I love how James NEVER forgets a bad dealer experience, even if he was nine at the time....

@reedfinn6483

2 жыл бұрын

@@grievuspwn4g3 Mercedes Watford have always had a local reputation of being terrible, was still bad the last time someone I knew had an experience ( around 2015)

I owned one of these - it was exceptionally reliable, and for the time a superb car.

@swiper1818

2 жыл бұрын

owned from new

@AutismusPrime69

4 ай бұрын

Calm down

I own a 2002 RX300 with 213,000 miles. My greatest fear is someone runs into me and totals it. It's immaculate and runs like new and could never be replaced at today's ridiculous prices. I love this car!

@RS-it2ho

Жыл бұрын

Mine has 116k and I'm soooo afraid.

@christopherjung3860

8 ай бұрын

I have a 2002 with 172,000 miles. Alot of work put in the last 20,000 miles. Rebuilt tranny, tuneup, axle work, steering work, brakes and probably a few things I'm forgetting. About 15,000 dollars worth. Have you had to do any major work on yours?

@brandonfpv

7 ай бұрын

@@christopherjung3860 you got unlucky. I think you might be alright engine-wise but let me not test your luck further

@mrtyreus0

7 ай бұрын

Me too! 2003 with 229,800 miles.

@christopherjung3860

6 ай бұрын

​@@brandonfpvUnlucky should be my first name. I was shot at in that SUV. June of 2022 I was driving home and all of a sudden a guy unloads 7 rounds from the sidewalk at people across the street he had beef with. Only one bullet landed. It went through my passenger side front window missing my head by inches and out the other side. PTSD from it got me hooked on Pot the last year . I'm finally off pot though and trying to get my life back together. I normally don't share shit like this, but your unlucky description hit me hard. Not your fault. It's just how life is. In addition to the shooting, I've nearly been T- boned. I literally had to swerve out of the way. I was driving with my son right after Geico replaced the Tewo shattered windows. And all of a sudden a truck shoots across a media, just as I'm passing by. To this day, 8 don't know what the asshole was thinking. I swerve and ended up on the sidewalk. South Florida is some of the most dangerous driving I've seen. And I've been all around the world. 3rd world countries, China, Brazil, Northern Europe, Spain, The Med, Korea....etc. I thank my God that I'm alive. I literally smoked dope all day every day for over a year. I'm no wimp, but the mind is a strange thing. So anytime I see mental health crime or whatever, I say there but by the grace of God go I.

I bought an rx400h two years ago for 5 grand, it literally hasn't put a foot wrong since, and transported my wife (who has zero mechanical sympathy) and daughter around in luxurious comfort ever since. Fantastic motor

@electrikoptik

2 жыл бұрын

My uncle sold his M-class because it became a nightmare to maintain after warranty.

@Alans6563

2 жыл бұрын

What sort of mpg is the 400h giving you?

@themanipulator1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alans6563 in the summer around 36-38 , winter around 32-34, obviously depending on your driving style. My wife drives like a maniac and still gets 32mpg, approximately 450 miles to a tank

My 2004 RX330 AWD has 37,900 miles on it. Love these vehicles.

It’s VERY rare you see a first generation of any car still driving my around normally. The Engineering of these cars are incredible.

@numbereightyseven

2 жыл бұрын

Dumb statement. What about first generations of cars that are still being made, eg Macans?

@zhila5958

2 жыл бұрын

@@numbereightyseven he’s talking about first gen of cars that have went though many generations. so his point still stands

@123Poulaki

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought one ! It's in nice clean condition too!

@BooTub3

Жыл бұрын

Porsche SUVs didn’t show up until late 2002 and were rarer to see until they ramped up production later in the mid 2000s.. RXs were mass produced in 1997 & I guarantee they’re up there with the most commonly seen 90s cars still RUNNING closest to the word P E R F E C T on the road today/tomorrow etc etc. Pursuit of PERFECTION - Heavy set Camry in a prom dress.. Plus the V6 they use is notoriously over engineered & insanely reliable. It’s probably equal if not more reliable then Toyotas 2jz or 1UZ.. Reminder that V configurations aren’t as balanced & considered less reliable then inline engines

@designbyhazema

Жыл бұрын

just got one im 23 lol its as old as me!

