I have the 2001 RX 300 going on 15 years old. Was a hammy down had it for 6 years. Best car ever so reliable. I can see why it's still Lexus's #1 .

@2000LexusRX

2 жыл бұрын

do you still got it?

@mj_harv

2 жыл бұрын

@@2000LexusRX I traded it in 4 years ago ): I miss it though

One of the best SUVS I've driven. Going on 5 years and just got 205k miles on it. It can definitely go over 300k. All I've ever had to do was regular oil changes and just changing brakes. Nothing else!! I love it.

@gabrielquinn7208

5 жыл бұрын

do you still have it?

@MacLaw3084

3 жыл бұрын

supposed to do more than that to keep the car in good shape but you do you.

@jadelee5729

3 жыл бұрын

Is it expensive to maintain?

@austii0217

3 жыл бұрын

@@jadelee5729 not at all

@austii0217

3 жыл бұрын

@@MacLaw3084 lmfao regular maintenance hasn’t caused me any major issues that require me to do more bruh. But yeah ima keep doin me 💀

This car was ahead of its time!

I recently bought a 2007 RX350 AWD and it's a beautiful SUV with 87K miles with all the bells and whistles :) very in love with it.. but for some small reason, i love the styling of the RX300 more.. it was definitely ahead of its time when it was first unveiled. Great review though man!

this was when Lexus made an all out assult on Bmw and Mercedes with the LS RX and IS in the late 90s. All stunning vehicles and driveable even today . Lexus make great alternatives to the majors.

I love these videos on older cars soooo much more than the newer, high end cars. Everyone takes time to appreciate new audis, bmw's, ferrari etc but nobody cares about older, more unique cars like this!

When I was younger, my cousin's father had one of these. I recall it was a pre-facelifted model with a rather unique purple/blueish color. It was one of the most quietest and soft riding cars in my childhood I can remember.

My friend recently saved up enough money (since we're both in college) to buy this model with the AWD package. We took it up to Lake Tahoe in snow and this thing was a boss, not a single problem it couldn't handle with some light to mid off-roading as well.

I just bought this car! Exact color and trim even down to the chrome rims...Absolutely beautiful!

Got one with 292 K. Still running like a champ.

2:36 VSC = Vehicle Stability Control. The first generation RX also has side thorax airbags as standard.

Always loved the style of the 1st-gen RX! Great vid as always Kyle!

got mine for 7500$ only 63k miles runs great car! first Car too!

@cyberkidnap6359

7 жыл бұрын

MrMariomota I got mine for my first car and its amazing haha very reliable I'd say👍

Love my 01 RX300. It's been through a fender bender and still runs like a champ! (Only wish I didn't have to replace the Radiator afterward...) Just wish I got more than 16mpg average.

I’ve always loved 🥰 this first generation RX and the roominess and reliability and everything. Toyota/Lexus definitely gets a 10/10. I see a lot of these around in my area of California

Those tail lights were stock from Lexus for that year. "Altezza style" from the JDM (Lexus IS200/300) that originally came with them.

People have no right to criticize this car. This car created the whole luxury SUV segment. Before the lexus rx, there was no such thing as a SUV like that made for luxury and not just 4wd mountain climbing stuff

@brandondiericks

5 жыл бұрын

The Jeep Grand Cherokee was around before the Lexus. Combines luxury and off roaring capability.

Always the best, precise, up-to-date, thorough reviews on KZread! Thanks for the great informative vids. Love your work. Keep it up saabkyle04!!

THANKYOU sooo much now Im in love this suv❤️

Love it! SNOW MODE

Transmission problems are major because of the AWD. The lack of proper tire maintenance from tire pressure to buying 5 tires at one time produces ware on the transaxle

@rolandroland1485

5 жыл бұрын

Jason what abou the 4wd ?! Is there a difference?! And would you recommend?

This is a very nice first car. It's fairly big, it's reliable, it's safe, it looks pretty good, and now days their not expensive. Great video.

Great review! I’d love to own an RX one of these days. I’d like the reliability and roominess.

I got mines yesterday for $2,000 got 169,000 runs smoothly I love this suv everyone was jealous I don’t got my license but I’m driving by faith till I get my license once I get the hang of it then I will do the test at the dmv pray I will pass my dream cars are challenger and S550 but something about this vehicle I’m in love 😍

I just bought one from a private owner. 244K and still runs ridiculously smooth. I have to fix the rack and pinion/bushings up front but other than that, the car is in very good condition.

@BlacRivur

3 жыл бұрын

How much did you buy it for? I've heard they can last well into 450k mile territory.

