In Depth Tour 18 Years Later | 2001 Lexus RX300 -The 1st Generation of Luxury Crossovers in the USA!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2019
- Hello Everyone, in this review I'll be showing you this 2001 Lexus RX300 Luxury Vehicle. Of course its currently for sale at Rodgers Enterprises, but I'd like you to see just how well this car has held up over the past 18 years of being driven here in America. Many vehicles on the Road just don't hold up as well as the Lexus does and that's mainly due to the Toyota Craftsmanship your purchasing. Yes in many cases Toyota's & Lexus will cost more to buy than Honda, Acura and many American Luxury vehicles. With that being said if you plan to keep your car for over 10 years this is what you have to look forward to! Also still being able to get a decent return on your investment which is rare to here when talking about automobiles ha ha. Today in 2019 this Car with over 200K Miles is still being sold for $8500. Try seeing what a 2001 Chevy Blazer or 2001 Acura MDX with over 200K would be selling for and that's if you can even find one in this good of condition still on the roads driving around. Most vehicles from back in 2001 are already dead at your local salvage yard / junk yard. Let me know if you'd be interested in buying this Lexus RX and if so I'd love to sell you it!
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Bro that cup holder part sequence had me in tears, this guy is hilarious 🤣🤣😂😂😅😅
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My RX300 currently has 270k miles , still running strong with the scheduled maintenance. Still runs strong and rides soft and comfortable
I got my 1999 last year with 220,000 miles on it, and it has been the best car. Now has 236,00 on it. I found a one owner on Graig's list, and got it for $2700.00. I found the original window sticker in the owners manual. New it sold for $27,000 and change. You have to love old Toyota's.
2700???tgats cheeeaap
My cousin's father used to have one of these - probably one of THE most comfortable cars I have rode in my school days.
Ironically enough I work at a Lexus dealership and RX still are some of the best selling cars on our lots, new or used.
Even over here in Africa. After Toyota, you get a Lexus! ✌🏽
My cousins father… you mean your uncle?
I got one finally.. Been wanting it since I was 19. I got a 2000 yesterday. I'm soooooooo happy 😍
U wanna buy mine too? 120k miles 3500. New tires and breaks. New alternator and belt. Leather interiors in maculate. I bought it from one owner
Hey I'm thinking of getting a '99 with 178k on it. How's yours been?
@@Hammama Buy mine for 3500. Low miles and everything works. Im not happy with leg room. Gas mileage is low. Everything else. Great suv
@@Hammama MUSTAFA go for it... ii 180k !! it's great.
I LOVE my 2000 RX300!! Had it for a year and it’s STILL great!!
Guide to managers special cars:
1) oxidized headlight lenses (check)
2) Broken cup holders (check)
3) don't drive past second gear to hide issues (check)
4) Lots of tread on the tires even though they may be dry rotted (check)
If I go look at a used car the first things I look at are the tires, headlights and under the hood. If the engine has armor all all over everything I walk away. I like to see the engine before it is cleaned up to see what is leaking. Also, if they only want you to test drive it on surface streets and not a highway/freeway tell them to take a hike. A lot of drivetrain issues may only show up on the highway.
You're welcome
Just bought an ‘03 Lexus RX300, and I’m so glad I did my research and knew what to look for. The only thing I didn’t do was test drive on the highway (I didn’t think about it at the time unfortunately,) but the car’s in fantastic shape, drives like a dream, and I was able to polish out the oxidized headlights. :)
Mine had new tires, yes i put in 2 new head lights, $ 160.00 for two! Drove 9000 miles last year, no problems, just an oil change, one half quart of oil. Runs fantastic. Paint looks like new! Original paint. Everything works.
@@Madithemuggle got a 03 rx300 for my first car, pristine condition, wanting to upgrade to the newer RC now
@@Madithemuggle there’s a 03 lexus rx300 for sale. About 200k miles. Should i get it? Are there things i need to look out for before pulling the trigger on this one?
What do you expect from a 2001 car you think it’s gonna be just like how it was when it was bought from the dealer?
Purchased one of these yesterday for 5.8k with only 98.5k miles on it. Can’t wait to drive it for the first time
"Oops everything is broken" 😂🤣
This guy is hilarious lmfaooooo, gotta love him 🤣🤣🤣🤣.
