I am considering purchasing a new RX400h. This would be my first hybrid vehicle and first Lexus so I'm doing some research before I pull the trigger. I was wondering if I could get some input on total cost of ownership, major repairs/costs that I may encounter down the road and common issues people experience with this vehicle. My philosophy is to buy a good vehicle up front and drive until the wheels fall off. I currently have over 200,000 miles on my Acura TL which I bought new. I am a careful driver and do all required maintenance through the dealer. It's expensive but you have to pay to play. My car has been extremely reliable but it's time for an upgrade. My TL will be used as a secondary vehicle. Since I drive my vehicles past 100k miles I'm wondering how the hybrid battery holds up, if there is loss in performance/range, when do batteries need to be replaced and what is the cost of doing that through Lexus. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
