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INKy
For economical reasons, why can auto manufacturers develop a CD driven display to use already existing software like Delorme Street Atlas?
At the dealer, I noticed that only some of the RX 300's w/ the value+ pkg had a pkg discount of $1,500 printed on the window sticker. Thus, 2 identical cars had a $1,500 price difference. I did NOT see any discount on the window sticker for the nav. value pkg. What's the deal?
INKY
Anybody else?
My 00 AWD was fine until the dealer rotated the tires at 5K service. Whatever the dealer did with the tires required one new tire at the front and a new valve assembly on the other tire (I described the whole experience in an earlier post a couple of weeks ago). Since then I noticed that the car pulls to one side and my gas mileage is down. I am planning to bring it back to the dealer to have the alignment checked in a few days.
I also remember reading some earlier posts complaining of the same problem you have.
INKY
INKY
Since perusing this Forum makes it obvious that it's filled with bright, helpful folks, I figure:
a) my post got lost, shuffled or bounced, or;
b) NO ONE here takes their RX300 off road, or;
c) it was something I said.
If c) I apologize. If b),
If a), let me ask again, is the RX300 capable of a little sloppy fun, or does its off-road capability pretty much extend to gravel driveways and curb cuts?
Thanks........Eliot
Others have told me don't start using it until about 12 k or 15 k miles, if its good for the engine why wait that long.
When negotiating level snow covered paved roads the vehicle is very unstable. Part of these difficulties may be the standard tires and lack of the traction control option. I'm skeptical however that replacing the tires would produce significant improvement. Ironically the front wheel drive sedan (also without traction control) I replaced never exhibited these characteristics in this environment. Anyone else out there with similar experiences?
Remember the RX was never intended for heavy duty off-road use.
from Lineback enterprises (they seem to
have an office in CA and in TX)?
I am trying to lease an RX300 via phone
and e-mail without meeting these guys in
person, hence the question.
Thanks.
Anyway, I would like to know if I negotiated a good deal on a lease for a 2WD RX300. Options: Nav. value pkg. (w/lthr, moonroof, 6cd, HID, etc.); wheel locks; cargo mat; rear spoiler.
Total drive-off is $4500. Residual is $26800. Monthly pmt. is $399 + tax.
Thanks!
Anyway, I would like to know if I negotiated a good deal on a lease for a 2001 2WD RX300. Options: Nav. value pkg. (w/lthr, moonroof, 6cd, HID, etc.); wheel locks; cargo mat; rear spoiler.
Total drive-off is $4500. Residual is $26800. Monthly pmt. is $399 + tax.
Thanks!
Thanks for all the useful information that this
forum and the others provide. My wife and I
purchased a 2001 AWD RX 300 2 weeks ago.
I have 2 questions if anyone can assist:
1. The book says that our audio system (Premium
Package Plus) has 7 speakers. I can only find six.
Does anyone know where the seventh is? We have the
in-dash 6CD system.
2. How can you find the money factor on a lease?
And once you know the money factor, what
calculation do you use to convert that to an annual interest rate.
Thanks, Nascar
Tarik
Thanks
Although RX300 is not for serous off road, it can handle more dirt roads without problem.
As other posters have done in the past, I highly recommend Cory and this dealership. We were in and out in two hours, start to finish, and all the numbers quoted over the phone held up. Can't ask for much more.
December appears to be a big "push" month for Lexus dealers, at least on RXs. The MDX is making inroads. This month there are better money rates for TMCC leases and better discounts. The back lots are full of RX stock with more coming in.
Here's my question for you RX veterans - any tips on finding high-quality, all-season floor mats? We do a lot of hiking, plus dogs, etc.; wife doesn't want the MacNeil/WeatherTech deep-rib rubber kind. She does like the deep-dish "Catch-All" type made for American SUVs. Except they don't make one to fit RXs according to their website.
Thanks in advance for any leads.
Here's
I do miss having a compass and interior temperature gauge fhough. Does anyone know of a way to add those 2 things without upsetting the interior decor. They do have aftermarket rear view mirrors that incorporate the above but am not sure whether they would work with the RX300.
But she found an awesome lease deal at JM Lexus in Margate, FL - 0 down, 399 per month for 48 months. It is only FWD but after weighing the pros and cons of AWD here in Florida, and since she is not into off-roading anyway, FWD is OK with me. Plus I already had not let her get an SUV the last three times, so I finally caved in.
I am still getting used to riding in this vehicle. I think I get a bit sea-sick from the ride. It is a beautiful SUV, inside and out, but I don't think I like seating up high like that with a soft suspension.
Goodyear Integrity tires for a more responsive tire. Discount Tire told me I could put on 255/65
H rated tires without a problem. Anybody have any experience with this.
Thanks
Another example was when he said that the vehicle was just following the ruts on the freeway. Holy grail, with so many ruts, why was it following only the "right directional" ruts???
After all was tried, said, and done by the service manager, I still insisted that they look at it again and tweak anything. At that point, I was ready to go to Lexus corporate and demand an explanation why a $40,000 SUV would "normally" pull to the right.
The service manager cooperated with me, asked that it be left for 5 hours, and guess what...they were able to fix it.
The RX now tracks the road like a straight arrow.
Moral of the story, RX FWDs when adjusted properly, have no alignment issues and will track straight on the road. Don't let service people fool you.
AWD Base Price: 35,655
Heated Seats 440
Cargo Mat 76
HID Headlights 515
Spoiler 280
Premium Package 4025
Wheel Locks 52
Wood Steering wheel 330
Accessory Crossbars 183
Destination Charge 545
Less Manufacturers value package discount -1,550
Edmunds TMV equals $37,000 less $500 customer loyalty discount - my offer was $36,500. With a 36 month lease, 67% residual and Lexus money rate of 8.56% the payment would be $530 per month. Their final offer is $38,650 less $500 for customer loyalty. They claim Edmunds TMV is wrong. TMV from 11/24 to 12/4 declined by almost $2,000. Thanks.