May be a dumb question but currently I’m in the market for a car. I’ve been looking and I noticed that the 2013-2015 Lexus IS 350 vehicles with about 100k-130k miles cost about the same as a 2021-2024 Corolla with about 60-70k miles. Personally I would rather go with the nicer Lexus and I feel like the older cars are a little more reliable. Are there any issues you see with these cars commonly or is regular maintenance higher? I understand I will have to get a 91 or 93 Octane gasoline but I’m willing to spend a little more for a nicer vehicle. What are your thoughts on this and how has your Lexus treated you? Thanks

I bought my Lexus TX500h last November, so it’s less than a year old.

Last week a 10yo neighbor popped a squishy while riding in the middle row captains chair and it got onto the seat and into the ventilation holes.

I tried to clean it up while it was wet, then I waited til it was dry. I’ve tried toothpicks, I’ve tried suction….am I just cooked? Is this fixable or do I need to buy a whole new seat?

I have a Lexus too, and I really enjoy driving it. It's comfortable, smooth, and just a nice car overall.

But there's always something that could be better, haha.

For those of you who own one, what's your favorite thing about it? And what's something that gets on your nerves?

Also curious how everyone's Lexus has held up over the years. Any unexpected problems or has it been pretty reliable?

Hello, everyone i am looking to purchase a 2013 Lexus is250 Chicago land area. It has 98k miles and body is clean for the year and mileage. However the price is 15k and some change. The dealership wont budge not even $500 off. Is it worth it or not for 15k? I like it but I’m trying to see what is an appropriate price from other Lexus owners. I also did a PPI and it came clean no codes, no rust, etc etc

I have a 2013 Lexus GS 460 with a Toyota battery. We bought the car 3 years ago so the battery may be OEM. It appears to be a 24F battery. Are there any reasons I should not replace it myself? These cars have a lot of computer/electrical features. I don’t want to damage any of them. Thanks.

So here in California, looks like Lexus is add a rebate to keep some of the EV cars under $50k (before tax and registration) so that that it qualifies for the CA $3500 rebate for first time EV buyer ($2500 if you don't qualify or for cars over $50k).

So $2486 discount + $3500 CA rebate for me, plus since I bought a car for my GF in October and still on the title + $1500 loyalty rebate + $1000 if I finance and pay it off early, and I think there's also a $1500 SDGE credit here in San Diego (it might have expired).

So for the ESe 350 Preminum, it's about $8500 off MSRP for an ESe premium, roughly $44k before tax and license.

For the RZ, there's $2486 discount + $4000 lexus cash +$3500 from the state $1500 loyalty and $1000 for financing, or $12,500 discount from MSRP.

So for the RZ, that brings the price down to $36.5k before tax and license...

That's very interesting $36k or $40ish for a commute car isn't bad. That's cheaper than a 2026 mazda miata, lol.

I hope things continue to not sell well so prices go lower further.

People who have ESe and RZ, how has the reliability and range been for you so far?

F Sport Red interior

Love it. Very crisp and nice. Not a promotion or anything. Probably best $25 bucks I spent. Plug and play.

I have a 2013 es300h with 185k on the clock. I got the car with 50k miles in 2019 and besides oil changes, a battery, tires, and some filters I've practically had to do no maintenance to the car. It runs like a top and considering what I'd get resell for the car, it'd be more valuable to me to drive it till the wheels fall off. Still getting 35MPG

Approaching 200k I'm wondering what maintenance I should do. Ive heard mixed reviews about a trans flush on Toyotas. Any advice would be appreciated! at this point I want to put as many miles on this car as possible!

Does anyone have any advice on how to clean this off my car, I've had it washed about three times, once at the best car wash. Is this a detailing thing or is my paint ruined. It's been on there, if I am honest, for a month, because every time I wash it it doesn't come off and I have had no time in my schedule to figure out where to take it since. It's a 2019 Lexus UX 200 in gray

I'm comparing these cars - for the CRV, 2011 to 2014 models - prefering the latter years and for RAV4 2013 to 2014 (I also would consider a 2010 to 2012 but only V6 models).

