This car was pretty neglected and even after getting smashed with a fork lift we were still able to drive it to the scrap yard. If you care for yours properly, it will last quite a while. Thanks for checking out my channel!
I have the same one. It washes up nicely and I would feel comfortable driving up to the most upscale places with it. Clean it using the ChrisFix 'super clean your car' method. Mine has almost 300K miles.
Mine was driven through the mountains 3-4 times a year for camping for 7 years straight, and it's still chugging along. Great bang for your buck. Cheap to maintain, and comfortable ride. Purchase one confidently.
I recently sold my 04 lexus es330 and just picked up a 2000 rx300 im looking forward to going camping in it and too see what it does off road is amazing 😊
Hi ! How does it go after months, did you buy it and travel with it ? After 24+ years traveling with my T3 Syncro , mostly full time, now I'm stuck with it, because I can't do a full restoration as it should, so I'm looking for alternatives to be on the road again. Reliability is my number one priority and definitely have to be relatively cheap & 4x4 ! Recently I've discovered this model and consider to sleep in it , or towing something custom made. So I'm curious how was your experience from this point of view, if you made it. ✌️
This one was neglected for years. Even after it went off road and battled the fork lift, it was still able to drive to the scrap yard. I was worth $325
Mine died I loved it so much I’m paying 1,900 total to put another in engine there with 100,000 miles in it my cousin hit a fire hydrant in my car everyone told me to dump her but I loved her so much I’m not letting go lol
@@leezel1296 keeping and putting another engine in it is the smartest decision you've ever made besides buying the vehicle in the first place! Keep her alive! 😎✌️
Definitely better than expected! I found that the less you care about a vehicle, the better it goes off road. Here is another one you might enjoy. th-cam.com/video/69ZqHmLncKU/w-d-xo.html
I have this car no custom gold though lol. 160k miles. It runs like a dream has ice cold ac. Always starts, doesn’t creak at all and runs like a dream.
I have seen some complaints about transmission. Under warranty when it was new. They read did the transmission seal but that was it. Any issues with yours?
It did have some transmission issues shortly before I made this video. That is one of the reasons he finally decided to get rid of it. This was its last hooray before it went to the scrap yard.
Great video Brian. Age and mileage is no barrier for Lexus . I’m impressed it didn’t miss a beat it sounded like a tiger tank not sure about the paint job. Thanks for sharing mate
@@counterstrike89 I think the video shows that this is a very well built car, total neglect an runs better an smoother than must newer used cars if not new
@@erictownsend7289 Yup, got a 2003 86,000 miles, runs perfect, very smooth, had it for a year, no problems, except one door lock stopped working, might be an easy fix though.
i bough a 2003 rx300 with 117000 miles on it for 4500, had a water leak that turned into an electrical nightmare, still fixed it tho because its a BEAST, the drive shaft bolts and collar came loose the other day, sounded like someone banging a hammer in the back, the collar broke and 3 nuts are missing, I ighened the other 4 with an fallen wrench and she runs perfect, I will get he new bolts this weekend and collar but the fact I still goes no no problem is amazing, great car all round, shitty gas mileage tho, real shiity
Philip Taylor I’ve got one sitting at 206,000 miles. It’s never gotten stuck, and my buddy’s Land Rover can’t follow it hardly anywhere without getting stuck. I’m totally confident that pulling the bumpers off and throwing 3” and some knobbies in it will make it a great overlander.
Yeah there's a few body lift and tire packages that work well... another thing some guys are having success with is using 2011 Toyota oem Highlander shocks and struts as replacements. The RX is lighter than the 2011 Highlander so it be a slightly rougher ride but it'll give you a few more inches of body and ground clearance for more spirited off-roading! 👍
Seriously, every time I drive my rx300 on my local mountain trails, I feel like it could be transformed into a super little rally racer The video is hilarious too. I get the laughs. Posh soccer mom grocery getter getting beat to death off road. And showing that it’s actually somewhat capable!
Common issue with these cars are the transmissions going out if the fluid isn’t changed every 100k. Fairly expensive as most units are about. 3k used not including labor. I used to have a 99 RX300 and besides the transmission the power door lock actuators are a common issue. Other than that it ran fine for being 13 years old and 150k miles.
