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Had my 2012 CT for 2 years now and I just absolutely love it . Just clocked 110k miles and the most expensive thing to fix has been changing the brake discs. Things seriously bullet proof and costs nothing to run. I would say though if your roads are crap then get the 2014 facelift model - the first gen had a really firm suspension which makes pot holes something to be feared. Totally agree with everything in the video.
@@Faizan.H That price seems a little low, but yeah - make sure the service history is sensible (every 6-12k miles or 12 months, done by Toyota specialists / main dealer at least for the first 40-80k), and prepare to pay for a full service from a Toyota specialist (including transmission fluid). I can recommend Osaka Toyota specialists in Newport, South Wales if it's close to you. Don't go straight to Lexus, they charge obscene amounts for servicing and parts directly. As always if you spot anything weird during a test drive such as rust, unexplained noises, etc be prepared to walk away - repairing a Lexus with a dodgy history is prohibitively expensive and not worth taking a risk on. They are quite readily available in the UK for similar prices. Good luck!
You knew I was looking at these as the next daily didn't you? It is uncanny how last night I started researching them and this morning I woke up with the video😅 thanks a lot for the info, the forums are filled with people loving them for quality and reliability but who don't mention the driving fun factor which for me means : keep looking this is not the car for you!
One of my biggest car regrets is selling my 2017 CT200h F-Sport. That car was perfect for me. Perfect city car, great for long drives, highly fuel efficient. Sturdy as Lexus comes.
Sorry to hear that mate. I have the 2013 model since 2016 and the only thing i do is service, change tyres and MOT every year (without any issues) drove to Europe (Belgium , Germany and around Czech Republic) i know it’s a small car but if you are really good you can fit a lot in the boot and folding back seats. My daughter went to Uni this year and I managed to fit all her stuff that she needs , but I was thinking of selling it and buy a 4x4 or larger vehicle, but I’ll keep it for my daughter since she passed her test recently. I’ve driven many different types of vehicle but this has to be one of the best reliable car I’ve owned.
Bought a 2012 back in September 2023 in pristine condition with 117,000 miles on it and has been nothing short of perfect. Ran into a couple of owners who share the sentiment clocking close to 200k miles and higher. Treat it well and it will treat you well. It is not made for speed but short to moderate commuting.
Im currently on the search for a CT200h post 2018 and fell in love with the ReDriven videos the last day. Now I searched for „ReDriven Lexus“ to see whether they already reviewed the CT200h. The video popped up being uploaded 4 hours ago. Great timing 😂
I have a 2014 example of this car here in Texas in the US that I use for my job, putting in quite a few miles virtually every day, and I am now at over 900,000 miles (1,448,410 km). I can confirm that all of the issues brought up are true. The EGR system can clog up or the water pump can fail, both of which lead to head gasket failure. I've had it happen two times already. Definitely the biggest issue with this car long-term. But beyond that, parts for the most part took forever to wear out, making it easily one of the most reliable cars I think you can find on the road, along with very inexpensive maintenance.
@@organicvids I'm sorry for the late reply, I have not been getting notifications. I've just happened to be looking and saw this reply. From what I've heard, the water pump fails intermittently, so there's no real warning. I would say that if you see your overheat light come on and go off, you might want to have it checked out. Due to the fact that the head gasket will blow on these engines, I made sure to have the water pump replaced each time we replaced the head gasket just as a precaution, and so far, I've never had to replace the water pump on its own.
@@patrickwilson2474 let's see if I can give you a quick summary: • Head gasket twice after blowing. Intake manifold was replaced once as TSB as a result (to a newer revision of that part), as well as the water pump each time. • Driver's side front wheel bearing twice, passenger's side front wheel bearing once. • All four ignition coils. • Brake booster and master cylinder (one part). • Engine cooling fan housing (one fan failed, but both fans come together in one big part). • Both horns twice 😅 (went aftermarket for the second replacement). • All four shocks and struts replaced once. • Four wheel hub studs replaced so far. • Hybrid battery replaced only because the car sat for several weeks waiting for parts during the pandemic, and it was no longer able to recharge • 3 TPMS have died and replaced.
I had a 2011 CT200h, and it definitely was an awesome car to own. The Power was enough, the seats were comfortable, zero issues. And, the ride was surprisingly more comfortable than VW Golf GTE. I sold it with regrets, but 2 cars are too much for me. I decided that 05 RX400h will stay with me, it's more practical and powerful. 27 MPG is solid, hybrid battery still original!
I own a 2012 CT 200h and do not recommend it. Bought it used with about 140K miles. Within a couple of weeks, the engine started shaking upon start up. Turned out to be a blown head gasket, which is a very common issue in 3rd generation Priuses (which the CT is). Then within 3 months, they hybrid battery gave me a code that it needed to be replaced. I replaced some modules, reconditioned the battery, and it was good for a little less than a year, then the code to replace the hybrid battery appeared again. I ended up getting new modules this time. Look up all of the problems for the 3rd generation Prius. There are other potentially expensive repairs. If I had to do it all over again, I would have spent more money on an internal combustion engine vehicle and not a hybrid this old with this many potential problems. Watch the Care Care Nut channel for his opinion on the 3rd generation Prius. He ranks the 3rd generation Prius as one of the worst Toyotas precisely because of these head gastket/EGR issues.
