Hey Scotty, I'm looking at buying a 2011 Lexus 450h with 95,000 k (57,000 miles). It ticks off all the boxes for what I need. Should I be concerned about a ten year old battery? It seems they should last the life of the vehicle. {black}:idontknow:
Do not buy that vehicle without having the hybrid battery inspected thoroughly, by Toyota or a mechanic who specialises in Toyota hybrid vehicles.
Also, price out a brand new hybrid battery from Toyota & then take a call.
Stick to a regular gas Lexus, you mention the RX350. 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, even a little more) before battery replacement, generator, or something in the hybrid system needs repair and that will cost $$$. Also, finding a competent mechanic that knows how to work on hybrids will be a challenge and being a specialty expect to pay more; going to a dealer would be very expensive as well. 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.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p0F5e-lrlWQ&feature=youtu.be
hybrid batteries do not last the life of the vehicle
I may be mistaken (… going by my memory) but was 450h not really a hybrid hybrid, but just a “hybrid help equipped sedan", … to make it bit `zippier‘ at acceleration?
Anyway, … i don’t think many folks, at this junction in time, really need hybrid cars! Mind you "I just want to drive a hybrid! Period." is a powerful force, …
F.S.