It is a cross-over. Also, in the comments it was mentioned the transmission fails if the t-oil is not changed every 100k! Usually you have to change it every 60000kms (40k miles) even in cars that claim they have lifetime t-oil! I know of BMWs, Audis and Mercedes cars having to replace the transmission because of not changing the transmission oil/ fluid.
@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS What YEAR was this RX300? I ask because Lexus changed their AWD after 2000. i.e. The 1999 & 2000 models are different from the 2001-03 (and later) models. The AWD on this works _much_ better than the RX330. e.g. In this video, when the front wheels are turned and begin to slip, power was quickly directed to the rear (or all) wheels with a much better bias.
@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS - Tail-lights are 1999-2000 version. Someone from Russia asked about the rear differential. In watching the video again, it appears this had the Torsen LSD. Very rare. Thx for the vid!
tell me you have lock the cross-axle differential in the rear gear? In the catalog number, the torsen lock was optionally placed in the RX300-350, is there a torsen lock in the rear gearbox? I am Russian-speaking, and for this if there are errors, try to understand. I am writing through a translator.
How stupid to run a luxury car like that! I have one n at least now I know what it can do. I just wouldn't do my little cream puff like that. Omgawwww!
The fact that this "well-used" example is still running makes me feel a a lot better about the future prospects of mine.
This car was pretty neglected and even after getting smashed with a fork lift we were still able to drive it to the scrap yard. If you care for yours properly, it will last quite a while. Thanks for checking out my channel!
I have the same one. It washes up nicely and I would feel comfortable driving up to the most upscale places with it. Clean it using the ChrisFix 'super clean your car' method. Mine has almost 300K miles.
Mine was driven through the mountains 3-4 times a year for camping for 7 years straight, and it's still chugging along. Great bang for your buck. Cheap to maintain, and comfortable ride.
Purchase one confidently.
Same here. I'm looking at buying a $3k 2001 model with 285k miles on it. Supposedly taken care of and had a recent timing belt replacement.
I recently sold my 04 lexus es330 and just picked up a 2000 rx300 im looking forward to going camping in it and too see what it does off road is amazing 😊
Both great cars! It’s only awesome off road it you don’t care about the carnage.
@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS I wouldn't drive it off road but it was cool to see
Hi !
How does it go after months, did you buy it and travel with it ? After 24+ years traveling with my T3 Syncro , mostly full time, now I'm stuck with it, because I can't do a full restoration as it should, so I'm looking for alternatives to be on the road again. Reliability is my number one priority and definitely have to be relatively cheap & 4x4 ! Recently I've discovered this model and consider to sleep in it , or towing something custom made. So I'm curious how was your experience from this point of view, if you made it. ✌️
Lexus runs for ever,mine 1999 245,000 miles still running no problems
Nice, it should go over 300k.
does yours whine in first gear?
I LITERALLY bought one of these after watching this!!! I bought it for $1350 and it leaks oil 3rd gear slips leaks water! Perfect
This one was neglected for years. Even after it went off road and battled the fork lift, it was still able to drive to the scrap yard. I was worth $325
Love that custom "soft touch" oil cap. I'll check JEGS for one later.
My coworker has one of these and according to him it's the best vehicle he's ever owned. Has alot of miles on it and still runs good.
This thing will not die!
I concur
Mine died I loved it so much I’m paying 1,900 total to put another in engine there with 100,000 miles in it my cousin hit a fire hydrant in my car everyone told me to dump her but I loved her so much I’m not letting go lol
@@leezel1296 keeping and putting another engine in it is the smartest decision you've ever made besides buying the vehicle in the first place! Keep her alive! 😎✌️
Wow - this makes me look at my RX330 with awe and respect 😎 greetings from Oz 🇦🇺
If this one was running on all 6 cylinders, it would have done even better!
I LOVE this car! i have the same
love it can't wait for "Fun with Forklifts"!
Yes more of this please.
never knew it could be this good...
I was surprisingly good even in this terrible condition.
I own a 2000 one and it really surprises me even though I know what it can do
Incredible. Never woulda’ pegged an RX 300 as an off-road machine. Good show lads!!
Definitely better than expected! I found that the less you care about a vehicle, the better it goes off road. Here is another one you might enjoy.
th-cam.com/video/69ZqHmLncKU/w-d-xo.html
Love it! Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
Snow Mode just starts the car in 2nd gear, and Power mode just adjusts the shift points.