That cop holder part killed me 🤣🤣
It's an amazing little car! I have mine and everything works. I look backwards no matter what because I'm old school. I trust looking back more. I love my Lexus rx 300
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I just bought one in that exact spec for $3700 with no issues and 117k miles 🥴😂 Dude wanted 6k for it (it was worth a hell of a lot more) but he was moving and all I wanted to spend was $3700. He dropped the price to 5k and I said all I got is 3700.. then 4K and I said all I have is.. 3700?.. Got to 3750 and he literally almost said no and started shaking his head while filling out the paperwork. I’m the proud second owner of a 2001 Rx300 with literally 0 problems, he was a mechanic which scared me until I found out it was one of his several personal cars he was selling 🤟🏽 Haven’t had a more reliable car, already put 10k miles on it and all I’ve done is the oil change and like one other very minor thing. I bought spark plugs, they’re just sitting in my glove box. Waiting to do those and another oil change soon. This review sucked ass and he’s on crack if he thinks one with 230k miles is going to sell for 5.5k 😂 IN the SOUTH. Boy, I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and they’re worth about that much, no way even in this market now is one that high mileage going for that much unless A LOT of shit was replaced
I bought a 2003 with 208,000. The couple took real good care of it. Clean! Two tiny dents, not even noticeable. Put a new set of Cooper’s on it, and the a/c/heat blend door gear. Nothing since. It now has 212,000. Glad I listened to the Car Wizard!
I own one. 2001 Lexus RX300, 300,000 miles, everything works. The only thing that's gone wrong in the seven years I've owned it is an O2 sensor started to go, cost $400 to fix but outside of tires, brakes, oil changes, and wipers, it's cost me nearly nothing to own. Still rides nice, still luxurious (for its age), fits four very comfy. The only thing that bothers me is the beige over beige over beige color, old people love it, I hate it, but other than that, just amazing.
White exterior color ages the best.
I just bought a Lexus RX300 2 weeks ago. Worse piece of garbage I've ever owned! The knock sensors were bad so it doesn't shift into overdrive - so it was revving 5k rpms on the highway! What a piece of junk! Took it to my mechanic and he found a bunch of other problems wrong with it along with the knock sensors. It ended up costing me almost $2k to fix! I've owned 4 other vehicles and this is the most money I've had to spend on a vehicle. And it still isn't fixed! The 2nd day driving it after getting it back from the shop, it still won't shift into overdrive! Now back at the shop again! Biggest headache I've ever dealt with a vehicle!
400 for an 02 sensor? Most shop should done it for around 150. And 02 is literally right in front of you after you pop the hood.
I’ll change your 02 sensor for 200. Or you can do it yourself in ten minutes.😅
@@NATEG01I can fix your overdrive and knock sensor for 200 bucks. The knock sensor is buried under the intake manifold. Most likely the sensor itself is bad. There are two sensors. You can wire the bad one to the good one, so that the computer thinks both are good. Knock sensor does nothing but to tell you when engine has a knock. You don’t need it. It limits the car from getting in high gears, you literally need to cut one wire and connect it to another. $200. Let me know.😂
I just bought one . It's a great car
Love it . Very classy old school
I received a 1999 Lexus RX 300 from my grandparents looks great drives amazing for a first car speaking it’s the first car I learned to drive in.
How does the visibility compare to other cars it doesn't seem too bad?
Dude legit broke the ash tray when he pulled it up like that😐
Awesome videos Chad as always! Yes this RX is the first generation of them....
Can you do some more on an RX 330/350 second generation and double cab Tacoma's? Thanks!
Yeah I’m glad I see good review on it. I’m gonna buy one in the fall. I just bought a 05 es 330 a month ago and and it rides great!
I have the 1999...it won't die...I'm buying a brand new one in 2021!!
Ditto. Well, mine is a 2001 but had the same design. 300,000 miles, runs like a top, everything still works except the power antenna died but I use the tape deck to Bluetooth because it's that old. It's surprisingly peppy even with all those years on it, and that's coming from me, an Audi guy who's had GTIs and quick cars.
Never was a fan of the first gen looks but the 2nd gen RX350 had my eye and I bought a good used one a few years ago. Nice to see there are plenty of first gen RXs running around looking like they will last forever.
