Has your RX 300 surpassed 200k miles??
#136
We just picked up a 2001 RX-300, with 193K. It was previously owned by a Lexus mechanic, so it is very sound, even with all of those miles. I am looking forward into getting into this one. I looked over the struts and the boots are torn on both backs, so I expect that I will be replacing those sometime this summer.
The windshield has been replaced; the timing belt and water pump was replaced earlier this month; the tires are all brand new, including the spare (something the frequently gets missed); oil seals were replaced last year (leaks), so no leaks on it as far as I can find.
I am the 3rd owner, but I think it is the original engine and tranny. All of the body panels are original - checked that on walk-around before purchasing.
I am getting the rear brake error on the dash when the lights are turned on, so I will be troubleshooting that one this next weekend.
The windshield has been replaced; the timing belt and water pump was replaced earlier this month; the tires are all brand new, including the spare (something the frequently gets missed); oil seals were replaced last year (leaks), so no leaks on it as far as I can find.
I am the 3rd owner, but I think it is the original engine and tranny. All of the body panels are original - checked that on walk-around before purchasing.
I am getting the rear brake error on the dash when the lights are turned on, so I will be troubleshooting that one this next weekend.
#137
127!!
127 and loving it. Now I'm doing some maintenance to go another 130k Anyone knows where on earth i can get a new Transmission stick (dipstick?) for my RX300 from 99? Or if it'scompatible with another vehicle? ($$$) Or what forum should I join to ask??
thanks for your time and reading!
thanks for your time and reading!
#138
127 and loving it. Now I'm doing some maintenance to go another 130k Anyone knows where on earth i can get a new Transmission stick (dipstick?) for my RX300 from 99? Or if it'scompatible with another vehicle? ($$$) Or what forum should I join to ask??
thanks for your time and reading!
thanks for your time and reading!
Anything with the U140E or F transmission code
see if a junk yard will sell one before trying a dealer parts counter
#139
127 and loving it. Now I'm doing some maintenance to go another 130k Anyone knows where on earth i can get a new Transmission stick (dipstick?) for my RX300 from 99? Or if it'scompatible with another vehicle? ($$$) Or what forum should I join to ask??
thanks for your time and reading!
thanks for your time and reading!
#144
Ours flipped to 400K several months ago. My 18 year old son has been driving it for the last year so I'm not sure how long it might go now.....The only mechanical items I have had to replace is the transmission, knock sensors and 1 of the HID headlight bulbs. 5k mile oil change using M1 and Toyota filter. She does not burn any oil or have any leaks at all.
Edit...I had to replace the blower motor last month. I was very upset that it failed! LOL
Edit...I had to replace the blower motor last month. I was very upset that it failed! LOL
#146
Ours flipped to 400K several months ago. My 18 year old son has been driving it for the last year so I'm not sure how long it might go now.....The only mechanical items I have had to replace is the transmission, knock sensors and 1 of the HID headlight bulbs. 5k mile oil change using M1 and Toyota filter. She does not burn any oil or have any leaks at all.
Edit...I had to replace the blower motor last month. I was very upset that it failed! LOL
Edit...I had to replace the blower motor last month. I was very upset that it failed! LOL
You're making me very very encouraged - and happy that I'm now in the fold.
#149
Agreed; although using that logic, anything that wears out in over the course of 400,000 miles could be termed "normal wear and tear" - but it's helpful to be able to identify and quantify just how often and how costly such items were - and weather or not merely rebuilding the car's "consumables" over the 400K was not an issue worthy of mention.
#150
Ours flipped to 400K several months ago. My 18 year old son has been driving it for the last year so I'm not sure how long it might go now.....The only mechanical items I have had to replace is the transmission, knock sensors and 1 of the HID headlight bulbs. 5k mile oil change using M1 and Toyota filter. She does not burn any oil or have any leaks at all.
Edit...I had to replace the blower motor last month. I was very upset that it failed! LOL
Edit...I had to replace the blower motor last month. I was very upset that it failed! LOL
Mine is a 2000, and I'm at 97K. I've replaced both a/f sensors, the antenna, the timing belt and water pump