99 RX300 or 02 RX300 to avoid tranny probs??
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I have my eye on a 99 RX300 AWD with 85k, but all this tranny problem talk has me second guessing this purchase. I'm considering just paying another $1500 - $2000 and purchasing an 02 RX300 w/ 95k miles if the later model 1st gen RX's had the tranny problems worked out. Is it true that by 2002 these trasmission failures were adressed and the design changed making it more reliable in 2002? If that's the case, I'll definitely throw a bit more cash up front than worry every month about my tranny failing. Your opinions are appreciated!
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If you are concerned to a point that you are worried now, I would say don't buy the '99. A road bump will make you think some thing is wrong with the transmission.
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Salim,
Thanks for the response, but not following you. Did you mean don't buy a 99 instead of 09 as you posted, or were you just being sarcastic? I'm just trying to avoid obvious problems if there was a fix for the common issues that seem to plague the 99 - 01 models. Thx
Thanks for the response, but not following you. Did you mean don't buy a 99 instead of 09 as you posted, or were you just being sarcastic? I'm just trying to avoid obvious problems if there was a fix for the common issues that seem to plague the 99 - 01 models. Thx
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My bad. So used to writing 2009 ...
Sarcasm has its place, but not when you sit behind the computer and post things on the Forum.
I personally am very happy with my '99 and the transmission problems I hear have all been on the 'net. That does not mean that transmission problems are overblown. It is an expensive fix and for those who have encountered the problems have every reasons to be un-happy as Lexus has kept it under wraps.
I just wish we had true information and get the real failure rate out to alarm or calm the owners.
Since you are not committed, I am urging you to skip.
When was the problem fixed? The answer to this question will automatically include an admission of the thing that the problem existed.
Some folks may suggest a model year with less reported problems, but the true information of year by year failure rate is not to be found.
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Sarcasm has its place, but not when you sit behind the computer and post things on the Forum.
I personally am very happy with my '99 and the transmission problems I hear have all been on the 'net. That does not mean that transmission problems are overblown. It is an expensive fix and for those who have encountered the problems have every reasons to be un-happy as Lexus has kept it under wraps.
I just wish we had true information and get the real failure rate out to alarm or calm the owners.
Since you are not committed, I am urging you to skip.
When was the problem fixed? The answer to this question will automatically include an admission of the thing that the problem existed.
Some folks may suggest a model year with less reported problems, but the true information of year by year failure rate is not to be found.
Salim
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I have my eye on a 99 RX300 AWD with 85k, but all this tranny problem talk has me second guessing this purchase. I'm considering just paying another $1500 - $2000 and purchasing an 02 RX300 w/ 95k miles if the later model 1st gen RX's had the tranny problems worked out. Is it true that by 2002 these trasmission failures were adressed and the design changed making it more reliable in 2002? If that's the case, I'll definitely throw a bit more cash up front than worry every month about my tranny failing. Your opinions are appreciated!
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Understood, thanks for the comments guys. If I decide to do the RX, I'll just look for an 02 or 03 to have a little more piece of mind.
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Salim,
That's a great thread, thanks! This forum is a wealth of info. Hell, in the end, whichever car I purchase will be used and I'm sure will end up costing me some cash for repairs one way or another. I'll do they best I can in researching service history, get Lexus to do an inspection and just roll the dice from that point forward. Good stuff....thanks again.
That's a great thread, thanks! This forum is a wealth of info. Hell, in the end, whichever car I purchase will be used and I'm sure will end up costing me some cash for repairs one way or another. I'll do they best I can in researching service history, get Lexus to do an inspection and just roll the dice from that point forward. Good stuff....thanks again.
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