I want to thank the authors of this channel. I was inspired by watching your videos for few weeks until one day (Today) I decided to buy used Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 2021y using your video guide. You made the process of buying used car an exciting journey. Before I was considering only new cars since I am absolute null when in comes to car. However, by choosing used car I could actually afford better car. Greetings from Kazakh guy in Dubai!
I bought a 2013 CT a year ago with 54k miles on it and I really do love this car. I’m 6’3” (190cm) and I barely fit in the thing with the seat all the way back. However, it’s a fun driver and does great on gas. My only complaints are visibility (from my perspective the rearview mirror takes up much of the windshields visibility space) and mechanical issues. My brake boosters went bad and needed to be replaced, which is a problem that happens on the Prius as well as the CT, seemingly randomly and at any mileage. It ended up costing around $2700 USD to fix it at a local mechanic shop, and would have cost even more at a Lexus dealership. Anyway, 70k miles and counting!
should definitely buy. just keep an eye on the head gasket and do all your fluids. I paid $1200 to replace head gasket around 140k miles and expect to get another 100k out if it easy. Also I could turn around and sell it for same price I got it for 5 years ago
Its not the greatest car ever made but i remebe back in 2014 my dad got a facelift one and i was blown away as before this my family had mondeos. Ill always love these cars
I think I have said it quite a few times, get the Lexus. They really do look the business with bigger wheels and a lowering kit. But then I am 78 years old and maybe what I think looks good is not what you think looks good. But you are wrong. Thanks guys, another informative entertaining video. Legend!
The Safety Tech ditties get funnier all the time! I like the CT because it’s just different from all the yawn worthy Audis and BMWs that litter the roads. And Lexus customer service is amazing. Great video
My ex had one and someone hit his bumper in a hit n run, leaving a huge dent. It sat in the sun and heat and popped itself out overnight. I thought it was magic. I test drove one and I don’t sit in it too nicely (5’5”, small windows) but I’m still buying one and giving my dad my Prius for backup.
Ive got one and its great. Very well made and comfortable. Just starting to see more of them on the road as its very economic and gets in the LEZ zone in the city.
You guys are absolute champs. The fact that you not only provide free info on your cheatsheets, you also did the research AND provided a Reddit link? Legends.
@@Istroops was considering one for my kid but I’m worried about the battery. The ones in our price range are the same age as yours and more miles. Thanks for the reply
@@wakawaka1976 battery is not something to worry because you can’t rely for autonomous driving on it. It helps only to give you better gas mileage. Every year when I service the car at Lexus dealership , they give me 1 extra year warranty on the battery and they check battery health check so it’s very easy to check your concern about the battery. Ask for service record from last service. Should be there the battery health check and warranty
@@wakawaka1976 my only advice is to check if the car was serviced regularly at Lexus dealer. I think it’s perfect for kid because it’s safe, reliable and not fast at all so he will have hard time if his foot is heavy
I had a 2013 CT 200h and loved it. Bought it used at 13k miles and lasted until 185,000 when the common timing chain cover oil leak issue started and then head gasket went. Other than normal maintenance and tires it was an amazing car, looked great, drove quick enough and comfortable for long drives. Before that I had a 2009 3 series and I couldn't believe all the issues that happened before 100k miles. Lexus is my only car company now,.
I own a 2015 F Sport as my daily and I'm very satisfied. It's not fast, but it's quick and super responsive, the chassis is great and it handles very good. But I suggest Japanese tires to have a bit of fun. When I got it she was wearing Yokohama touring tires, I didn't like ti so I put on some Continental and the car became super boring, predictable...great tires but not fun at all. I want to put some Toyo like I had on my previous car to see if it becomes livelier. I installed Apple CarPlay and Android Auto kit on mine and it works pretty good.
completely underplayed the common problems. Early models very much had oil burning problems, which lead to EGR problems. If you don't keep it serviced, your guaranteed to blow a head gasket, and the first sign is that shakey engine start.
I wrecked my 2010 Honda Insight EX (second one after the first one was destroyed by baseball-sized hail after one year). I enjoyed my Insight. I immediately found a 2014 Lexus CT200h Base model with low miles for a great price. I have had it six months now. It may be based on a Prius, and I have driven a Prius, but it drives completely differently and I love it. I am getting slightly better fuel economy in my CT than I was getting in my Insight. Also being right-handed (and American) the joystick is placed perfectly for me.
You should have a great motoring journey in it, I owned one quite a few years ago, gave / sold it to a family member .. still going brilliantly! Have been driving Lexus cars since 2008 after years of problematic German ones, best decision I ever made … you enjoy your CT ! 👍
Sorry to hear that mate. I have the 2013 model since 2016 and the only thing i do is service, change tyres and MOT every year (without any issues) drove to Europe (Belgium , Germany and around Czech Republic) i know it’s a small car but if you are really good you can fit a lot in the boot and folding back seats. My daughter went to Uni this year and I managed to fit all her stuff that she needs , but I was thinking of selling it and buy a 4x4 or larger vehicle, but I’ll keep it for my daughter since she passed her test recently. I’ve driven many different types of vehicle but this has to be one of the best reliable car I’ve owned.
I just want to say, I feel like Jim gave the impression that the eCVT is similar to a regular CVT, when mechanically they are a completely different beast, it's completely different from both CVTs and traditional automatic transmissions.