These 90's car reviews are the bread and butter of this channel, nice to see more coming along.

When I lived in the USA in 2000, I bought a 1999 ML320 with 28,000 miles. I drove it between Texas and Florida, New Orleans and Dallas, all across the Southern US. It sometimes towed a small boat and never missed a beat, needing only routine servicing. It was sold when we left the USA in 2004 with 120,000 miles on the clock having done 92,000 trouble free miles during our 4 years of ownership and depreciating only $10k in 4 years which considering the miles was outstanding in my opinion. So for us, the ML320 was a really good car.

@vincentsolito8234

Жыл бұрын

320s have proven much more reliable than any lexus I've owned in my experience. I've had 2 w210 e320s and put thousands of miles on them with only routine maintenance. 2 of the 3 lexus of the same era have had pain in the ass knock sensor failures amongst other small issues plus the expensive timing service that isn't required on Mercedes

Nice car, still very popular here in Nigeria despite the proliferation of newer RX models

@xora2065

Жыл бұрын

The fuel economy is horrible though. And our bad roads don't help

The audio system would probably be Nakamichi underneath which explains why it's so good. The lower end models used Pioneer and they were still pretty decent, but by the time you stepped up to the nav system you'd be getting the premium audio. The Nakamichi units are well worth getting a pro to replace the capacitors on, as by this age if they haven't been done, they will be starting to leak and will be affecting the audio quality. Now days I think they are all provided Mark Levinson.

@1Link4Life

2 жыл бұрын

i had a 99... the speakers were jbl branded

@damilolaakanni

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they moved to Mark Levinson around 2002 with the LS430, then the GX and LX 470.

I bought an '00 RX 300 with low miles from an old lady in Jan. '21 for 3k, just before used car prices went nuts. Probably worth 5-6k now. Great vehicle, no problems so far.

@mrtyreus0

2 жыл бұрын

Similar here. 03 RX300 with all options including nav. Bought for 3k in October of 2021. Miss my Audi Cabriolet, but I'm confident the Lexus is going to start every morning.

I own a 2000 rx300 & Love it. It actually has enormous back seat leg room because the back seat is adjustable. There is a lever in front by your feet that allows the seat to move forward or back.

We bought one of these in our family back in 1999. I learned to drive on this car, and drove it throughout my college years. We still have it, close to 250k miles on the odometer.

These SUVs just go forever. There are an amazing number of houses in my neighborhood that have his-and-hers RX 300/330/350 models in the driveway. If the used car market hadn't been so crazy when we were car shopping late last year, we probably would have bought one coming off a three-year lease. We ended up with a Toyota Venza instead (aka the Harrier in other markets), and I must say that getting twice the gas mileage of the RX is nice, plus I'd expect the Venza to be as reliable as most Toyota products.

@LilleyAdam

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure this car is badged as a harrier in Japan. Heaps of them around here.

@davidmulligan42

2 жыл бұрын

@@LilleyAdam I think the older models might have been Harriers, but the current US/Canada Toyota Venza is known as the Harrier in other markets these days.

@OneManOnFire

2 жыл бұрын

I don't even see those suvs anymore and I'm in California

My Mother bought a 2002 RX300 in 2002 for around 30K. She drove it until 2016. I started driving it daily in 2018 and besides oil changes, 2 bulbs, wiper blades, and a $1020 battery and engine computer pcm/ecu replacement I've had no issues. I've put 41K on it and the tires are still carrying good tread. Best thing it still only has 86K miles on it today. It is an incredibly well built vehicle. Mine was built in Canada.

This is one of the best cars ever made.. They run forever

@kristians2704

2 жыл бұрын

most reliable doesn't mean best

@dogchainsaw3923

2 жыл бұрын

@@kristians2704 every Toyota/Lexus and Honda fanboys should know this

@charltom4053

2 жыл бұрын

Reliability is what matters most. So im my book wat determines whats the best

In 2002, the starting price was around £25,000 but that changes depending on model and options.

