NATALIE300

I would like to join the bandwagon when it comes to the disappointment with my 1999 RX300. I am in the process of getting my transmission replaced this week (110,000 miles on my vehicle). This past week, the car started to shift to neutral gear while driving home at 55 miles an hour. My husband and I were able to limp home by turning the car off and on (gaining about 2 miles each time). The next day, we weren't able to go anywhere and had to get the car towed. My husband actually took the vehicle to our local Lexus dealership (where I get it serviced on a regular basis) the week before, since we had an incident where the car would not go into reverse (until we hit the gas hard and it kicked into gear). The dealership said that they were not 'transmission experts', so they quoted us $5000 to replace the tranny and proceeded to change the transmission fluid (since we were not willing to pay $5000 for a new tranny and didn't truly understand that we had a transmission issue). Low and behold, we lost the tranny the following week. Per the transmission shop where we are getting our transmission replaced for $3,700, there is a known issue with the Planetary Gear Set. When I mentioned this to Lexus (since I went back yesterday to give them an earful), they said that there are NO outstanding recalls on any parts for the RX300. Also keep in mind that I had my engine replaced at 71,000 miles (for free since they said it was a known issue with the vehicle, even though it was 1,000 miles past the warranty). If I look at all of the people who have posted issues with their RX300 transmission, I'm wondering if we have a class action case against Lexus/Toyota? Is anyone who has posted a lawyer? I am very disappointed with the purchase of an expensive car, which has had more issues than the 1984 Firebird I had in high school.