Why You Should Buy A 2001 Lexus RX 300 For $10,000 In 2022
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Was listed at a dealership, was taken in on trade. Was in such fantastic condition they decided to retail it rather than to wholesale it. Just goes to show, if you take care of a car, it will last as long as you want it to.
$10,000 sounds like a ripoff, I picked up mine for $2,500 bucks in clean condition.
This is one owner, super clean, and was purchased as a retail unit . Not private party so it is a bit more expensive because they did all the necessary work to it, and included taxes and other fees. It was actually closer to 8-9k dollars. :) thanks for watching
@@twoguysonecoupe1050 lol still over priced I bought a one owner for 2900.
@@davidprivette8898 same, just bought one for $2800 with 160k miles on it lol
Did yall even see the engine bay? This car is in factory condition...... and yall are surprised at the price? You can't find one this year and at this quality. I paid 2750 for one today, but I'm still drooling at this one.
Yea not the ten k that’s crazy I jus got the same one for three k yesterday it’s nice but not worth. Ten never 😊
I've been daily driving a 2002 RX300 since 2018. My Mom bought it new for around $30K and it had 41K miles on it when I got it. She last drove the car in 2016 and when I went to Florida to pick it up I had to replace the battery. Last year I went out to start it and nothing. Ended up replacing the engine computer PCM/ECU module for $900. A couple of bulbs, wiper blades and of course oil changes. I've put almost $1600 in it to date. The vehicle has 86K on it and the Michelin Tires still have good tread ( not sure when she replaced them). Maybe I love it because it was Mom's but I surmise I'd still appreciate it for it's value.
I bought my ‘02 RX new in January 2002. It looks exactly like this one. I have close to 250k miles on it, and other than minor repairs, it still runs great. I hope to keep it for another 21 years. It’s amazing how long a quality car can last when it’s maintained and kept in a garage.
Hi, ! Awsome , im seeing one today , hoping to buy it, the only thing is that according to the owner it has a drain battery every other day,,,, did you have had the issue during your ownership? And if so, how did you fixed it, ?
Thanks!!
@@julioserna5659 Hey Julio. I’ve never had battery problems other than replacement about every five years. Other than timing belt changes, every 100k miles or so, (be sure to change water pump along with timing belt) front wheel bearings, idler arms, that’s about it for the 21 years that I had the Lexus. Hope to keep it another 21 years as car payments get very boring.
I would probe that battery drain further until you know exactly what the problem is and you’re very comfortable with it. Good luck.
@@oldmike7239 thanks for the reply !!
For someone low on budget, it's hard to maintain, especially if purchased second hand ?
I've seen that many people talk about reliability on this car, and it's a big + for me that made me close an eye on fuel consumption. I just don't want to deal with mechanics anymore, other than usual maintenance. I'm so tired of negative experiences.
@@julioserna5659 I would definitely have someone that’s competent check for a short.
My coworker is selling hers. 263k on it I think. But the only owners were her mother in law and her....lol folder of all the service done on it. I need a daily driver for work (I love 8 min from work, and 30 min from my college)
Two owners, an hour away, full service book, 2003 model low milage, clean interior, obviously only pics but still 3500 USD apx. from my own currency, I think I will sell my P3 V70 and get it.
About to buy one with 129K miles for 2K cash. One owner, minor issues.
For $10k get a RX350, way more power and fuel mileage! The RX300 is extremely reliable but the 3.0L engine doesn’t have gobs of power and gets 18-19 mpg at best which isn’t great for a small gutless engine!
Got mine for 3k rides like a beauty for being stock
can you install bluetooth in this car model?
Yes, buy a Grom interface ...you have to unplug the CD holder in the glove box and plug the Grom into the back of the radio where you unplug CD multi-disk holder, which loses the CD player, but who needs it with Bluetooth, I listen to Pandora.....Set the radio to Aux/CD and connect to your phone....if you plug in a mic then you have hands free phone usage through Bluetooth.....It’s a very easy install and mines worked great for five years...
I just bought one 7 months ago for $3500 and it's been an AMAZING winter vehicle. Minnesota has had severe snow storms this year and this beast has plowed through EVERYTHING I threw at it.
We're talking serious off road style roads because of ice & snow compacting into mounds. I would just buzz right by people stuck on the road. I HIGHLY recommend people pick one up.
Got mine in 2020 for $3500. 70,000 on the motor. Full lexus service history. Looks just as clean inside and out as this one and its awd. Crazy how things change.
I bought a 2000 Lexus Rx300 in 2017 with 61k original miles one owner. I bought it from a wealthy man who owned an orange 🍊 orchards in California. He sold it for $3000. I sold it in 2019 with 274k miles for $2,800. They are slow to take off but once they are in the highway they take off like a jet
i bought my 2003 rx300 for $12k back in 2014 with 67k miles on it. still have her running smooth at 205k miles!!
Just bought mine for $500 in good condition! A/c works great, all switches etc work! 1 dent in passenger fender other than that looks great!