@samthoma2719

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, my mum bought a top spec all singing all dancing model and it cost £32,000 and change. Was an awesome daily for the time.

Well done on the Subs you deserve more. The 1MZFE engine ultra reliable, provided serviced. The 4 speed, Toyota did not go to a 5 speed with that weight and 1MZFE until 2005 Alphard. This was just about reliability. Should give you 300,000 miles, at least

@kchortu

2 жыл бұрын

If you put the rx330 re designed rear valve cover it should last longer as the problem with the engine is the bad pcv system that was re designed for the next gen, Its not a hard job just annoying.

I bought a 2001 RX 300 all wheel drive from the original owner in mint condition with just 79,000 miles as a go to work vehicle so I could let my new full size chevy truck could sit in the garage looking new. And to my surprise after owning the Lexus for a year now I love it! The quality is superb all the features are working engine is smooth and quite. This is a solid suv and it just needs a upgraded stereo although it sounds great it doesn’t have Bluetooth or none of the modern features a stereo should have. I have the original window sticker with it and it had a price of just over $41,000.

I own one with wooden trim. I replaced the central console for the next gen which fits perfectly. Best daily I had, comfy, reliable and perfect for the weather I face (snow and hot summer)and indeed the stereo is awesome. I'm purchasing a LS soon for me, but this one stays in the family for my partner.

@NickAlexander_is_Awesome

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, how do you replace the center console with an rx330 console? I haven't heard of that mod before.

@ewilliamsz2099

Жыл бұрын

Hello can you give a little more information on that mod. Please

We bought ours brand new in the US for $37K. We still have it and my kids have learned to drive in it. Now has 200K miles

My mom has had her 2003 RX-300 for over 10 years now, and it’s been extremely reliable. Now at 191,000 miles, and the driveshaft is the only thing that’s broken on it. Never had a single light go on the dash. Considering how hard it’s been driven, it’s really amazing how well it’s held up. Really speaks for how good Toyota is. Hardly any rust either despite being in the rust belt of the US for the past 20 years.

The cruise control stalk you showed is still exactly the same in my 2016 Lexus. :-).

@andreasphotiou1886

2 жыл бұрын

My 2016 Toyota too. If it ain’t broke….

@chappy2121

2 жыл бұрын

Think it is the same ones in the Soarers ect. Must be around 30 years old. The Toyota Crowns have it, mine doesn't unfortunately but I'm going to retrofit it if it doesn't make a mess of the steering wheel

Still have one - 2004 with 170,000 miles. Most reliable car I ever owned.

I have had a 1999 ml 320 for 4 year and its my daily that l use for work. I have maintained it myself and it's never let me down in 40th miles. It is thirty but it runs on LPG. I love it and will drive as long as l can. As long as people like you nock them they will stay a bargain for the rest of us in the know.

You have the rear seats extended on the RX300 out that's why there is less leg space, below there's a bar where you can pull and push the seats back. You'll have to readjust the angle of the back seats every time you do this.

Had 5 RX models pass through the family over the years, the worst problem we came across was a stone getting caught between the brake caliper and the disc. 3 of the 5 RX's were traded in with over 200k on the clock, one with 150k and latest one coming up to 90k. My dad started me down the Lexus route and I can't fault any of the cars we own, GS F, LS400 and NX300h. Looking to add an IS200 sportcross as the dog-mobile too!

Great review Jay, showcases Lexus quality v Mercedes penny pinching accountants at this time. Dubious styling, but a good all rounder!

