speroindeo

So I'm deciding between an 03 with 102k or an 04 with 144k.

I can get the 03 for $8,500 and the 04 for around $9,000.

I guess my question is this...is the new body style and engine worth the extra miles?

Both are really fair prices....and I'm justifying the 330 by telling myself if I have to spend $5k on a new engine it would still be a really nice car for $14k that I could drive for a very long time.

Pros for 300 - less miles and $ / 6inches smaller and I live/park in Chicago
Cons for 300 - older body style / slightly worse gas mileage / black interior and I have a light colored golden retriever

Pros for 330 - updated body/engine / better gas mileage / tan interior
Cons for 330 - more miles / slightly more difficult to parallel park

Now that I've debated everything from my head...I could use some advice from those who have spent the miles in the driver seat.

Thanks in advance!!

Carver

The 300 has a transmission problem that would make me nervous unless there were proof it had been rebuilt at some point. The engine in either will go a long way with proper maintenance. I've owned both the 300 ad the 330 and although I loved my 300 the 330 is just a better car.

The 330 should have had a timing belt and water pump at 90k and plugs at 120k, If maintenance can be proven on the 330 I would not hesitate to buy it over the 300.

wilassasin

This is a very easy decision, the RX330 all the way! The 300 is dated and has that two tone paint, the 330 drives like a dream but search for one with less miles its worth the sacrifice.

mandyfig

2004 is the RX330. Get it and do not look back.

Why RX300, for the money? No matter how you shake it, RX330 is the best combo. Styling alone would sell it.

Good luck on whatever youd decide.

SC400slide

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^^Just like I would never buy a 2006 Suburban. 2007 models have a newer body style. Lexus RX330 would be the best bet. (Plus if it has high miles you know it isn't a lemon)

HtownBlue

330 and its not even close.

Kostyan

i would spend a little more for a bit newer vehicle with less miles, if you really keep your cars for a long time. Lexus also breaks down, and even with engine replacement there are a ton of things that can go wrong too.