How bout 03 AWD 120k miles in mint condition for 3500? Unreal how comfortable it is and how good it runs
Not bad for that price. I have seen people sell it 180-200k miles for 3500-4000. But I brought mine for 2300 with 160k miles.
Bought one for $2300 you got robbed regardless of how good the condition is
Is there any charging plugs or aux ar any kind or electric circut?
Nice, i just got one yesterday, less miles not as clean, also had cosmetic accident, got it for 1100 in hawaii
Just got one for $1875 with 189,000 miles but has some engine codes but should be able to be fixed nothing to crazy but weird it had 9 owners when a friend of mine looked at the vin
There's one by where I live for $3000
I wouldn't take 15k for my '03 highlander 4wd V6. 48k mi. Garaged. 1 owner. (Mom) I did 100k service. 3,800 bucks. Still like a new car!
100%
Yeah 7.500 would be better but yeah sweet cars go long time
I have a 2004 RX330 AWD with 40,500 on it. Second owner.
Are the expensive to fix?
For 10000 you might as well buy an Rx350 😂
Is it still available?
just found one for $3k 89k miles 1 owner, power steering is acting up and sticky breaks. is it worth it? how much are the repairs roughly
Did u get the Lexus ?
just a minor accident that effects pricing and resale.
Worth 3k max
Yes the 99-03 rx300 are\was a good suv. The big "B" word! But the undercarriage is a
Complete F****** Mess! Rusted, Rotted out disaster!
No mention of mileage? Come on fellas!? Previous owner should have never, ever sold this car. Never. lol
Mileage is in the video:) thanks for watching
136,508 in video
@@twoguysonecoupe1050 Yep, I missed it.
@@williamh.6941 Yep, I missed it.
I recently stumbled onto an 03 RX300 awd in mineral geeen mica. As nice as the one here although mine has zero damage or repair history. The odometer just clicked 64k miles. Never seen an RX300 sold on Bring a Trailer perhaps this could be the first lol.
Just got one for like 2.5k. the brake light indicator is on even with the hand break off. Whats the issue?
I paid cash for new 2002 Black RX300 on . . . Nov 7 2002. Today is it's 20 year anniversary! I'm going out with my family to celebrate as it's been a massive blessing for us for 20 years. It has 161,000 miles ands still runs like new. It looks great but not as great as this baby in the video. Wow. That is immaculate. I've been offered $5,000 for it recently and I just laugh. $10,000 is more like it and I wouldn't even part with mine for that price. It compares directly to a $70,000 2022 model and the best part? Mine was paid for on day one. Yahoooo!
Someone is selling one near me for 2800. Going to look at it today
One owner car and record with it sounds nice would hoped for lower price
Owned a 2002 that was a true Lemon, all kinds of things going wrong with it even with only 80,000 miles. Too bad...
:(
Super clean rare find
10k? Come on be serious guy
Nice vid!
Thanks for watching!
Do all 2002 RX300's have turbo engines?
Not ever in the first gens. Actually I don't think any later year models or variants have turbo motors. *Correction. I see the RX350 and RX500 did employ a turbo, but it seems the RX300s, never did.
Piece of garbage - don't buy one of these! I just bought one 2 weeks ago and it's the biggest headache I've ever had! The knock sensors were bad so it wasn't shifting into overdrive and was revving 5k rpms on the highway! What a piece of junk! I had to pay my mechanic $2000 to fix it- more money that I've ever spent to fix a vehicle! And a few days later it's still not fixed and still won't shift into overdrive! Now back at the shop again! And the radio is terrible - worse I've ever had in any vehicle! Gas mileage is terrible for a small V6 - you can get better gas mileage with a big V8!
Knock sensor is a problem. But if your mechanically inclined it's a fantastic car. I did the knock sensor hack with mine. Worked excellent for about a year. Than when the last knock sensor went bad. I had no choice, but to take the top part of the motor apart to replace the knock sensors correctly. It's still hacked, and wired to 1 knock sensor. I can reverse it, but haven't. Mine is running perfect at 345,000 miles with original transmission. Full power, car is super clean. I use it everyday. I bought it with 300,000 miles. Like I said, if your willing to wrench yourself and watch TH-cam videos on how to fix? It's a great car. Yours probably has a shot ton of miles. That's when the knock sensors take a shit. Not always, but mostly. I feel you. Paying some guy to work on your car. I never have anybody fix my stuff, only because I can't afford it
@@mr.iforgot3062 Yeah I finally got the Lexus fixed and I'm a lot happier with it now. I'm not very mechanically inclined, so I had a friend that tried doing the wire hack, but it didn't work because both knock sensors were bad. Which is why I took it to my mechanic, and why he charged me so much to fix it since he had replace both sensors. Was still having problems, so I took it back the 2nd time and he had to replace the wiring harness. He also replaced the exhaust, fuel injectors, spark plugs, O2 sensor, and fixed an air vacuum leak. Part of having an old vehicle, lots of things to fix. But it's running great now. The previous owner replaced the battery, breaks, and shocks last year, so it drives like a brand new car and the body and interior are still in immaculate condition. I'm still not impressed with the gas mileage though, and radio signal is bad. But for a car its age it's in great shape. Very comfortable and smooth ride.