Now I know, thanks.
I have this car no custom gold though lol. 160k miles. It runs like a dream has ice cold ac. Always starts, doesn’t creak at all and runs like a dream.
It is a fantastic car!
I have seen some complaints about transmission. Under warranty when it was new. They read did the transmission seal but that was it. Any issues with yours?
It did have some transmission issues shortly before I made this video. That is one of the reasons he finally decided to get rid of it. This was its last hooray before it went to the scrap yard.
@0:10 What a gorgeous beater. It is in 3-tone color because it just has to function.
Lol
That was awesome!!
Great video Brian. Love it 🤣
Thanks David!
Great video Brian. Age and mileage is no barrier for Lexus . I’m impressed it didn’t miss a beat it sounded like a tiger tank not sure about the paint job. Thanks for sharing mate
Thanks for watching Steve!
Yeah I noticed that, the engine sounded like a big cat grunting, would you guys say its well built v6 any problems with it?
@@counterstrike89 I think the video shows that this is a very well built car, total neglect an runs better an smoother than must newer used cars if not new
@@erictownsend7289 Yup, got a 2003 86,000 miles, runs perfect, very smooth, had it for a year, no problems, except one door lock stopped working, might be an easy fix though.
Nice! Just bought a 2001 w 104k mi, dealer serviced its whole life. Smooth and great stereo!! Good to know they can take a bit of thrashing 😅
Truly reliable!!!
Holy shit! That thing is pretty impressive off road for what it is....
We were very impressed, just wish it had more power!
GREAT video
Thanks for watching!
Great fun guys!!
That was great you should put the rest of the video up
Thanks James! Will do.
good video
Very very good, you guys awesome
Thanks for watching! Here I another one you might enjoy.
th-cam.com/video/69ZqHmLncKU/w-d-xo.html
That Sound is pretty sweet
lol, the exhaust was broken.
I have one too love it 1999 rx 300
They are great cars!
I'm thinking of getting a '99 with 178k on it. Reliable eh?
Yes I would like to see more.
I have some offroading videos in my Suzuki too.
Hey PiPs, that was phriggin' excellent !!! What is that vehicle, basically a gussied ^UP^ Toyo 4Runner with "On-Demand" All Wheel Drive Yo ?!?
It’s the same as a Toyota Venza. I was shocked by how well it did off-road.
That is so great
Great vid im here because of mike 😁
Thanks James!
I love this car
It was a good car.
Thumbs up to your friend that let you trash his car.
It was on its way to the scrap yard so he didn’t mind.
i bough a 2003 rx300 with 117000 miles on it for 4500, had a water leak that turned into an electrical nightmare, still fixed it tho because its a BEAST, the drive shaft bolts and collar came loose the other day, sounded like someone banging a hammer in the back, the collar broke and 3 nuts are missing, I ighened the other 4 with an fallen wrench and she runs perfect, I will get he new bolts this weekend and collar but the fact I still goes no no problem is amazing, great car all round, shitty gas mileage tho, real shiity
It is a beast! I had a Sienna with the same engine and the fuel economy was sub par as well. Much better went they went to the 3.5L
Seriously, when I drive my rx300 on my local mountain trails, I’m keep thinking that it could be made into a rally racer
Philip Taylor I’ve got one sitting at 206,000 miles. It’s never gotten stuck, and my buddy’s Land Rover can’t follow it hardly anywhere without getting stuck. I’m totally confident that pulling the bumpers off and throwing 3” and some knobbies in it will make it a great overlander.
Lexus is the Best Japanese car ever 👍🏻👍🏻
Your car is too old but it’s still reliable 👌🏼👌🏼😂
Alan Audi the old engines are the best, you clearly don’t know anything about cars
@@rolandroland1485 lexus is balance between comfort, quality, simplicity and reliability
Алексей Зю, I agree
Best car ever made!
You may be right!
@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS
It absolutely is
The fucking laughter is too funny 😂
We had a blast filming!
This one is pretty good too.
th-cam.com/video/xRCDSCW6o_w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3zpiy1LwCVkpG8Bl
That's cool
Unfortunatly the gasoline is so expensive over here in europe😓
Nice!