If I was going to buy a hybrid this is a car I'd consider providing it ticks all the boxes for me. I have to admit the slightly bigger grill looks better on it with standard wheels compared to the smaller grill. Overall it was a suprise car to be reviewed today buy a pleasant one at that and gives people plenty to mull over. Great work as always guys, keep up the good work and look forward to next week's videos as per usual 👍.
Back in the day the trade marks of "CT300h" and "CT400h" was also registerd. The engine bay should be more or less the same as E15/E18 Corolla hatches. Comparing these to the Blade/Blade Master, you will realise the CT300h will be the 2.4 2AZ and the CT400h will be the 3.5 2GR.
I bought one 4 years ago and hasn't had any trouble. I am not a sporty driver and never in a hurry and this car suits me fine. If you have any sporty ambitions, forget this car. It wasn't made for it. Mine has 140.000 kms and so far doesn't consume any oil. It is a great comfy car and economical. I choose the Lexus because the interior was better made than the Toyota.
yes the toyota interiour is pretty cheap, sadly we needed a station wagon design and only the auris is available as a station wagon. sometimes I wish it had more power especialy on the autobahn were im sometimes getting bullied by BMW or Audi drivers.😅
I have one ’14 in red. It is not fast but it is comfortable for long distance trips.. its quite rare so there are definitely more boring options out there :)
I test drove one of these yesterday, and checked out the AC. I was impressed by how powerful and yet quiet the AC was. It wasn't a super hot day (autumn here now), but the air came out cold, fast, and quiet.
I have 2013 Advance Model, 98000 miles, so far, so good. Have only ever replaced brakes and tyres. Has dealer history. Hope it'll be good for a few years yet.
2011 is okay? I found a dealership and they have two cars. One is a 2011 model with 110k miles, and the other is a 2014 model with 140k miles. Both are at the same price. What do you suggest?
I have a 2014 CT200H. It is very reliable. It currently has 132k miles. I expect to get 300K because I take very good care of my cars. So now that I am retired my wife drives it 4k miles/year. So it will last 42 years! That means my 6 year old daughter will inherit it in 10 years. If she takes care of it she will never need another car. Thank you Lexus!
I’m thinking a tutor vid from Jim on basic maintenance and classic car reviews, a challenge to bring to you the registered car with the most mileage on original everything!! 😮 so much scope to this channel tell Everyone about it, carewow is watched after a redriven repeat now😂😂
Have had one for the wife for a few years now. Great cars handle great but it is under powered. The door trim scrunchieness is a common issue but other than that faultless!
I really tried to get my ex to buy an early one of these instead of a mk6 golf but she got her way in the end and its been a nightmare for her since but she had to have euro.
You brought up a good point about the Hybrids they are good for the environment and been from Toyota they will last a very long time and the longer a car lasts either petrol or hybrid it is so much better for the environment than a brand knew EV
The headgasket issue is not isolated. It is one of the biggest problems with older prius and CT models. Almost guaranteed your headgasket will blow at some point but usually its already past 100k+.
The violent shaking in cold climates is a sign that the engine is shuttering from a blown head gasket. Almost can guarantee that's what it is if there is shutter from a cold start. Just happened to our CT.
It's not really based on a Prius, but on an Auris. The engine is all that it has in common with the Prius, as far as I know. Nevertheless, thanks for the excellent review, as always!
Was looking at one of these as my next car as I'd like something a bit more premium but still cheap to run and easy to park...if it had ventilated seats to make Aussie summers a bit more bearable it'd be a no-brainer.
@@driveforsanity pick-up is very good, especially in city driving thanks to electric motors transferring torque to the wheels immediately. Handling is great for me as well, not worse than BMW 3 F30, thanks to RWD, long wheelbase, responsive steering and 50/50 weight split between rear and front due to batteries in the rear. I also like low sitting position which is very comfortable on longer trips and short turning radius, which is useful in city driving. It’s also very economical for its power, my average fuel consumption is 6,5L/100km and I’m not a slow driver, in that case it would be lower. All in all, great package and very underrated car for what it offers.
I’ve had one for 4 years. Done 80k miles no issues. Only changed tyres, brakes, recharged aircon once and one annual oil change. Also get well over 40 mpg.
I live in Seattle and if you drive through deep puddles the head gasket will get water in it like no other car I've driven, also a nightmare to repair underneath on your own. Overall I love it, but has its gimmicks
would appreciate it if you guys go into the space available for the driver's seat. I'm 196cm so knowing the seating position and legroom is the most important factor to me
@PrimeKeroHS let's put it this way you if you just want a cruiser save bit on fuel it's not roomey enough! For 4 people it's a small car which I can't seem to get use to I'm going to upgrade to a tesla soon
For good reliable cars only ever buy Honda, Mazda and Lexus. Some of the Hondas or Lexi can be a little lacking in the engaging driving arena, but they do have more enthusiast orientated models.
@ReDriven - Been watching Ur vidz for awhile now... I like the format, the variety of the cars you have on review and it's entertaining... You should do a motorbike version of ReDriven... ReRidden, maybe?!?!
gen3 engines have a very big tendency to blow the headgasket. This repair is being done by hundreds throughout the world everyday. Personally I would avoid anything with gen3 engine and just go with gen4.
Would you please review a current gen Mazda 3!! Its beautiful to look at, especially how the red colour, when the sun reflects on!! Gorgeous car, planning to buy one!
With this power and size of the booth is mostly for city driving. But for the same price, you can get a bigger, more powerful car, that you drive on the highway as well.