My 1999 RX300. Still running flawlessly. Looks sharp as the day it rolled off the factory floor. Regular scheduled maintenance, car washes and a coat of wax will do the trick. Toyota craftsmen did the rest.
I got 2004 updated version last week and it perrfoms great and run smoother than other luxurious cars I have driven in the past. Just getting used to Auto transmission though.. apart from that, it's a cute beauty that still turns heads and raise an eyebrow
I brought mine new and I still have it and love it
I have the same color scheme in my baby definitely looked better at 150k than she does now at 255k but I've given her 10 years of solid use. She has not been a parking lot diva, she's been working horse. Only big regret I have is not installing the tow hitch immediately after purchasing the vehicle, I think I've waited something like seven or eight years before I ended up putting one on and it's just super nice for those select instances where you want to trailer or in my case I'm going to be carrying a dual sport motorcycle in the back which I always wanted to be able to do without having to have a pickup truck, which I will probably buy my future I just haven't had the need for two vehicles since this SUV is so damn useful
I have an 03. The best of this generation. Earlier ones had trans (AWD and if not maintained) and knock sensors (only replace with OEM) issues. Mine has had 0 issues outside regular maintenance. Great vehicle overall and very smooth. 170k miles. Everything else is very simple to replace. 02 sensors, brake calipers, pads, alternator, starter. Very easy DIY.
I have two. It's basically a Camry with a 2 inch lift. Run forever
Have the same one. Bought it a few years ago with 120K miles from some old man in the burbs. Super clean in N out, nice paint still and headlights weren't even fogged.
The only beef I have is how incredibly hard it is to upgrade the audio system cuz the climate controls and everything runs thru the stereo.
It's amazing it holds that sort of value still after almost 20 years. I see nice examples all the time From £1000 to £2000 for sale which is good value for a nice lexus. I definitely prefer the first generation good old v6 no hybrid hassle.
I love this car sooooo much & dreamed of being an owner. Yes it was the first body style !!!! I graduated high school in 1998. Mine is gold. Again I'm ELATED 😍
I graduated in 98 too and I’m definitely considering this kind of car❤️❤️
@@jerilynnejones9392 I literally dont care to drive any other kind of vehicle. I feel so safe in my Lex. Haaa i got another one so I got two. Gold n White... I am gonna sale them n go ahead n get one of the newer models. Its so hard to let them go. Best car I've ever owned. I will always say get one. N they last FOREVER with the right maintenance. I think the highest I ever heard was pushing 800,000... Like does it get any better? Nope. I miss my pearl Lx so much. I always got compliments on it. A 93 in 2012 looking brand new.
I have a 2002 RX300 as a daily driver since 2018. It has 83K on it now and when I picked it up in Florida it had 42K and I had to replace the battery. My Mom bought it new for around $30K and quit driving it in 2016. It is the exact color as this one and brother it's one good ride. Last year I went to start it and nothing. I ended up replacing the engine computer PCM/ECU module for $900. The Michelin tires still have good tread and the brakes haven't needed replacement yet either. A couple of bulbs, wiper blades, and 7 oil changes and that's it for maintenance costs ( $1500 tops ). I guess I love it because it was Mom's but I surmise that I'd still appreciate it's value. Plan on replacing the timing belt and the full 100K checklist.
Had an 06 es330 and loved it. Owned it for about 2 years and had to do almost nothing except for brakes and tires throughout ownership and then sadly it got totaled in an ice storm. Now I have an 01 rx300 and man I love it! Especially the mirror tint!!
I just got mine and I love this little cutie. Gets good mileage. Mine is under 150 k
I bought my 2000 RX 300 in January 2020.... For $1000... with 185K miles on it... Had to replace the timing belt, water pump, alternator, battery, tires, struts, tune up...Changed all fluids...ect...I use it as a work vehicle... Put down the back seat, throw everything in there... Now 2 years later I have 202,000 miles on it... Gets 20 mpg...AC works great...runs great... The driver's seat was tore up had to go to the junkyard pick another one of those up... Shined up the faded headlights... I even had to replace my faded license plates... All in all.. I'm happy with it... hoping to get 300 K out of it... By then it will be 2032 and we should all be In flying cars like The Jetsons...🙀🤔🔧🇺🇲
Dang! You did a lot of work on it, but it sounds like you also got an amazing deal in the first place. I'm looking at a 2001 for 3k, it seems like you MADE it into a good purchase. Well done. Hopefully I can do the same!
