lexus1213

Finally posting a pic. Just got it detailed. :)

Here's a photo! I'm loving it. Drives great. I have a few minor questions now that I've been driving it. I'll search the forums before I post them.

Thanks! I bought the car and I love it. It has been well taken car of. We don't get much snow-- usually more ice than snow, but I'm used to handling it with 2wd, so I think I'll be okay. I'm on the waiting list to get the (barely) cracked dash replaced, and everything else looks good. There is not so much as a ding on the exterior-- just a few places where the paint has chipped that are the size of the head of a pin. I love driving it. :)

I need help deciding about a purchase. I posted a comment previously and got some good advice, however I am still having some conflict. I agreed on purchase price for what I thought was an AWD 2006 RX 330. It turns out to be FWD, and I am wondering how that affects the price in the used market. I have to give a definite answer tomorrow. I believe the price is still fair, but I have to factor in potentially getting a drive belt and other service that was not done at 60,000. Please help with advice. The price is $8900 and I thought I could afford doing the work because of the value of the AWD vehicle. Am I wrong to let it go? I feel like I am taking a bit of a gamble. It has leather and sunroof- no navigation or bluetooth. Exterior is very nice; interior is average. Thanks!

Thanks again. I'm nervous about the radiator now. My mechanic did not see anything leaking but he only gave it a quick look. Should it not be drained if it's leaking? They are asking $8900. Is that a decent deal? I originally thought it was AWD when I agreed on the price, but after calling in the vin number I found out it is 2WD. I'm okay with 2WD, but it looks like they are priced somewhat lower. Also, any idea how much it will depreciate in a year? I may be wanting to sell it then depending on my circumstances.

Eek. I just called the Lexus dealer where it previously had been serviced and they said the 60,000 mile maintenance is $1800! I figured out she has been having it serviced at Sears, and apparently didn't get the 60,000 mile service- just the new brakes and an oil change. Toyota gave me a quote of $1500 and that includes a timing belt. Do I need to do all that? I'm not sure I can afford the car if I need to have all that done. I also just found out by the vin number that it is 2W Drive rather than AW. How much does that reduce the value? I may not be getting as good a deal as I thought.

Thanks to both of you. Yes, the coolant reservoir in the front of the engine bay was empty, but when my mechanic took off the cap of the radiator it was full. He just put some coolant in the reservoir. I assumed maybe it just evaporated over time--- is that possible? Would three summers in the Arkansas heat do that? I'm worried now! Also, what would be a fair price for a 2006 with 66,200 miles on it?

I am purchasing a 2006 RX330 with 67,000 miles on it and think I am getting a pretty good deal. I hope I'm making the right decision, as I'm giving up a 2013 Toyota hybrid with blue tooth and navigation to save some money. The RX330 was owned by an older woman and she rarely drove in in the last few years. I took it to a mechanic who looked it over and said it looked clean. He did say the serpentine belt looked dry, but thought it would be okay to drive it a while before replacing the drive belt. I'm wondering what everyone thinks. Should I go ahead and replace the drive belt since it is older and has been sitting a lot? I looked up the service records and the last service at the dealer was at 35,000 for recalls. I know she has gotten regular oil changes since then. The car has new brakes, a new battery, and the tires have 12,000 miles on them. She has driven 4900 miles since the last oil change, but she has only driven a couple thousand miles a year. The coolant reservoir was empty-- I guess from sitting-- but the coolant wasn't low. What is the normal oil change interval and what type of oil is recommended? Is there any other service I should have done? The sellers did say it has a squeak in the steering wheel when it starts up, but it goes away. Any idea what that would be? And what would the price range be for this vehicle? It only has leather and sunroof, and 6-CD player. It is the metallic beige color. No other special features that I can see. It's missing a little side panel by the mirror, which I've ordered on ebay. And the cup holder cover in front is in pieces, but all the pieces are there. The interior is in good shape otherwise. I love how the car drives and am excited to own it. Thanks in advance for any help!