I bought my UX used from Lexus of Omaha. Because the UX isn’t a huge seller you can get a good price on a used one. The reason it isn’t a huge seller is because it addresses a niche market. This is a car for empty-nesters or a young couple with small children. If people buy it for what it is, it’s a great choice. It does not have a huge hatch which should be obvious by looking at it. … It does not have a huge backseat, which is obvious. I get tired of people complaining that the hatch is too small. The backseat is too cramped. Then don’t buy it.
Things that are less obvious, like the run flat tires, I can understand complaining about. They are noisy and terrible in snow. I replaced mine with a set of Michelin’s, which solved both problems. If, in the extremely unlikely event I get a flat, I bought a can of fix-a-flat for around $10 (which I know ruins the tire if you have to use it, but if your run flat has a puncture, that tire is also ruined so it’s a wash). And for a slow leak, I bought a $35 12v DC tire compressor that runs off the car battery.
What’s great about the UX is all the little touches Lexus added that I didn’t even realize were there when I bought the car. At night, when I approach the car, the door handles light up. The power window switches and the door locks are lit at night. The hidden compartments in the hatch. The change tray in the center console. Lots of little touches that make this car a joy to own.