2014 LX with 165K plus miles a good idea?

[CCM241]

Hello,

This would be my second LX570 and have had 100 series as well. Had a 2008 we kept until 140K miles and was super reliable as you would expect. Should I be concerned about purchasing a 2014 with 165K miles? It is southern owned (no rust) and has full records. If it was a 100 series wouldnt think twice, but should I have any concerns buying a 200 with miles that high?

Getting a pre-purchase inspection done at a Toyota dealer today so will see what they say. Any guidance appreciated.

Thanks,
C

 

[linuxgod]

Depends on the cost and condition. There are folks on this forum with 250-300k on their 200-series. I'd expect they'll end up running as long as a 100-series. But there have also been cases of engines blown at 58k miles or other edge cases. A good PPI is really key, and check the maintenance records on the Toyota Owners site against the VIN

 

[radman]

Have you entered in the vin into the Lexus Driver’s website? What was the date it was put I to production?

Assuming 7 or 8 years (if you don’t COVID lockdown year) that’s either 23k/year or 20k/year.

Safe to say those are mostly highway. As a point of reference, my ‘15 has 77k miles.


My buddy recently bought a ‘13 with 140k miles at $30k. I’m guessing this truck is at $27-30?

 

[CCM241]

Have you entered in the vin into the Lexus Driver’s website? What was the date it was put I to production?

Assuming 7 or 8 years (if you don’t COVID lockdown year) that’s either 23k/year or 20k/year.

Safe to say those are mostly highway. As a point of reference, my ‘15 has 77k miles.


My buddy recently bought a ‘13 with 140k miles at $30k. I’m guessing this truck is at $27-30?

I have, lots of dealer records pulled up. Only thing concerning was that there was a mention of an oil leak when it was turned in at current dealer. I paid for a prepurchase inspection at a Toyota dealer and they noted the same. Oil leak somewhere but unsure of source. I haven’t spoken to the tech yet - will do it in morning. Asking price is 35k. Prices for these cars is nuts right now…

 

[Thirteen20WRX]

35k for a 1.5 gen (2013-2015) with those miles with a perfect PPI would be reasonable. With an unresolved oil leak? Not so much.

If you don’t mind high mileage, the better buy is a 2008-2012. The 1.5 gens are commanding a hefty premium right now with no real improvements other than HID headlights and a higher resolution TFT screen in the instrument cluster.