It pisses me off how much better the international version of this car is than the US one. Idk why they cheaped out. We never got the ML sound system and a handful of other nice to have features.
Just letting you know, I bought this car three months ago and it has 140,000 miles on it and it has a blown head gasket.. the third generation Prius is included with these issues so just beware and make sure that it’s either been serviced already for a new head gasket or check inside the cylinders and look at piston to make sure they have carbon buildup on each one of them or the head gasket is blown and what states.
@@mikegiaffoglione954 thanks for the tip, I’m moving on from the Lexus at this stage. The newer 2019+ Toyota hybrids I hear are much more reliable as the whole hybrid system is better developed. Unfortunate that this line got left behind.. it is quite a handsome car
@@TheArvinM yes because I’ve gone through two hybrids both 2012s and they did nothing but disappoint me.. I just wish somebody would give me a heads up before I bought them but lesson learned
I was thinking of this but I baught a Honda CRZ Phase 2 instead. more fun due to manual gearbox and I can still get 60mpg. and I got a deep hatred of CVT gearboxes.
Lexus just released a vehicle based on I believe Corolla Cross, the LBX. It comes as a 3cyl hybrid. Not quite CT sized but that's about as small as the luxury segment goes nowadays unless you want an Audi A1
Just curious as to why there are a few people saying headgasket failures? Are they not charging the coolant every 90k? Or is the water pump failure mixing with the oil and people arent noticing ?
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Bought one for my wife nearly 2 years ago and it's been faultless. While it's no sports car it has enough get up and go for daily driving.
Got one for your wife, did you? Sounds like a fair swap to me!!!
I double that. Exact same story here
If you want a sports car go buy Lexus LFA if you can afford one.
@@hunterrr3032 yeah if you're in the market for a hybrid vehicle for around $20k why not just buy a $600k hypercar, makes sense!
What year did you get?
Had my 2012 CT for 2 years now and I just absolutely love it . Just clocked 110k miles and the most expensive thing to fix has been changing the brake discs. Things seriously bullet proof and costs nothing to run. I would say though if your roads are crap then get the 2014 facelift model - the first gen had a really firm suspension which makes pot holes something to be feared. Totally agree with everything in the video.
im planning to buy a 2012 ct200 101,500 miles, the car has been well maintained, would you recommend the buy? its going for 5800 GBP
@@Faizan.H That price seems a little low, but yeah - make sure the service history is sensible (every 6-12k miles or 12 months, done by Toyota specialists / main dealer at least for the first 40-80k), and prepare to pay for a full service from a Toyota specialist (including transmission fluid). I can recommend Osaka Toyota specialists in Newport, South Wales if it's close to you. Don't go straight to Lexus, they charge obscene amounts for servicing and parts directly. As always if you spot anything weird during a test drive such as rust, unexplained noises, etc be prepared to walk away - repairing a Lexus with a dodgy history is prohibitively expensive and not worth taking a risk on. They are quite readily available in the UK for similar prices. Good luck!
It is amazing car I bought a 2012 with 220.000 and it is performing better than most under 20.000 in the market
Not concerned about the batery failure? since people say the bateries should be good for 15 yrs?
A decent 2012 with under 125k in Texas run about $7-8k
@@andrenunesantoswas worried about the same thing. Looking for a car for my eldest and soon my second eldest
@@wakawaka1976 the battery is pretty easy to replace on your own for 2-3k. Takes 2 ppl to lift out
@@andrenunesantos the battery can last 600.000km and sometimes more easily if driven regularly.
You knew I was looking at these as the next daily didn't you? It is uncanny how last night I started researching them and this morning I woke up with the video😅 thanks a lot for the info, the forums are filled with people loving them for quality and reliability but who don't mention the driving fun factor which for me means : keep looking this is not the car for you!
Lol true, I was looking for a Alfa Giulia and the next day they posted a review of it
This is definitely a sign. Did you buy it?
Get a Subaru and drive it into the ground. This car is not for you.
One of my biggest car regrets is selling my 2017 CT200h F-Sport. That car was perfect for me. Perfect city car, great for long drives, highly fuel efficient. Sturdy as Lexus comes.
Why u sold it?
How were the repairs? Pricey?
Sorry to hear that mate. I have the 2013 model since 2016 and the only thing i do is service, change tyres and MOT every year (without any issues) drove to Europe (Belgium , Germany and around Czech Republic) i know it’s a small car but if you are really good you can fit a lot in the boot and folding back seats. My daughter went to Uni this year and I managed to fit all her stuff that she needs , but I was thinking of selling it and buy a 4x4 or larger vehicle, but I’ll keep it for my daughter since she passed her test recently. I’ve driven many different types of vehicle but this has to be one of the best reliable car I’ve owned.
The sport suspension was too hard for me. Great on corners.
Bought a 2012 back in September 2023 in pristine condition with 117,000 miles on it and has been nothing short of perfect. Ran into a couple of owners who share the sentiment clocking close to 200k miles and higher. Treat it well and it will treat you well. It is not made for speed but short to moderate commuting.
Im currently on the search for a CT200h post 2018 and fell in love with the ReDriven videos the last day. Now I searched for „ReDriven Lexus“ to see whether they already reviewed the CT200h. The video popped up being uploaded 4 hours ago. Great timing 😂
My wife loves these. Please review the 4th gen GS450h very underrated car.
The gs450h will be very similar to the hydbrid toyota crown
Sound like a little boy talking about what his mommy love.
