Would you buy a LEXUS 2000 RX300 w/ 89k miles?

Question

I want to hear from those that know about cars and especially, this car. I am considering buying a 2000 Lexus RX300 with 89k miles in it. Dealer will drop the price from $18k to $14k after I chiseled them down aggressively. The car looks impeccable inside and out...But most importantly, is it a good car and how about the mileage? Is it too high? thanks!

Answer 1

Seems like a fair price, though you didn't mention the options on the car. Here are some sites that will give you used car value estimates:

http://www.edmunds.com/tmv/used/index.html
http://kbb.com
http://nada.com

Lexus (i.e. Toyota) has an excellent reputation for reliability. Assuming it's been well maintained it should last you a good long while.

Answer 2

I have two Lexus LS400's, one is mine with 185,000 miles on it, the other is my wife's with 239,000 miles on it. They have both been amazing cars. The city mileage is terrible, yes, but the comfort can not be matched. Reliability is beyond excellent. The repairs that do need to be performed are more expensive than a cheaper car, but on par with similarly priced cars. They do not need to be repaired very often, though, and with 139,000 miles on it your example is a baby just getting warmed up. The only concern I would have is the price; locally I found several for sale that had significantly lower mileage for the same price or similar mileage for $1,000 to $2,000 less. I would say that if you could get the car for $6,000 and it checks out okay at a mechanic then you are getting a great deal. A little more money wouldn't be wasted, though, if the seller won't come down that far in price. The electrical and luxury features on these cars are more reliable than most. You won't spend time trying to track down gremlins keeping your power seat from working like in many others. That's nice. Keep on top of any repairs that need done. Ignore one, and when the next one comes up you will start to feel dissatisfied with the car. If you keep on top of them you'll stay happy with it. I've been really pleased with my car, for the price it can't be beat. I've owned it for years when I usually trade cars every year or two. Be sure you can put up with the 16mpg though. That is a realistic figure and you will regret it if you drive a ton and can't afford gas!

Answer 3

Oh yes of course!! Lexus is a VERY good car still even if it has a lot of miles on it. Yes I would buy it but first test drive it because most Lexuses have something wrong with the engine but I forgot what... Anyway, Yes buy the car.

Answer 4

I would not buy this car. You can get a much better car that is much newer with less miles for the same or even less money.