Bought my 2001 RX300 in 2017 with 150k miles. Put new tires on it and drive the piss out of it, now have 205k miles and still runs like new. This thing rides smooth as silk, reliable as can be and the AC blows super cold. I have thought about getting a different vehicle, but this thing covers all bases and starts every time! That cup holder towards the back of the console was ripped out of mine by my pit bull during a moment of separation anxiety when I got out to run into the grocery store, lol....Sometimes I wish the damn thing would die so I could get a new one!
1999 - 2003 RX300 used the 1MZ-FE VVT-i with u140e/u140f transmission. The transmissions tend to be sightly weak on these models and the knock sensors also tend to have issues.Other than that, they'r great vehicles!
Had to get a new transmission and knock sensor in mine.. correct!! lol
Mine went 400k miles no issues just battery and alternator
@@lifeisgood5162 You sir, get the Scotty Kilmer badge of approval!
How much it cost the rebuilded transmision?
@@camdennciramiiHow much do you paid for your new transmicion?
Thanks !
Just bought my wife a 70k mi 2011 rx350. For about a 1/5th the cost it was new. These cars are the best
"oh cr@p" handles, lmao had me rolling. I've used those before in a car wreck, it was the Oh Cr@p!!! Handles lol
I've put 100,000 mi on mine aside from transmission issues that are common to the vehicle its been great
So this is trippy. When I clicked on this video I was just looking up the features on a car I was about to buy, low and behold this ended up being a video made by a local in my hometown. Noice!
Believe it similar happened to me today. I searched it and someone uploaded an old motorweek on this. I was at host of motorweek's home earlier today had a bad storm had to remove down trees. Thinking these might be good signs
The first set of cup holders actually go down below at the bottom pull out compartment. It’s underneath the first one he pulled out. :)
I own one of these currently, it is a black-colored 2003 model. It has a bit more cosmetic flaws than this one but I got it for $4200, with 168,000 miles on it.
Bought a 2000 rx300 2 and a half years ago with 117,000 miles and its been so reliable I haven't had an engine problem with it yet just had to replace 02 sensors and the check engine light went away as soon as they were changed
So how many does your have now ? I just got mine it was a gift and is around 197k miles but Ik they go more than that if they keep it maintained
@@urboyalan4006 its at 184,000 miles now
my first lexus was a 2003 RX300...then a 2010 RX350, then (& still have it) a 2017 RX350
I've got the Japanese model rhd Toyota Harrier. Mine is the sports model which had the roof spoiler, sat nav, TRD struts.
Just purchased that same one from Virginia it’s really nice n runs excellent great find n ur price is good only 3000
I still have one but I put in back up camera and keyless entry and push start
I have one
It drives just like modern cars
I still hav this up till now
Cool 🚗 car
I’ve had this car in my family for 15 years
These are even better than anything past 2012.The best kept secret they will go anywhere off-road..
I have a 2000 RX300. I wanna find one with the interior trim that this one has in a junkyard so I can steal the steering wheel and shifter knob lmfao. But they are fricking amazing cars. Toyota engines being taken care of can easily last to 350k or higher.
Still running strong ?
My brother used to have a rx300
Is this still available for sale? I found one for $500 locally
Just got mine wit 130k miles 2002 I just pay 1900 dls good pain and good interior
Got a 2001 Silversport for $3,000 USD from the owner of a company I work for. I love it !
I’ve got 3 silver sports lol great cars
Got a 2003 i can guarantee it’s a mid size suv bigger than the cross over
I bought a 2000 rx300 to drive for work. It's got 210k and for 4300 I expect to get plenty of life out of it because I will only put on maybe 5k a year.
I saw one recently with 58,000 and had just had £2,950 spent on it. The guy wanted £3,500; I went to look the next day after talking to my partner and it was gone; good cars don't stay around for long!
Damn he broke the ashtray and didn't know the cupholder in the drawer clips in on the side, The other thing was a seat trim piece. Don't know what that part with the spring was but it shouldn't be there. The rear cupholder was just broken. I have one with 315,000 miles but I wouldn't buy a car that old - especially not for $5500.
