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steve, I am trying to follow all the above. I bought the Porter cable 7421. My question is, if I am following you correctly, I need the Mequairs #26 yellow paste wax, #83 DACP, #82 Mirror glaze. Do I read that I also need the #9 swirl remover?

If the RX transmission is so bad, why don't Toyota Highlander owners have the same complaint? It's the SAME engine and drivetrain. Search the Highlander forums and you'll find few, if any, transmission complaints. Its already been posted that Consumers Reports shows no transmission issues either. If anyone were to highlight a problem with the RX unit it would be CR. The only other comment is that if, and when, transmission service is performed you MUST use the Toyota Type IV transmission fluid. I know one thing. I just bought a 2001 RX 300 with 58K. I checked CR and their glowing review was a key ingredient to my purchase. After seeing these post I am sorry for going with the Lexus. I fully expected to get 250K from this luxary vehicle. kp Well dont get too upset, I've mentioned before (probaby in theis actual very long thread) its the 99/00's that have been reporting higher than normal (my opinion) failure rates. The 01-03 had changes made to the transaxle that seem to have minimized the problem. Yes , of course there have been a few failures of 01-03's but then again there are always going to be a few failures of anything produced en-masse especially complex machinery. What I need to see before I say problem is a repeated pattern of the same part failing. Iv'e seen it on this and other forums with the 99 and almost enough with the 00 but very few with the 01-03's and not enough to say the design flaw wasn't corrected. At this point in time there should be plenty enough miles on 01-03 vehicles to have uncoverd an endemic flaw. thanks for that! I will sleep with just one eye open. seriously, thanks.

If the RX transmission is so bad, why don't Toyota Highlander owners have the same complaint? It's the SAME engine and drivetrain. Search the Highlander forums and you'll find few, if any, transmission complaints. Its already been posted that Consumers Reports shows no transmission issues either. If anyone were to highlight a problem with the RX unit it would be CR. The only other comment is that if, and when, transmission service is performed you MUST use the Toyota Type IV transmission fluid. I know one thing. I just bought a 2001 RX 300 with 58K. I checked CR and their glowing review was a key ingredient to my purchase. After seeing these post I am sorry for going with the Lexus. I fully expected to get 250K from this luxary vehicle. kp

I am interested in the #M bra. anyone know where i can get one and cost? sorry, I meant 3M

I am interested in the #M bra. anyone know where i can get one and cost?

steve, what product exactly are you referring to here? I just bought a 01 rx 300 and love the smell in it. not sure what it is, nor was dealer.

I am looking for some opinions on the barnds of sealant/wax everyone uses. My dealer uses Carbrite but I cant buy direct. Prefer to wax myself. Just want to use the best product. Also, anyone have a transparant car bra? Are you happy with it? THX kevin