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Old 03-04-08, 05:49 AM
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Default Bye Bye PT CRUISER...Hello 2002 RX300! *RMM GRILL PAGE 2*




Indigo Ink Pearl......working out the details this afternoon with the pre-owned manager...

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Nice color combination,I really like the blue/saddle interior.That is tan interior,isnt it? You dont see many blue ones on the road either.I live across the river from you in Pa.I see alot of black ones(wich I have) and sand colored ones here.2002 should be a good year for you,most of the gremlins have been worked out with trans. etc. Good luck! let us know how you like it.
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THANKS....yes, Tan interior...not a fan of the wood trim, but i'll Live with it...haha
and best of all, 66k on the odo, and its certified pre-owned....so it has the warranty intact! and all major services completed!


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I love that color combo! I did not like the wood at first, but now I would not buy one with out it.
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Love the exterior, the wood trim is a bit excessive but I'm sure it'll grow on you. If not you can always remove and paint or something.
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best part....

the pt cruiser with 57k miles has a trade in value of $4000.

the RX300 is a bargain @ $18,800....
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I just looked at your pics again. There is a lot more wood trim on yours than on my 2001. Is all that stuff stock OE?
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welcome .. nice RX
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Originally Posted by carguy07
I just looked at your pics again. There is a lot more wood trim on yours than on my 2001. Is all that stuff stock OE?
No, stock was maybe half of what you see there. Areas around radio (none actually on radio) not including the AC vent, steering wheel, power window arm rest, and rear arm rest.

The vents did not have wood.

Personally... too much for me and color doesn't match well with original.
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Still,a very nice vehicle.I would certainly take it.Especially for 18,000.Thats a very good price.I paid 16,500 for my 2001 w/77,000 miles last year.The more I look at the pictures,the more I like it that way.

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thanks everyone...I might ditch the wood trim for an aluminum kit though eventually...not too much of a fan of that...haha
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Driving it home tonight......yay!
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Originally Posted by tsopranoMB
Driving it home tonight......yay!
Congrats on your purchase! You'll enjoy it.
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so I drove it home...everything was good, just got on brand new tires/rotors/brakepads and an oil change....

and within 30miles, shortly crossing over 64,000 on the ODO, got a CHECK (engine) and VSC lights on the dash.....PERFECT

luckily I work at Lexus and will get the code read this week, I hope its nothing major...
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Congrats on your RX! It looks really nice


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