amblyn

So i think i have made up my mind and am going to part with my lexus. it has 196k and that scares me. my choices are to spend 2k fixing things and replacing what i feel will need to be soon or sell it and buy something else.

So having an exhaust leak,broken key,and what i think is a bad wheel bearing or hub or something causing rear end to make a loud pulsating noise.

I have listed it at 5900 obo do you all think thats a fair price or should i take a hit and go lower to get rid of it.


On a side note anyone have any suggestions of what replacement suv non lexus i could purchase that isnt too much of a downgrade from the fancy lexus. thanks guys

thomas1

Your price appears normal, Two ways at looking at it, fix it and have no car payments, or sell it and get something with unknown problems. Exhaust leak probably $100, Key less than $100, and rear hub part around $167 plus labor.
Timing belt probably coming up, cost around $600 at Toyota dealerships or less....

salimshah

I thought you had already done the shopping ....

Salim

thomas1

LOTS OF GOOD CHOICES FOR SUV REPLACEMENTS however it depends on your wallet....

hypervish

196,000 miles is nothing to be afraid of. That's nothing for an RX. These will run forever, as long as you maintain them.

amblyn

Well to fix and changewhat i know ill have to fix in near future will run me into $2000 soo trying to sell it but everyones scared of high mileage if i trade it in they wont give me **** for it. soo i will keep trying almost let it go for 4800 ouch id be taking a big hit.

I saw an 04 mountaineer looks sweet didnt get chance to fully check it out just started it ran turough gears then had to go. for 6490 has 135k miles high again not sure how long these guys last i hate cars sometimes lol every year i have a new car. last yr i had an 06 jetta year before an 03 explorer sport before that 97 camaro. i get bored maybe i dunno

hypervish

The RX, will be cheaper to maintain than a mountaineer. Remember it's a mercury=ford. LOL Fix or Repair Daily my friend.

rx300mm

2004 mercury mountaineer for a Rx300, toyota built .. thats a tough one, mountaineer for sure will use consume more gas.

amblyn

How about an 04 buick rainier??

lamar411

Doesn't 5900 seem kind of high if it already has 196k and might need work in the near future? Not many prospective buyers really want to buy something that already is that up in the mileage.

L3XOTIC

Buick rainier? A GLORIFIED Chevy trailblazer.

Stick to the RX and do the repairs.

01LEXPL

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dude, drive it into the ground. In case you haven't done so already, find parts at; www.rockauto.com for dirt cheap.

There comes a time where its not worth it, which is why i would never consider selling my [now] 11yo. ES300.

salimshah

One option is to incrementally fix your RX.

Salim

amblyn

Well its a done deal bye bye rx dealer gave me 4500 for it not bad seeing i payed only 5500 for it 1yr ago and 13k miles ago. so getting the rainier over the mountainier and explorer i was lokking at. only paying an extra 1500 ontop of my car trade so good deal rainiers are nice and are reliable also so i think ill be alright if not ohwell ill deal. thank you all for your advice and tips and diy posts were a great help hope i can find same help in a forum for the rainier alot of trailblazer and envoy forums so ahould be ok thanks all

hypervish

Good luck with the Rainier, you'll need it. LOL