Its probably worth mentioning that the ML was an experiment in many ways for Mercedes. Previous 4x4s such as the G Wagen were almost certainly contracted out to Steyr in Austria as was the European version of the Chrysler voyager but the ML was made in an all new factory in Alabama. I was an automotive industry analyst at the time and lucky enough to be flown to Alabama by private jet with some colleagues to visit the new factory and drive the soon to be released car both on and off road. Alabama in the late 90s was mainly known for the gulf between rich and poor and a legacy of grown men marauding around the state in white sheets and pointy hoods. Quality manufacturing wasn't in the local lexicon at that time. The difficulty getting skilled and diligent labour prompted a BMW executive from their facility in South Carolina to comment when comparing the experiences BMW and Mercedes were having setting up shop in non unionised southern states "I suppose at least our workforce turns up wearing shoes" It was also a time when US made cars were pretty dire and Mercedes was recovering from problems of its own.

@skelejp9982

2 жыл бұрын

My friend had ML270 TDi, and when going to Spain via Ardennes, I was amazed this car could go over 200Km/h uphill . These Cars were really way ahead compared to a Nissan Patrol Turbo. When arriving in Spain, he had a Turbo failure, Car was like 2 years old then..

@AaronSmith-kr5yf

2 жыл бұрын

We call the ML Benz here in the states "the Alabama Trash Can". Thing is with Bubba working the assembly line, its a grueling job, both physically and mentally. Some guys can do it, some can't. Thing is you gotta keep all the "good" Bubba's happy with great pay/benefits. You are gonna run into quality/production issues if you are replacing Bubba with another Bubba every 6-12 months. And its also damn hard to find a qualified Bubba in that part of the world who has the skill set to do maintenance/troubleshooting work on the machines/presses/robots in the factory. IMO Bubba did a good job screwing these things together, it was all the Stuttgart based Hans/Karls/Ottos in accounting who ruined this era of Benz. Especially the ML, this was by far the worst car Benz introduced in that late 90's/00's period.

@paulsz6194

2 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Clarkson was really scathing of those 1st gen ML’s when he took it out for a test drive on Top Gear.

@wernerdanler2742

2 жыл бұрын

I thought only the 450 was made in Alabami. Those were the ones I always heard bad things about.

I've been a longtime Japanese car enthusiast and have owned quite a few early 90s Nissans and the like. Last year I picked up a neglected 2000 ML55 from a coworker who purchased it from a small dodgy dealership some years prior. I planned to fix some items and flip it. I got it for a *really* good price. It had its share of issues that needed worked out for a twenty year old car, including a busted instrument cluster so mileage was unknown. Turns out with some internet sleuthing and one Carfax later- the ol' ML has over 320k miles on it (515k km)! It's grown on me, like a wart, for the past year as I've nursed and reconditioned it back to its former glory- and the thing just doesn't miss a beat! The legendary AMG-built M113 V8 roars to life without any hesitation along with the original drivetrain (including the transfer case with low range). It's got gobs of power and hustles down the highway nicely and in relative comfort for a body-on-frame SUV. I've ended up lifting it slightly and fitting some knobby all-terrain 275/65R18 to exploit the surprisingly competent off road prowess the ol' petrol-sucking SUV offers. (Did I mention I'm American?). Just a year ago I couldn't have told you anything about a Benz and now I can't get enough of the accountant-era red-headed stepchildren. My friends told me it was an 'Alabama trashcan', and annual running costs would bankrupt me. Well, despite some early production-run build quality issues it has done nothing but impress this JDM lover... Also, the RX is a fantastic little runabout and you see tons of them here in the states, kinda boring though :)

What's not to like about Lexus? When you invest in an expensive car, you don't expect faults or eye-watering bills after the warranty ends!

Another good video, James, thankyou. I have a Lexus LS430 from this era, and the interior has a similar mix of the very nice and cheap Toyota parts. On 235k now and still going strong though.

Nice car. Was thinking about buying one sadly not too many nice examples around me. Nice review. Keep up the good work.

As an American I simply do not understand this British reluctance to buy a Lexus. I can only conclude it is something in the British character that insists if you're going to have something nice you must balance it off with pain and suffering. German vehicles are perfect for that. that ML was called the Alabama trashcan for a reason

@quonston

2 жыл бұрын

It was called the Alabama Trashcan because it was made in Alabama. It is not a German car.