Retired and kids have left the nest perfect vehicle
I picked a 2014 F-Sport up this past November. It's been a fantastic daily.
I have a 2014 example of this car here in Texas in the US that I use for my job, putting in quite a few miles virtually every day, and I am now at over 900,000 miles (1,448,410 km).
I can confirm that all of the issues brought up are true. The EGR system can clog up or the water pump can fail, both of which lead to head gasket failure. I've had it happen two times already. Definitely the biggest issue with this car long-term.
But beyond that, parts for the most part took forever to wear out, making it easily one of the most reliable cars I think you can find on the road, along with very inexpensive maintenance.
Buying a 2012 tomorrow. Water pump fail on engine? Isnt there any warning before over heat. Egr remedy?
Hey mate, those are incredible kms. How much was replaced on the car to allow that mileage?
@@organicvids I'm sorry for the late reply, I have not been getting notifications. I've just happened to be looking and saw this reply.
From what I've heard, the water pump fails intermittently, so there's no real warning. I would say that if you see your overheat light come on and go off, you might want to have it checked out.
Due to the fact that the head gasket will blow on these engines, I made sure to have the water pump replaced each time we replaced the head gasket just as a precaution, and so far, I've never had to replace the water pump on its own.
@@patrickwilson2474 let's see if I can give you a quick summary:
• Head gasket twice after blowing. Intake manifold was replaced once as TSB as a result (to a newer revision of that part), as well as the water pump each time.
• Driver's side front wheel bearing twice, passenger's side front wheel bearing once.
• All four ignition coils.
• Brake booster and master cylinder (one part).
• Engine cooling fan housing (one fan failed, but both fans come together in one big part).
• Both horns twice 😅 (went aftermarket for the second replacement).
• All four shocks and struts replaced once.
• Four wheel hub studs replaced so far.
• Hybrid battery replaced only because the car sat for several weeks waiting for parts during the pandemic, and it was no longer able to recharge
• 3 TPMS have died and replaced.
that is a bucket load of miles!!!!! wow... have you ever had to replace the batteries in that time?
I had a 2011 CT200h, and it definitely was an awesome car to own. The Power was enough, the seats were comfortable, zero issues. And, the ride was surprisingly more comfortable than VW Golf GTE. I sold it with regrets, but 2 cars are too much for me. I decided that 05 RX400h will stay with me, it's more practical and powerful. 27 MPG is solid, hybrid battery still original!
Wow and the battery still is fine? Im paranoid about my Lexus ct200 2011 battery. Hopefully im as lucky as you!
@@Timo_Adventures we have a 2012 Toyota Estima still on original hybrid battery, no issues.
I own a 2012 CT 200h and do not recommend it. Bought it used with about 140K miles. Within a couple of weeks, the engine started shaking upon start up. Turned out to be a blown head gasket, which is a very common issue in 3rd generation Priuses (which the CT is). Then within 3 months, they hybrid battery gave me a code that it needed to be replaced. I replaced some modules, reconditioned the battery, and it was good for a little less than a year, then the code to replace the hybrid battery appeared again. I ended up getting new modules this time. Look up all of the problems for the 3rd generation Prius. There are other potentially expensive repairs. If I had to do it all over again, I would have spent more money on an internal combustion engine vehicle and not a hybrid this old with this many potential problems. Watch the Care Care Nut channel for his opinion on the 3rd generation Prius. He ranks the 3rd generation Prius as one of the worst Toyotas precisely because of these head gastket/EGR issues.
Well you did buy it with 140k miles…
This was fixed on models 2014 and up, sorry for the bad experience...
How much did all the repairs run you? Thanks
@@wakawaka1976 The head gasket repair was around $2,150 (parts and labor). Replacing the hybrid battery was about $2,200, and I did the labor.
@@LucasFR11 they made improvements to the head gasket, but it did not fully resolve the issues.
I want to thank the authors of this channel. I was inspired by watching your videos for few weeks until one day (Today) I decided to buy used Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 2021y using your video guide.
You made the process of buying used car an exciting journey. Before I was considering only new cars since I am absolute null when in comes to car. However, by choosing used car I could actually afford better car.
Greetings from Kazakh guy in Dubai!
Been waiting for this review for such a long time.
Thanks ReDriven, much appreciated!
I bought a 2013 CT a year ago with 54k miles on it and I really do love this car. I’m 6’3” (190cm) and I barely fit in the thing with the seat all the way back. However, it’s a fun driver and does great on gas. My only complaints are visibility (from my perspective the rearview mirror takes up much of the windshields visibility space) and mechanical issues. My brake boosters went bad and needed to be replaced, which is a problem that happens on the Prius as well as the CT, seemingly randomly and at any mileage. It ended up costing around $2700 USD to fix it at a local mechanic shop, and would have cost even more at a Lexus dealership. Anyway, 70k miles and counting!
should definitely buy. just keep an eye on the head gasket and do all your fluids. I paid $1200 to replace head gasket around 140k miles and expect to get another 100k out if it easy. Also I could turn around and sell it for same price I got it for 5 years ago
My head gasket blew up on my 2014 Ct 200h. How did your mechanic fix that? Mine had told me to replace the engine or get a new car. Thanks in advance
Good resale value
Its not the greatest car ever made but i remebe back in 2014 my dad got a facelift one and i was blown away as before this my family had mondeos. Ill always love these cars
I think I have said it quite a few times, get the Lexus. They really do look the business with bigger wheels and a lowering kit. But then I am 78 years old and maybe what I think looks good is not what you think looks good. But you are wrong. Thanks guys, another informative entertaining video. Legend!