Powerful 💪
Thanks for watching!
Wow. I never thought of wheelin' one of those lol
LOL, I doubt most people have.
I'm sitting right here in definitely in shock that last seen going to the woods wow impressive
I guess I know what my car can do now. I have rx400h which is same as rx300 except with electric engine boost
Your car would do way better!
That is so cool that is in mint condition 😂😆😂😆
I was actually wondering if this car could handle off road. Is there even any accessories to add to an RX300 Lexus ('99)?
They do make some lift kits for it and a more aggressive wheel/tire package would help.
But lexus made it just right. Stock with a different wheel package would be nice.
Yeah there's a few body lift and tire packages that work well... another thing some guys are having success with is using 2011 Toyota oem Highlander shocks and struts as replacements. The RX is lighter than the 2011 Highlander so it be a slightly rougher ride but it'll give you a few more inches of body and ground clearance for more spirited off-roading! 👍
soft touch oil filter cap. Nice.
It was an expensive option that most people passed on!
@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS xD
Seriously, every time I drive my rx300 on my local mountain trails, I feel like it could be transformed into a super little rally racer
The video is hilarious too. I get the laughs. Posh soccer mom grocery getter getting beat to death off road. And showing that it’s actually somewhat capable!
Thanks for watching Philip! I wish this one was running on all cylinders, it would have done even better.
It was capable the whole time. But nobody wanted to get their pretty lil SUV dirty.
Wow mine has 160,000 and I was wondering how long the engine would last with kind driving and regular book servicing.
Probably for ever!
I really wish I had gotten one of these instead of a Subaru.
I have had pretty good luck with the 7 Subarus I have owned.
@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS yeah but the Lexus interior is so much nicer.
@@Duraputer very true
impressive
We were all impressed! Check this out, it’s even better.
th-cam.com/video/69ZqHmLncKU/w-d-xo.html
Having a rag as a oil filler cap is the epitome of not giving AF...It's 3 bucks at any parts store !
Oh yah, that thing was negative for a looong time.
i just took my RX300 off roading wasn't bad but only flat dirt ground it's not meant for 4X4 in that lexus
I may not be meant for it but it can do it!
We used to own one of these beasts
Its probably still running somewhere!
AWD DIFFERENT 4 wd maual to 4 wheel drive its wright?
I swear I wanna rotary swap mine and just have fun with it
Now, that would be awesome!
Interesting 🤔
Лексус рх300 хорошая машина крепкий кроссовер
exactly
That’s awesome lol 😂
I don't know enough about 4x4's to know why they're laughing.. is it good? is it terrible? Someone explain!
This particular car wasn't really designed to go off road. We were really abusing it because it was going to the junk yard.
How reliable is this suv? Thinking about buying one for daily driving.
Soy Sauce it’s quite possibly the most reliable suv ever made.
PIPSBURGH VIEWS thank you sir.
240,000 on my dash and no issues in years
Common issue with these cars are the transmissions going out if the fluid isn’t changed every 100k. Fairly expensive as most units are about. 3k used not including labor. I used to have a 99 RX300 and besides the transmission the power door lock actuators are a common issue. Other than that it ran fine for being 13 years old and 150k miles.
It is a cross-over. Also, in the comments it was mentioned the transmission fails if the t-oil is not changed every 100k! Usually you have to change it every 60000kms (40k miles) even in cars that claim they have lifetime t-oil! I know of BMWs, Audis and Mercedes cars having to replace the transmission because of not changing the transmission oil/ fluid.
More 👍!
I miss my rx300, best car I had
It's a great car, my wife had the Toyota version.
@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS What YEAR was this RX300? I ask because Lexus changed their AWD after 2000. i.e. The 1999 & 2000 models are different from the 2001-03 (and later) models. The AWD on this works _much_ better than the RX330. e.g. In this video, when the front wheels are turned and begin to slip, power was quickly directed to the rear (or all) wheels with a much better bias.
@@arrowdog8852 I think is was an '02
@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS - Tail-lights are 1999-2000 version. Someone from Russia asked about the rear differential. In watching the video again, it appears this had the Torsen LSD. Very rare. Thx for the vid!
@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS Lexus is still Toyota though the Harrier was pretty much the same car.
tell me you have lock the cross-axle differential in the rear gear? In the catalog number, the torsen lock was optionally placed in the RX300-350, is there a torsen lock in the rear gearbox?
