Lexus Rx 450h 2013

🚨 What to check before buying

Overall risk score: 9/10

Serious risks

• Timing belt service: Belt replacement at 150k km. Important but not urgent.
• Hybrid battery degradation: Very gradual. Toyota hybrid batteries last 250k+ km typically.
• Water pump weep: Water pump can develop small weep at high mileage.
• Car is 13 years old — expect age-related wear: rubber seals, bushings, water pump, AC compressor
• Very high mileage (251,633 km) — expect suspension, drivetrain, and turbo wear. Thorough pre-purchase inspection essential.

Additional notes

• Plug-in hybrids with 120k+ km face dual risk: both ICE engine wear AND high-voltage battery degradation. Maintenance costs combine both worlds. HV battery SoH check is essential. Budget for both engine and EV system maintenance.
• Any car with 200k+ km requires extra scrutiny. At this mileage: suspension components are worn (bushings, ball joints, shocks), seals and gaskets are hardened, electrical connectors corrode, and major components approach end-of-life. For luxury cars (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) the cost of 200k+ km maintenance can exceed the car's value. Always get a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) and budget 15-25% of purchase price for immediate maintenance.