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Not a bad choice, a 99 is a bit long in the tooth to be a primary family car even if it is a Lexus. By the by you could'nt have bought a Highlander back in 99, the didn't start making them until about 01, and if you'd bought an 01 RX you wouldn't have the tranny, sludge and some other small worries that come along with the 99 and 00 models. In any case, good luck, what do you plan to get as a replacement?? Just curious as I'm also going to be replacing my RX in the next couple of years, but I'm not sure with what. Sorry forgot to mention my RX was a CPO bought in 03 with 32k mi and then I maintained it well. I used synthetic since I have owned it. Did all the factory recommended service. I have changed my tranny oil twice since owning it, but seeing all these other trans failures on the forum isn't inspiring confidence. So replacement is a tough choice I would like to stay well under the $30k range like last time. I am thinking small SUV with higher mpgs and modern saftey and technology features preferably Japanese and low maintenance! May do a minivan as well. Will let you know what I end up doing. I may just drive my RX for another year then take the plunge. Thanks for the reply!

Thanks to all for your input. Since I have the AWD model and no extended warranty, I think I am getting a new car. My wife too is the decision maker, I just maintain them. RX in NC's 2000 RX sounds pretty accurate as to what would happen to mine especially since it is driven in heavy traffic and extreme temperatures in Chicago's Summers and Winters. Plus since it is our family car, I need to feel confident that it will be low cost and reliable, and thus could not sell it outright to anyone whole heartedly. Boy maybe I should have bought the Toyota Highlander instead of the RX? This forum rocks! Thanks again!

Hi, I have a 99 RX300 with 83k mi on it and have put about $3400 into it in the last year with trans service, plugs, belts, tires, timing belt, water pump, Mass Air Meter, IAC Valve, and today it needs Strut Mounts...its paid off, but I am thinking of cutting my losses. Need opinions on keeping a car longer without a car payment, but I am at $287 a month on average with repairs in the last year. I know this is a tough question that can only be answered by myself, but looking to see what fellow RX-ers think out there. I currently have the motor mount going so now there is a vibration when in Drive with Brake is holding the car in place. So that will be more $$$, Air Fuel Sensor is going too. Body is in good condition, interior is in average condition. I guess also I wonder what it is worth as well? Thanks in advance.

Great info here, but I am in the cold climates where it gets down to 40 below in the winter. Did not want to take any chances so had the dealer change my IAC on my 99 RX300, but talked them down to $380 to do it thanks to this post! So my hands stayed clean with no screws to battle. Thanks for Club Lexus and this great post!