mlucas

thanks for the reply. I guess I get an inspection at a toyota dealership. I really like the 98-99 GS. I Will get one Summer 07.

How used is too used when comes to a GS300? ie mileage and age.

Also, is it tough to ge a loan on a used car past 5 years?

I called to service dept at Lexus of South Atlanta. They seemed to think that these transmission failure are not the norm. like i said i like the SUV but I rather get a 07' Toyota Rav4 if i have to shell out 4 grand on a transmission. This is not Lexus i know of.

BTW these failure are prone to AWD or FWD. I may reconsider if its AWD instead if FWD.

I called to service dept at Lexus of South Atlanta. They seemed to think that these transmission failure are not the norm. like i said i like the SUV but I rather get a 07' Toyota Rav4 if i have to shell out 4 grand on a transmission. This is not Lexus i know of.

Basically owning an used Lexus because of affordability is not smart because of the maintenance issues?

I thought Lexus was a relatively easy vehicle to maintain. The reason I want a used one is to avoid the depreciation hit. How old is too old?

Please read the posts under the RX300 for transmission failures. It can be very expensive and very aggravating. Personally I would buy a used Toyota forerunner. You will have better reliabilty. The other choice would be a used Accura MDX. At least honda stands behind their product.

I guess a GS300/400 would be a better choice.

Hello everyone,

I'm a new member of this forum. I would like to know more about the RX300. I want to buy an '01 at the end of this year. Many people say that '01 is too old and I am taking a risk buy a used Lexus that old. What are you all opinions?