ojairon

My 1999 with 74000 mi. clicks when the key is turned and after several turns and cliks it starts. Does it need a new starter or?? Has any one installed a remanufactured (Bosch) starter?

I do not know what expectations you have for coverage/cost BUT I can assure you the $50 or so yearly cost for AAA has given the absolute biggest peace of mind possible. A whole lot of benefits for a cost that pays for itself with one towing. Right after getting AAA my RX300 completely died at a light, at night on a very busy 4 lane road... all power was lost so I couldnt even turn on the flashers... without AAA, I would have had to leave the vehicle and find a phone book to start calling tow trucks...figure out which had the capability of towing an RX300(usually put on a flatbed looking truck), how soon could they respond, the cost...determine where to take the vehicle...start calling on a rental...etc....all that was avoided and all that legwork done in 5 minutes...out of pocket cost? $0. Also, the shop the car was towed to deferred to the dealer so AAA again arranged for the vehicle to be transported to the dealer...my cost? $0. You can be stranded anywhere and they will get someone to you...lno hiking to a rest stop to call and beg the closest tow truck to drive 150 miles in the middle of the night to get you running...and to be quick about it...and that you do not expect to pay more than $50.... Lockouts, out of gas whatever...they even take care of you when not driving your own car... I'll get off the soapbox now =) I do not know what expectations you have for coverage/cost BUT I can assure you the $50 or so yearly cost for AAA has given the absolute biggest peace of mind possible. A whole lot of benefits for a cost that pays for itself with one towing. Right after getting AAA my RX300 completely died at a light, at night on a very busy 4 lane road... all power was lost so I couldnt even turn on the flashers... without AAA, I would have had to leave the vehicle and find a phone book to start calling tow trucks...figure out which had the capability of towing an RX300(usually put on a flatbed looking truck), how soon could they respond, the cost...determine where to take the vehicle...start calling on a rental...etc....all that was avoided and all that legwork done in 5 minutes...out of pocket cost? $0. Also, the shop the car was towed to deferred to the dealer so AAA again arranged for the vehicle to be transported to the dealer...my cost? $0. You can be stranded anywhere and they will get someone to you...lno hiking to a rest stop to call and beg the closest tow truck to drive 150 miles in the middle of the night to get you running...and to be quick about it...and that you do not expect to pay more than $50.... Lockouts, out of gas whatever...they even take care of you when not driving your own car... I'll get off the soapbox now =)

I recently bought a RX300-1999 with 71000 miles. After reading the topics on this site, I am thinking of purchasing MBI for the vehicle. Any ideas or recommendations? I have AAA. I am thinking about an extended warrantee--is it worth the money ($1700 for an additional 75000 miles for 5 years)?

Thanks of the information. I will check this out with my mechanic. My car now has 71000 on it so I am out of luck with the warranty.

Have someone check your engine and transmission mounts. I had a similar problem on my 94 Q45 and motor mount replacement fixed the problem.

I just bought a 1999 RX 300. I notice a slight vibration at idle. Could this be motor mounts?

What is the name of your extended warranty company? I am shopping around.

;) Check the motor and transmission mounts. :)