Poll, keeping my rx300
03-07-06, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by CarNutTO
I've been looking to sell/trade in my '01 RX300, but there is NOTHING for sale that is compelling enough for me to spend the money. Without debating the merits of each car, here are my comments:
BMW X5 3.0 - Last year of current model. Drove well, but certainly not a value proposition.
Infiniti FX35 - Other than navi and bluetooth (which has questionable reliability), really didn't offer anything more than I currently have.
RX330/350 - Once again, other than navi, bluetooth and a power rear door, didn't offer any compelling reason to spend the money.
M-B ML350 - Very disappointed. Felt very narrow. Made passenger nauseous from ride motions.
VW Touraeg V6 - Slow and heavy. Also very questionable VW reliability.
Acura MDX - Too big for me. Also, nearing end of current model run.
Now, if a reliable manufacturer was to produce a mid size SUV with navi, bluetooth, COOLED seats, and a power rear door, I'd be front of the line! But until that happens, I'm sticking with my RX!
BMW X5 3.0 - Last year of current model. Drove well, but certainly not a value proposition.
Infiniti FX35 - Other than navi and bluetooth (which has questionable reliability), really didn't offer anything more than I currently have.
RX330/350 - Once again, other than navi, bluetooth and a power rear door, didn't offer any compelling reason to spend the money.
M-B ML350 - Very disappointed. Felt very narrow. Made passenger nauseous from ride motions.
VW Touraeg V6 - Slow and heavy. Also very questionable VW reliability.
Acura MDX - Too big for me. Also, nearing end of current model run.
Now, if a reliable manufacturer was to produce a mid size SUV with navi, bluetooth, COOLED seats, and a power rear door, I'd be front of the line! But until that happens, I'm sticking with my RX!
Before I got my RX300, I looked at the MDX, but this thing sits up like a tank and drives like one, too. The Touraeg V6 is an oversized VW Beetle (I like Beetles and sometimes get behind the wheel of 50-60s turbocharged versions
) ML350 (now the new one looks way better than any of their previous ML products), but I don't like their quality, it sits up way too high and it just is not smooth on the pedal. X5 3.0 (I have neighbor with a 4.8 and that thing flies in a straight line, but little else) and again too tall the thing feels like it is going to tip on a turn.Finally, RX330/350. I love Lexus but some designs I love more than others. I still liked the curved back of the RX300 and I equate the back of the newer RXs with one similar to the X5, though the front looks fantastic. The turning radius is way improved over the RX300, but their some classic design to the RX300 is what intrigues me. I also did not like that when the RX330 came out, it was not a gigantic leap in horsepower (like the RX350/400h) for the $$$.
03-07-06, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by slick20
I love my rx300, 86000 miles black beauty .Just want to know,how many people are going t.o keep the suv that got it it all started.Will you be buying the newer modles , rx330 & rx400h.I would love to have some good feed back!!!!
i shall be keeping my silversport forever..i have been very meticulous with my car with regard to maintenance and it has been treating me well!
If your car is not giving you problems, why get rid of it. Besides, with ONLY 86k miles you've reached about 1/4 of the life expectancy of the car
..u have many more enjoyable miles to go. cheers
03-07-06, 10:56 PM
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harrier?
dont want to sound inorant ,but what is a harrier . just gussing, is it toytoa's versionof the rx300. i have never seen one. i live in philly, andi have never seen a harrier. if anyone has pics please post.i need to check this out.
03-07-06, 11:42 PM
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There is no "Toyota Harrier" in the States, it is sold in Japan because of the lack of the Lexus brand. Toyota Harrier 1st Gen/2nd Gen = Lexus RX300/RX330 or RX350 so you probably wouldn't need a pic to know what one looks like. Hope this helps
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03-08-06, 07:11 AM
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thanks slick20
thanks ,learn something new everyday.love all the great feed back i've gotton from this poll.i have learned so much about my car from reading all the forums,and all the great info you guys provide.plus i have saved a bunch of money.thanks again, and please keep it comming. 
03-08-06, 08:52 AM
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I have had the good fortune a few years back to see not one, but two Harriers here in Mexico belonging to diplomats. Not much different from our own RX300s.
03-08-06, 10:49 AM
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checked out your rx on your home page, alwsome!!!! mine is just like it only stock.you have really done a heck of a job on your rx. keep on winning races.
03-13-06, 06:53 AM
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Run that sucka to the ground
Who wouldn't want a new car every three or so years? I guess a lot of people do, that's why the lease market is still so hot, which actually leads to a lot of good CPO vehicles in the market.
My '99 RX is coming up on 80K and it's been excellent. I plan on running this baby to the ground, which might take a few more years, if not decades. If you go into a purchase with the mindset that you're going to own a vehicle for several years, then you should choose one that fits most, if not all of your needs. If the vehicle continues to fit your needs, then why change it just to have a newer vehicle?
My RX is AWD top of the line with everything (except the LSD). There is nothing on the new vehicles that I feel if worth my investment to upgrade. Bigger engine, slightly more room, finer leather, active headlights... all things that are minor upgrades to an already fine vehicle.
If in time, my family expands to more than what it is now, then I might consider getting the GX ro LX, but until that time, I'll be keeping my RX until it passes to the big race track in the sky...
My '99 RX is coming up on 80K and it's been excellent. I plan on running this baby to the ground, which might take a few more years, if not decades. If you go into a purchase with the mindset that you're going to own a vehicle for several years, then you should choose one that fits most, if not all of your needs. If the vehicle continues to fit your needs, then why change it just to have a newer vehicle?
My RX is AWD top of the line with everything (except the LSD). There is nothing on the new vehicles that I feel if worth my investment to upgrade. Bigger engine, slightly more room, finer leather, active headlights... all things that are minor upgrades to an already fine vehicle.
If in time, my family expands to more than what it is now, then I might consider getting the GX ro LX, but until that time, I'll be keeping my RX until it passes to the big race track in the sky...
03-13-06, 05:24 PM
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2000 RX with about 95K miles. Almost all of the maintenance has been normal wear & tear and preventative. It's been the most reliable and maintenance free car I've owned. Not sure how long we'll keep it, but I would guess for another 2 years. My wife drives it and she still loves it.
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