If you are lucky the problem will be a check engine light that keeps it from shifting into OD.

 

Im currently selling my 99 AWD but no where near that price. My car is in mint condition though. So I would say go for it as well.

 

I bought a RX 300 1999 about six months ago. Everything was fine exept I noticed the main engine seal is now leaking. Dealer wants $1,500.00 to fix it . Have the underbody checked first before you buy.

 

the lexus prices are really off the wall.and their techs are not that great either.

 

I am spending 2650 with a transmission specialist for a new trans. (well rebuilt) which will come with a one year warrenty. I am told the engine is excellant . To be continued. Oh yeah I got the carfax report and the truck has had 1owner who serviced as scheduled and drove alot .AT LEAST 20,000+ A YEAR. truck is from pennsylvania. the truck has 230k miles .... Hope I did a good thing. We will see. wait i payed 2500 for the truck and am spending 2650 for the repair excuse me for the typo above.

 

wow!! $2650.00?? ask him if that includes the updated planetary gears.

 

Once you add in the price of the trans it's a fair price for a 1999 with that kind of mileage. However, you will have more into it than the KBB trade in value.

 

wow!! $2650.00?? ask him if that includes the updated planetary gears.
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I will make sure to ask tomorrow when I pick up the truck about the planetary gears. I will be sure to post some pictures too.

 

Wow, congratulations! I'm just a lightweight at 68k on my '01 but I have to say, this is the best car I've ever owned.

A quick word about maintenance, there are specific things that are done at specific miles and can be quite extensive but these maintenances are what keep them running.

Try to find out if the "big" maintenances were done and if not, spring for the biggie which includes all fluids, water pump, cam belt and some other stuff. If you really want to get the long miles this is important.

 

Oh, and it's cheap to replace the rear main seal while the tranny is out, check into that.

 

how did you make out??