@slasher9883

2 жыл бұрын

@@quonston Designed and engineered in Germany, manufactured in Alabama. They are both to blame for that POS.

@petayV8

2 жыл бұрын

On the flip side those few smart Brits can have a Lexus for next to nothing ha! I remember I bought my 2000 IS200 for $1600 quid like 8 years ago, such a amazing car

@JK061996

2 жыл бұрын

The UK and Europe were primarily a Diesel market until the recent crackdown on emissions and only the 2nd-gen IS has been offered with such engines.

@kevinbarry71

2 жыл бұрын

@@quonston nonsense. It was made in Alabama but it was designed by Germans, engineered by Germans, and the interior was picked out by Germans. Cheap Germans who were insulting their customers

I love the cruise control stalk, got the same one in my 2002 IS200. Imho better than having to press buttons on the steering wheel or worse yet, toggle cruise control on/off from a separate button on the dash.

@Golo1949

2 жыл бұрын

Same in my 99 GS300.

@TheRandomHero3

2 жыл бұрын

My '06 IS220d has the same setup. By far one of the easiest cruise systems to opperate

My parents have owned one for the last 15 years (I grew up with it) and it's still going strong at ~205K miles. The comfort, build quality, and reliability are excellent. My only complaint is that fuel economy isn't great (~21 US mpg) and it could really use an extra cog (gets really annoying in the hills/mountains).

I picked up a minty 2008 RX350 last year and I'm absolutely in love it. It looks and drives like new and has the superb Mark Levinson stereo in it. They are great aging luxury cars , Toyota reliability and lots of comfort and features .

These are widely driven throughout Africa (albeit sometimes under the Toyota Harrier badge). I am assuming because of their exceptional reliability.

If it wasnt for it being quite thirsty, i would love it as a daily. ( I already own an m2c)

I have a 1st generation ML 350 2004, and it's been an incredible car. Bit thirsty and likes a camshaft sensor.....but apart from that, a joy to own.

Same scenario with my friend in 1999 when trying to choose between the Ml320 and the RX300 in America. He asked me as a technician which one I would buy. I told him the Lexus was the better of the 2. Now in 2022 he still owns the Lexus. He did upgrade the Lexus for a Macan GTS last year but decided to keep the Lexus as his dog hauler. Lexus weak spots are oil sludge issues if synthetic oil is not used and the automatic transmissions can fail prematurely.

@rayoliver6807

2 жыл бұрын

As for the issue,Castro xl will take care of that,my 2001 has zero sludge !

We bought two 2001s new here in the US, dad was general counsel for a Fortune 500 company and mom was stay at home. Want to say both were just under 40k US when new loaded out (xenon’s, nav, wood steering wheel and shifter)

@mrtyreus0

2 жыл бұрын

Makes sense, bought a used identical example for 3k a few months ago. Window sticker says 41k, but mine is a 2003. Drives literally like it just drove off the lot. Of course it's been very well maintained. New suspension, shocks, bushings, sub frame bushings etc.

I picked up an 01’ ml55 in November here in the states. Cheap too, 3200 US and came with an extra set of wheels and tires! I’ve since put 2800 miles on it bringing the total to 186k miles and other than the battery dying over the weekend once, turned out to be a user error, it hasn’t left me stranded. I used it to tow a generator to the job site and put a front bumper for another car easily in the rear storage space with the seats folded down. For a truck the thing is amazing, very capable and quick, decent storage and towing ability. For a Mercedes well it’s definitely a mixed bag. The amg interior is certainly much better than what I’ve seen in the 320s and 430s. I would liken the materials and fit to that of a w220 S rather than a full fat designo package amg interior. I haven’t had any problems with the rear hatch as many do but one of the rear doors does have the popping lock problem that many of the early cars have. In all it is a great utility vehicle but far too thirsty for a daily driver that does a few hundred miles a day.

I had a '99. I've seen the guy I sold it to - he still has it, and liked it so much he bought a later version to go with it. I later had a Porsche Macan (base), which was the same sort of car, or "car".