@@mr.iforgot3062 How often have you replaced the timing belt and changed the transmission fluid on yours? Have you changed it when recommended, or just when needed?
@@NATEG01 I haven't changed the timing belt just yet, but it's due. Written down, all over the engine bay, is odometer readings from when the previous owners changed the timing belt. So far I've found 4. It's been changed 4 times already. As far as the transmission? I watch a lot of Scotty Kilmer videos and he says NOT to change the transmission oil on cars with extremely high mileage. I could explain it, but Scotty's video on it makes sense. So far, so good. No leaks nowhere. Engine oil, doesn't leak. Nothing. Just replaced the control arm bushings, that made all the difference in the world. Didn't even have to align anything, marked the spots with a sharpie and I was either lucky or? Probably lucky. I'd send a pic, butt???
I own a 1999 RX300 with 328,000 miles on it and runs like a Lexus. I do regular maintenance on it with oil changes every 3,000 to 3,500 miles. I regularly change the ATF and differential oils. The SUV runs like a Rolex. I hope she runs long enough to consider replacing her with a Toyota made hydrogen car. Take care of your RX 300 and look at the long view…. Bill B.
looks super clean. This car is worth a lot more than $3500. 10k is a little steep but for 7-8 grand this would be a worthwhile purchase.
Just be careful with the 98 to 2002 RX300 as the U140E transmission will fail near 80K, if the recall had yet to have that transmission replaced. The pins usually fail for the planetary gear sets, or the torque converter mounting can fail. In 2003, those issues were corrected after it was determined that cooling, lube and those hardware pins were the main culprit. The last 2001 I purchased had a blown transmission that I rebuilt and lo and behold, the issues in that trans were by the book for the recall.
So if it's a 2000 with 170,000 is it safe to assume the tranny has been replaced?
@itsame3379 , this recall is a strange one indeed. You will find only TSBs (technical service bulletins) relating to this transmission failure, and it gives steps for the mechanics and the reset TCM procedure for any and all replacement units.
I even read that for some time, the Lexus's that came in with tranny issues were also upgraded in certain parts like the valve body, torque converter, and a few line pressure solenoids. If a transmission didn't yet fail, the dealer upgraded those parts instead while refreshing their ECMs to help shift smoother.
I chased these upgrades everywhere last year, and none were able to tell me what I have read with regard to upgraded valve bodies and this reflash for the ECU. Much of that is due to the time that's lapsed since 2003 or so, and even more so because of the sneaky way they went about handling this issue.
I believe that after NHTSA finally got reports from injury failures with this model in particular, one being the Transmission locked up while moving on the hwy, and another where a house or wall was hit while attempting to reverse, Lexus finally hit the panic button and did a sorta silent recall, if I'm not mistaken.
Lexus also did a massive research endeavor to look into this U140E transmission issue, spending millions, as they wanted to know if the faults could make the designers or manufacturers accountable for the high cost swapping out the transmission for what we see today in the 2003 models. These models all have the same transmission, but the components were upgraded, and all their books adjusted. It's for this reason that while rebuilding my bad transmission, the OEM parts I purchased were all post 2003 or so. I also upgraded my valve body for a higher flow version, and I replaced the bad planet gear set for 1st/reverse that had its mounting pins sheared just as expected from the research in the recall.
Anyway, after I rebuilt it all, it took months for me to figure out what was causing this strange 2nd to 3rd shift stall, and that started a journey into my ECM, which all have the TCM built into it. As it turns out, resetting the adaptive learning in the TCMs shift matrix can not be reset by disconnecting a battery or any other strange method like hitting the brake a number of times while cycling through the Ignition. Lexus requires a special scanner tool, and it's the one that you really can't buy without spending a few thousand dollars.
I did find a person and shop later on who could reset all that for me, and it did fix my shift issue to where it only flutters a bit when it's cold. I even replaced my synthetic with Toyota Type IV fluid to help with this cold shift issue, and there was an improvement using that fluid, especially since I rebuilt everything.
Tell me, please, do you ever have a stubborn upshift from 2nd to 3rd when you first start driving it?
Now I tell you all this in case one day you need to know this information and solution I went through.
If you don't have a transmission issue now, then I'd say perhaps it was recalled and the unit replaced. That's the best case scenario. If not, maybe it was upgraded and reflashed at some point to preserve the unit from this failure that got so many after 80 grand.
When it fails, it will go one of two ways... The torque converter can break due to washers missing from its mounting bolts, and this will put the trans pump and unit at risk for failure.
The the most common failure, which is what I had to deal with, are the pins breaking for the planet gear set, and that will destroy the transmission and you'll lose the ability to move and get into gear. I bought the car busted, so I am unsure of what symptoms appeared prior to the transmission failure. I do know it sat for some time before the owner decided to sell it for cheap given the bad tranny.
Lol. Well, sorry for the length here. Maybe you can find out on carfax what work may have been done on your Lexus. If your transmission feels great now, just make sure to have good fluid in there that can be changed from a handful of pan draining and not a flush.