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which of these is the best lexus?

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Jr. Member
Dec 2, 2014
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Is a used hybrid lexus over 100k km bad?

got my eyes on a few hybrid ct200h, all are close or more than 100k km, does this mean their batteries are close to reaching their lifespan if they've hit 100k km mark?

https://www.lexusofrichmondhill.com/use ... 120791.htm
https://www.subaruhamilton.com/used/veh ... 196716.htm

what is better? a 2016 toyota hatchback or this hybrid lexus? a 2013 lexus es350 or this hybrid lexus?
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Dec 2, 2014
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1. 2015 CT200H, NO ACCIDENTS, driven 107,000km, costs $17K+tax
2. 2014 CT200H, NO ACCIDENTS, driven 94,500k, costs $17.5K+tax
3. 2014 CT200H, NO ACCIDENTS, driven 83,800km, costs $19k+tax
4. 2013 ES350, NO ACCIDENTS, driven 60,000km, costs, $18,200+tax

For me, keeping monthly costs low is biggest factor. ES will cost $35 more in insurance than CT200 and will obviously cost lot more in gas. However, I'll be driving 5k-30k km at most annually. For sure less than 10k km this year.

I keep hearing how the hybrid battery will start to worn out after 8-10 years and therefore ES is a better option as I will not have to deal with battery cost.

What option should I pick?
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Apr 5, 2017
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Underneath, it's the same thing as a Prius, but Lexus badging/interior/styling. Prius are some of the most reliable vehicles around, hitting 400k no problem with taxi/fleet use. Battery is good for 15 years before replacing, depends if the vehicle sat or was being adequately/regularly cycled so make sure it you get a stack of recorded information on it.
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jonmarrow wrote: For me, keeping monthly costs low is biggest factor. ES will cost $35 more in insurance than CT200 and will obviously cost lot more in gas. However, I'll be driving 5k-30k km at most annually. For sure less than 10k km this year.
If that's the biggest factor, why not just look at a loaded Camry or Prius? They're basically the same rebadged cars you're looking at and you probably won't notice much difference.
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Jun 10, 2011
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Don't quote me but isn't the hybrid battery warrantied for 8 years, so there should be plenty of warranty left on these cars for the hybrid battery.
I own an older gen ES350 since 2012 and it has been super reliable but the price seems high for an 8 year plus model.

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