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I updated to the latest version. If anyone is still using original version and could benefit from an upgrade to data ver 3.1, send me a PM and I'll mail the disk to you.

Yep - AWD. I have no (known!) problems and I hate surprises. Looking for PM that may be appropriate at this mileage/age.

At 100K the timing belt, water pump, spark plugs and coils were changed. Recently, the air mix and mode servos for the AC/heat were replaced as well as the bank one sensor one A/F sensor. It's a smooth riding, good car. Sounds like yours has been really good to you. I have no complaints! Been a Lexus owner since 1991 - several LS, an ES a GS and this RX. This is the least "Lexus" car of them all - ride, noise, smoothness, etc - but, I love its durability (so far!) As far as maintenance goes, I guess I'll just keep doing what I've been doing: syn oil every 5-6000 miles, antifreeze every couple years, timing belt and water pump and plugs every 100K, trans drain and fill every 20K, differential and transfer case oil change every 60k and every 15k on air filter. I'll look in the book for anything else. I'll search the forum later for strut info.

Joe - Have you replaced struts or done any other maintenance?

Thanks!

I currently have Map Database v.03.1 with Disk 03.03.05. Does anyone know what the latest version is that will work with my unit? I see a version 8.1 on Ebay but don't know what the "8.1" refers to. Thanks.

I complained of transmission problems twice during the 30000 mile range. The problem was subtle - "chunky" shifting into overdrive and the dealer couldn't find anything. Right before the warranty expired, I took the car in again and they replaced the transmission. One thing that helped me was that I had had the transmission serviced by Lexus on or about the time it was specified in the manual. This was the first time that I had ever serviced a transmission by the book and only did so this time because the transmission was showing signs of trouble - I thought that the service (change trans fluid) might help - it didn't! But, it sure helped me to get a "new" trans without a hassle!

2002 Rx - Just shy of 160,000! Had new trans (courtesy of Lexus!) around 65000 and NO major problems since. Replaced plugs, timing belt and water pump around 100000 and antifreeze twice. Change oil every 5-6000 with Mobil 1 or other synthetic. Because of my tranny experience, I drain and fill every 20000 miles or so. As nearly as I can remember, except for the transmission, this car has had NO problems - ok, except for the antenna. I know that I need struts - any suggestions for brand and where to have replaced? Also rotors - at least on the front. Any other PM suggestions are welcomed. I've never had a car this long and would like to keep it going as long as possible. Thanks for any suggestions!

2002 Rx - Just shy of 160,000! Had new trans (courtesy of Lexus!) around 65000 and NO major problems since. Replaced plugs, timing belt and water pump around 100000 and antifreeze twice. Change oil every 5-6000 with Mobil 1 or other synthetic. Because of my tranny experience, I drain and fill every 20000 miles or so. As nearly as I can remember, except for the transmission, this car has had NO problems - ok, except for the antenna. I'll start a new post (I don't want to hijack this one) and ask for suggestions for PM at this vehicle's age - hate to give this car up!

We use 86 here in Albuquerque where the altitude is about 5500 feet. No problems. Thanks.

2002 RX300, 105000 mi. Moving to Denver where the regular unlead octane is 85 (R+M/2). Do you think altitude makes that much difference to octane requirement? Anyone know what Lexus says? Manual says to use 87 (R+R/2). Thanks!

Thanks - that's what I was afraid of. I'm not up to ripping out the dash - guess I'll learn to live without it!

Just today noticed that the cruise control light doesn't show up anymore - 2002 RX300. Cruise works fine so suspect that it is the bulb. Does this sound right? How hard to replace? Thanks!

Found it - right where it's supposed to be!

Can anyone please tell me where the Nav DVD player is located in the RX300. Have instructions for RX330, but could not find the unit in my 2002 RX300. Thanks.