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Glad to hear it is nothing to worry about either way.
The problem I'm experiencing is that the dealership took a $1000 deposit which is "nonrefundable." I put that term in quotes because I understood that that was the case, but the salesman I dealt with assured me it was indeed fully refundable should the reason for cancelling be financial in nature. In my case, it certainly is, as many on this board can attest to. I've anxiously been awaiting this vehicle for weeks and weeks now.
I was told that I could probably get all of the money back if I could find someone to replace myself on the list for this vehicle, so I'm sending out a call for help! Anyone interested in a black Touring Navi to be delivered in mid-July please contact me offline at dbolin@reallegal.com. I'll explain all the details to you and put you in touch with the appropriate person.
Thanks in advance.
http://community.webshots.com/user/vinceburlapp
Glad I got an '01 RX.
-Craig
A friend of mine who lives in Japan sent it to me.
It will be larger and more expensive.
I have other car photos too, all sent to me by the same person:
http://community.webshots.com/user/vinceburlapp
Jack Fetter
Q-tip... Q-tip... Q-TIP!!!
I feel better...
With a baby coming in january (adopting from china) can you fit the baby stuff in the rx? looking at strollers, diaper bags etc. i may need a sububan. Women with babies give me some help. My wife feels once you get all that stuff in the "family car" you don't really like moving it back and forth between vehicles. so what ever we get will keep all the "stuff" and use that as primary "baby" mobile. ANy thoughts?
Plus from a parent's point of view, it's nice to know the RX is rated high on safety and one of the few vehicles out there that has ISO-fix latches for the baby seat/carrier. The hard part is finding a baby carrier that actually uses them.
We have a Fisher Price Safe Embrace II car seat (the first version got recalled by the way). It uses the ISO-FIX/LATCH system and we currently have it rearward facing in the middle of the rear seat. Only problem I see is that there isn't a ISO-FIX hook in the middle position when we turn the car seat around. Only left and right sides.
We can go out with the baby and buy almost anything we want without worrying if it'll fit in the car. Our previous baby-transporter was a '99 Acura TL.
I was skeptical at first, but from first hand experience, it's fine.
FYI. We also test drove the Acura MDX. While it was bigger, it looked very cheap inside and drove like an Odyssey.
-Craig
Tonychrys/Outrun,
Can you comment on this ISO-FIX/LATCH. Where is it, what does it do.
Is this the latch that fits behind the rear seat to hold the strap of the car seat?
1. I'm not sure what MY they started.
2. The latches behind the seats are for "top-tethers", almost all child seats use this now as extra point of anchoring. It's a good thing.
3. The idea of ISO-fix is a universal, "parent-proof" system of securing child seats to cars. This was developed in response to parents complaining about hassles of getting the seat belts to properly thread through the seats, hold the seats tight, etc. A ISO-fix child seat will simply "latch" into the anchors, when combined with the top tether it is extremely stable and secure.
Of course, read more here:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/rulings/UCRA-OMB-J08/FinalRule.html
Rear-facing seats attach at the bottom of the rear seats (where the seat and back meet). There are "bars" (shaped like this: ]) that allow the child-seat be secured via straps with a "latch" at the end (simliar to the way certain key-chains can latch onto your belt loop). Just latch onto the bars, pull the tightening strap, and presto, a very secure child seat. There are 4 of these points in the RX, spaced roughly evenly across. This allows the car seat to be mounted in the left, center, or right position. Only two are used for a single car seat.
Forward facing seats also uses these latches, but also use a "top tether" to secure the top of the car seat so it won't get tossed forward. Unfortunately, the RX only has two of these, one on the left and one on the right. You can not mount a forward facing child seat in the middle using the top tether since there isn't a mounting point there. I have NO idea why Lexus didn't include one there.
So there you have it.
-Craig
Sorry if I offended you.
-Craig
Just my 2 centavos for today.
which has the iso-fix units. when did rx300 come with this. that way i get a safe vehicle and nav, and when the new one comes out later on trade. I would ordinarily not buy a used car unless it was a toyota/ lexus product. anything i would need to know about the y2k or 01 year?
what's new for 02? any links?
Can someone verify this?
As for the '02. I'm GUESSING that they'll add a center tether point.
