Lexus RX 300 2001 78,000 Miles
03-09-16, 11:59 AM
#4
This year of model doesn't drive smooth like the modern ones do. Whether it's due to build or age, that's just how it is.
As far as I can tell, if you want a smooth ride you need to look at a newer or different model.
On a side note, you can try replacing your sway bar links. That's what I'm about to do this weekend. I'm hoping it eliminates the clunky noises I'm hearing and also smooths the ride out a bit. We'll see.
As far as I can tell, if you want a smooth ride you need to look at a newer or different model.
On a side note, you can try replacing your sway bar links. That's what I'm about to do this weekend. I'm hoping it eliminates the clunky noises I'm hearing and also smooths the ride out a bit. We'll see.
03-09-16, 12:05 PM
#5
Lexus Test Driver
This year of model doesn't drive smooth like the modern ones do. Whether it's due to build or age, that's just how it is.
As far as I can tell, if you want a smooth ride you need to look at a newer or different model.
On a side note, you can try replacing your sway bar links. That's what I'm about to do this weekend. I'm hoping it eliminates the clunky noises I'm hearing and also smooths the ride out a bit. We'll see.
As far as I can tell, if you want a smooth ride you need to look at a newer or different model.
On a side note, you can try replacing your sway bar links. That's what I'm about to do this weekend. I'm hoping it eliminates the clunky noises I'm hearing and also smooths the ride out a bit. We'll see.
The newer models have larger rims, and in general a stiffer suspension as Lexus seeks to decrease the average age of their customer base (i.e. aiming at a younger audience).
Even the 2nd generation RX rode a bit stiffer and rougher than the 1st gen RX, that doesn't mean that the 2nd&3rd gen aren't more refined though. I haven't had any seat time with the 4th gen yet, so will reserve my comments.
The reason ride quality suffers after all of these years has to do with all of the rubber bushings. Unfortunately, it doesn't make any financial sense to replace all of those bushings as all of the labor and parts involved likely exceed the value of the car.
03-09-16, 12:38 PM
#6
+1. My 02 RX rides very smooth and cushy over bumps compared to my 2010 RX350. The 3rd gen's suspension is much tighter.
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03-09-16, 02:49 PM
#10
Lexus Test Driver
Would have been better to get Monroes or even KYBs with OE mounts.
03-09-16, 02:51 PM
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03-20-16, 08:34 PM
#12
Quite the opposite in fact.
The newer models have larger rims, and in general a stiffer suspension as Lexus seeks to decrease the average age of their customer base (i.e. aiming at a younger audience).
Even the 2nd generation RX rode a bit stiffer and rougher than the 1st gen RX, that doesn't mean that the 2nd&3rd gen aren't more refined though. I haven't had any seat time with the 4th gen yet, so will reserve my comments.
The reason ride quality suffers after all of these years has to do with all of the rubber bushings. Unfortunately, it doesn't make any financial sense to replace all of those bushings as all of the labor and parts involved likely exceed the value of the car.
The newer models have larger rims, and in general a stiffer suspension as Lexus seeks to decrease the average age of their customer base (i.e. aiming at a younger audience).
Even the 2nd generation RX rode a bit stiffer and rougher than the 1st gen RX, that doesn't mean that the 2nd&3rd gen aren't more refined though. I haven't had any seat time with the 4th gen yet, so will reserve my comments.
The reason ride quality suffers after all of these years has to do with all of the rubber bushings. Unfortunately, it doesn't make any financial sense to replace all of those bushings as all of the labor and parts involved likely exceed the value of the car.
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