Is a Lexus good for me?

[Navrig]

Hi folks

New member here.  I think I am about to purchase a 2022/23 NX450+ but am seeking a little reassurance from you good folks here.

Typically I buy a car nearly new and run it until it dies.  Over the years the mileage at "death" is getting higher and higher. Our 2014 CR-V is sitting at 133k miles and has at least 2 years left in it however we now need an automatic as my wife has had a stroke.  The CR-V has been the cheapest car we have ever own as far as running costs and reliability is concerned.  We had to replace a sensor in the fuel system for £99.  Otherwise any costs have been servicing and consumables.

We are 60/61 so whilst I don't see this as out last car it may have to last until we are in our 70s.

So my question to you all is the NX likely to live up to the CR-V in reliability and longevity?

[Herbie]

I can't specifically speak of the NX (I have an RX) but just look at how many Prius Taxis are out there.

Both Prius and RX have many examples of 200 to 300k and beyond.

[Spock66]

5 hours ago, Navrig said:

Typically I buy a car nearly new and run it until it dies.

Yes you are a perfect fit for Lexus 😉

[Notamech]

5 hours ago, Navrig said:

Hi folks

New member here.  I think I am about to purchase a 2022/23 NX450+ but am seeking a little reassurance from you good folks here.

Typically I buy a car nearly new and run it until it dies.  Over the years the mileage at "death" is getting higher and higher. Our 2014 CR-V is sitting at 133k miles and has at least 2 years left in it however we now need an automatic as my wife has had a stroke.  The CR-V has been the cheapest car we have ever own as far as running costs and reliability is concerned.  We had to replace a sensor in the fuel system for £99.  Otherwise any costs have been servicing and consumables.

We are 60/61 so whilst I don't see this as out last car it may have to last until we are in our 70s.

So my question to you all is the NX likely to live up to the CR-V in reliability and longevity?

Typically lexuses tend to be reliable. However newer cars these days come packed to the brim with electronics which have a higher chance of failing vs simpler cars from even a decade ago. Even brands like honda that made ultra reliable cars seem to be having reliablity issues lately. So while a newer Lexus may not leave you stranded by the side of the road, the long term ownership experience may not be as niggle free as you've been used to.