About to test drive 03 RX300 w.74k miles - any tips?
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About to test drive 03 RX300 w.74k miles - any tips?
Hi,
I have one day to fly from Maui to Oahu to test drive and decide whether to buy an 03 RX300 FWD w.74k miles. Dealer is asking $10k for it.
- Anyone have a short checklist I could use?
- Any big maintenance items (like timing belt & water pump) coming up between now and 100K?
Thanks,
Noob
I have one day to fly from Maui to Oahu to test drive and decide whether to buy an 03 RX300 FWD w.74k miles. Dealer is asking $10k for it.
- Anyone have a short checklist I could use?
- Any big maintenance items (like timing belt & water pump) coming up between now and 100K?
Thanks,
Noob
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I purchased a 1999 Rx 300 8 years ago with 110,000k on it for 7K. I still have it today with 250,334. I live in the Adirondacks of NYS with cold snowy winters, salted roads and pot holes. I would drive the car cross country tomorrow if need be, I trust it that much.
I keep good records of it, what I can remember of the 1999 was sensors tend to go at higher mileage; O2 sensor, fuel sensor. The most annoying thing I had at 190,000 miles was the ignition coils going bad. They went bad 1 at a time, finally after the 3rd time I just replaced the rest.
I don't think you can go wrong with an 2003 Rx with only 70K on it. Good luck
I keep good records of it, what I can remember of the 1999 was sensors tend to go at higher mileage; O2 sensor, fuel sensor. The most annoying thing I had at 190,000 miles was the ignition coils going bad. They went bad 1 at a time, finally after the 3rd time I just replaced the rest.
I don't think you can go wrong with an 2003 Rx with only 70K on it. Good luck
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You can check at Lexus to see what maintenance they have done on the car. Sign up here
https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/home
You'll need the VIN.
https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/home
You'll need the VIN.
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You can check at Lexus to see what maintenance they have done on the car. Sign up here
https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/home
You'll need the VIN.
https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/home
You'll need the VIN.
I have driven it now and I do like the car and plan to get it. What kind of maintenance can I expect to do between 77k and 100k miles? Any preventative maintenance you knowledgeable guys recommend?
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I purchased a 1999 Rx 300 8 years ago with 110,000k on it for 7K. I still have it today with 250,334. I live in the Adirondacks of NYS with cold snowy winters, salted roads and pot holes. I would drive the car cross country tomorrow if need be, I trust it that much.
I keep good records of it, what I can remember of the 1999 was sensors tend to go at higher mileage; O2 sensor, fuel sensor. The most annoying thing I had at 190,000 miles was the ignition coils going bad. They went bad 1 at a time, finally after the 3rd time I just replaced the rest.
I don't think you can go wrong with an 2003 Rx with only 70K on it. Good luck
I keep good records of it, what I can remember of the 1999 was sensors tend to go at higher mileage; O2 sensor, fuel sensor. The most annoying thing I had at 190,000 miles was the ignition coils going bad. They went bad 1 at a time, finally after the 3rd time I just replaced the rest.
I don't think you can go wrong with an 2003 Rx with only 70K on it. Good luck
Cheers,
Napoleon
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I bought an 03 a few months ago with 96k miles on it. Got it from a dealer, so had them replace timing belt and water pump as part of the deal. You will need to deal with that at some point. I love mine.
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