’ve ever owned.

Utopia Springs to Mind here Geoff..Your Lexus Has done you Proud...I Would hold on to it....Cheers....

[prince of darkness]

About to change my faultless 2014 mk3....facied a change.....thought about XC60 Volvo....then a Discovery (had a full fat Rangie-fabulous car-but soooo unreliable.).....then a GLC Marc-gave had six Mercs so been there done that......then an X5 Beemer...but it is a Beemer....so just put a deposit on....wait for it...a 2019 Lexus RX 450h pp......fabulous and RELIABLE....my fourth Japanes Roller...the RX current then a GS300 (when I joined this club) and the best car ever the LX400...now there is another story of automotive perfection!!