I am Russian-speaking, and for this if there are errors, try to understand. I am writing through a translator.
God Goo this one did not have the locker. Thanks for checking out my channel!
Ok thanks
I just bought one today
Awesome, it's a fantastic automobile!
First one to like and first to watch
Lucas Hazkial nope I was the first one
More footage!
The Lexus went to the shredder after I made this video but I have some Suzuki XL7 off-road videos and I plan to make some more soon.
potential to be an overland build?
yondaime hokage, this one was on its last legs, it went to the scrap yard after I shot this.
I came here because of autovlog...
letsgettothe point thank you for subscribing!
Did anybody noticed how the car changed to right hand drive at 3.22 minute of the video or my drugs are being hell of drugs?
Drugs are bad mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmk
just got one loaded up black all features, finna slap some black 18's on her black her out and add some subs. car is so fucking smooth man
Nice!
I'm looking at buying one of these with 295000 miles on it but I probably won't take it four wheeling. Lol
Well, at least you know you can if you wanted to!
Just bought one
Nice! I hope you like it because it can potentially last you the rest of your life.
Shop rag stuffed in the oil filler hole... That was Hilarious...
LOL, its had a pretty rough life!
looks like a lexus but sounds like a Honda Civic lol
Hahaha! 🤣
Idk why this one sounds like this, but mine actually sounds pretty nice.
@@SANTANA1deep hahah
Ehat happened to the beautiful quiet exaust/engine
Sounds terrible
Yarden Marom nothing about this car is beautiful!
I would like to know about the sound also it sounded like a misfire a tune-up so what caused that
Why did you do a vid with this car while it has a blowing exhaust?
The entire car was in terrible condition and was the most fun video I ever made.
Now I understand the sound you don't have to reply earlier
hi please tell me what kind of drive is there there is a locking center differential
Just AWD, no lockers
Is it always 50/50 or what?
im always putting my poor lexus through hell. its part jeep somedays and a trick on others.
Well, it can take it!
This is same as Toyota harrier 240G right?
Correct, also similar to the Venza
Is it still on the road? Im betting so...
Unfortunately, not. Here’s what happened to it.
th-cam.com/video/3hCoEUHaJdg/w-d-xo.html
@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS Oh man, that's so sad! I Love those gen1 RXs. Well, at least you had some fun with it before the end.
Bro a rag as the oil cap are u fucking kidding me lmao
sounds like the engine is croaking
😂 it was running on at least three cylinders!
No warnings lights even after abuse
Nope, it was a good car.
The reputation on lexus and toyota reliability is outstanding. Love them even though am an Audi guy
Very reliable!
Was this one AWD?
Yes, it was.
U said u would do part 2 but you didn't
After the forklift battle, it went to the scrap yard.
@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS sad. But you really nailed it.
That Lexus will tow that crap ranger on that trail
LOL
It's Diésel?
No, just sounds like it because it was running on 3 cylinders and the exhaust was broken.
@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS thank you! that engine sounded fun.
This engine sounds like a motorcycle engine idk why
Exhaust is broken and its not running on all cylinders
I beat the shit out of my rx300 drive over curbs jump it get it in 3 wheels going up mountain roads lol. Among other things. My muffler fell off lol
They are pretty tough!
@@PIPSBURGHVIEWS i hit 270k tonight.
@@Jdjsksjdhdj nice!
Pristine? 🤣
MINT!!
Is this car 4x4?
It’s AWD. Thanks for checking out my channel.
yeah) Full-time 4wd, 50x50% (front-back)
V6 awd. A beast of a mommy wagon
How stupid to run a luxury car like that! I have one n at least now I know what it can do. I just wouldn't do my little cream puff like that. Omgawwww!
This was its last hoorah before the scrap yard. It would do even better if it were running on all cylinders.
I carted mine through the mountains aggressively for 7 years, and it still drives pretty solid. They are pretty durable.
@@SANTANA1deep They are great cars!
5:35 there goes the check engine light
nvm it was on all the time
LOL
This looks like you took your friends care who you hate and totally trashed it
This was its last ride before it hit the scrap yard.
Cool!!, but engine light is "ON"!!
It was running on 5 cylinders.