-Craig
1. Does the RX have rear AC vents for rear passengers?
2. I'm looking at a FWD model and I'm wondering as to the driveablility in inclement weather - mostly rain, some ice or frost.
Thanks for your assistance!
Ashish
Also, I think this has been mentioned before, my RX "creaks" from the front Drivers side while going over little bumps in the road. It has gotten progressively worse and seems to be fairly constant. Someone mentioned that it may be a relay clicking, but this sounds like it is coming from the suspension. Any thoughts on what to ask the dealer? The car has about 5500 miles.
Thanks in advance,
Ashish
2. Mine is the FWD model which is perfectly adequate in my opinion, and I live near Buffalo which is no stranger to snow. I do have the Traction Control System (TRAC) which was optional on the '99 FWD. You can determine if the model is so equipped if a "TRAC OFF" switch is found to the left of the cigarette lighter.
Pete
Please indulge me since I don't have an owner's manual to rely on for information at the moment... :-)
Tom
I don't even know where to start! First off, I love the XJ, but luxury is not a word I'd attach to it, in-fact I've never heard it described as a luxury SUV. The $20,000 truck is probably the only true sport UTILITY on the market. Second, the $36,000 Lexus sucks off-road. While it might ride ok on a dirt road, it's just a glorified station wagon. I once had a near death experience in one of these things trying to drive it down a steep grade due to its lack of a low gear. As the thing careened downward at an alarming speed I had to hit the brake which kicked in the ABS and traction control and the thing fish tailed wildly almost getting sideways and rolling.
I drove a Grand Cherokee down the same grade with no drama at all. It's ironic that they didn't use the Grand Cherokee which is the RX300's primary competitor. The reason is simple, both dogs would have been equally comfortable since the Grand Cherokee has equally smooth suspension on bumpy roads. Plus, it has the ability to go most anywhere something you definitely can't say about the Lexus!
There are a couple theories on negative comparison ads. One is that it's actually a back handed complement when your competitors mention your vehicles directly since their acknowledging that your vehicle is the market leader in that segment. Others feel that its just cheap shot marketing that undermines your brand by putting out information that is misleading or incorrect.
If their vehicles are so great why don't they just tell people about them instead of bashing the competition?
-Buzz Watch
Most RX300 owners know exactly why they bought the vehicle, it wasn't with the thought to do any heavy off-roading. We bought them for overall luxury, safety, and quality. So everyone here is comfortable with the choice they made.
Saw your complaint about that Jeep Cherokee vs. Lexus RX-300 TV commercial -- you're 100% wrong.
My dog and I have watched that commercial many times - in fact, it was the main reason the two of us decided to get the RX over the Cherokee.
Sure, from the driver's seat, all belted-in and secure, either vehicle feels OK for a human...
But get someone else to drive, drop the second row of seats, crouch on all fours, and see how you like the feel of careening over dirt trails at 35-40 mph for a few hours.
Just because we humans make the payments, we feel superior to our canine companions. Well, it's time we stopped that nonsense and considered the dog's point of view in all car buying decisions.
Come to think of it, I bet you feed your dog supermarket kibble that's on sale because it's out-of-date...
Like I've always said, I'm not here to defend the RX300 or Lexus, they are both inanimate objects. I know the exact reasons why I chose my vehicle and I'll take the validity of my research toe-to-toe with anyone.
Edmunds is getting more and more tedious as folks who have no interest in logically debating the facts invade the various forums. Da' neighborhood is going downhill....
Regards,
TC
Only available with the Navigation models since it uses the GPS satellites for guidance information.
TIA
It's based on two things: one is the light level transition set point, the other is the false trigger delay. I'm definitely having my light level point set more sensitive, I want my lights to come on sooner when dusk approaches or in extreme rain fall.
You don't want to set the false trigger delay too short (in fact, I'm not sure it can be adjusted). If you do your lights will be going on and off constantly.
Not an issue since Lexus Navs are already DVD based. Only Infiniti/Nissans and MBs are still CD based.
"Can you still get the moonroof?"
Ahh, good question! Last I heard, no. Seems to be a liability issue with folks having the moonroof open while ridding the world of LLCs. The hot exhaust gases from the rockets tend to scorch the inside occupants.
Trust me, everybody will have LLC detection technology in 5 years, mark my words!