I'm honestly kinda surprised you haven't reviewed a standard Ford Fiesta yet, not the ST, great video as always!
Great idea on doing podcast style on the safety features! Definitely helped make it entertaining
The Safety Tech ditties get funnier all the time! I like the CT because it’s just different from all the yawn worthy Audis and BMWs that litter the roads. And Lexus customer service is amazing. Great video
My ex had one and someone hit his bumper in a hit n run, leaving a huge dent. It sat in the sun and heat and popped itself out overnight. I thought it was magic. I test drove one and I don’t sit in it too nicely (5’5”, small windows) but I’m still buying one and giving my dad my Prius for backup.
How do you like it so far? I’m thinking about getting a 2013 one.
I like this Lexus more and more - I think it aged wonderfully. Looks premium, beautiful and affordable.
Ive got one and its great. Very well made and comfortable. Just starting to see more of them on the road as its very economic and gets in the LEZ zone in the city.
My wife bought one new 4 years ago and it’s still good. No fireball but very quick out of T- junctions as no clutch drag in acceleration!
You guys are absolute champs. The fact that you not only provide free info on your cheatsheets, you also did the research AND provided a Reddit link? Legends.
2011 ct owners here. 140k miles - no problems . Extremely reliable.
Did you buy it used?
@@wakawaka1976 yes I bought it on 46k miles. I am second owner. 8 years ago.
@@Istroops was considering one for my kid but I’m worried about the battery. The ones in our price range are the same age as yours and more miles. Thanks for the reply
@@wakawaka1976 battery is not something to worry because you can’t rely for autonomous driving on it. It helps only to give you better gas mileage. Every year when I service the car at Lexus dealership , they give me 1 extra year warranty on the battery and they check battery health check so it’s very easy to check your concern about the battery. Ask for service record from last service. Should be there the battery health check and warranty
@@wakawaka1976 my only advice is to check if the car was serviced regularly at Lexus dealer. I think it’s perfect for kid because it’s safe, reliable and not fast at all so he will have hard time if his foot is heavy
You guys always put so much effort in to your reviews, bloody good job. 👍
Thanks so much mate. Glad you like them!
I had a 2013 CT 200h and loved it. Bought it used at 13k miles and lasted until 185,000 when the common timing chain cover oil leak issue started and then head gasket went. Other than normal maintenance and tires it was an amazing car, looked great, drove quick enough and comfortable for long drives. Before that I had a 2009 3 series and I couldn't believe all the issues that happened before 100k miles. Lexus is my only car company now,.
I own a 2015 F Sport as my daily and I'm very satisfied. It's not fast, but it's quick and super responsive, the chassis is great and it handles very good. But I suggest Japanese tires to have a bit of fun. When I got it she was wearing Yokohama touring tires, I didn't like ti so I put on some Continental and the car became super boring, predictable...great tires but not fun at all. I want to put some Toyo like I had on my previous car to see if it becomes livelier. I installed Apple CarPlay and Android Auto kit on mine and it works pretty good.
man i been drooling over that n14 SSS pulsar in the back, oh baby ! i can hardly find a good one these days without paying a fortune.
completely underplayed the common problems. Early models very much had oil burning problems, which lead to EGR problems. If you don't keep it serviced, your guaranteed to blow a head gasket, and the first sign is that shakey engine start.
I wrecked my 2010 Honda Insight EX (second one after the first one was destroyed by baseball-sized hail after one year). I enjoyed my Insight. I immediately found a 2014 Lexus CT200h Base model with low miles for a great price. I have had it six months now. It may be based on a Prius, and I have driven a Prius, but it drives completely differently and I love it. I am getting slightly better fuel economy in my CT than I was getting in my Insight. Also being right-handed (and American) the joystick is placed perfectly for me.
Just bought one in Sydney yesterday 😊
How has the reliability been? Any major issues? How do you find the ride quality? Getting good mpg? What's it like on long journeys? You any regrets?
My condolences.
@@robovac3557laugh😂
@@robovac3557he bought it yesterday dude 😂 how can he answer those questions?
You should have a great motoring journey in it, I owned one quite a few years ago, gave / sold it to a family member .. still going brilliantly! Have been driving Lexus cars since 2008 after years of problematic German ones, best decision I ever made … you enjoy your CT ! 👍
Sorry to hear that mate. I have the 2013 model since 2016 and the only thing i do is service, change tyres and MOT every year (without any issues) drove to Europe (Belgium , Germany and around Czech Republic) i know it’s a small car but if you are really good you can fit a lot in the boot and folding back seats. My daughter went to Uni this year and I managed to fit all her stuff that she needs , but I was thinking of selling it and buy a 4x4 or larger vehicle, but I’ll keep it for my daughter since she passed her test recently. I’ve driven many different types of vehicle but this has to be one of the best reliable car I’ve owned.
I just want to say, I feel like Jim gave the impression that the eCVT is similar to a regular CVT, when mechanically they are a completely different beast, it's completely different from both CVTs and traditional automatic transmissions.
If I was going to buy a hybrid this is a car I'd consider providing it ticks all the boxes for me.
I have to admit the slightly bigger grill looks better on it with standard wheels compared to the smaller grill.
