So, I've had a pretty good year with the 4.6, other than radio related issues. (Hyundai ended up putting an entirely new Lexicon in my car last month...still have intermittant lock-up of radio after voice commands are issued.)
I'm up to 76,500 miles.
My issue is long-term reliability...not so much mechanical, but the electronics. Just so afraid of a $3,000 repair.
Considering a 2009 M35 or LS460. However, there is a nice Lexus GS450h with 85,000 miles on it that has recently come available in my area at a very competitive price.
I drove it and really liked it. The 450h comes with basically everything. Rear seat legroom is a little tighter than I wanted, but I think my 12 and 15 year old will fit fine.
A google search on reliability of the Hybrid Synergy Drive and system yields pretty much all positive things. There is even some indication that Lexus is warranting the batteries for life (vs. the 100,000 warranty stated in manual).
Same on overall reliability for the GS. Super solid.
Thoughts?
I'm up to 76,500 miles.
My issue is long-term reliability...not so much mechanical, but the electronics. Just so afraid of a $3,000 repair.
Considering a 2009 M35 or LS460. However, there is a nice Lexus GS450h with 85,000 miles on it that has recently come available in my area at a very competitive price.
I drove it and really liked it. The 450h comes with basically everything. Rear seat legroom is a little tighter than I wanted, but I think my 12 and 15 year old will fit fine.
A google search on reliability of the Hybrid Synergy Drive and system yields pretty much all positive things. There is even some indication that Lexus is warranting the batteries for life (vs. the 100,000 warranty stated in manual).
Same on overall reliability for the GS. Super solid.
Thoughts?
