russ29

I am thinking about replacing my 99 GS300 with a newer RX300. I need something to haul stuff (new house and all)

The GS gets about 25 mpg and I do about 170 miles per day, 90% highway.

What kind of mileage can I expect out of the RX300?

Thanks...

bizzy928

Thought I can't help you on the mileage... If you just need to haul stuff for a temporary time, why don't you just rent a van? The RX has more cargo volume, but it is still limited in what it can carry compared to a van.

Just a suggestion
Good luck!

jazzsax

With no idea how to compare how we drive vs. you, I'll just state that I get around 19 mpg on average for a '00 RX300 AWD. Not much long freeway driving.

toy4two

I get 16-17, about 50/50 city/hwy ,but A/C is always on here in So Cal.

The EPA has a AWESOME web site that lets you compare all the models, and customize it to gas prices in the area. I think they said the RX will cost 1500+ a year to operate at 12,000miles a year.

mikey00

One thing to know about the RX300 is it is geared fairly low. This gives decent mileage around town, country roads and lower highway speeds. If you travel at faster highway speeds the mileage really starts to drop off due to the low gearing.

gcrim21

I get 19-20 mpg around town and 25 mpg highway. I have a heavy foot too.

GCrim21

gcrim21

I have a 1999 RX300

mikey00

Please mention AWD or FWD when reporting mileage. There is a difference.

Rx900

i used to have (on my Rx300) 19-20 city, 24-26 highway.

JohnsRX

i can just honestly tell u, that compared to a GS, the RX mileage sucks a$$.

mhc0725

I live in the northeast, and AC is on all summer. Local driving I'm getting 17 mpg average, highway 21 to 22 tops. I have AWD and always use premium gas. I've also upgraded tires to 235-70x16 so that has killed it about 1 mpg on both.

toy4two

I feel your pain.

I cranked up my tire pressue 10 psi, switched to synthetic oil, and put in a K&N drop in. Haven't seen any increase in gas milage




AWD BTW.

HarrierAWD

Improving your driving style is the best way to increase gas mileage. Save wear and tear on tires, too.

Cecioboe

What kind of mileage can I expect out of the RX300?

On my FWD 01 I get 21 in the city and 22.4 on the highway (still city traffic).

HarrierAWD

My 2002 AWD gets about 17 in the city, 24 on the highway. The average is 21.4 mpg according to the computer (never reset it.)