Overall it was a suprise car to be reviewed today buy a pleasant one at that and gives people plenty to mull over.
Great work as always guys, keep up the good work and look forward to next week's videos as per usual 👍.
Back in the day the trade marks of "CT300h" and "CT400h" was also registerd. The engine bay should be more or less the same as E15/E18 Corolla hatches. Comparing these to the Blade/Blade Master, you will realise the CT300h will be the 2.4 2AZ and the CT400h will be the 3.5 2GR.
As a car guy, thus is now my new dream car
I would only swap the grill with the older ones
I bought one 4 years ago and hasn't had any trouble. I am not a sporty driver and never in a hurry and this car suits me fine. If you have any sporty ambitions, forget this car. It wasn't made for it.
Mine has 140.000 kms and so far doesn't consume any oil. It is a great comfy car and economical. I choose the Lexus because the interior was better made than the Toyota.
yes the toyota interiour is pretty cheap, sadly we needed a station wagon design and only the auris is available as a station wagon.
sometimes I wish it had more power especialy on the autobahn were im sometimes getting bullied by BMW or Audi drivers.😅
@@sinphus In the Netherlands, the max speed between 06:00 and 19:00 is 100 kph. Outside of the times, it is 130kph.
@@PieterBreda so perfect for the hybrid system
@@sinphus Indeed
I have one ’14 in red. It is not fast but it is comfortable for long distance trips.. its quite rare so there are definitely more boring options out there :)
I know it sounds weird, but can you review the AC of each vehicle? Very important with our hot oz summers!
I test drove one of these yesterday, and checked out the AC. I was impressed by how powerful and yet quiet the AC was. It wasn't a super hot day (autumn here now), but the air came out cold, fast, and quiet.
I can tell you the AC is inadequate for the darker colors. Take about 5 minutes to cool mine down. I should have bought the Pearl White.
I have 2013 Advance Model, 98000 miles, so far, so good. Have only ever replaced brakes and tyres. Has dealer history. Hope it'll be good for a few years yet.
Wake up babe, CT200h vid is up!
😅😅😅
This genuinely made me fully laugh out loud 😂. Best comment!
early engines had head gasket issues at high mileage (120k +)
Early engines? Until what year?
@@agenorzcsupposedly it's from the 2012-14 model years
2011 is okay? I found a dealership and they have two cars. One is a 2011 model with 110k miles, and the other is a 2014 model with 140k miles. Both are at the same price. What do you suggest?
Our lexus dealer replaced our 2013’s wiper blades for £15! In bolton uk
Very good effort for mentioning the Android Auto/Carplay thing and thanks for providing the thread.
Love the classical safety system and Jim talking Bach, the car looks good too 😊
I have a 2014 CT200H. It is very reliable. It currently has 132k miles. I expect to get 300K because I take very good care of my cars. So now that I am retired my wife drives it 4k miles/year. So it will last 42 years! That means my 6 year old daughter will inherit it in 10 years. If she takes care of it she will never need another car. Thank you Lexus!
I’m thinking a tutor vid from Jim on basic maintenance and classic car reviews, a challenge to bring to you the registered car with the most mileage on original everything!! 😮 so much scope to this channel tell
Everyone about it, carewow is watched after a redriven repeat now😂😂
like most online reviews, over critical of elements that dont actually matter.. overall its a great car. like everything though, has pros and cons
Have had one for the wife for a few years now. Great cars handle great but it is under powered. The door trim scrunchieness is a common issue but other than that faultless!
Wow Adam.... Mate you should see yourself in that driving seat! Dude that car looks like it was designed around you!! 😊
sunday arvo
redriven episode
weekend now complete
cheers gents 👍
I'm still waiting to hear from you guys about my 2015 Lexus RC 350 F sport and my 2016 lexus RX 450h f sport. Both brilliant cars.
I really tried to get my ex to buy an early one of these instead of a mk6 golf but she got her way in the end and its been a nightmare for her since but she had to have euro.
You brought up a good point about the Hybrids they are good for the environment and been from Toyota they will last a very long time and the longer a car lasts either petrol or hybrid it is so much better for the environment than a brand knew EV
Thank you for posting. Excellent info.
Them AirMax 90s are fire son
The headgasket issue is not isolated. It is one of the biggest problems with older prius and CT models. Almost guaranteed your headgasket will blow at some point but usually its already past 100k+.
Where's the apple carplay reddit link?
Not in the description :D
Damn these in blue and f sport trim looks so good. Saddly for its lacking little bit of power... Only if they had more "hot hatchback motor" in it...
The violent shaking in cold climates is a sign that the engine is shuttering from a blown head gasket. Almost can guarantee that's what it is if there is shutter from a cold start. Just happened to our CT.
What year is yours?
@@sparkylarry9999 2013. Notorious for those problems.
Tony, the owner may be a legend, but that gear shifter is a shocker.
Re wiper blades, OEM blades for Toyota/Lexus.....not that spendy
Where is the reddit link for the head unit upgrade?
its funny how EVERY video on RUclips blames a clogged EGR with causing head gasket failure and Jim blames the water pump.
It's not really based on a Prius, but on an Auris. The engine is all that it has in common with the Prius, as far as I know. Nevertheless, thanks for the excellent review, as always!
Was looking at one of these as my next car as I'd like something a bit more premium but still cheap to run and easy to park...if it had ventilated seats to make Aussie summers a bit more bearable it'd be a no-brainer.
