alphaodie

1998 ES300

Bought new July '98 (7 miles on ODO)

from Lexus of Richmond,VA

Currently at 44,000 miles

Cashmere Beige over Mica

43/male - Nationwide $650/yr comprehensive

Problems(?)

-first week we had car we told the dealership that the AC compressor was loud. They came to work, picked up car, replaced compressor and brought the car back to work. No Charge.

-No Other problems.

Modifications

-none

NOTE: We'd really like to get a new ES, but can't justify getting rid of this one!

About a month ago i purchased a 1999 RX300 4wd with 66k miles on it.

I noticed a loud exhaust problem with mine and took it to a shop, where they had told me that i have a possible cracked exhaust manifold but they are not sure.

After reading all the posts on the exhaust i'm hopnig that it is not the manifold.

Also noticed it was sucking more gas then my 2001 BMW 740i M package and M engine, a 4.4l 385hp engine.

My 740 was swallowing 17-19mpg while on the data screen the lexus gives me 16mpg, also guessing it could be the cracked manifold, but personally i'm outraged!

Sometimes i get slow excelleration, and other times the car just launches, but i deffinetelly do feel loss of power in the engine.

If anyone has any ideas please do suggest before i start picking the mechanics brain on this issue.

:chairshot:

Sounds like the fuel management sensor that went bad on my 2000RX. Mine was sucking gas and had poor acceleration. It was worse in hot weather or when the car had been running for a long time. Service rep wouldn't tell me how much $$$, mine was covered by Certified warranty.

2000 RX300

2nd owner

bought Sept.,2003 for $27,000 w/44,000 miles

Lexus Certified Used(well worth the extra $$$ !)

from Lexus of Richmond, VA

Problems:

'04: Emissions Sensor bad - caused "Check Engine" light to come on - cost $0 (covered under Cert. warranty)

'05: Fuel Management Sensor bad - caused loss of power, poor acceleration, felt like transmission was slipping - cost $0 (covered under Cert. warranty)

NOTE: When I asked the service rep how much it would have cost without the warranty, he said, "Mmm - You don't want to know." - YIKES!!!

'06: Idle-Air Control bad - car would not idle or start without putting foot on gas - cost $0 (covered under Cert. warranty)

NOTE: service rep said would have been $450 without warranty

Comments:

My RX is one of the best cars I've ever had! Yes, even with the problems. Although I DO wish it was as good as my wife's 1998 ES300, bought it new over 8 years ago and we've NEVER had anything done to it other than scheduled services - flawless!!

Scheduled Service:

FYI:(If you like saving $$$$$ !)

If you're in the Richmond, VA area, you should try Richmond Import Service.

I love the way I'm treated at Lexus of Richmond, but DANG they're expensive!

A family member turned me on to them(R.I.S.). My 70K(I think) service was going to be $575 at Lexus of Richmond, and at Rich. Imports it was only $120 for the SAME EXACT service!! You don't get a loaner, but shoot, for over $400 difference I can deal with it. My 5K services are $70+ at the Lexus dealership and only $35 at Rich. Imp.

In case you're worried ( because I asked this question myself ) all of their technicians are Lexus/Toyota/Scion FACTORY certified.

If you're in Richmond it's: Richmond Import Service at 11004-H West Broad Street in the Innsbrook Autoport Complex. It's beside the Tai Garden Restaurant, if you know where that is. Their number is:

804-290-4222.

I know this sounds like a commercial, but these guys are THAT good, I don't work for them, REALLY! LOL!

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