@elsiepowers2338

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Berryz from Schulenburg, Texas 😊 I know this post is a year old but I pray you still see my question. Anyway do to health issues I think one of these small SUV 's would be good for me. I seen a 2002 Lexus RX 300 with 265 miles witch does not scare me this vehicle is clean in and out side the people want $4,200 I'm gonna offer them less. Do you think it's a good deal?

158K miles and in mint condition thats incredible i thought it would have like 58k. It wasn't neglected thats for sure! i like these, my aunt has a 2000 and the backseat is very comfortable and roomy. your family's dealer gets ahold of some of the nicest older cars around and when i get another car after i finish school, i might just go all the way down to NC to check them out! I'd check out All City too while I'm at it!

This is the car I have, but in black with tan interior. I love it :)

@AraCrimson

4 жыл бұрын

Allyson_Cole I cant find one with the the beige interior, they’re all black

This one didn't have AWD? I thought they had it as standard. Adn to all those worried about the mileage, this ones barely broken in. It'll last at least that much longer if properly maintained. These japanese brands last virtually forever.

Nice car

@StuntDoubleTheatre It did that because the A/C was on. It was the compressor engaging. Which changed the idle.

The reason that the idle hunted at the beginning, is because the A/C was on. It was the compressor clutch turning on, which creates a drag on the engine, and the car has to offset the load by increasing the idle.

@rolandroland1485

5 жыл бұрын

Hypervish95 is that good or bad ?! Because that same exact noise happened when I have my ac on, I have a 2006 Highlander.

I love it

nice truck especially the black interior i would be in that truck all day..

Lexus makes awesomely comfortable cars.

With that mileage, it's only just broken in. Should last well past double that. Great review Kyle!!

very nice!

This is my dream car ooo. May God provide for me to get it

Thinking of getting one of these but im leaning towards a GS400. Even tho the RX will be more practical it just looks so boring to drive

This is one of the best Lexus RX series. You can compare this SUV to other SUVs.

i love this leather materials so shiny and comfortable =)

My sister drives one of these, got a ton of dings but runs fine!

Kyle what is that little flap on the center console that you had trouble closing? For the life of me I can't figure it out

The chrome wheels are good, but it would be even better if it was gold on tan with gold emblems as well

The new Lexus can't even come CLOSE TO THESE!!

@pskittle488 Any car can virtually last forever if you take care of it. People bash chrysler for their lack of longevity, but my dads got a '99 Ram truck with 250k on it, and it runs like new. Its the owner, not the manufacturer, that matters.

@tripritetravelsabuah1385

2 жыл бұрын

Not with Mazda cx7

@s81190 Mileage is just a number if you take care of a car. I've seen lower mileage cars in horrible shape inside, outside and mechanically.

The first SUV where the back seats recline

nice

Is this car a brand new or foreign used one?

Love this car. Wish you were in California with this thing...

@readyeddy661

6 жыл бұрын

Teddy Parker i got one but in white located in delano to be exact

are the headlamps hid xenon? if not how is the light colored blue? i just got xenon halogen bulbs put in my car and it shows no blue. is there anything wrong with mine.

Back when driving a Lexus still meant something.

the engine on the 1997-2003 (Toyota Harrier) 1998-2003 (Lexus RX) Lexus RX/ Toyota Harrier Engine 2.2 L 5S-FE I4 2.4 L 2AZ-FE I4 3.0 L 1MZ-FE V6

is that the jeep at 2:41 with the blow engine

My cousin's father used to own one of these in a very unique midnight purple kind of color. It was by far one of the smoothest & comfortable cars I've ever rode in my childhood. Sadly he sold it down the road due to financial issues. If not I can imagine these RX300 will last for 20+ years.

@muneebhussain6729

7 жыл бұрын

mine is the 1999 model, that means 18 years old and it's running just like how I got it out of the showroom. Only thing you ever need to do is regularly change engine fluids to keep it in such good condition...

@StuntDoubleTheatre Throttle Body and IACV cleaning would fix that.

What's the current status on the 2000 Grand Cherokee?

Do you have cadilac escalade ?

Kyle can you do a smart car I don't want it but it looks interesting

I had the best one in Philly until I let it go for a Hyundai genesis v8 btw rx300 owners the sub is under the passenger seat

My mom had a 1998 toyota harrier which is basically the same car

I have the same color Lexus RX 300 2003.

Kyle! Kereta ni macam kereta Toyota kijang.

@GETaYOTA you know he says that because he does do vehicles that aren't that new and that have problems right..?

actually, the car comes with an option to get awd

What’s the song called

I bought the same one and the transmission went out. Over all I still like the vichicle I just need to know where it find a good used tranmisssion

@nathanielschroeder1321

4 жыл бұрын

From a Toyota Camry

Very nice but I'm not a fan of the chrome rims! Other than that its a nice suv!