I love how James has no qualms calling out bad dealerships. The RX 300 was a revolution at the time, great looking, lots of features, very quiet, this particular one he is in crazy immaculate condition. Look at the front end shot, there is like no chips at all on that front end or bumper, beautiful. It has to have been repainted, even though Lexus has excellent fit and finish… I mean my 2022 BMW with 5000 miles has more small pitting on the bumper than that 22-year-old Lexus LMAO And I’m curious about the stereo now, I think in the United States they were available with the Nakamachi? Or perhaps the Mark Levinson? Perhaps neither I’ll have to research👌🙏 Thanks James

Lexus brand has looked liked a good alternative to Mercs/Beemers, ever since i heard of them, generally you get that same features in engine and drivetrain, albeit with "lower quality" interiors on older models(before 2015ish) and on the other hand you get the higher reliability at a lower cost(depreciation value if bought used)

@Beer_Dad1975

2 жыл бұрын

My 2009 GS460 has a way nicer interior than the W212 E Series of the same year - which believe me I've stepped out of my car and into a E series, and they feel cheap and nasty in comparison - also the E had developed all manner of rattles in 10 years & looked a lot more worn than it should have for the age & mileage. I'd agree that the LS460 of the late 00's early 10's isn't quite as good as the S series, but it's not far off.

@oliverkromann1902

2 жыл бұрын

@@Beer_Dad1975 exactly why i used the "" signs because it depends on the user/driver Traditionally german vs traditionally japanese Each with their own quirks

This presenter’s story shows Mercedes isn’t just a slight inconvenience but leads to horror stories they remember to this day. Having a reliable Lexus gives you fond memories, which is priceless. Sure enough, I know an RX 300 owner with happy memories. It’s been in the family for 20 years, hasn’t broken and still the daily vehicle. What’s remarkable is the paint hasn’t peeled or faded much despite the humidity, hot sun, and monsoon seasons. They don’t have a garage.

I've driven a 1st gen ML 270. Ugly, slow , prone to rust, but surprisingly quiet and comfortable. Even though it was made in the dark age of Mercedes Benz, the interior was above the Japanese or hilarious American equivalent of a smaller luxury SUV.

@rayoliver6807

2 жыл бұрын

The m270 lived in the SHOP!,NO THANKS

It’s nice to hear another cinematographers perspective on cars.

Have one as my first car, kinda riced it out but its an excellent starter vehicle. Still going 200k strong!

I’m getting a 2000 rx300 this weekend with 185k miles on it. This information help me a lot. Thanks!

@DannyWohl

Жыл бұрын

How's that going?

These are extremely popular out here in the states, a good first gen rx300 is $7,500-9k right now.

The rear seats go much further back. You recorded this with them in their front most position.

Having had two vehicles with auto 4 speeds, never again. They just seem to drag between gears with big steps in the ratios, the extra gear of a 5 speed just makes a nicer drive.

Here in the US in the pacific North West, I am still driving a 1999 rx300 with 220 thousand miles on it, a great 4x4 with our special NW super shitty snow no rust

I have one of these with nearly 300,000 American Freedumb Eagle units on the odometer (miles, not kilometers), and it barely needed anything outside, for finally, an 02 sensor went out but, for the hundreds of thousands of miles all its ever needed was oil, wheels, and brakes. So weird to see one of these in wrong-side drive but flipping the video it looks proper.

My parents had one of these back in the day good memories.

We have a 1999 with 376,000+ miles and still going strong except it does use oil at highway speeds. Purchased it in 2005 with ~80,000 miles. It's an excellent car.

Modern Lexus could learn a thing or two from the cars they produced from this period.

Sorry man for your bad experience. Personally have lived with my ml270 manual 6 speed for the last 10 years,have only replaced turbo transducers once. It has very good economy. I maintain it very well . Lexus has tested reliability though. Thanks for good video

Got my Gen 3 09 Lexus RX 2 years ago. Amazing car for the money. Had zero problems and zero things broken. The Alpine stereo is amazing. It has bluetooth as standard, in 2009. 160000 miles (270000km) and it is near as perfect as a new one.

