99es300

I currently have a '99 ES300. My girlfriend wants to get a '99 RX300. One has 122,000 miles for $8900. It is a one owner, never been in any accidents. Great shape. The other one has 109,000 miles for $8750- haven't looked at it yet.

Any initial thoughts or concerns with buying an RX with this many miles on it? My ES has 150,000 on it and runs great. Can we expect the same reliability with the RX? Anything specific to look at or into?

Thanks everyone!

salimshah

Check this and other threads.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-f...ms-really.html

remember you are thinking of buying a vehicle which has already logged 2 times the warranted portion by the manufacturer.

Salim

bob2200

If the timing belt and spark plugs haven't been replaced yet, you should probably factor these into the price of ownership. The timing belt replacement is due at 90,000 miles and the spark plugs are due to be replaced at 120,000 miles.

I'd be very careful if you don't have documentation of regular oil changes. Even if you do, pulling the valve covers and looking for oil gelling would be worthwhile. Oil gelling is thought by many to be caused by inadequate oil changing and/or using cheap motor oil.

I'd also look for documentation of transmission fluid drain-and-refills. If the transmission fluid is dark in color, I'd be very worried. A transmission failure could cost at least $3-4,000 to repair and this are a real concern if the transmission fluid is not cherry-red in color. Even the, they are still a possibility, just like on the ES300.

With all the great features in the RX300, the turning radius is probably the biggest performance negative. But, you learn to adapt (i.e., don't make a U-turn unless you have at least 2 1/2 lanes).

lexus114

Yep,you all covered it!!

mikeburnet

i think those prices are too high. I only paid $6500 for my 99 3 months ago and it was a 1 owner as well with 137k and service records. Also I see your in Wisconsin. Check the undercarriage and stuff for rust. Im in Indiana and all the RX's I came across were $6000-$7900 range for the 99-00's