Should i buy 2007 GS 450H with 130,000kms?
#1
Should i buy 2007 GS 450H with 130,000kms?
I need advice if the hybrid is worth it.
Here is where i intend to buy th ecar- directly from Japan.
https://www.beforward.jp/lexus/gs/bf842232/id/977317/
As shown in some of the pictures it has 9.3km/l fuel consumption, which although much less than advertised is sufficient for me.
What worries me especially after reading these forums is the hybrid battery. How do i tel its current condition from the dash pictures shared?
Is there a way to track its maintenance records with Lexus using its chasis number and other details?
GWS191-5011033
Although not a big requirement, is there a way i can change the language from japanese to english for its navigation and menus?
Here is where i intend to buy th ecar- directly from Japan.
https://www.beforward.jp/lexus/gs/bf842232/id/977317/
As shown in some of the pictures it has 9.3km/l fuel consumption, which although much less than advertised is sufficient for me.
What worries me especially after reading these forums is the hybrid battery. How do i tel its current condition from the dash pictures shared?
Is there a way to track its maintenance records with Lexus using its chasis number and other details?
GWS191-5011033
Although not a big requirement, is there a way i can change the language from japanese to english for its navigation and menus?
#2
I can't tell you if you should buy or not, but I bought mine 3 years ago with 137k miles, and have had no issues other than routine maintenance.
Get the carfax if you can. From searching the forums, you can see a few with over 200k miles on the original hybrid battery.
Also hybrid battery replacements are getting cheaper every year. If the price is right, and you feel comfortable, I'd say go for it!
Get the carfax if you can. From searching the forums, you can see a few with over 200k miles on the original hybrid battery.
Also hybrid battery replacements are getting cheaper every year. If the price is right, and you feel comfortable, I'd say go for it!
#4
If you can afford it I say pull the trigger!! I bought my with 166k and Car IS Unreal. LOVE IT.
If those photos are accurate that one looks mint and great shape. Down side is I can’t read Japanese but hell sooner or later id know which buttons were what.
That steering column gauge is the only questionable thing I see. Never seen that before. But never seen a Right side drive / Asian language model either.
If those photos are accurate that one looks mint and great shape. Down side is I can’t read Japanese but hell sooner or later id know which buttons were what.
That steering column gauge is the only questionable thing I see. Never seen that before. But never seen a Right side drive / Asian language model either.
#5
I can't tell you if you should buy or not, but I bought mine 3 years ago with 137k miles, and have had no issues other than routine maintenance.
Get the carfax if you can. From searching the forums, you can see a few with over 200k miles on the original hybrid battery.
Also hybrid battery replacements are getting cheaper every year. If the price is right, and you feel comfortable, I'd say go for it!
Get the carfax if you can. From searching the forums, you can see a few with over 200k miles on the original hybrid battery.
Also hybrid battery replacements are getting cheaper every year. If the price is right, and you feel comfortable, I'd say go for it!
decided to oull the trigger and purchase it, now waiting for it to be shipped to me.
fingers crossed
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If you can afford it I say pull the trigger!! I bought my with 166k and Car IS Unreal. LOVE IT.
If those photos are accurate that one looks mint and great shape. Down side is I can’t read Japanese but hell sooner or later id know which buttons were what.
That steering column gauge is the only questionable thing I see. Never seen that before. But never seen a Right side drive / Asian language model either.
If those photos are accurate that one looks mint and great shape. Down side is I can’t read Japanese but hell sooner or later id know which buttons were what.
That steering column gauge is the only questionable thing I see. Never seen that before. But never seen a Right side drive / Asian language model either.
japanese tend to take very good care of their cars and this has grade 4 in their auction levels which is very close to grade 5(the highest).
awaiting for the car to alive will share my live photos!
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