Greetings,
In November 2021, I made the decision to acquire an LS500 from VRoom.com, boasting 19,000 miles. The initial allure of its features and amenities left a lasting impression. As the odometer ticked to 44,000 miles over the span of two years with routine maintenance every 7,500 miles, a noticeable hiccup surfaced. This abnormality, identified as "turbo lag," manifested as a momentary delay in acceleration when pressing the gas pedal.
However, the situation took a drastic turn. At around 44,500 miles, a cascade of alarming issues unfolded, ominously illuminating the instrument panel. The series of warnings included Parking Support Brake Malfunction, Secondary Collision Brake System Malfunction, Check Engine Reduced Engine Power, and Traction Control Turned Off. Promptly following this warning symphony, the car came to an unexpected halt which resulted in a trip to the dealership. A corporate technician flew in to diagnose and validate the failure. Under the manufacturer's warranty, Lexus orchestrated the replacement of the engine block and various other components (exceeding $50,000).
Receiving the car back by the end of December brought temporary relief. However, this respite was short-lived with the car succumbing to a "Reduced Engine Power" state, restricting its speed to a mere 20mph and necessitating the use of paddle shifters to navigate gears. This time, the culprit was identified as the fuel pump, which underwent a warranty-covered replacement, amounting to $4,600.
As the calendar flipped to mid-January, the vehicle was once again in my possession. Unfortunately, a mere three days later, an alarming development transpired — brake failure. Presently, as of January 22, 2024, the car finds itself back at the dealership, with brake issues looming large on the list of challenges to overcome.
I love this car but I think signs are telling me to let it go before the warranty expires.
I'm curious to know if anyone else has experienced anything like this and if anyone has an LS500 (2018-2021 Gen5 models) with over 100k miles? I have yet to find one with high milage.