THIS IS A GREAT GRANDMA CAR.

@BenHTran-ou8bq

4 жыл бұрын

Bruh caps. Seriously.

the 1997-2003 (Toyota Harrier) 1998-2003 (Lexus RX) Lexus RX/ Toyota Harrier was assembled in Japan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka

That will sound a little cliché, but I SIMPLY LOVE LEXUS! An awesome nippo-american company!

I got a quick question!!!!

Um...the Grand Cherokee Limited had been around years before the RX300 came along. Our 2000 Limited has the same features are the RX and was a few thousand cheaper than the Lexus of the same year.

that's in great shape for a 2002! In wisconsin there'd be rust on it -.-

I need the car right know..........

If this car had an aux it would be perfect

@Ray-pm1jy

4 жыл бұрын

Arafat Abadin you can get a whole Bluetooth system for $50 lol

I have a 2003 RX300 and I can't figure out how to change my language from Japanese to English ?? There is NO menu button ?? Can anyone HELP PLEASE ??

@rdg091

7 жыл бұрын

Kelly Rea Did you try info

@kellyrea5661

7 жыл бұрын

I tried everything guess I need to call Lexus ;)

@appletree8441

7 жыл бұрын

Learn Japanese

6:00 WRONG! RX 300 of this generation never had side curtain airbags. Only the side airbags the protected the thorax.

@Lettusplz

4 жыл бұрын

This video is 7 years old

@nisaac86

4 жыл бұрын

Airbags weren't even invented yet

I owned Lexus 2002 Rex 300

I'm not sure, but i think you said "light blue" instead of "light brown" for the outside paint

@ashantirobinson7692

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he did!

I saw a similar Lexus right across my job there's a auto repair shop just right across of it and with a large flatbed truck with a burnt up Lexus with no tires on it just all burnt to the crisp I feel sorry for who ever owned that thing I hope the driver wasn't in the car when it exploded cuz I actually walked up to the Lexus and just saw burnt melted dashboard it was just so horrible I hope the driver was okay

Are these cars really that expensive to keep up maintenance

@hedga001

5 жыл бұрын

Not really! They're just Toyota. A lot of the parts are interchangeable with the Highlander!

@soniasias6226

3 жыл бұрын

Just make sure you buy one that was taken care of. Look inside the engine oil. Make sure it doesn't look like mud or dirt.

Has your father gotten his personal car yet?

i watch Fordmustang98Guy i same 2002 Lexus RX 300

Exterior- meh. Interior- WOW!! I guess that's the deal with most decade old luxury cars. If you buy a used one, you don't impress anyone until they get in. Still, these can be had fro under $9K with decent mileage. Not a bad deal IMO. Better than the Acura MDX of the same year, which used only hard plastic for the interior and had a DEFECTIVE transmission design.

God damn gas guzzlers, no thanks. Had one and don’t miss it!



God those tailights are shocking!

@rolandroland1485

5 жыл бұрын

Noah Robinson I know right ? Way ahead of it age at that time 😱

so what kind of car does ur sis have now

As long as you change the transmission fluid every 10-15k miles you'll be fine.

This is the same body as the Kia Sorrento only no frame and fwd

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Beautiful ride, not feminine at all

lan

I love this car but its pretty girly, has big trouble with the transmission (new one costs $5000) most and its pretty expensive for what kind of year $9000 for a 2000 plus lexus servicing is extremely expensive and if the transmission wasent been replaced your fucked so I don't think its that great of a first car lol

@rolandroland1485

5 жыл бұрын

Donnie Kosloski you are wrong my friend, this car is top 3 in reliability

2004 Audi A6 3.0 V6 - 220bhp (30v dohc) 2002 Lexus RX300 - 3.0V6 (24v) - 220bhp AUDI?!

Too much wood trim imo

@GETaYOTA GTFO of this channel then

yeah i had my share with those tranny problems. i just recently spent $3000 on a replacement tranny for a 99' rx300. and i have to agree its pretty "femanine" when seen in person. its really bubbly and the visiablity seems to be designed for woman. either way i would still keep the 99' rx300 my parents just got. considering the amount of money put into it and its quailty. BUT the car is going to a femanine driver, so i gaurentee i wont be driving it even to save my life. id rather walk lol

@Krzrrazrrokr

6 жыл бұрын

bmwmsport11 I guess you're just that insecure about your sexuality

@hc6915

5 жыл бұрын

krzrrazrrokr LOL we were both thinking it...

@soniasias6226

3 жыл бұрын

I rarely see men driving them.

very nice!