David Chan

Yes you're right! They certainly haven't filled me with confidence (Lexus Plymouth)

Thanks Vadim, that's very helpful. The repeat interim service this week found that the air shock absorbers were fine on visual inspection (they didn't do a road test this year) so I don't have to make any rash decisions for now.

Thank you all for your replies. I have clarified the shock absorber issue with the Lexus dealer and their engineer. Last year during the road test on the 'full' service, they heard a 'knocking' sound although on visual inspection, it looked good. They therefore advised that I had it changed last year which I refused (thankfully). When I sent it in for the interim service last week, the same engineer who did it last year said it looked completely fine and therefore doesn't need replacing. They apologised for asking me to replace it last year and we shall await the full service next year before I make any rash decisions so for now I will be keeping the car. I will find out about the spark plugs as well.

Thanks Steve that's very helpful. Much appreciated.

Hi I have a low mileage (54k) 8 year old RX450h - are there any potential major routine repairs / replacement parts that I should expect over the next 2-5 years? My front air shock absorbers apparently needs changing (£2k) so I am trying to decide if there are any potential 'big' service costs coming my way soon. Thank you David

Wow, good to know, thank you

Good idea, thanks

Thanks PCM and Mike, all very helpful. PCM - Yes I did get it from Lexus and I will be checking if they will replace them under warranty but I doubt it. Mike - agreed. The second hand market is crazy as you say. I would have to downgrade if I were to sell up and get another car. I'll have a think. I'm not a big fan of leasing if I can help it.

I've been reading this thread with interest.. I've got a 2013 RX450h with only 54k miles and after a year of purchase, Lexus recommended that I replace both front air shock absorbers as they were 'knocking' at a cost of £2k. It came as a shock (pun unintended) and I left it without replacing for a year now and am due another service soon. 1. If I don't replace them, will it cause damage to other car parts? 2. Someone mentioned the option of changing the air to a coil system? (sorry for my ignorance if it doesn't make sense..) Is this possible? 3. I bought the car for 19k a couple of years ago and I've had a few valuations for about 19.5k now. I'm trying to decide if it's worth pouring £2k + along with new tyres (they are due for a change soon) or if I should simply sell it and consider leasing/buying another car. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you David