I just bought a 2002 rx with 96k and notice a slight vibration when taking of from a dead stop through 1st gear. I had a buddy who is a mechanic look at and drive and didnt think it was transmission related but was not sure. Its not incredibly noticable but would like to know if it is potentially going to get worse.
if anyone else has had a similar problem please let mme know.

 

I noticed the same problem and found that one of the trans. support its broken. Chec yours.

 

i am assuming trans is short fro transmission but am not familiar with a transmission support. Please clarify.

 

Here is a nice drawing from Carson Toyota of all of the mounts..
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...ke=20&model=RX 300&year=2002&graphicID=8912140&callout=2&catalogid=2&displayCatalogid=0

 

Have the mounts looked at, but also look at the dash to see if the abs is kicking on. [this happens when the wheel is gets lot of torque and the tire-pavement contact is broken ... a thing which you experience on gravel road]

Salim

 

I mean mounts. sorry.

 

am waiting to hear back from the shop tommorrow but the suspense is unnerving. Anyone know how much a replacement mount would co$t??

 

I paid $54.15 plus about $15 for shipping, this was the OEM Lexus mount.