Hi Scotty,
I am a tall/big guy (6'6") and have been looking for older Lexus LS models, so I can have a bit of comfort and stretch my legs for once.
I found a 2008 Lexus LS 600h L AWD with 151,356 miles for a reasonable price, loaded with all available options from that year, no reported wrecks, etc.
It has a 5.0 liter V8 with the hybrid system. Pretty sure it is a timing chain motor as well.
It is at a dealer and I cannot look at it in person, as it is in FL and I am in WA State.
What do you think?
Thanks Scotty!
Jeremy Schmidt.
Stick to a regular gas Lexus. They will last longer than a hybrid version, and more mechanics can work on regular gas vehicles over hybrids. Regular gas vehicles have enough complexity as it is; going hybrid adds to that. Usually Toyota Hybrids can go 150,000 to 200,000 miles (generally, and even more in some cases) before battery replacement or something in the hybrid system (like generator) needs repair and that will cost $$$ when it occurs. Also, finding a competent mechanic that knows how to work on hybrids will be a challenge and being a specialty expect to pay more for repairs; going to a dealer would be even more expensive as well (assuming they can even troubleshoot and fix correctly). I would stick to a regular gas version if you plan to keep the vehicle for a long time and put lots of mileage on it.
