1999 RX-reliabilty/issues
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1999 RX-reliabilty/issues
Thinking about a 1999 RX with 109,000 miles. Real nice cosmetically. Read about issues with transmission and engine. Any comments or advice is welcome. Thanks.
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You are talking about 15yr old vehicle. That alone says it is reliable. Please check the history and keep reasonable expectations. Cost of repairs can be high.
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You don't say if you can get it below market value or vice-versa (no need to mention the figure). People tend to ask a higher price if it looks well looked-after, but that can also be very deceiving. Getting it at a bargain can smooth away a lot of pain if you have to rebuild the suspension or whatever. Test drive it as much as possible, before handing over the green ones.
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Nice to have a California RX as there aren't likely to be any rust issues. That'll make it easier to work on (no frozen fasteners) if you choose to do so.
I bought my 2001 a year and a half ago with about 130K miles on it and it's been trouble-free. Wife's DD (she let's me put gas in it occasionally) and I do get to drive it on trips.
I have transitioned it to Mobil 1 engine oil, and the 3 times it's been in for minor servicing I have them drain and refill the transmission fluid to refresh at least part of it.
Overall a really nice driving machine. I hope you like yours.
I bought my 2001 a year and a half ago with about 130K miles on it and it's been trouble-free. Wife's DD (she let's me put gas in it occasionally) and I do get to drive it on trips.
I have transitioned it to Mobil 1 engine oil, and the 3 times it's been in for minor servicing I have them drain and refill the transmission fluid to refresh at least part of it.
Overall a really nice driving machine. I hope you like yours.
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