Hi all,
I have been wanting to get a used luxury car for my dad. Of the main luxury brands in Kuwait (where we stay), I have filtered Lexus and Acura to be the best of others. Since Acura cars are less, I am looking for a Lexus.
I want a crossover but wouldn't mind for a sedan. What are the main things to look for when buying a used Lexus. AWD or RWD? Would Toyota parts Fit in?
I personally feel two-wheel drive is fine. And which one you buy just depends on what model you want and how much you want to spend. And being used. Of course you want a mechanic to check it out first
AWD if you know you need it. FWD or RWD if you know you don’t.
NX or RX for crossover.
IS or LS or ES for sedan.
Thanks for the details Kaizen
I think ( 70% sure from memory) that Lexus test their vehicles in all climates and make changes accordingly. So Lexus may be the better choice.
If I was buying a car for my father I would pick the Lexus LS line. If you go off the wikipedia article, it mentions this:
The 1UR-FE is based on the 1UR-FSE but lacks the D4-S direct injection technology. Originally used for Lexus vehicles in the Middle East, it was introduced in 2010 in other markets to replace the 2UZ-FE engine in truck and SUV applications. This engine produces 347 hp (259 kW; 352 PS) at 6,400 rpm and 46.9 kg⋅m (460 N⋅m; 339 lb⋅ft) at 4,100 rpm in the Lexus GS and LS. For the Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus GX the engine produces 304 hp (227 kW; 308 PS) at 5,500 rpm and 44.8 kg⋅m (439 N⋅m; 324 lb⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm.
This was for the 4th generation LS that mechanics say are less reliable than others. I don't know what this article means in terms of does the middle eastern version have either direct injection or indirect (with indirect being better).
But maybe your father would prefer the classic LS430?. My one prefers things simple, so not sure I'd inflict the 5th gen hybrid on him. I'd be disowned for sure on that one.
Thanks for your complete details! 🙂