My preference/ranking is:

1) 2012 Lexus RX 350; 2) 2010 to 2011 Lexus RX 350 3) 2013 to 2014 CRV; 4) 2013 to 2014 RAV4

I am just wondering about the 2010 to 2011 Lexus RX 350 vehicles - you know what question is coming, right? You can use 87 octane and the computer (ECM) will adjust, correct? I have read on here and on Lexus forums, that you lose a bit of hp and fuel economy but the vehicle runs fine.

The reasons for liking the Lexus - reliability/quality, quiet/smooth ride and all of that is a bit better than the Honda and Toyota SUVs. I figure the gas cost will be a bit more plus some repair costs probably more but overall, a nicer ride and probably a bit more reliable makes up for it.

IS there anything to look for other than usual PPI and the test drive?

Wife and I narrowed it down to four RX 350s.

Reliability, longevity, and avoiding expensive repairs are our main priorities.

All four have 1–2 owners and no accidents reported on CARFAX. All prices are before taxes and fees.

Red 2015 Lexus RX 350 | $19,125 | 91,717 miles

-2 owners, 28 service records
-Good maintenance, no major engine/transmission repairs documented

White 2015 Lexus RX 350 | $19,224 | 76,419 miles

-2 owners (corporate/personal), 23 service records
-Oil-change documentation gaps (2019–2022)
-Previous keyless/electrical repair; no major drivetrain repairs documented

White 2017 Lexus RX 350 | $25,216 | 81,328 miles

-2 personal owners, 19 service records
-Previously Lexus Certified, regular oil changes
-No major drivetrain repairs; recent tires, radio display, and rear bumper work

Silver 2017 Lexus RX 350 | $26,095 | 78,882 miles

-1 owner, 13 service records
-No major mechanical repairs documented; some early oil-change records missing

My main concern is long-term reliability between the 2015's 2GR-FE V6/6-speed automatic and the 2017's 2GR-FKS V6/8-speed automatic.

Which would you trust to reach 200,000+ miles with the fewest expensive repairs? Is the 2017 worth the extra money?

Planning an independent pre-purchase inspection before buying.

2022 GX 460
The diagrams are not really helpful
Right side in trunk area
Anyone have any part numbers?
Won’t let me post pics to the GX subreddit

Ok, who did this parking job? Via r/mildlyinteresting 😆

Hi r/Lexus!

Has anyone experienced this issue with their IS or any other Lexus from a similar generation?

I’m getting fault code C146C (Open Circuit in ABS Motor Relay Circuit) on my 2015 IS350.

I’ve already gone through the diagnostic procedures outlined in the Lexus repair manual, including the necessary wiring checks, and was able to consistently reproduce the issue.

Here’s what I’ve observed:
● ABS motor relay active test: Passed. The motor activates normally when manually triggered.
● Cold startup: The fault code returns, typically once the vehicle starts moving.
● After warming up: Clearing the code works, and the fault doesn’t return even after driving.
● Next cold startup: The issue returns once the vehicle has cooled down completely.

Based on the results of the diagnostic procedure, the repair manual recommends replacing the entire ABS actuator assembly.

However, before going down that expensive route, I’d like to know if anyone has encountered the same issue and managed to resolve it without replacing the entire assembly.

I’m particularly curious whether anyone has experienced a similar temperature-dependent failure and found an alternative fix.

Would appreciate any insights or experiences. Thanks!

I changed the battery on my 2017 Lexus es350 and my infotainment system went blank. It blinks every 5 seconds then goes black again. Radio doesn’t work either, how do I fix this?

90k miles for $6500. A car mechanic from my neighborhood is selling it. He has put new tires too. The car looks pretty good to me. I’m going to CARFAX it before buying tho. What do you guys think? And, what are the things I should look out for before buying?

Hello,

Im looking to replace all 4 shocks at home for my 2008 Lexus RX350. I know KYB is the way to go but I can't find the whole assembly, only the struts themselves. Are there any advice on how to proceed? I heard FCS quick struts are pretty good alternatives.