@baronvonjo1929

2 жыл бұрын

My mom had a 09 up until a few weeks ago. Tbh all of us hated but that's what she wanted up until the end. Me, my brother, and dad didn't like it because it was a girl's car with bad styling. My mom grew to dislike it because the center console or lack of one because she needs all this ridiculous amount of space her previous suburban gave her that most cars don't. Also the amazing pearlescent white was horrible to keep clean. And me and my brother hated it because sitting in the back, the rear axle was very very bad and loud and I was horrified it would rip off one day. The ride was very very loud. I had a 2016 4Runner and gave it to her as I was sick of paying for it and we sold the lexus. I'm a Toyota and Lexus fan. But that one sucked tbh. But no issues over the 4 years we had it.

This RX300 was marketed as the "silver sport" in the US with euro spec stiffer suspension and color matching body panels

You're welcome, James. Watching your videos ain't much, and it's definitely not honest work, but I am proud to be doing my bit

I thought it had an awfully bouncy ride compared to the ML , so I bought the ml and have been thrilled since.

I purchased one of these a few years back with only 60k miles on it. It has been a dream and I am going to drive it till it dies

I bought one for my wife when we lived in the States. It was a pretty good car for what it was. It did have a gearbox failure while out of warranty but Lexus covered it anyway after a carefully worded overture to Lexus of America

@paulcoenen7918

Жыл бұрын

Could you tell us what year it was and the mileage at tyranny issue? Thanks

@morri03

Жыл бұрын

@@paulcoenen7918 2001 model with 77,000 miles at the time

My 1999 came with the sticker, new was 37250.00. still have it, 265000 miles. nice video.

200,000 subs.. I started watching when Laurie was still on the channel and he was doing well to get 1,000 views a video.

About to watch the video, but I absolutely prefer the 2002-2005 Mercedes ML (specifically the ML500) because it’s body on frame and very truck like in how it drives.

I saw a 2003 modle with with over 300k and it still is going and the interior is solid as heck I almost got it.

After twenty years, this car is holding up remarkably well. The interior isn't in tatters and it seems like a really smooth drive. Not bad when you have GM products or Mercedes products that can't last ten years without needing a new transmission or expensive repairs

Hi, I see your very valid point! But, you could have done even better and cheaper at that tome by buying a Toyota Harrier 3.5 as it was the same car as the Lexus but cheaper. The Harrier was rebadged as the Lexus RX from March 1998 to December 2008 and the only difference I could see was the prestige of the “Japanese Lada badge!”, ( spelling mistake intentional). The other thing to take into consideration is how much money you are looking at loosing through depreciation. Thats why some Toyotas are worth nearly as much now as they did 10 years ago. Cheers mate. Harera

The sound system in some Lexus models are about the best out there. I had a 2012 CT200h Premium for a while. The car itself and the early Prius hybrid system were a bit horrid. But the Mark Levinson sound system was lovely !. In fact i will say its the best factory sound system ive ever heard.

@jfv65

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say horrid. It just takes some getting used to the e-cvt transmissies. I used to own the (UK built) Auris1 hybrid with the same 1.8L drivetrain and it has been bomb proof reliable. Extremely frugal on fuel. Depending on season temps between 18 and 22 km on 1L of ron95.

Thanks for sharing the Merc experience, I couldn't stop laughing :)

Just bought a beautiful Black exterior/Beige interior 2001 RX300 w/all the bells, whistles & extras 140K miles, Excellent condition = $6K. OMG I LOVE IT!

I agree with you completely pal. I have a 09 rx awd and a LC500 Best cars Hand down

Would love to see you review a Mazda Bongo!

Both rear seats can be slid backwards. There's horizontal lever under the seats.

A Tennessean that can attest to the CRAFTSMANSHIP of this Great SUV !! 22 YEARS AND STILL RUNS PERFECT!TRULY ONE OF A KIND!

I have owned 2 of these; best build quality.

