Hello everyone, I am a new member and would like your advice/expertise on buying a used 99 RX300.
I am looking at purchasing a 1999 RX300 from a used car dealer, it only has 48,500 miles and seems to be in excellent overall condition inside and out, they are asking $14,900 with a little negotiation I got the price down to $14,000. I took it for a road test both in the city/highway and it seems to be in very good condition. Although on the highway it seemed to rev very high around 4000 rpm at 60mph but in retrospect I don't think I had the OD button pushed, so I'll test it again to confirm.
I would like to know what items I should have the mechanic look for during the inspection before I buy. The only problems I seen with the car was that the driver side window kind of 'hicups' when it rolling up (slightly), the rear passenger pwr door lock doesnt work and the air conditioning isn't all that cool. Beyond that there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it.
I would like to get your opinion on this, does it seem too cheap (or expensive)? IMO I think it's a good price. What items are problematic for this model? What parts would you inspect before buying? Dumb question but I'll ask it anyway, how can you tell if it's an AWD or FWD model?
I really love the RX and would like to buy it but want to make sure I am not buying a money pit either. Thanks! :)