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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Last Monday I purchased a 2001 RX300 with 161,000 miles and it still purrs like a kitten.

This is my first "luxury" vehicle and a couldn't be any happier. It seems as if it has been taken care of. Replacing the right rear door lock actuator and getting a second key are on the priority list.

Thanks for the DIY posts. They'll come in handy.

Looking forward to learning more.

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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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Congrats on the RX and welcome to Club Lexus!

Glad to hear you're enjoying your new RX
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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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Welcome to Club Lexus!

Post pictures of your RX!
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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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Welcome, Tina!

I'm a former Durham boy, but moved out before I learned to talk so I talk like an Iowan instead. You'll love all the help you get on this forum!!
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 04:17 AM
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Welcome! I've been here only a couple weeks myself (new owner of 2000 RX300) and have learned much from the gurus here!

Congrats on the new (to you) RX!
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 06:34 AM
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Thanks for the welcome. Don't know if it happened to any of you, but now I look for reasons to drive.

Sorry, they are dark. The pics were taken early in the morning. They came out better on my phone. Oh well.

ETA: Bottom pic looks as if the roof rail is peeling. Had to go out and check to see if it was.....it's not.
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by trhs75
Welcome, Tina!

I'm a former Durham boy, but moved out before I learned to talk so I talk like an Iowan instead. You'll love all the help you get on this forum!!
I'm originally from New Orleans and live in WNC. So I talk like a Cajun.
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Question: Does anyone know of a rubber mat that's large enough to fit in the back?
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Question: Does anyone know of a rubber mat that's large enough to fit in the back?
WeatherTech stuff is custom fit, and I know plenty of folks who are happy with it. You can get stuff to fit front, back, and cargo areas.

Your RX is a beauty! Looks just like the 2000 I just got with 144,000 miles!
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That's exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks! Might as well sign over my paycheck. lol

Cool!

Just got through doing a MPG test and it came out to 22.5, pretty close to what the display shows.
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