Recommended Used Lexus Models According to HotCars.com

As aspirational as Lexus vehicles are in general, they are premium priced, and that can leave some who aspire to Lexus ownership to look at the pre-owned market. This is why Lexus of Henderson always strives to have a robust used Lexus inventory. 

In some ways, this can make used Lexus models even more aspirational because the two traits that Lexus models are known to excel in, such as reliability and durability, take on higher importance among most used car buyers. To speed things up a bit, HotCars.com took a look at the used Lexus car market and came up with ten recommendations.

2018 – 2022 Lexus LS

The LS is designed to compete with the most opulent sedans in the world. While they can be a bit hard to find for resale, the 5th generation LS has a reputation for high quality and reliability, even by Lexus standards. A twin-turbo V-6 provides all the power you need to move this big, roomy sedan, and all of the technology you could want is at hand.

2018 – 2022 Lexus LC

Introduced in 2018, this range-topping sports coupe is still in its first generation. The car features blistering performance, head-turning looks along with a level of reliability essentially unmatched in its rarified class. Like the LS, all the technology you could possibly want is at hand, including Lexus’s latest safety and driver assistance suite.

2019 – 2022 Lexus UX

Having started at the top of the Lexus lineup, this model is arguably on the other end as the brand’s smallest crossover. Though it features the efficient previous-generation Prius drivetrain and is good for 42 combined mpg (39 for AWD, it neither looks like nor feels like those Prius models, but instead delivers a Lexus experience while still delivering high levels of reliability.

2015 – 2017 Lexus RC

If you can fit a coupe into your daily driving, you should. They give a personal performance vibe that no other body style can equal. The RC features the best bits of several Lexus models and sports satisfying rear-drive powertrains. In terms of reliability, J.D. Power scored this model at 82 out of 100, putting it on top of its luxury sport coupe segment.

2009 – 2010 Lexus SC

Dating back to the days before the current Lexus spindle grille, the SC nevertheless has a design that has aged quite well. In its day, its performance was not up to its competitors, but now the V-8 powered SC model shines as an opulent hard-topped convertible with outstanding reliability while the reliability competitors of its day have entered their hard-to-trust stage.

2011 – 2017 Lexus CT

The idea of a premium-brand compact hatchback hybrid has always made sense but found only a niche audience when this car was new. Now on the used market, it is the king of hatchbacks with Lexus-level interior quality and all-around top-level build quality. It is not particularly fast but will efficiently get you through the daily commute just fine in comfort and style and with plenty of lifestyle cargo space for the weekends.

2009 – 2013 Lexus IS

In its day, this 2nd generation of Lexus’ compact rear-drive sport sedan was often described as delivering a better BMW 3-series experience than the 3-Series itself. The V-6 produced over 300 hp, while the 204 hp Inline-4 had the best handling chops and a combined EPA MPG in the mid-20s. Today it boasts notably better reliability and repair costs than its contemporaries.

2009 – 2017 Lexus LX

The LX delivers everything you need in a luxury 3-row SUV. Each year has class-leading reliability, and US News ranked the 2011 model as the best large luxury SUV. Based largely on the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser’s mechanicals, the LX can be at home off the road as well.

2013 – 2017 Lexus GS​​​​

This was the fourth and final generation of Lexus’ mid-size rear-drive sedan.
Though it didn’t quite match the athletic ability of its European competition at the time, today, it stands out as a very well-made luxury sedan with plenty of room and all the delightful Lexus details you want. Current common driver-assist technologies like adaptive cruise control and an emergency braking system can be found on the 2016 and 2017 models.

2009 – 2015 Lexus RX

Long the best-selling model in the Lexus lineup, the RX checks all the right boxes for a family crossover with luxurious accommodations and even has a very efficient hybrid version. Based on bullet-proof Camry-Highlander mechanicals, the 3rd Gen RX was constantly declared the Best Crossover for the Money by U.S. News. 

2009 – 2012 Lexus ES

You probably were waiting for this model to appear. In either 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder form, the ES simply excels in its mission of providing a quiet, comfortable luxury sedan experience with plenty of room for five. Though this 5th-generation ES began in 2007, we start with 2009 as that was when expected contemporary features such as Bluetooth, USB ports, and a review camera were added. As for reliability, the 2010 ES was rated 93 out of 100 for reliability by J.D. Power. That is pretty hard to beat.

If one of these models seems right for you, you can easily search for it in the Lexus of Henderson used car inventory. If you are considering a 2017 or newer model,  be sure to browse our Certified Pre-Owned inventory, which brings the security of an extensive pre-purchase inspection, warranty, and other perks.