I had the 999, bought it used in 2005
Lexus in 01. “We are luxury but still are not advanced passsed 2001”
I still have the first gen lexus 300
I have a diecast car model is one of those
This has been the funniest review with broken equipment 😭
I currently own one, great vehicle but the U140 transmissions are trash...please ensure regular or frequent servicing.
Do these require special Toyota Automatic Transmission fluid?
Will these seats fit into a 2004 Lexus rx330?
Just bought a 1999 Lexus from the original family that owned it since it was purchased new.it has 113k miles.for the $3500 i paid its a great car! Drives better than most New cars and no payments!
This was my first car but after graduating high school I sold it
Always check your camera lenses before making videos 👍
Awesome video.. I am glade to hear all good news as I own one and like it so much.. Just to let you know that this type of car cost around 20k in Cambodia if you buy it from direct importer..
Sochivy Khieng no wayyyy , 20.000$ ?!
Roland Roland yep.. my dad owns one, RX300 2002. He bought it at around 19k...
Roland Roland now he passed it down to me 😂
He bought this in 2002 or yearssss after it came out because that’s the only explanation of that kind of price
I got mine for $2800 with only 140,000 mile
How is it now om thinking on getting one tomorrow
@@terrencemayes469 absolutely zero problems man. Great gas mileage too
I’m looking at one rn and I just don’t know about the mirror tint. I feel like the silver one I’m looking at would look much better with the 38% black
im the second owner of an 01. still running. big problem with transmission though. valve body issues. transmission rebuilt by me and supposedly by original. owner. my car doesnt even have 200,000 miles on it.
found 1 for 4000 wit 120k miles on it
Borrowed a friends last weekend. Put over 400 miles on it. 187k on it. Never missed a lick. Just thirsty. LOL!
Dang cup holders😂😂
Wife and I love ours.. class A
My neighbour had one and traded it in for a Freelander
god blees you to brother happy 4th love you
7:10. Bruh. Thats not broken. You can clip it to the side holes. The first one wasnt broken but the second one maybe broken but try clipping it back in. And i think you missed another cup holder in the back
My last car was an Audi A4 Cabriolet even with the top down, my current RX300 has better visibility. It's like driving a fish bowl with a couch inside.
How many miles?
7:15 what was he thinking 😂😂
I'd get an RX right now if they make it boxy again. I know it is not good for aerodynamics, but I don't care about that
Yea I didn't like the mirror tint to be honest with you.. it was weird... : /
“Tom of space” is pretty vague sir… any dimensions on that Cargo space? All respect
I like 👍💗🥰
Mirror Tint Windows ☺️
"Everything is broken."
Is it expensive to own one of these considering it’s a luxury car?
They aren’t. Hardly nothing to do other than regular maintenance which is priced the same as regular cars. Can go to Toyota instead of Lexus to also save coins.
Curious if you bought one?
i want 1
The lexus bubble.
I bought one a 2001 in 2019 for $ 4.500.00 129.500 milles
Rene Renee where do you located its quite expensive
@@msahope3089 Oh well i drove 10.000 miles no repairs, just one oil change. Had new tires. I could tell that this car was taking care of and garage stalled. I'm happy with it.
@@renerenee120 I found 151 k its $2850 so it seems like a good deal to me
@@msahope3089 yes it is. So long you are happy!
@@msahope3089 California car!!!
Hey if anyone on here could help me but before I start the RX 300 is a great lasting car btw , but recently my 2002 RX 300 got shot on the back drivers door side and I’ve been having a problem with the battery dying and my climate control not working and the antenna no longer goes up when I turn the car on. The car still runs perfectly fine and it’s drivable the lights work I took it to a mechanic he said the issue had nothing to do with the alternator so I took it to valveline and got a battery replaced for free and the next day the car dies again. Anyone ever had this issue before or have any suggestions someone please help
Maybe u remove battery head after drive.
Till solution is found
Fuse or the alternator may be rebuilt and not all wiring connected properly.
Still drive exact one today!
A little overpriced for the miles!
Lol nah not five thousand nun I’m finna go on the lot in the morning and pay 1500 cash for a 2002
You look like you're in your mid 40's not mid 30's.