COOLIS

Anyone want to share their thoughts and/or experiences on purchasing a higher mileage Lexus. I found a 2011 LS460 w/ 90k miles I am really interested in, however, I have some hesitancy due to the mileage. The car has all it's service history, and has religiously been serviced at Lexus. The thing that worries/concerns me is that it's only had oil changes and brakes. One service states all spark plugs were replaced. Beyond that, nothing major has been done to the car. Is this something I should worry about or be happy that it hasn't had any issues? My biggest concern would be the suspension (the car has the air suspension), but I could be worrying about nothing. Any insight is appreciated.

rld14

I wouldn't be afraid of this car in the slightest if it's been properly maintained.

Truth be told, other than fluids and filters... Spark plugs at what was it 60K are about all that it's needed so far. These cars don't need a timing belt replacement as they use a chain.

If you PM me the VIN I can run the Lexus internal service history and might be able to glean more info.

Overall 2010+ cars are very reliable, as a Used Car Manager at a Lexus store I routinely retail them with high mileage and they don't come back.

dlbuckls10

Nothing to be concerned about if the price is fair. Sooner or later air suspension components on all vehicles can fail and could be expensive to repair.

Littleguy

The biggest issues with a high mileage LS is getting over it psychologically. The only other thing I would think it may want is a rear diff fluid change and maybe check the front control arm bushings.

litesoarer

I bought a 4.1LS (2010-2012) and it's been pretty great so far with the exception of one specific air shock.

roadfrog

As always, price is the issue. If the price is right, mileage wouldn't concern me in the least. My LS with 107k miles has needed only a water pump.

steelers6

Yeah the air suspension and also the brake actuator are really expensive if they need replacing,i would definitely get an extended warranty and make sure it says those 2 parts are covered,90,000 miles is nothing to worry about,its a LEXUS...

steelers6

See if they'll let u take it to a mechanic to get the air suspension and brake actuator looked at also look at all the bushings and control arms...