Replacing our 2001 RX300.....but with what?
06-21-11, 07:05 PM
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Replacing our 2001 RX300.....but with what?
Our 2001 RX300 hit 150k recently and now my wife wants to get something else. We like the Toyota Highlander/Hybrid but maybe their is something more fun out there. Any suggestions under 40k
06-21-11, 08:31 PM
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define fun. almost anything's more fun than a 2001 rx300. 
06-21-11, 08:50 PM
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Size wise, my wife has a 2009 Highlander and it is slightly bigger than her sister's ~2005 RX330. It may be hard to size down into a 4 Runner which I remember to be slightly smaller. Power wise, the V6 is nice but the I4 is a bit lacking.
The only difference is that my wife paid less, but she has to get her service done "outside" instead of in a little office. Of, and she doesn't get free Diet Coke either.
The only difference is that my wife paid less, but she has to get her service done "outside" instead of in a little office. Of, and she doesn't get free Diet Coke either.
06-21-11, 09:35 PM
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I second the Venza. It retains the ride of the RX while having almost equal room, push button start, Bluetooth, Sat radio, a nice 7" Nav, camera, back up sensors, and a great look. Plus you can get a fully loaded model for about 10k less than the highlander or the 4runner.
06-22-11, 02:10 AM
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06-22-11, 08:23 AM
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06-22-11, 09:33 AM
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Highlander seems to be the most logical next step. Venza V6 AWD after that. I almost got into a highlander when it first came out but went with the FJ instead. Extremely fun if you can go from luxury to function. Makes me smile every morning when I drive it, but polarizing function and design and not for some people. And absolutely bulletproof in all weather conditions.
I would also recommend 4runner, but I do not like the current boxy look. I would look for low mileage previous gen models. Those were fun and bullet proof also.
How about a CPO RX350?
Extremely fun if you can go from luxury to function. Makes me smile every morning when I drive it, but polarizing function and design and not for some people. And absolutely bulletproof in all weather conditions. I would also recommend 4runner, but I do not like the current boxy look. I would look for low mileage previous gen models. Those were fun and bullet proof also.
How about a CPO RX350?
06-22-11, 11:48 AM
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If you're considering a Ford, the Flex is higher rated than the new Explorer. Also check out the new Edge. Reviews have been mixed, but my sister and brother-in-law have a 2011 Edge and they are very pleased with it.
Also check out the Honda Accord Crosstour (ducking) which is a much nicer vehicle than it looks.
Unless you're going to buy a new domestic vehicle, it's probably best to wait until fall / winter when the earthquake related shortages and used car price spikes have abated.
Also check out the Honda Accord Crosstour (ducking) which is a much nicer vehicle than it looks.
Unless you're going to buy a new domestic vehicle, it's probably best to wait until fall / winter when the earthquake related shortages and used car price spikes have abated.