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Used 2001 Lexus RX 300 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

How about this for a catchy title----OVER 203,000

Michael, 06/04/2017
2001 Lexus RX 300 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
35 of 35 people found this review helpful

Over 203,000 miles and STILL GOING. Bought this car with 60,000 miles back in 2008. Just minor repairs since. At 150,000 miles my mechanic replaced water pump, all hoses and gaskets, along with timing belt for $1000 total. Keep in mind, this was all preventive maintenance that I requested even though nothing was wrong with the car. The only negative I might improve upon is the thin leather covering the seats. Could be a little better quality. Now I am looking for another car but am hesitant to give up this car as I am worried about the quality of my next car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Will purchase a Lexus AGAIN!

Cassandra, 11/13/2016
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2001 Lexus RX 300 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful

The odometer reading is over 405,000 with the original engine and transmission. I did change out the ignition for ~$800 several years ago. When I am forced to get another vehicle...it will be another Lexus SUV! I love it!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

160,000 and still going strong

tstutz, 03/22/2013
2001 Lexus RX 300 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
40 of 42 people found this review helpful

I bought this vehicle used with 120k miles. Aside from oil changes and new tires, I've only had to replace the belts. I've put 40k miles on it over the past 2 years. If you jumped in and drove the vehicle without looking at the odometer, you'd never know it had 160k miles. The ride is still comfortable and the engine runs strong. My Lexus has been good to me so far.

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5 out of 5 stars

What a great suv that rides like luxury car

James Lee, 04/04/2016
2001 Lexus RX 300 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful

I have been driving this suv for the last 7 years without any major problems, all that was needed were regular oil changes, periodic transmission fluid changes and brakes. Did major tune up recently cost me less than $700. Very comfortable quite ride and very reliable.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Not a Lexus Toyota Fan Anymore

Joe, 02/24/2008
2001 Lexus RX 300 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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My well-maintained 01 RX 300 just died at 115K miles with a bad transmission. Estimated cost to repair is in the many thousands. After over 10 years of owning Toyotas (an 88 Camry, a 95 ES 300 and then the 01 RX 300), I've changed from a die-hard fan to a never-again disbeliever. Couldn't believe my eyes when the RX just died the way it did. This after following the factory maintenance schedule and taking good care of it.

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