Hello Lexus folks. I've just joined the forum as I have a need to pick the collective brain for advice on purchasing a pre-owned Lexus.
We have recently suffered the loss of my wife's car ('08 Mazda 6) in an accident. We're now faced with a choice. Buy new again, or pay cash for a car and be out of car debt.
My wife is a big fan of a luxurious, smooth and quiet ride, and I need a car which is dependable and solid. I've told her that if we choose to go used, we should really look at a Lexus as it seems to satisfy both requirements. The ES is obviously the most affordable model, and I've found several. First there is a 2000 model, local one owner at the Lexus dealer in town. 97000 miles and priced at $8900.
Then come 2 '03s, both for sale by owner, 50 & 62k miles, $14,500 and $15,000.
So my questions for you good folks, at 97k miles, how much more reliable service can be expected without major repair ?
Do the '03s seem reasonably priced ?
Has anyone had experience, good or bad, with the warranty company "Warranty Direct" ?
And finally, Is Lexus as solid as I have been led to believe ?
Thanks in advance for your attention, and your input.