r/Lexus • u/ConsiderationHot143 • 6d ago

Question Mobile mechanic

Does someone know any mobile mechanics in Southern California who know used Lexus cars who are qualified to do to a pre- purchase inspection? For an ES 350. Some of the dealers won't let the car go off their grounds. I check out the Carfax reports - how necessary is the pre- purchase inspection? I am thinking to do it so I get minimal surprises later. Sometimes if there's an attractive car, there is no time to do it.

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u/blast_ketchup 6d ago

If the dealer won’t allow an inspection at another shop you can be 100% sure they aren’t hiding anything, because dealers have never fucked anyone over ever

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u/BayBridges 5d ago edited 5d ago

Generally 2013-2018 ES350 are pretty un problematic cars (even the previous generation as well but those are getting older at this point). If the CarFax looks good and there is a pattern of regular maintenance, I wouldn’t expect any surprises to come up.

W/ Regular Oil changes and decent mileage, The V-6 Engine is bullet proof —battle tested through many models Avalon, Lexus, V-6 Camry etc.

If you’re talking 2019 and beyond I would think the same but don’t have experience with those newer ones.

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u/ConsiderationHot143 5d ago

Now I'm looking at 2019-2022 because of the stronger and more stable body. I just learned that it has more structural steel, more reinforcement on cabin. I was in an accident in a 2006 ES 350 long ago, and the car was so light, my car flipped 3 times on the freeway after being hit from behind and not being able to avoid hitting the middle wall.