They do require frequent engine oil changes to live long trouble free lives. If you love yours, double the oil change intervals.
Be good if you guys could get your hands on an is300h, been interested in one of those for a little while.
I have one since I bought it new in 2021 and it’s been bloody great. I also have NX300h but I very much prefer driving my IS300h.
They do seem like a pretty good package all round really. How do you find the pick-up and handling?
@@driveforsanity pick-up is very good, especially in city driving thanks to electric motors transferring torque to the wheels immediately. Handling is great for me as well, not worse than BMW 3 F30, thanks to RWD, long wheelbase, responsive steering and 50/50 weight split between rear and front due to batteries in the rear. I also like low sitting position which is very comfortable on longer trips and short turning radius, which is useful in city driving. It’s also very economical for its power, my average fuel consumption is 6,5L/100km and I’m not a slow driver, in that case it would be lower. All in all, great package and very underrated car for what it offers.
Thanks for the reply, very helpful.
I’ve had one for 4 years. Done 80k miles no issues. Only changed tyres, brakes, recharged aircon once and one annual oil change. Also get well over 40 mpg.
Use to own one hated the cvt made the car boring to drive but the exterior of these Lexus do look good though
bought one couple months ago. really love it!
I live in Seattle and if you drive through deep puddles the head gasket will get water in it like no other car I've driven, also a nightmare to repair underneath on your own. Overall I love it, but has its gimmicks
12:07 - the material on those doors. What the hell man...💀
would appreciate it if you guys go into the space available for the driver's seat. I'm 196cm so knowing the seating position and legroom is the most important factor to me
Lexus car is best car in the world - one day will buy lexus card whether is it hatchbach or sedan car
Went to Driva for a quote, and they don't do loans for people on pensions etc, I also didn't get a fuel voucher.
The fuel vouchers come following a settled loan
i bought one last week and it's just a beatiful car
You still enjoying the car? Been looking into picking one up myself
@PrimeKeroHS let's put it this way you if you just want a cruiser save bit on fuel it's not roomey enough! For 4 people it's a small car which I can't seem to get use to I'm going to upgrade to a tesla soon
For good reliable cars only ever buy Honda, Mazda and Lexus. Some of the Hondas or Lexi can be a little lacking in the engaging driving arena, but they do have more enthusiast orientated models.
@ReDriven - Been watching Ur vidz for awhile now... I like the format, the variety of the cars you have on review and it's entertaining... You should do a motorbike version of ReDriven... ReRidden, maybe?!?!
gen3 engines have a very big tendency to blow the headgasket. This repair is being done by hundreds throughout the world everyday. Personally I would avoid anything with gen3 engine and just go with gen4.
What year does gen 4 start ?
Would you please review a current gen Mazda 3!! Its beautiful to look at, especially how the red colour, when the sun reflects on!! Gorgeous car, planning to buy one!
With this power and size of the booth is mostly for city driving. But for the same price, you can get a bigger, more powerful car, that you drive on the highway as well.
It’s not , I had one , it’s great on long country drives … and that fuel economy is 👍👍👍👍
It pisses me off how much better the international version of this car is than the US one. Idk why they cheaped out. We never got the ML sound system and a handful of other nice to have features.
I was literally about to ask for a review for this!
Just letting you know, I bought this car three months ago and it has 140,000 miles on it and it has a blown head gasket.. the third generation Prius is included with these issues so just beware and make sure that it’s either been serviced already for a new head gasket or check inside the cylinders and look at piston to make sure they have carbon buildup on each one of them or the head gasket is blown and what states.
@@mikegiaffoglione954 thanks for the tip, I’m moving on from the Lexus at this stage. The newer 2019+ Toyota hybrids I hear are much more reliable as the whole hybrid system is better developed. Unfortunate that this line got left behind.. it is quite a handsome car
@@TheArvinM yes because I’ve gone through two hybrids both 2012s and they did nothing but disappoint me.. I just wish somebody would give me a heads up before I bought them but lesson learned
I think it's a sexy looking design ❤. Imagine how comfortable it must be to drive through rush hour traffic after work in this car.
It’s a really good looking car, reminds me of their sport back is300
idk, a lot of people have the 2012 -2015 gasket issues. The next gen Prius got a different engine, these didn't
They don’t in the uk
@@MatthewFarmer-mo5hs not correct according to other yt'ers on your side o/t pond
I was thinking of this but I baught a Honda CRZ Phase 2 instead. more fun due to manual gearbox and I can still get 60mpg. and I got a deep hatred of CVT gearboxes.
Have a 2013 ct200 had to replace the engine at 145000 miles due to coolant leaking into engine
I like the classical music radio bit, that means am in the demographic?
Would it be good for a beginner's first car?
You guys should review the d22 nissan navara since it's the most common first tradie ute most young buyers can afford !
Idk why I like this car so much .
That shift knob, wth is that thing? It’s horrible!
They should repackage the new Prius and remake the CT200h, would be a hit.
Lexus just released a vehicle based on I believe Corolla Cross, the LBX. It comes as a 3cyl hybrid.
Not quite CT sized but that's about as small as the luxury segment goes nowadays unless you want an Audi A1
Lexus UX
Just replace the bulbs with LEDs and you won’t have any issues with headlights.
Just curious as to why there are a few people saying headgasket failures? Are they not charging the coolant every 90k? Or is the water pump failure mixing with the oil and people arent noticing ?