thoughts on older LEXUS

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Hi all,

I am looking into getting a lexus, but when i have been reading about how expensive it can get for the service, and maintenance I have been told by my colleagues that I will either need to take out a second bond if a buy an older car and it gives issues, or ill need to sell an arm and a leg to keep up with repairs.

but they look so nice, and ive read so many positive things about Lexus....so i think my wife might still find me attractive without limbs!

any thoughts on Lexus!
 
Not sure where you guys live, but I'm in cape Town, and at the moment at long Beach mall. I have yet to see a Lexus parked here. For that matter I don't often see alot of them, generally speaking, on the roads. Wonder how come cos they sure are popular overseas!
 
JemJem said:
Not sure where you guys live, but I'm in cape Town, and at the moment at long Beach mall. I have yet to see a Lexus parked here. For that matter I don't often see alot of them, generally speaking, on the roads. Wonder how come cos they sure are popular overseas!
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South Africans are dumb, if it doesn't have a Toyota Badge on it they don't want it.
 
JemJem said:
Not sure where you guys live, but I'm in cape Town, and at the moment at long Beach mall. I have yet to see a Lexus parked here. For that matter I don't often see alot of them, generally speaking, on the roads. Wonder how come cos they sure are popular overseas!
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I see them quite often in Gauteng.
 
Underrated cars. The paid motoring 'journalists' always talk negatively about the brand because it's the cool thing to do. I've had a IS250 for the past 6 years. I find it fun to drive. So far I've only had to replace the battery during lockdown.

Services started at R1800 years ago, next one will be about R2200 (could be more if they're replacing diff oil or brake fluid, etc.), and this is FSH at the agents. A major service (6 spark plugs every 90,000km) costs about R9000+. You can do this yourself or find a indie.

Lexus charges a lower hourly service rate if the car's older than 6 years (Lexus Value Service).
 
Arthur Morgan said:
Underrated cars. The paid motoring 'journalists' always talk negatively about the brand because it's the cool thing to do. I've had a IS250 for the past 6 years. I find it fun to drive. So far I've only had to replace the battery during lockdown.

Services started at R1800 years ago, next one will be about R2200 (could be more if they're replacing diff oil or brake fluid, etc.), and this is FSH at the agents. A major service (6 spark plugs every 90,000km) costs about R9000+. You can do this yourself or find a indie.

Lexus charges a lower hourly service rate if the car's older than 6 years (Lexus Value Service).
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how often does a Lexus need a major Service?
 
JemJem said:
how often does a Lexus need a major Service?
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Best to do every 10,000km but do it yourself or at an indie.
Does anyone know what the parts pricing and availability is like?
That's all I’d worry about, other than that I've only heard good things about their reliability, awesome vehicles
 
JemJem said:
Hi all,

I am looking into getting a lexus, but when i have been reading about how expensive it can get for the service, and maintenance I have been told by my colleagues that I will either need to take out a second bond if a buy an older car and it gives issues, or ill need to sell an arm and a leg to keep up with repairs.

but they look so nice, and ive read so many positive things about Lexus....so i think my wife might still find me attractive without limbs!

any thoughts on Lexus!
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I have an older Mercedes. Services for me is cheaper than a Toyota, although parts maybe not so, still you have to find a good aftermarket servicing agent that knows the car, otherwise you will have problems down the line.

I wont however buy a BMW. From experience and those with BMWS, its best to get rid of it once the warranty or even extended warranty has expired. Thats why BMW has terrible resale values. Mercedes are better built. The B Class (2016 onwards) and the GLC are extremely popular and reliable.

Volvos on the other hand is best to buy once its about 2-3 years old. Because by then its tanked 2/3rd of its value. I know many a loyal Volvo driver thats very happy doing just that.

As for Mini. Everyone I know that has a mini are mechanics. They all celebrated the day it went out of warranty, as they believe the Mini mechanics are terrible. Mini had to repair and replace a few body parts due to their mechanics leaving tools that scratches the paint etc.

VW Golf was the most expensive car I owned for maintenance and headaches. Electronics and lock issues especially.

Best value for money that may actually gain in value... Honda Jazz.

Ive only heard of good stuff with Lexus however. Good cars. Popular abroad too.
 
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airborne said:
Best to do every 10,000km but do it yourself or at an indie.
Does anyone know what the parts pricing and availability is like?
That's all I’d worry about, other than that I've only heard good things about their reliability, awesome vehicles
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Thats a very good question! Hope someone can answer that for us
 
rh1 said:
@epah whats the verdict with we buy cars?
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3 of my colleagues bought cars through them, and they were very happy with their cars. One colleague bought 2 cars through them, one for her mom, and one for her daughter. not at the same time, of course!
 
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