2001 Rx 300 - How Good A Deal Is This?

[rockhead]

Been looking for a low mileage RX 300 for quite a while. A connection of mine works in a dealership and called me tonight regarding a 2001 RX 300 2WD with only 38K on it. It's supposedly real clean and loaded - (CD, moonroof, etc.) Since it was a trade-in, the dealership does not have the service records on the vehicle. (So I don't know about the oil/transmision fluid change history). I plan to run a Carfax tomorrow.

The dealers price is going to be around 24K, but I could probably get first crack at it for around 21K. Researching the price on the web, it seems like a very good deal. What do you all think?

What should I know about the 2001 2WD RX's? Any particular issues or problems? As a result of this site, a few months back, I passed on a good deal on a 99 RX AWD due to the well-documented tranny problems. Is there anything about this year and model that stands out?

Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks in advance.

[jgr7]

If you have the VIN number you can call any Lexus dealer and they can look in there database for any work done at a Lexus dealer, If it was done at an independent shop your out of luck.

Jeff