A friend still has one he bought new...it has 360k miles on it.

Hey man good to se you

Base price for RX300 was $32,005 at the time.

I have this truck and Bmw e36 M3 for weekends. These 2 vehicles are considered Bullet proof engine's and go up in value every year

The rear seats slide back further btw (and recline)

I have the exact same car, RX300SE in platinum ice, bought in 2002, with the 17” upgrade alloys, was £34k. Bloody lovely car. Just clocked 100k 😁

I own a 2001 RX300 with 250,000 miles for 8000 pounds. nice car. 4wd. 3L, 220 hp. i hope nothing will happen in next 5 years.

Jay why not do plug in hybrids?

Currently scrounging around for a RX350 2009-ish here in the states for the actual worth $8k and not the $20k most dealers are asking for.

My dad owned a 2006 RX 400h, it was a great car and one of his favourites

@harrisr1018

2 жыл бұрын

How was the reliability?

@ReeceT20

2 жыл бұрын

@@harrisr1018 being totally honest,I was born in 2000 so I was pretty young when he had it but I don't remember it ever being away for a long period of time, unlike his e46 330d before...which literally blew the engine. And he sold it in 08/09 due to the financial crisis so we only had it a couple of years but it was pretty pokey for the time and never had any issues as far as I'm aware

@ReeceT20

2 жыл бұрын

@@harrisr1018 come to think of it, it was probably the only car he's had without any issues excluding his current car

@harrisr1018

2 жыл бұрын

@@ReeceT20 thanks mate

@markguppy2715

2 жыл бұрын

@@harrisr1018 I've had a 2008 RX400h for 10 years. I'm probably going to regret saying this but it's been the most reliable car I've ever owned. Regular oil/filter changes and good quality tyres are pretty much all I've had to do to it. They can suffer from a leak in heavy rain in various places through the back (via rear lights mainly I understand). The water gets in, sits on the floor pan under the floor of the boot out of sight. If it gets bad enough when you brake the water can cascade over some of the electrics in the boot and ends up soaking the carpets in the rear passenger footwell. I only noticed I had a problem when the condensation on the windscreen got really, really bad. It took a while to locate the leak but I traced it to a poor boot door rubber seal. Cost a fiver to repair. I also had a warning light for the self-leveling headlights. Turned out the sensor mechanism on the rear suspension had seized and snapped. Took it off, cleaned, lub'd and welded it back together and never had a problem since. I don't think we'll ever sell it, just run it until it's uneconomical to repair. That could be a while...

Why is the steering wheel on the wrong side?

LOVE THESE RX'S !! THESE LAST LITERALLY FOREVER !! ALSO FIRST GEN ACURA MDXS ARE SUPER UNDERAPPRECIATED !!!NO EXPERIENCE BETTER THAN A LEXUS DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCES WHEN COMPARED TO OTHERS ONLY ACURA EVER TREATED ME RIGHT. LUCKILY BOTH NEVER GAVE ME MUCH REASON TO GO TO THE DEALER BESIDES BASIC SERVICES.

Much respect for the panther's jersey

I may be wrong but I think a fellow KZreadr high peek autos has recently bought an early ML..

we have the Harrier 240G 2013 model and almost 220k miles on the clock and it never goes wrong. The air con needs re-gassing occasionally but genuinely nothing major - ever! They're not fast but they weren't built to be. They are a problem-free, roomy and highly recommendable smaller SUV. its virtually the same as the Lexus too. What's not to like?

An unrelated google this evening lead me to reading about one time great high end Japanese audio manufacturer Nakamichi. One of the great blows to Nakamichi was when Toyota stopped using them to design their audio in their Lexus brand in 2000. So it seems this car had some wonderfully discrete high end audio technology included in it. A far cry from the premium badged but often quite average sounding systems of today's cars.

Just got a 2001 with 130k miles, it’s a gem

In an old Men & Motors Review of the RX300 they mentioned that it would sell new from 28k to 32k £.

Im legit looking at buying one of these for a daily. Funny timing

I really enjoy my ML350 from 2012