To Buy Or Not To Buy

[pagingqueenmum]

I have the opportunity to buy a pre-owned '99 RX300, but have been reading some of the concerns others have had and I concerned that coupled with the lack of customer service from Lexus, I may be buying a headache. The vehicle has 102,000 miles and I would be a second owner. Are there suggestions for what I can look for to be aware of problems?

[lenore]

Transmission fluid color and smell, and engine oil history change. Also was the timing belt changed at 90k miles....

[fcadams]

Please check the transmission. Start the engine cold and see if it shifts through the gears smoothly. The timing belt may need to be changed. See if the owner has a service ticket the timing belt change.