09 Lexus RX350 with 26k miles

[Kurtatron]

I think the harmful effects of sitting are overly exaggerated by most people. Rubber doesn’t need “exercise.” In fact, if you read Canada’s technical paper on rubber preservation here, use only stresses rubber more.

Care of Objects Made from Rubber and Plastic – Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) Notes 15/1 - Canada.ca

www.canada.ca

I would much rather buy a 25k miles $10k car than a 100k miles car that’s several years newer. OP, your car has a lot of life left in it.

 

[michaelluscher]

Lots of pictures when it arrives
Hope it serves you and the daughter well for years to come

 

[millerbl00]

Gutsy move. a long drive on a big unknown vehicle and no maintenance before the trip

 

[edyvw]

Seriously doubt it was ever driven in the snow. It was an older retired guy.

Snow melts here fast. It is very dry climate, so no rust etc.
But, dry climate is not good for rubber stuff.

 

[loneryder]

Gutsy move. a long drive on a big unknown vehicle and no maintenance before the trip

The oil had been changed and it had new tires.

 

[loneryder]

Gutsy move. a long drive on a big unknown vehicle and no maintenance before the trip

It was her best friends husband’s father’s car. Even though it sat in a garage for 6yrs after he died, the son would go over and drive it, change the oil, put new tires on it and even flushed the radiator recently. I can’t believe none of the kids or grandkids wanted it.

 

[loneryder]

This evening I finally got to see it and drive it. If you didn’t know it was a 2009 and got in it, you would think it is a new car. Even has the new car, new leather smell. There’s no deterioration of any trim or rubber.The oil is clean even after driving it back across country. I wasn’t able to see the oil cooler hoses. I really can’t get under the car to see anything because of a bad knee that is getting a partial replacement next week.
My daughter really lucked out with this vehicle