How many miles can I expect out of a Lexus RX300?
#47
Lexus Test Driver
#48
225,000 and going strong!
Just passed 225,000 on my '99 RX (took photo to brag). Nothing fancy, Quaker State conventional every 5,000 miles, Quaker State conventional ATF drain/refill every 15,000 and Toyota coolant drain/refill every 50,000 miles. Went in service 15 years ago today, 6/14/1998. Running exactly 15k per year and my goal is 20 years and 300k. I'm 3/4's of the way home.
#50
Super Moderator
Generally with parts and labor, you're looking close to $1000 for that (and that includes the water pump, too), though you can probably get it done for a few hundred less if you look around with independents.
#51
Just passed 225,000 on my '99 RX (took photo to brag)
I've got 186k on my 2002, and with proper maintenance, I'm sure it can get over 300k.
#53
Lexus Test Driver
#54
P light out
Hi Dan - the P light has been out for a few years. It does not bother me in the least since all the other lights work so I know when I'm in drive. And a while back I had a rear marker light out that I could not figure out and I forget why, but I was getting a periodic check engine for some problem and I was getting bummed out with those two light and a low gas light at times making it look like my RX was collapsing with all those dashboard lights. I suppose it's weird, but for that reason I like my "clean" dash with no lights and would probably pass on even a free fix. A dumb story but true.
#56
Just hit 170k....trans went out about 3000 miles ago. Shelled out 6 grand for Lexus to do a full timing belt job and new trans. I expect the car to hit 300k easy now. We shall see
#60
If you take good care of your RX, it should get you well over 200k. Not sure which island you are on, but I'm sure you won't be making and really long trips. Use a good synthetic motor oil/filter and regularly change out the trans fluid and a new trans filter every 30k. I've owned my 01 FWD since it was new and have 230k now with original engine and trans. Best, most trustworthy vehicle I've ever owned. I'm working on 300k!